Thomas St Clair MAPM

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2017

  Counter Terrorism OperationsAn integral part of the coordinated response from UK Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) air defence assets against out of communication aircraft and non-NATO military aircraft for counter terrorism operations; overseen by the Prime Minister and their delegated parliamentary staff- Primary point of contact with SO15 (Counter Terrorism Police) and the Department for Transport (DfT); gathering information and coordinating VIP and critical infrastructure evacuations and directing the response of emergency services in the event of an out of communication aircraft.- Hosted visits from government officials and senior RAF personnel to emphasise and promote the work carried out within the NADOC.- Liaising with the Control and Reporting Centres (CRC) at RAF Boulmer and Scampton; coordinating the response from air defence assets against out of communication aircraft and non-NATO military aircraft.- Implemented a standardisation team, responsible for overseeing training policy and encouraging continuous improvement within the organisation. Performance measured against reaction time and mission effectiveness. Show less Line Manager: Simulator and Support FlightDesigning and delivering training scenarios for ab-initio Aerospace Battle Managers in preparation for their first operational tour within a Control and Reporting Centre (CRC). - Led and managed the manning, welfare, discipline and professional development of up to 20 personnel.- Completed midterm and annual performance appraisals on direct reports which formed part of their promotion and career development process.- Conducted career management interviews; including goal setting, task allocation and performance benchmarking against their peers.- Carried out lead instructor responsibilities; putting together course itineraries, allocating resources, developing lesson plans and teaching classes containing 10 or more students. Show less Lead Instructor and Simulator PilotE-3D Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) crew training squadron. Designing and delivering training scenarios for aircrew in preparation for overseas operations in Libya and Afghanistan.- Designed and delivered training simulations for ab-initio Aerospace Battle Managers on E-3D conversion courses in preparation for front line deployment.- Lead Instructor training up to 5 students at a time on fighter aircraft tactics and air to air combat procedures.- Maintained and managed the simulator IT equipment to ensure minimal downtime and achieve trainee throughput targets.- Managed the manning, welfare and work allocation of 12 airmen. Show less Aerospace Systems Operator24 hour surveillance team responsible for maintaining the integrity of the UK’s airspace against terrorist and non-NATO military aircraft threats.- Managed the manning roster for 10 personnel; ensuring continuous coverage of up 8 positions within the operations room.- Trained and mentored peers and junior team members on multiple operationally critical roles.- Conducted flight safety critical coordination with air traffic control to maintain separation minima for airborne aircraft.- Worked on multifaceted computer systems to assist in the delivery of airspace control services to military aircraft, providing flight safety critical information. Show less

  • National Air Defence Operations Centre

    Jun 2014 - Sept 2017

  • School of Aerospace Battle Management (SABM)

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  • 54 Squadron

    Sept 2008 - Apr 2012

  • Control and Reporting Centre (CRC)

    Apr 2004 - Sept 2008
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  WYG Group

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2021

  Project Manager
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  Tetra Tech Europe

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Associate Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Principal Project Manager

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
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  Mott MacDonald

  Sept 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  - Leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, including external suppliers, to deliver new infrastructure and refurbishment projects up to a value of £70m from concept phase through to completion and handover within Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) environments. - Customer focussed approach, collaborating with clients to define their requirements and formalise Mott McDonald’s scope of services.- NEC3/4 Project Management and contract administration lead. Working with both the client and the Contractor to overcome construction challenges and problem solve in order to deliver successful outcomes. - Sound commercial acumen, effectively managing financial budgets, reporting and forecasting both internally and externally. - Assess and communicate project performance against schedule and budget constraints to facilitate informed decision making. - Produce, manage, and analyse project programmes, including for risk modelling to provide more accurate forecasting on overall project delivery.- Author technical strategy and plan documents that are offered up for formal scrutiny as part of Cabinet Office business case submissions to release public funding. - Lead and manage bid writing teams to successfully win work across various frameworks through competitive tendering. Show less