Description

I am a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with more than 16 years' experience leading engineering teams, delivering complex capital projects and supporting major operational programmes. My experience spans engineering leadership, project delivery, governance, risk management and business ownership. I help organisations improve project outcomes through practical engineering judgement, structured problem-solving and effective leadership.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Forres (up to 50km), Inverness (up to 50km), Aberdeen (up to 50km)

McG Renovations Ltd
Director | Residential Projects & Property Development
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
January 2021 - Today (5 years and 7 months)
United Kingdom
Established and managed a limited company delivering residential renovation and capital improvement projects.
Managed full project life-cycle including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contractor coordination
Responsible for multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for cost control and delivery timelines
Ensured compliance with UK building regulations and quality standards
Developed practical experience in commercial decision-making, project risk management, and contractor performance
Commercial strategy construction Risk Management Project Management Business plan
ConocoPhillips
Engineering Manager
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
September 2020 - March 2021 (6 months)
Alaska, USA
Senior engineering leader responsible for delivery performance, governance across a large capital portfolio.
Managed 45 staff and contractors with fiscal responsibility exceeding $0.5Bn annually
Provided independent technical challenge to major investment and delivery decisions across a capital portfolio exceeding $0.5Bn
Improved engineering workflows to increase delivery efficiency and reduce overhead
Strengthened QA and assurance processes, reducing operational risk exposure
Delivered executive-level performance reporting and strategic updates
ERP Team management Coaching Communication Technical project management
ConocoPhillips
Project Director, Major Infrastructure & Drilling Programme
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
October 2016 - September 2020 (3 years and 11 months)
ConocoPhillips Towers, Anchorage, AK, USA
Directed a $1Bn multi-year infrastructure and engineering programme in a complex operating environment.
Built and led a 23-person multidisciplinary delivery team
Led execution of major infrastructure developments in remote Arctic conditions
Challenged contractor strategies, delivery assumptions and execution risks across a $1Bn capital programme
Identified and mitigated key project risks across engineering and operations
Engaged with government bodies, executive leadership, and key stakeholders
Risk Management Technical project management Strategic planning Communication Coaching