Rachel Cowan

Experience

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  BAE Systems

  Sept 2008 - now

  Project Management lead for Platform IPT Stage 1-3 Design Engineering scope. Responsible for cross programme integration and issue management reporting to UK Delivery Director. Responsible for a multi million pound work scope delivering Wholeship Engineering requirements across both the UK and Australia, reporting to the Chief Engineer and Head of Programme Responsible for the tendering, negotiation, contract award, delivery and acceptance of three major procurable cross programme packages with key industrial partners Responsible for all aspects of Project Management across a Design Engineering and associated Procurement work scope Programme lead responsible for managing the procurement of all major equipments in support of bid and construction activities for a three vessel submarine programme. Experience across Manufacturing, Construction and Subcontract Management.

  • Programme Manager - Hunter Class Frigate Program

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Senior Project Manager - Hunter Class Frigate Program

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Contract Manager - Type 26 Global Combat Ship

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2018

  • Assistant Project Manager - Type 26 Global Combat Ship

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Principal Project Engineer - Astute

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Operations Graduate - Submarines

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2010