Ehsan Gerami

Experience

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  Environment Agency

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Graduate Civil Engineer

  Holme Weak Point Repair (2013-2014) - Graduate Civil Engineer overseeing project execution using established frameworks for resource allocation, risk management, and quality control. Governance arrangements ensured stakeholder involvement and timely decision-making. A transition management strategy facilitated a smooth handover, aligning with project goals.Bowling Green Wharf Sluice Gate (2013-2014) - As a Graduate Civil Engineer, I confirmed sluice gate redundancy through a survey, designed a reinforced concrete replacement, and engaged stakeholders for project alignment. Innovative methods improved efficiency and quality.Benacre Pumping Station (2013-2014) - Graduate Civil Engineer and Flood Defence Assessor for the project. Evaluated the station's condition and cost-benefit considerations. The asset faced obsolescence due to coastal erosion. Effective communication and collaboration were vital, fostering teamwork and stakeholder engagement. Delved into business development and bidding from a client's perspective. This required tender tailoring documents to cover specific project needs and enriched my understanding of the bidding process. Gained insights into consolidation planning for the station's transition.Flood Incident Management, Southeast UK (2013) - Graduate Civil Engineer and Flood Defence Assistant Coordinator for extreme flood events in 2013. Responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, stakeholder and communication management, and conflict resolution. Contributed to strategic planning, ensuring preparedness and effective response to potential flooding events. Maintained open communication channels with various stakeholders, facilitating a coordinated response among local authorities, emergency services, and communities. Conflict management was crucial during high-stress situations. Swiftly addressed and resolved conflicts to maintain a focused and resilient response team. Show less

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  Mott MacDonald

  Jun 2014 - now

  - Bid Management for the Department for Education Technical Advisory 2025 Framework, reviewing the responses for feasibility, procurement, design management, and construction activities while embedding social value and digitalisation.- As Practice Manager for Industrialised Design and Construction (IDC), overseeing internal capability growth and positioning the practice as a leader in innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.- Involved with the NEOM "THE LINE" bid, delivering high-quality responses on design execution, value engineering, and industrialised processes.- Part of the team developing the DfE Alliance for Learning process, integrating early contractor engagement, risk mitigation, and cost management.- Reviewed feasibility studies for Northern Care Alliance, ensuring alignment with business case objectives and compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing standards across.- Key Focus Areas: Project Management, Strategic Consultancy, Procurement, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, and Asset Management. Show less - Hospital Projects: Acted as MMC Practitioner, successfully completing the initial phases with a focus on offsite construction and modular methods. Developed strategies for performance optimisation, leveraging digital tools. - DfE Framework Management (£500m+): Led quality management and strategic planning for education projects in Northern England. Built trusted relationships with key clients like the Department for Education and Star Academies, ensuring timely project completion, business growth, and effective resource allocation.- PhD in Modern Methods of Construction: Secured a scholarship to research the impact of Modern Methods of Construction on sustainability in the industry, contributing to wider adoption of innovative project delivery practices.- Redvales SEMH High School: Directed the Feasibility Study as Project Director, focusing on leadership and capability development. Streamlined project methodologies, supporting team growth and ensuring successful delivery.- Northwest Cross-Sector Advisory Team: Led a team, aligning resources with project demands, developing team cohesion, and managing workload distribution. Prioritised talent development through regular feedback and coaching, contributing to individual and team success.- Star Eton Colleges Bid: Led the winning bid for three college projects, ensuring alignment with high-quality education standards and integrating social outcomes into project planning. Earned commendation for governance and stakeholder management responses.- RAAC Emergency Response Programme: Managed the £50m RAAC Emergency Response Programme for the Department for Education (Northern Projects), ensuring timely project delivery while prioritising health, safety, and client satisfaction. Show less - Emerging Leaders: Successfully completed a 20-month leadership program, focusing on multidisciplinary team management, conflict resolution, and regulatory compliance, particularly in health and safety, diversity, equality, and sustainability. Developed a conflict management checklist and facilitated psychological safety within teams to enhance performance. - Northwest SEND School Programme (approx. £50m): Programme Manager and Project Director for five schools, implementing a proactive change management strategy that ensured smooth transitions and mitigated financial risks. Streamlined project processes to enhance multi-project management, resulting in commercial success and positive cash flow.- Titan St George’s Academy (£3m): Project Director of project delivery. Developed a training plan for the Project Manager, focusing on systems management and client relationships, ensuring smooth execution and on-budget delivery.- Enabling Managers: Completed Mott MacDonald’s Managing People for Excellence initiative, focusing on budget management, contract negotiations, and providing meaningful feedback. Enhanced communication and negotiation skills, with a strong emphasis on compassionate leadership and driving team success.- School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) (£20m): Independent Assessor and Reviewer for four projects, implemented a standardised scoring system to objectively assess severe condition issues. Delivered unchallenged recommendations, ensuring consistency and satisfaction among stakeholders.- Ysgol Y Gogarth Special Educational School (£5m): Bid Manager, strategically expanded business services in North Wales by integrating digitalisation, asset management, and sustainability into the bid. Leveraged extensive consultancy experience to craft a high-quality submission that exceeded client expectations. Show less - Higham Lane North Academy (£26m): Project Director, leading stakeholder engagement, technical deliverables, and risk management for the construction of a 900-pupil secondary school. Oversaw planning, design, and scheduling, ensuring alignment with stakeholders such as local authorities and school trusts. Delivered innovative solutions, leading to successful project progression and positive community impact.- Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn (£24m): Bid Manager and Project Manager, secured the project commission through effective business development. Successfully managed procurement, supply chain, and contractor coordination, ensuring timely delivery of project designs and securing essential Welsh Government funding.- Star Leadership Academy Radcliffe (£19m): Project Director, led stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and sustainability integration for the five-form entry school project. Prioritized health, safety, and carbon reduction ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.- Olive Manchester (£12m): Project Manager and Lead Technical Advisor, directed a multidisciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive feasibility study, ensuring affordability, deliverability, and social outcomes, including community-integrated sports facilities. - Further Education Capital Transformation Fund: Auditor for three Further Education bids, provided expert reviews and transparent assessments, aligning funding bids with educational goals while ensuring efficient asset allocation.- Ashghal PPP Framework Agreement: Project Manager for education framework in Qatar, collaborated with the Middle East Division to manage resources and prepare concept options, IT equipment lists, and cost estimations.- UTC Bolton MUGA (£3m): Design Manager and Lead Technical Advisor, overcame scheduling challenges, providing effective problem-solving and strong leadership to ensure on-time project completion. Show less - Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Delegate Engineer (DE) and Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE): Supported three Graduate Civil Engineers, mentoring them through the ICE process, with one achieving Chartered status. Used coaching to implement independent decision-making and held regular catch-ups to align progress with SMART goals.- Star Salford Academy (£19m): Led as Project Manager, implementing innovative construction methods like offsite and modular techniques. Managed contracts, reduced costs, and ensured timely delivery. The project was shortlisted for the ICE Project of the Year and received commendation for stakeholder engagement and sustainability practices.- Zayed City Schools PPP Project, Abu Dhabi: As Project Director, helped the development of the Project Business Case, ensuring architectural and educational solutions aligned with client needs. Delivered Employer's Requirement documents, advancing the project efficiently.- Star Leadership Academy Rochdale (£30m): Managed both permanent and temporary accommodations for the project. Focused on benefits management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful risk mitigation and project delivery.- Qatar SEN Schools ($25m): Managed the review of SEN documents, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility across facilities. Led a UK-based team to meet project deadlines and quality standards for Qatar’s Public Works Authority.- Carlisle Station Gateway Scheme (£21m): Client Project Manager for this transportation project, leading the development of business cases, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with government standards.- Energy Coast UTC (£7m): Managed temporary and permanent accommodations, ensuring timely delivery while collaborating with stakeholders like local authorities and DfE. Developed a tailored procurement strategy and led a multidisciplinary team to achieve success.- Key Skills: Project Management, Strategic Consultancy, Construction and Leadership, Show less - Christ the Word Catholic School, Wales (£22m): Managed the project from planning through construction to completion, achieving BREEAM 'Excellent'. The project won the ICE Wales Cymru George Gibby Award in 2021 for its community-focused approach and consultation.- National Probation Service Feasibility Study (£5m): Led the renovation of offices across Burnley, Warrington, and Liverpool. Implemented strategic transition management to optimise operational efficiency while minimising disruptions.- Liverpool Football Club Academy Training Centre (£50m): Structural Engineer responsible for design and build of the Ground Maintenance Building, overcoming structural challenges and ensuring project milestones were met.- Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment (£1m): Managed defect rectification works, ensuring compliance with project methodologies and frameworks through consolidation planning.- Chester International School (£5m): Led a successful site appraisal, procurement process, and design management, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and adherence to regulatory compliance.- NPS Design and Build, Northwich & Warrington (£5m): Directed design and build projects, resolving client-end user conflicts and mentoring the project team to ensure successful delivery.- Priority School Building Programme (£2bn): Managed feasibility studies for 30 schools, coordinating resources and meeting project deadlines.- Manchester Airport Materials Recycling Facility (£2m): Prioritised sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices into the project, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.- Liverpool 2 Container Terminal: Contributed to structural design, optimising performance for a major infrastructure facility through efficient design calculations and engineering solutions.- Port Salford: Provided civil engineering support for the port development, utilising innovative problem-solving techniques to overcome key challenges. 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  • Project Principal and Northern Education Leader

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Senior Associate Project Manager and North West Cross Sector Advisory Team Lead

    Mar 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Associate - Project Manager

    Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Project Manager and Civil Engineer

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Chartered Civil Engineer

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Civil Engineer/Technical Advisor

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2018