Experience

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  Alderley

  Aug 2006 - May 2015

  Taking on senior role within the team, preparing proposals to meet client requirements, reviewing client RFP’s to identify and fulfil requirements. Working in close collaboration with local and international stakeholders to make informed decisions on RFP’s. Leading the development of the proposal strategy, which incorporates intelligence, resource and financial management. Preparing RFQ documentation for vendors, reviewing quotations for compliance of technical and commercial requirements. Overseeing the control's tender team and monitoring all operations to ensure that all proposals are created to a high standard and delivered on time. Negotiating with clients and internal colleagues technically and commercially to realise a high level of understanding of the project requirements and commercial terms. Liaising with the project department to provide guidance and understanding in the scope of work and commercial objectives. Mentoring, managing and coaching junior engineers to support their own professional development. Developing and delivering training programmes. Evaluating completed projects to utilise information for future forecasting, reviewing processes and making improvements to streamline operations and maximise efficiencies. Major achievements include:•Gaining swift promotion to a senior role, taking full accountability for the team, including mentoring and coaching colleagues•Managing all negotiations with clients to ensure customer satisfaction, collaborating closely with internal teams to manage project process Show less Role to provide technical support to the Middle East sales team, reviewing contracts and designing systems to meet client requirements. Continuously reviewing and evaluating processes and procedures to improve, optimise and maximise corporate efficiencies. Managing vendor and subcontractor relationships to monitor activity against SLAs. Utilising industry expertise, company knowledge and understanding to perform duties. Major achievements include:• Participating in three successful bids to the value of over US $5M• Training six engineers on the formation of control system budgets• Introducing new cost codes, new budgeting systems and project analysis methods to provide greater clarity and accuracy on project proposal activities Show less Initially recruited to role within the UK, acting as a point of contact for all enquiries, delivering proposals to the project department, editing specifications and testing flow computers. Relocating to the UAE office (2011) to provide assistance and support across all Control System Enquiries for the region, working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and suppliers to facilitate a seamless operation. Analysing past projects to provide more accurate costs to the proposal department. Major achievements include:•Defining and implementing new cost codes for the Control systems department to ensure better project labour analysis and forecasting•Lead systems engineer on the world’s first Custody Transfer Helium Metering System for Qatar Gas, completing the project on time & 20% under budget, resulting in an increase in the control systems profit margin•Working closely with client to perform witnessed Factory Acceptance Tests (UK) Show less Accountable for delivering first response to all control systems enquiries from UK, Russian and UAE offices, working with a number of high profile clients including BP, Shell and Total and EPC contracts including KBR, HHI and SHI. Gathering requirements to prepare specification analysis, control system design and proposal development, including estimation of materials, labour and financial requirements. Collaborating with the project department to facilitate the completion of projects to time and within budget. Major achievements include:•Enhancing expertise in the technicalities of producing Metering and Produced Water Treatment facilities for the oil and gas sector•Undertaking a continuous improvement exercise across the UK office, maximising the yard and storage space to be 20% more efficient, realising an annual saving of £20k per year in rent Show less

  • Senior Proposals Engineer

    May 2013 - May 2015

  • Proposals Engineer

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • Control Systems Engineer

    Oct 2010 - May 2012

  • Proposals Engineer

    May 2008 - Sept 2010

  • Graduate Computer Systems Engineer

    Aug 2006 - May 2008
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  Keo international consultants

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Proposals manager, keo-pmcm international

  Responsible for Management of over 400 Proposals p.a. for the MENA Region; reporting to the Regional Business Development Director for Project Management / Construction Management Division. Responsibilities include Coordinating tender processes, relevant partners and managers for their responses to ensure timely delivery of responsive and compliant proposals. Development and maintenance of Business Development Tools. Coordinate teams in UAE, Qatar, Oman & KSA, managed the proposal production process from receipt to dispatch including pre-qualifications, EOI's, RFP's/RFQ’s, Post Tender Clarifications (PTC's) and BAFO requests. Show less

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  Am consultancy

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2021

  Sage business intelligence consultant
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  Swinton technology

  Oct 2021 - now

  Project engineer

  Project Engineer working at the cutting edge of bespoke flow measurement (custody Transfer, Fiscal and Allocation metering) control systems within the Oil and Energy industry. Providing full range of services including design, specification, configuration and testing prior to installation and commissioning.