As Executive Technical Director of Programme Management, Paul is responsible for ensuring consistency, predictability and delivery of measurable benefits and tangible outcomes across large infrastructure capital programmes in the UK.
Paul has an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of programme management approaches and creates high levels of standardisation. Through vertical integration of this information, he has been able to reduce delivery weaknesses, by driving high performance within the individual projects, into the programmes and then up to the portfolio.
He has developed a deep understanding of what is needed across different levels in organisations to allow the right information to be with the right people at the right time, enabling effective decision making.
Paul has worked in multiple sectors including Petrochemical, Construction, Nuclear, Telecommunications, Industrial and Water for over 35 years starting as an engineer before moving into senior management positions. He has lectured at the Universities of Birmingham, Sheffield and Central Lancashire on Programme Management, Planning, Cost Control, Earned Value and Risk Management.