Description

I have been working in the Electrical and Gas industry as Lead Project Manager, coordinating and executing complex multi-discipline projects throughout its lifecycle. He is commercially astute and is able to interpret, analyse and disseminate complex, information to be able to build bespoke propositions across a complex range of technology and solutions. He has demonstrable experience of resource planning across complex projects to fully understand potential cost of project and calculate commercial opportunity and risks associated. Has proven leadership skills of managing project teams across a range of disciplines to bring together and manage large and complex propositions. Has experience of working across a range of stakeholder groups, investors and all levels of seniority. Experienced in NEC commercial mechanisms managing projects to a value of £21M around the UK.

Metering Infrastructure Upgrade

I have also gained experience in delivering Design and Build works as a rolling programme for the regulatory period (RIIO- 2) covering a diverse range of sites aiming for equipment ugrade and providing enhancements to assets categorised within Metering and Gas quality schemes. Upgrade SCADA system whilst managing compliance with Cyber, Alarm and Trip management, and Human Factors requirements.

I have led the implementation for replacement and modification of Protection system to ensure that Fire and Gas, Safety Shutdown System that are based on new GE PAC8000 SafetyNet system platform offering enhanced Protection and Control and site operational management.

I have led the implementation for replacement of Obsolescent Woodward Excel 250 fuel governor system with Turbine Fuel Governor Control system based on Allen Bradley Control Control Logix platform interfacing with existing Rolls Royce Avon gas compressor sets along with modifications on Fuel Skid to comply with requirements of BS ISO 21789.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Leicester (up to 50km)

(National Grid):
Lead Project Manager
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
October 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)
I am responsible for driving the delivery (EPC - Engineering, Procurement, Construction management) of complex, high-value electricity infrastructure projects to support Net Zero targets and responsible for management of project lifecycles from feasibility to handover, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and regulatory standards are met, whist maintaining strong stakeholder engagement.

Project involves design and installation of new 400 KV overhead line between southern Scotland and northern England complete with new substation to enhance transmission capacity to connect 1,225 MW of generation and enhance security and quality of supply standards.

Key Responsibilities
 Project Delivery: Manage complex, high-value infrastructure projects, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), ensuring safety, budget, and time targets are achieved.
 Safety Leadership: Ensure all construction, installation, and site activities comply with National Grid’s Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security (SHES) standards and CDM regulations.
 Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, contractors, and local communities to manage risks, resolve issues, and provide regular project updates.
 Financial Control: Manage project investment, including forecasting and reporting to ensure efficient CapEx spending and regulatory compliance.
 Sourcing new opportunities for project to maximise value for money, procurement planning (NEC tender events), and estimating, planning and managing budgets.
 Project Governance: Oversee design, planning, commissioning, and handover stages, ensuring rigorous, high-quality documentation.
 Drafted action plans and lead meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.
 Strategize long-term business needs, driving customer feedback for process improvements.
Cost Control Technical project management Risk Management Budget Estimation
(National Gas Transmission):
Lead Project Manager
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
June 2017 - September 2024 (7 years and 3 months)
I was a Lead Project Manager with extensive experience in the UK Electrical and Gas industry, specialising in the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across their full lifecycle. I have coordinated and executed technically challenging programmes from early feasibility and concept development through detailed design, construction, commissioning, testing, and final handover. My work has consistently been delivered within highly regulated environments, requiring strong governance, commercial discipline, and a focus on safety, quality, and operational performance.

My work has focused on driving efficiency, improving safety performance, and delivering value across critical national infrastructure assets.
I have managed all phases of project delivery, including feasibility and concept development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, testing, and handover. Throughout these phases, I have ensured full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, CDM regulations, and all applicable legislative and governance frameworks.

I am experienced in operating within structured governance models, managing change control, risk registers, assurance processes, and investment approvals.

Core Strengths and Technical Expertise
My key strengths include:
• Extensive UK-specific experience within utilities and industrial infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe
• Broad technical expertise spanning Project Management, Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Fiscal and Non-Fiscal Metering, Instrumentation and Control, and Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and CAPEX governance within the UK utilities sector
• Familiarity with UK and EU standards and codes of practice, including electrical codes and metering standards
• Significant experience working with UK/EU clients, EPC organisations, contractors, and government agencies
Mouchel Parkman
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
June 2017 - December 2022 (5 years and 6 months)
Key responsibilities:-
➢ Design and develop new control systems complete with Instrumentation (Safety and Non
Safety related) and protection devices used to control, monitor and regulate gas flow safely
within specified process parameters.
➢ Aim to improve system productivity, reliability, safety, optimisation, availability and stability.
➢ Analysing data and presenting findings in written reports, testing, maintaining and modifying
existing systems whilst working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers,
purchasers and other internal staff.