Gregor Carfrae MSc MAPM

Experience

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  Royal Air Force

  Apr 2001 - Apr 2007

  Propulsion Engineer

  • Examined, tested and maintained Rolls Royce RB199 gas turbine.• Carried out pre-flight/post-flight/turn around servicing of aircraft including replenishment of oils and gasses.• Control and management of paints, oils and lubricants,• Handling of aircraft movements.• Soldiering duties where required

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  Cameron

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Subsea Fitter

  • Carry out the assembly and refurbishment of components to the requirements stipulated on the route sheets.• Carry out pressure testing to the approved standards.• Ensure all work is undertaken in a safe manner and in line with company health and safety guidelines/policies

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  Fugro

  Apr 2008 - Oct 2014

  Assigned to key client accounts within the drill support business line. Responsible and accountable for the P&L on these projects and the timely execution of project milestones. Single point of contact for all contractual and operational aspects of the project including Invite to Tender (ITT) review and risk analysis. Technical point of contact for all offshore operations within the projects being managed and for client sales discussions. Tasked to manage key clients in order to re-instate client confidence in areas where previous projects were unsuccessful. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  • ROV Sub Eng

    Apr 2008 - Oct 2013
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  Subsea 7

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Offshore Project Manager

  Responsible and accountable for the efficient onsite management of installation of major Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Launch and recovery systems and associated ROV systems. A key focal point for all technical issues with a variety of ROV systems for both client and ROV operators. Assigned to clients as the key point of contact for all contractual and operational issues. Tasked to ensure that all contractual obligations are met in a timely manner within tight budgetary control.

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  ASV Global

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Project Manager

  Responsible and accountable for the management of projects for the manufacture of unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) utilised in the oil and gas, survey and scientific industries. Reporting directly to the senior management team on all aspects of the project progress. Most recent project was the design, build and software development of 8 USV’s for a survey client involved in searching for MH370. Responsible for the timely completion of the project to client specification involving the integration of various subsea communications tooling. Show less

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  AGR Automation

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Senior Project Manager

  As Senior Project Manager, I held a senior leadership role in which I was responsible for the delivery of all projects, valued at £28m, for the manufacture of high end technical automated production lines for various clients within the medical, personal grooming and automotive industries. Providing project leadership to the project management and project engineering teams to develop both project personnel and the project management process. Developed project reporting documentation to standardise reporting methodology to the senior management team.I have proactively encouraged teams to work together rather than in competitive silos, and have promoted improved communication lines into the Executive, Internal and External stakeholders. I brought in new approaches to project management, delivery, and collaboration and aligned key work streams to ensure efficiencies across departments. Show less

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  Fugro

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Assigned to key client accounts within the ROV Services (Europe and Africa) service line. Responsible and accountable for the P&L on these projects and the timely execution of project milestones. Single point of contact for all contractual and operational aspects of the project including Invite to Tender (ITT) review and risk analysis. Technical point of contact for all offshore operations within the projects being managed and point of contact for mobilisation budget and schedule formation. Tasked to control financial P&L for operations ongoing in The Congo. Ensure safe, efficient and profitable execution of ROV projects. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Technologies and Operations Engineer

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Rovco

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Operations and Project Delivery Manager

  As Operations and Project Delivery Manager I directly managed a team of project managers and operations coordinators to ensure safe and efficient delivery of projects within budget and schedule and to meet client expectations. A key aspect of this role was to develop the project management process within the business through continuous improvement and leading working groups. Leading the business through quality project management practise and operational excellence ensured alignment of all departments to the business strategy. Show less

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  NHS Tayside

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

  Program Manager

  As Programme Manager within the NHS Tayside local I was engaged to ensure successful delivery of a Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (HEPMA) system which removed the traditional paper based system. This entailed management of a multi-disciplined diverse team across a large geographical area whilst ensuring clear and concise programme communications, stakeholder management and risk/issue mitigation. The programme was delivered under a prince II project methodology with associated governance to ensure delivery success. Show less

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  ROBOTICAN INDUSTRIES INC

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

  Global Operations Director

  Pro Bono

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  Association for Project Management

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  Committee Member
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  Ocean Infinity

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2024

  • Head of Engineering Test Support and Delivery

    Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Mobilisation Manager

    Oct 2022 - Feb 2024
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  Fugro

  Nov 2024 - now

  Regional Project Director