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Experienced Multi Industry Project Manager/Engineer
Edward Gallacher
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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• Versatile, accomplished, commercially astute program/project manager/engineer offering client business analysis – including value analysis and value engineering, solution delivery, relationship building and problem resolution across a range of business sectors such as energy (coal, gas turbines (closed and open circuit) and gasification), automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing sectors, including new build, rebuild and refurb. activities.
• Qualified to BSc Mech. Eng., and MBA, completed Foundation Level courses in Prince 2 and Management of Risk coupled with numerous industry-specific courses.
• Highly skilled in providing key business and quality of service delivery. Showcasing strong business and commercial acumen; proven track record of successful project and operational activity. Expert in working with clients and driving contractors and vendors to achieve high standards, high value/low cost and on time delivery of goods and services
• Qualified to BSc Mech. Eng., and MBA, completed Foundation Level courses in Prince 2 and Management of Risk coupled with numerous industry-specific courses.
• Highly skilled in providing key business and quality of service delivery. Showcasing strong business and commercial acumen; proven track record of successful project and operational activity. Expert in working with clients and driving contractors and vendors to achieve high standards, high value/low cost and on time delivery of goods and services
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2019 - 2019
job
Project Engineer
Haden Freeman Ltd.
Manchester, England, UK
• Project lead within HFL on the Defra APHA Weybridge Incinerator Upgrade Project
• Provided project liaison with Matthews Environmental Solutions UK to primary contractor
• Provided Project Management expertise and support (generation of project plans) to ensure activities were completed in a timely manner
• Managed Risk, Issue Tracker and other significant documentation within the project to ensure client communications was robust and timely
• Project lead within HFL on the Defra APHA Weybridge Incinerator Upgrade Project
• Provided project liaison with Matthews Environmental Solutions UK to primary contractor
• Provided Project Management expertise and support (generation of project plans) to ensure activities were completed in a timely manner
• Managed Risk, Issue Tracker and other significant documentation within the project to ensure client communications was robust and timely
Project Management, Management, Support
2015 - 2019
job
Project Manager / Engineer
Liberty Speciality Steels.
UK - previously as Tata Speciality Steels UK until sold to LSS Jul 2017
• Specified definition of internal client requirements and generated specifications to enable full costing to be generated and planned against.
• Project managing various projects that including new build, refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings Projects included:
• the relocation of the Advanced Machining Centre (AMC)
• the creation of the Automated Sample Manufacturing Cell (SMC)
• the relocation of the Fracture and Fatigue Testing Cell Creation
• the Installation of a Batch Heat Treatment Charging Car,
• the Installation of a Coil Protection Wrapping Machine installation
• Site management of projects as Principle Contractor / Designer under CDM 15 regulations.
• Raising and Managing Permits, assessing and managing RAMSs and other risk assessment processes (e.g. Working at Height etc.) to ensure a high level of site safety is maintained. Contractor preparation for site working and management on site
• Commercial management of projects - management of costs to project budgets.
• Delivery to tight timescales as demanded by Production available windows
• Regular reporting of process (monthly) on site as well as budget management to senior management (weekly)
• Specified definition of internal client requirements and generated specifications to enable full costing to be generated and planned against.
• Project managing various projects that including new build, refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings Projects included:
• the relocation of the Advanced Machining Centre (AMC)
• the creation of the Automated Sample Manufacturing Cell (SMC)
• the relocation of the Fracture and Fatigue Testing Cell Creation
• the Installation of a Batch Heat Treatment Charging Car,
• the Installation of a Coil Protection Wrapping Machine installation
• Site management of projects as Principle Contractor / Designer under CDM 15 regulations.
• Raising and Managing Permits, assessing and managing RAMSs and other risk assessment processes (e.g. Working at Height etc.) to ensure a high level of site safety is maintained. Contractor preparation for site working and management on site
• Commercial management of projects - management of costs to project budgets.
• Delivery to tight timescales as demanded by Production available windows
• Regular reporting of process (monthly) on site as well as budget management to senior management (weekly)
Project Manager, Management, Windows, Budget, Testing, Costing, Safety, Assessment, Production, Manager, Processes
2014 - 2015
job
Project Manager
ITI NRG Ltd.
UK
• Served as principle lead for commercialisation of the gasification process and equipment
• Acted as Principle Contractor under CDM 15 on behalf of the company
• Managed project team whilst setting goals of staged development and completion of gasifier development.
• Site Manager managing Permits and well as assessing supplier RAMSs and writing internal RAMSs
• Generated processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency of the company
• Actively supported ongoing development of technology of gasification
• Enabled accurate project budgetary management and control and providing cash flow projections and project costs
• Served as principle lead for commercialisation of the gasification process and equipment
• Acted as Principle Contractor under CDM 15 on behalf of the company
• Managed project team whilst setting goals of staged development and completion of gasifier development.
• Site Manager managing Permits and well as assessing supplier RAMSs and writing internal RAMSs
• Generated processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency of the company
• Actively supported ongoing development of technology of gasification
• Enabled accurate project budgetary management and control and providing cash flow projections and project costs
Writing, Project Manager, Management, Technology, Development, Site manager, Manager, Processes
2013 - 2014
job
Project Manager
Schenck (Clyde) Process UK Limited.
UK
• Project lead for design, manufacture and installation of the Pulverised Fly Ash (PFA) system as part of biomass conversion of 3 Boilers at Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire.
• Established site within Construction Design and Management (CDM 15) regulations
• Closely coordinated with customers on planning unit removal and refurbishment.
• Closely managed project Financially to ensure project financial health was managed throughout the project lifetime.
• Project lead for design, manufacture and installation of the Pulverised Fly Ash (PFA) system as part of biomass conversion of 3 Boilers at Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire.
• Established site within Construction Design and Management (CDM 15) regulations
• Closely coordinated with customers on planning unit removal and refurbishment.
• Closely managed project Financially to ensure project financial health was managed throughout the project lifetime.
Design, Project Manager, Management, Health, Manager, Power
2012 - 2013
job
Program Manager
David Brown Gear Systems.
UK
• Principle lead on world first large scale offshore wind turbine (5 MW) gearbox design and manufacture
• Managed and lead build team
• Identified product quality issues and resolved them in liaison with suppliers
• Dispatched to a Korean customer for site installation trials
• Dealt with customer feedback on quality and build issues - design, quality etc
• Principle lead on world first large scale offshore wind turbine (5 MW) gearbox design and manufacture
• Managed and lead build team
• Identified product quality issues and resolved them in liaison with suppliers
• Dispatched to a Korean customer for site installation trials
• Dealt with customer feedback on quality and build issues - design, quality etc
Design, Offshore, Manager
2008 - 2012
job
Programme Manager
Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe Ltd.
UK
• Primary MPSE Commercial and Technical contact for two CCGT Power Stations running LTSAs covering Mitsubishi M701F3s with contract value of some £45M
• Undertook 2 major Inspections of the domestic power plant and delivered on time and within budget
• Financial control and management of all work and outages for client billing at appropriate profit margins
• Resolved customer queries relating to program delivery - communications, commercial processes and technical aspects
• Created robust communication and process routes between Mitsubishi (Japan), MPSE (UK) and customers
• Responsible for effective training and mentoring junior staff within MPSE
• Primary MPSE Commercial and Technical contact for two CCGT Power Stations running LTSAs covering Mitsubishi M701F3s with contract value of some £45M
• Undertook 2 major Inspections of the domestic power plant and delivered on time and within budget
• Financial control and management of all work and outages for client billing at appropriate profit margins
• Resolved customer queries relating to program delivery - communications, commercial processes and technical aspects
• Created robust communication and process routes between Mitsubishi (Japan), MPSE (UK) and customers
• Responsible for effective training and mentoring junior staff within MPSE
SoMe, Training, Management, Mentoring, Budget, Manager, Processes, Power
2005 - 2007
job
Service Manager
Scotia Radio Services Ltd.
UK
Service, Service Manager, Manager
2004 - 2005
job
Assembly Engineering and DFT Process Leader
NACCO Materials Handling Group.
UK
Engineering, DFT
2003 - 2004
job
Engineering Development Manager
Wood Group Heavy Industrial Turbines Ltd.
UK
Engineering, Development, Manager
2002 - 2003
job
Innovation and Technology Counsellor
Scottish Enterprise.
UK
Innovation, Technology
1998 - 2002
job
Quality and Engineering Manager
BAE Systems.
UK
Engineering, Manager
1993 - 1998
job
Project Engineer
CTS Corporation, Blantyre.
Scotland, UK
1987 - 1993
job
Project Engineer
Rover Group PLC.
UK
1984 - 1986
job
Project Engineer
Rolls Royce (Aero) Ltd.
UK
My education
1996
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2003
Strathclyde Graduate Business School
Masters, Business Administration
Masters, Business Administration
1979
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1984
Paisley College of Technology Now Paisley University
BSc, Mechanical Engineering
BSc, Mechanical Engineering
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