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EV charging point installation and management

Providing Ad-hoc strategic and business management consultancy to Exascale, a Gigabit provider in Telford, as they roll out a fibre network to both business and residential properties in the area. Instigating and leading the relationship with the local council and the County Council. Investigating investment opportunities. Vetting possible suppliers and acting as council and mentor to the business owner.

Charged with building the Operational team of Designers, Planners, Project Managers and SHEQ to deliver FTTP roll out capability in the UK. Vetting suppliers, negotiating, and contracting (NEC 3), with those who were successful. Managing the ongoing relationship and performance of those chosen and contracted to conduct activities on the company’s behalf. Managing the relationship with Local authorities and collaborating with their teams in Highways, Facilities and Estates to produce efficient roll out schedules. Representing the company on Programme and Steering boards. Dealing directly with Grosvenor Estates senior management team in a JV for a roll out of Gigabit Fibre in Mayfair and Belgravia.

A member of the PME Strategic Leadership team. Working on continuous improvement and development initiatives across the department. Managing a team of Programme and Project managers working across a range of Global clients. Responsible for team development and career growth. Managed Cost Centre budget. Represented the company on Programme and Steering Boards. Managed a MPLS roll out programme throughout Europe for major client. Oversaw a transition of services from Hungary to India. Instigated an apprenticeship scheme and a mentoring programme. Key member of the Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence team as well as the reward and Recognition team