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A dedicated and seasoned executive leader with over four decades of experience, including thirty years at executive level. Adept at managing construction projects and companies, across both main and specialist contracting. Demonstrates exceptional commercial acumen, integrity, and attention to detail, coupled with effective negotiation skills. Proven track record in securing contracts, improving project margins, and delivering successful outcomes. Key Skills: Extensive expertise in procurement, commercial management, and project cost reporting, complemented by robust legal and contractual knowledge. Strong operational and project management proficiency, ensuring timely and quality delivery of projects, both traditional and design and build, while prioritising health and safety standards. Proficient in risk management, performance enhancement, and implementing commercial best practice to mitigate risk, optimise profitability, and enhance shareholder value. Skilled in developing and implementing value engineering strategies to enhance budgeting, procurement, and profitability, including challenging design assumptions and allowances. Excellent communicator, at all levels, with the ability to build strong relationships, identify customer needs and deliver optimal customer service. Confident and credible in various professional settings, including meetings, presentations, and public speaking engagements. Proven leadership and recruitment capabilities, fosters team collaboration and maximises individual strengths and abilities. Quick learner with the ability to navigate complex technical, contractual, and interpersonal challenges, and committed to continuous self-improvement. Key Projects & Achievements: Developed a unique testing and assessment process for evaluating companies’ risk management capabilities. Successfully turned around an underperforming division of a Regional Contractor, achieving significant increases in turnover and profitability despite challenging economic and market conditions Led the £50 million refurbishment of a merchant bank's prestigious London headquarters. Established the management structure & operational effectiveness of this entirely new business unit. Managed the refurbishment and restoration of exhibition spaces at the Grade 1 listed Natural History Museum (NHM) in London, and ‘punched’ a DDA Access Lift through the NHM in Hertfordshire. Published in various industry magazines/websites, appeared on several industry podcasts, and presented risk management webinars for respected industry organisations.