Richie K.

Experience

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  R H Cuthbertson & Partners

  May 1998 - May 2000

  Graduate Engineer / CAD Technician

  Talla Reservoir Access System Refurbishment• Graduate Civil Engineer / CAD Technician: Duties included; producing tender drawings, validating existing record drawings / design information. Worked with RHC&P Reservoir Safety Panel Engineers and Structural Engineers, carrying out structural surveys associated with Reservoir maintenance and Health & Safety legislation.

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  East of Scotland Water

  May 2000 - Mar 2003

  Civil Engineer / Project Engineer

  Minor Rolling Programme• Civil Engineer: Duties included; construction drawings, detailed design, preparation of work packages & specifications, asset management planning, structural surveys, access & egress inspection surveys, topographical surveying, data processing, service reservoir condition surveys, implementation of CDM regulations, risk assessments, health & safety plans, etc..

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  Scottish Water Solutions

  Mar 2003 - Jan 2005

  Design Lead

  Rosebery WTW• Civil Engineer: Preparation of construction drawings, schedules and work packages for the following new buildings and process equipment: -Rapid Gravity Filter building, Sludge Treatment building, Thickening Tanks MCC Kiosk, Pumping Stations & Saturator Building. Contract Value £6M.

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  Scottish Water

  Feb 2005 - Feb 2006

  Network Analyst

  Assessed the performance and condition of the water supply network in Edinburgh and the Lothian’s for Scottish Water Network Operations.

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  Grontmij Group

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2008

  Civil Engineer / Project Engineer

  Capital Investment Team (SR 10)• Consultant: Production and tracking of Capex 1 forms for the Scottish Water Asset Management Team Leaders in the early start period of Q&SIIIbHopes WTW• Project Engineer: Preparation of tender documents and drawings technical assessment of tender returns, co-ordinating Hazop meetings and contract administration. Reviewing contractor’s design, drawings and calculations for the installation of a new pH correction system, new disinfection system, new chlorine contact pipework, new works isolation valve and the refurbishment of 12No. bell pressure filters. Contract Value £3MGourlaw WTW• Civil Engineer: Co-ordinated the decommissioning and main-out of Gourlaw WTW. Reviewed the contractor’s design, construction drawings and method statements. Assessed the hydraulics of the new main, supervised the construction and commissioning of associated pressure reducing valves & flow meters. Contract Value £0.5MDrumelzier WTW• Project Engineer: Co-ordinated the decommissioning of the Drumelzier WTW. Assessed existing network hydraulics, organised directional drilling under the river Tweed and the provision of a new pipeline from Broughton District Metered Area to Drumelzier Water Supply Zone. Preparation of tender documents and drawings. Newcastleton WTW• Project Engineer: Preparation of tender documents and drawings. Technical assessment of tenders and contract administration. Reviewing contractor’s design, drawings and calculations for the replacement of an existing UV disinfection system with a new sodium hypochlorite disinfection system. Contract value £0.5MC2C / Project Aquatrine• Civil Engineer: Upgrading potable water distribution networks to meet the Crown Fire Standards on Ministry of Defence sites. Feasibility studies, design work, analysis of field work, preparation of design statements Show less

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  Entec

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2010

  Senior Civil Engineer

  Replacement of Chlorine Gas• Senior Civil Engineer: Surveyed the disinfection system at 15No. Water Treatment Works (WTW) that were identified by Scottish Water as top priority sites for a move away from chlorine gas to sodium hypochlorite. Prepared new build & retro-fit option drawings, standard details, cost models, health & safety plans, design risk assessments, site visit checklists and estimating sheets.Hamilton Waterbody Study• Design Lead: Responsible for the detailed design of numerous uIDs in the Hamilton catchment area. Further developed the study by undertaking additional hydraulic calculations, site surveys & detailed design for 4No. work packages. Each work package comprising of 2 or more uIDs. Show less

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  4D (MWH)

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2014

  Design Engineer

  Phosphate removal schemes, ranging in value from £650,000 to £3,750,000 required to meet new environmental permits enforced by the Environment Agency. Site Audits, Outline Design, Detailed Design, Design Support in Construction and Commissioning.

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  Bairds Malt Limited

  Mar 2014 - now

  Engineering Project Manager

  - Producing capital expenditure programmes, coordinating multiple projects within budget and timelines, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards, and managing specialised sub-contractors to meet project specifications while actively enhancing health and safety performance.- Engaging with stakeholders across the organisation for project updates, motivating them towards shared success, developing tender documents, assessing tenders, executing contracts, and inspiring contractors towards excellence. This includes undertaking project design, feasibility studies, and aligning with standards for regulatory compliance, fostering innovation among staff.- Leading project initiation by defining objectives, conducting kick-off meetings for team clarity, and developing plans with realistic timelines and resources. This fosters team environments through effective communication and collaboration, inspiring a unified vision and encouraging the meeting of deadlines and milestones.- Ensuring budget oversight by tracking expenditures and maintaining financial alignment with organisational guidelines, monitoring processes for quality assurance to meet established standards, and motivating staff towards cost-conscious decision-making and high-quality results. This also encompasses seeking feedback for continuous improvement, addressing risk management and governance gaps, and providing technical assistance for equipment performance optimisation. Show less