Professional Experience
Primarily a committed team member Neil has been frequently called upon to act independently; as a result Neil is well used to working with little or no supervision and enjoys doing so. A highly experienced, knowledgeable and motivated construction professional, he has led projects of varying scales ranging up to mega projects. He has been responsible for the administration and management of varying numbers of personnel, specialist suppliers and sub-contractors both on and off-site. This has included his providing motivation and leadership on time crucial projects and involvement in the development and control of design and quality assurance. Some of the personal qualities upon which he has relied are reliability, confidence, loyalty and commitment to tasks. Neil has acquired significant experience leading projects in the Middle East with particular emphasis on Client interface, team development and project delivery on politically and commercially sensitive projects. In addition, Neil also has extensive experience within the underground rail environment having spent nearly three years working on LUL projects in London. Neil has developed key skillsets in the management of site set-up, infrastructure groundworks and drainage, temporary and permanent road works. This experience has been gained in a variety of project situations including museums, social housing refurbishment, new build schools, new build community centres, new build low rise housing, both new build and refurbishment of railway stations, large scale civil engineering projects and infrastructure.

Neil adds significant value to any team and welcomes the opportunity to operate within challenging environments
December 2008 to present
AECOM Lead Construction Manager Grade 3/Project Director (Associate Director level)
Currently employed under a fixed term contract in dual roles on the Saadiyat Island Cultural District Programme Management. Project Lead on a mixed museum and marketing facility comprising of a 14,500m2 building with a value of approximately $85million. Also acting as Lead Construction Manager focussing on delivery on a mega-value museum project (subject to confidentiality.

April 2008 to December 2008
Hallsenna Associates Limited Director
Formed a Construction and Project Management consultancy based in West Cumbria. Specialising in interim and project specific solutions for consultancies and contractors. For up to date details regarding current project experience please refer to www.hallsenna.com

January 2008 to April 2008Buro Happold Associate
Wembley Regeneration Infrastructure works for large-scale mixed development; value approximately $90million. Contract: JCT 2005. Also involved with the close-out of the Wembley Arena defects. Contract: NEC
Together with the Employer, providing control and coordination of the Project from inception to completion; Establishing a realistic project master programme; seeking and evaluating opportunities to improve it;
Striving to keep capital and revenue costs to a minimum, whilst maintaining the quality of work and compliance with the Employer brief;
Managing the performance of the Design Team in the achievement of the Employer Brief and the Master Programme;
Checking and validating all payment demands on behalf of the Employer;
Establishing a management structure that best serves the Project objectives;
Controlling the overall project budget;
Keeping the Employer informed of progress throughout each stage of the Project;
Administering the Building Contract(s);
Authorising all instructions under the Building Contract within delegated authority;
Monitoring and managing the completion of all defects by the Contractor.
June 2006 to December 2007
EC Harris Project Manager
Al Rawdha Palace new build of high quality Palace buildings including Majlis, Villas, Services Building, Utility Block, Infrastructure and associated services; value approximately AED2 billion (267 million). Contract: FIDIC Fourth Edition 1998.
Roles and responsibilities included:
Together with the Employer, providing control and coordination of the Project from inception to completion;
Establishing a realistic project master programme; seeking and evaluating opportunities to improve it;
Striving to keep capital and revenue costs to a minimum, whilst maintaining the quality of work and compliance with the Employer brief;
Managing the performance of the Design Team in the achievement of the Employer Brief and the Master Programme;
Checking and validating all payment demands on behalf of the Employer;
Administering the Building Contract(s);
Authorising all instructions under the Building Contract within delegated authority;
Monitoring and managing the completion of all defects by the Contractor.
November 2005 to June 2006
Parsons Brinckerhoff Middle East General Superintendent of Construction
Jumeirah Palm - Vehicle Tunnel (Cut and cover); value approximately AED 465million and Crescent Infra-structure works; value approximately AED 165million (22 million). Contract: FIDIC Design & Build; Red and Silver Books
Roles and responsibilities included:
Risk identification/early warning.
Directing and controlling Production & Progress
Health & Safety Management
Environmental Management
Risk Assessments and Management
Quality Assurance & Control Management
Liaising with the consultant engineers, designers, main contractors, sub-contractors and client Establishing a management structure that best serves the Project objectives; Controlling the overall project budget
Keeping the Employer informed of progress throughout each stage of the project.

May 2005 to November 2005
Tube Lines Ltd Construction Manager
Stations Modernisation Programme - Sudbury Hill; value approximately 3.8 million, Boston Manor; value approximately 4 million, Ealing Common; value approximately 3.8 million. Contract: NEC Option C
May 2003 to May 2005
Gleeson MCL Project/Site Manager
March to May 2005 - Station Modernisation & Enhancement Programme - Sudbury Hill Project; value approximately 3.8 million. November December to March 2004 - Station Modernisation Programme
March 2004 to March 2005 - Station Modernisation Programme - South Harrow Project; value approximately 4.5 million
December to March 2004 - Station Modernisation Programme Manor House Project; value approximately 3.6 million
September to November 2003 - Station Redevelopment Programme Kings Cross; value approximately 33 million
May to September 2003 - Station Modernisation Programme Acton Town Project; value approximately 4 million.

September 2002 to April 2003
Galliford Hodgson Ltd Assistant Project/Site Manager
September 2002 to April 2003 - Northwold Estate, Clapton
Refurbishment of occupied and vacant social housing; value approx 32 million. Contract: JCT 98 with approximate quantities.

June 2000 to August 2002
Walter Llewellyn & Sons Ltd Assistant Project/Site Manager
April to August 2002 - Islington Arts & Media School
New build of Technology Block, Drama Block, Sports Hall, refurbishment of Science Laboratories in E Block, Installation of lifts to Blocks D and E; value approx 4 million. Contract: PPC2000 (ACA Standard form of contract for project partnering)
Jan to April 2002 - Planning Department Working on Powerproject and Team plan
August to December 2001 - Oakridge Development, Basingstoke Centre; value approx 28 million. Design & Build New build of social and private housing, new build of Community
April to August 2001 - Newlon Housing Trust, Stoke Newington
Refurbishment of care in the community housing; value approx 28 million. Contract: JCT98 with approximate quantities.
2000 to April 2001 - Camden School for Girls. New build of Form Block, Science Block & Infill Block; value approx 2.8 million. Contract: JCT98 with approximate quantities.
June to November 2000 - Islington Arts & Media School, N4
Refurbishment of a Victorian school block; value approx 1.4 million. Contract: JCT98 with approximate quantities

April 1998 to September 1999Full time education

April 1985 to April 1998British Army