Annie Waller

Experience

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  Broderick and leslie

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  AAT apprentice

  Full sets of basic accounts, cashbook records, using Digita Software, making / receiving phone calls and emails to clients, filing and documenting.

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  H Wright Joinery

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Purchase Administrator / Labourer

  Processing all orders from suppliers, matching invoices with delivery notes, sourcing cheapest suppliers and negotiating deals, use of social media to seek customers / potential customers, general labouring duties within joinery and collection and payment of materials where necessary.

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  VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Commercial Assistant

  Ensuring smooth day to day running of all goods ordered on site including materials and plant and machinery hire. Responsible for all purchase orders, delivery notes and processing of invoices. Use of Excel, Word, Outlook, data inputting, reconcile stock, liaise and negotiate with suppliers. Use of in house software (WorkSpace) to upload documents and supporting documents. Help the quantity surveyors and report to project and commercial managers. Attend meetings where necessary.

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  NG Bailey

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  Document Control Administrator

  Uploading all O & M manuals and health and safety documents to Cognica. General administrative duties and support to engineers for example scanning, filing, uploading work permits and typing up important documents.

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  Hitachi Rail

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  Working as part of the Hitachi Rail Facilities Team to convert a green field site in to a world-class train maintenance centre including all the necessary infrastructure installation; commissioning and ongoing maintenance. My main duties include but are not limited to: Inputting all essential data into SAP (e.g. PPMS), liaising with contractors to collate work report sheets and schedules for attending site as well as keeping RAMS and documentation / permits up to date, logging all faults; tracking when works are completed and then recording necessary data on SAP, escorting contractors to place of work, inducting our own contractors to site, managing all assets on SAP and tracking LOLER inspection, raising purchase orders, goods receipting purchase orders, assisting with SSHEQ in health and safety notices, campaigns, audits, spreadsheets and conducting Safety Tours, access control and CCTV administration / investigations, managing Traka Security Key system and configuration, first aider, Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher trained. Local track safety awareness. Show less Reception duties such as meeting and greeting guests, answering the telephone, transferring calls, booking meeting rooms and catering, ordering stationary, sorting mail, chasing suppliers, booking travel, transport and accommodation, through to general administrative support for colleagues. Helping with the rota providing excellent skills and submitting monthly overtime for employees. Fire warden and First Aid qualified and Safety Critical Communications trained.Currently assisting SSHEQ and Facilities Managers with Administration of defect reporting, safety action logs and excel spreadsheets. Undertaking safety tours, liaising with suppliers and raising PO's where necessary. Show less

  • Facilities Administrator

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Receptionist / Administrator

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2017
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  S&C North Alliance

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Team Organiser / PMA

  Raise purchase orders and goods receipting through SAP. Tracking costs for project. Hotel and travel booking through 2 different systems. Meeting room bookings. Document control through eB and Projectwise. Taking minutes for Team / Project meetings. Hire of plant and machinary. Team organising duties within the Project Team. Use of NROL3 for booking possessions, OTM, worksites and possession trains. First Aid, Fire Warden, Fire Extinguisher and PTS AC competent.

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  Central Rail Systems Alliance

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

  As a former member of the CRSA, I contributed to several high-profile railway infrastructure projects, including the OLE and Track layout renewals of Leeds Station Platforms 0-3 and 4-6. My responsibilities included procuring rails, sleepers, and other consumables while accurately tracking costs for Commercial Managers. I proactively managed risks by finding alternative solutions, minimizing negative impacts to health and safety, cost, quality, and environment. I followed the Grip4Track process, hosted T-meetings with Independent Peer Reviewers for project readiness and represented the Alliance in numerous stakeholder meetings. I also delivered Project Contingency Plans, managed document control systems, and supplied comprehensive reports to clients and Alliance Senior Management/Director. I also worked on Track and infrastructure renewals across LNE / East Coast Mainline routes. Show less As a competent member of the team, I delivered successful P-Way and OLE renewals on Leeds Station Capacity. I was accountable for team organizing, raising purchase orders, and goods receipting for the alliance using Oracle R12, SAP, and iProc. I tracked labour, plant, and other asset costs to the aid of the Commercial team and managed document control through different systems such as eB and ProjectWise. As part of my responsibilities, I arranged inductions, travel bookings, and hosted weekly planning meetings. I delivered presentations, supplied general assistance, and tracked progress whilst ensuring compliance across all properties. Show less

  • Scheme Project Manager

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Scheme Project Manager

    May 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Team Organiser / Document Controller

    Mar 2019 - May 2020
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  TRU East Alliance

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Scheme Project Manager

  As an accomplished Scheme Project Manager with experience in the railway industry, I played a vital role in TRU East Alliance's successful delivery of an enhanced new track and signalling layout at Holbeck New Connection and deployment of lockout devices within Leeds Station, inclusive of E&P, Civils, and Geological works. I am initiative-taking in managing and resolving risks, dependencies, and issues, while adhering to the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) process to ensure efficient project delivery. I have worked extensively in collaboration with RTS (Depot Owner) and various stakeholders to ensure efficient documentation, methods of working, and compliance with Operations & Maintenance requirements. Excellent contractor and supplier management skills have helped constructability sessions and allowed me to lead open-discussion forums for each discipline. My experience also extends to mentoring members of theproject team. Show less

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  Alstom

  Jun 2022 - now

  In addition to the below Project Manager duties, responsibilities include:• Ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects and portfolio management in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, meeting all objectives in terms of quality, schedule, and budget, while adhering to GRIP/PACE processes, current legislation, and company standards• Collaborating with the project sponsor to define and maintain project requirements• Leading productive and effective communication between teams involved in the project, including commercial, programme controls, design, construction, and engineering, to identify solutions that alignwith client expectations and create a strong project plan• Providing mentorship and leadership to team members, encouraging them to contribute to the delivery of successful projects• Identifying and assessing project risks, while developing and implementing mitigation strategies in a controlled manner • Developing and executing resource allocation plans to ensure adequate resources are available to deliver project outcomes, including effectively managing both internal and external sources to meet critical resource needs.Key Achievements / Commissionings: Fringe System Modifications to existing SML system at Copley | Data to support Platform 7-17 LOD(E)’sat Leeds Station, and S&C alteration on the approach to Holbeck Depot Show less My key responsibilities included:• Taking the lead on bid management for upcoming opportunities, developing tender invitations, and selecting external specialists to support successful project implementation• Assisting with the review of contractual terms and conditions to ensure alignment with project requirements and goals• Overseeing the delivery of multiple complex, multidisciplinary projects in adherence with programme schedules and budgetary restrictions, taking accountability for their performance• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, providing effective direction and control, to establish and deliver project outcomes• Ensuring that safety, quality, cost, benefit, and programme targets were consistently met, complying with all company policies and procedures• Managing project costs effectively by leveraging change control opportunities and completing final account processes with clients and suppliers, while respecting budgetary constraints Show less

  • Lead Project Manager

    May 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2022 - May 2023