Andy Parker MEng ChPP

Experience

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  Metronet Rail

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Assistant Project Manager

  I was as a Project Manager and was responsible for the modernisation of London Underground Stations under the PPP contract. Project budgets ranged from £3M - £15M. This consisted of the management of designers, planners, site staff, QS’s and sub-contractors. I was responsible for the management of the assurance process (i.e. Fire Applications/Strategy, Building Control, Compliance, Human Factors, HSE documentation, Local Planning Applications, Load Applications, Safety Case etc), which was essential for the running and handover of station works. Also risk (ARM), reporting, liaising with the Client and coordination with 3rd parties (PFI’s, HMRI, Fire Brigade). Show less

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  Network Rail

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2013

  Project Manager

  As a Project Manager for Network Rail (Thameslink Programme) I was responsible for a portfolio of multidisciplinary enhancement projects, with a value of £143m, ranging from platform extensions with associated signalling, telecoms, M&E, p-way and OLE, to new Depots and Stabling facilities. Budget from £4m to £45m. I managed designers, contractors and a delivery team, with an excellent Q12 score, and was accountable for the full project lifecycle, delivering to programme and budget. I was responsible for programme controls and manage risk, change control, CDM and Health & Safety across a number of sites and also looking more strategically across the programme, driving efficiencies into working practices. I liaised with the Department of Transport, Train Operating Companies, Route, Maintenance, County Councils and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of all projects under my remit. Show less

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  Parker Management Consulting Ltd

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2017

  Managing Director
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  C Spencer Ltd (via PMC Ltd)

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2014

  Project Manager

  Successful delivery of an Access for All (AFA) scheme at Hemel Hempstead Station, installing three lifts and all associated Civils, M&E and Telecoms. Plus modifications to the station building, enhancing access routes to the station and a DNO upgrade in collaboration with UKPN. I was accountable for the complete design, build and handover of the scheme, managing direct labour for the core Civils works, and circa seven sub-contractors for piling, M&E, Telecoms, lift install and temporary works. As Project Manager I was responsible for the safe day to day management of the works on site, plus all programme and cost management and procurement of plant and materials. A good working relationship with the London Midland key contacts and the station staff was essential in delivery of the scheme, also with Network Rail as the Client. Show less

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  ASPIN FOUNDATIONS LIMITED (via PMC Ltd)

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2015

  Project Manager

  I am currently managing an ECI package for a future electrification scheme from Gospel Oak to Barking. There is a wide scope covering a multi discipline package of survey works and constructability assessments, plus early construction works in order to de-risk the future main package. Site based works are largely sub-contract management with smaller self-delivered packages. I am responsible for all programme and commercial management, including labour and possession management. Stakeholder interface is key due to the sensitivity of the works with the local authorities and residents along the route, plus Client interface as the position is co-located. Show less

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  CPMS - Collaborative Project Management Services

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2021

  Project Manager for the main multi-discipline D&B contract for the Gospel Oak to Barking Electrification scheme, on behalf of Network Rail. I was responsible for the safe delivery of the full project lifecycle of all civils, track, immunisation, signalling and telecoms works to facilitate electrification of the 13 mile twin track route. The scope includes a significant amount of track lowering (ballast and slab track), retaining wall stabilisation, over-bridge replacement, Station reconstruction. Plus new signal installations and associated signal box/IECC updates, signalling system immunisation, installation of new FTNx infrastructure for SCADA control, plus a complex package of route wide earthing and bonding. I led a collaborative delivery team where integration between disciplines was key to works being delivered in both disruptive weekend possessions and blockades, as was successfully managing interfaces with 3rd party works and key stakeholders. I was accountable for safety across the package, all programme, financial and quality control plus the management of risk and efficienciesHaving successfully delivered the ‘multi-discipline’ GOBE contract for Network Rail, I was appointed to ensure successful delivery of the OHL element of the project including all remaining install, energisation, commissioning and Entry into Service activities. I was accountable for multiple OHL Contractors and led a team to ensure full integration of works, delivering all packages safely, to programme and budget. As part of the role I was required to liaise with a number of stakeholders across multiple Network Rail Routes to ensure collaborative inter-project coordination. Show less

  • Head of PPM & Southern Region

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Senior Project Manager

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
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  Egis in the UK

  Apr 2021 - now

  • Intercity Director

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Director of Programme and Project Management

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2024