Simon Carter
About
Simon Carter is from Newbury, England, United Kingdom. Simon is currently Commercial Director - Pre Contracts / Business Development at Drake & Scull International, located in Abu Dhabi. In Simon's previous role as a Director of Project Management at E C Harris - Built Asset Management seconded to Sama ECH JV, Simon worked in Dubai until Jan 2009. Prior to joining E C Harris - Built Asset Management seconded to Sama ECH JV, Simon was a Project Director at Dalkia Bahrain and held the position of Project Director at Bahrain. Prior to that, Simon was a Project Director at Currie & Brown International, based in Dubai from Jan 2006 to Jan 2007. Simon started working as Operations Director / Manager - Dubai; Managing Director - Egypt at Drake & Scull International in Dubai / Egypt in Jan 2004. From Jan 2001 to Jan 2003, Simon was Operations Director - Member of the Board of Management at EMCOR Drake & Scull Ltd, based in UK. Prior to that, Simon was a Senior Project Manager at MEICA Services Ltd, based in UK from Jan 1996 to Jan 2001. Simon started working as Project Manager at Taylor Woodrow Management in UK in Jan 1993.
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Simon Carter's current jobs
Lead, analyse and implement the commercial, Project Risk Management and enhanced project obligations to be considered during the pre-contract stage. Determine and lead the delivery strategy for significant complex and higher risk projects. Develop and conclude Pre Tender Agreements, Joint Venture / Consortium Agreements or any other strategic agreements. Evaluate, analyse and recommend potential opportunities in new markets / regions establishing legal and taxation constraints and implications. Lead the contractual and commercial reviews / analysis for the proposed contracts ensuring that the risks, obligations and impacts are considered by the Estimation department Provide leadership in ensuring full compliance with international and local legislation Direct and lead the identification and implementation of Risk management process and determine risk mitigation strategies Develop and conclude Pre tender Agreements, Joint Venture / consortium or any other strategic alliance agreements in accordance with policy and procedures Implementing systems to conform with PJSC legislation with particular emphasis on Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and risk management ensuring full compliance Determine the delivery strategy and prelim requirements inclusive of organisational structure, logistic impacts, mobilisation, construction methodology and resource strategy Direct contract analysis of the contract documents to be considered in the proposal Enhancing relationships with Clients and stakeholders ensuring Client satisfaction and repeat sales Direct and oversee the prequalification documents are developed and produced in accordance with the Clients requirements and the Companies quality procedures and requirements Review programme implications and direct the planning department to consider and incorporate Collaborate with the MD and Regional Operations Director in developing strategic partnership with key stakeholders to support the delivery process
Simon Carter's past jobs
Develop and lead the implementation of the business delivery strategy providing project management expertise and leading the MEP services to provide a seamless coordinated approach in the delivery of the complete asset to the Development Stakeholders expectations. • Develop and implement the business strategy with Top management to deliver a sustainable Leading International Project Management Company. • Provide leadership, coordination and day to day management to the project implementation functions and ensure that the operations of the company are in full compliance with local and International regulations and the company’s policies and procedures • Assist the CEO and COO in ensuring continuous improvement of operational efficiency and profit growth • Develop and implement management processes and procedures • Lead and develop the project staff to functioning as a team • Determine resource requirements and provide Fee proposal • Develop and implement operational systems and processes for the business • Recruit, appoint, lead and coach staff in their development • Deliver risk management workshops and lead the implementation process • Drive cost reporting to produce cost reports with greater cost certainty • Develop Employer’s requirements / scope of works and support the Commercial team • Manage the Design Consultants and support the design team • Lead project change management and action management processes. • Manage the Client development leaders and all Project Stakeholders ensuring satisfaction • Lead the implementation of HSE and Quality procedures ensuring they are maintained Dubai Towers Doha – A 96 storey (439m high) mixed use tower, GFA 292,000 m²; expected cost of 3bn AED. Dubai Towers Dubai - Four iconic towers ranging from 73 (376m) to 115 storeys (562 m), GFA of 750,000 m² with a projected cost of 27bn AED.
Develop the business development growth and delivery strategy and processes for the provision of infrastructure services (district Cooling and sewage treatment plant) in this new region of operation. Establish Project management procedures and implement on the Al Areen Development. Project Commission Al Areen Desert Spa & Resort Development – A 2 million square meter US$1 billion development in Bahrain. To Design, Build, Own, Operate and Supply Chilled water via district cooling system (up to 50,000TR) to the development as the exclusive provider and sewage treatment facility with a capacity of 5,500mᵌ effluent / day
Direct and lead the development of Project management solutions and operational procedures in this new business sector. Provided and delivered due diligence assessment for PPP developments, asset and risk appraisal, project and construction management and feasibility cost plans. Provide leadership, coordination and day to day management to the project implementation functions and ensure that the operations of the company are in full compliance with local regulations and the company’s policies and procedures Project Commissions (selection) Principal Lead Manager for the Project & Cost Management of mixed use development at Umm El Quwain valued at 6b AED through pre and post contract phases. GFA 41,5566m² Provision of Due Diligence inclusive of financial assessment required to obtain Project finance for the development of Mubadala Development PPP Project UAE University, Al Ain. Provision of Asset and Risk Appraisal for Tabreed district cooling facilities throughout the UAE required for Insurance valuation purposes.
Direct and lead the development and operations of the business increasing turnover and margin (P&L) through to project delivery. Collaborated in establishing the brand as “MEP contractor of choice”, providing the best in service and added value to the Clients expectations. Overseeing the estimation and proposals department and setting and directing the delivery strategy, project management, design management, commercial and contractual management functions, ensuring company procedures are implemented explicitly and enhanced where necessary, developing joint venture and partnering agreements and analysing Project performance. Provide leadership, coordination and day to day management to the project implementation functions and ensure that the operations of the company are in full compliance with statutory legislations, local regulations and the company’s policies and procedures. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders. In Egypt key focus on redeveloping the business inclusive of restructuring, implementing systems and procedures, recapitalising the business, closing old accounts and re-establishing the business growth, P&L and full financial and operational accountability. Secured new revenue, Amarante El Nile Hotel Dubai Festival City District Cooling (72000 tonnes) including 22,000m of reticulation GRP pipe; Marina Mansion residential Tower (33 Storey) Park Place Residential Tower (B+G+M+60) + linked 9 storey annex carpark and leisure facility, SZR; Zayed University Woman’s College at Ruwayyah Dubai; Indigo Residential Tower block (B1 + B2 + B3 + B4 + G + 34); JLT Souq Residences, Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah, mixed use complex separated into two plots; BUA 415,000 m². Each plot consists of 3 level linked basements with 6 & 4No. 11 storey buildings, including 790 luxury apartments, 70 Townhouses, 110 Common area units (shops, restaurants, offices), car parking. The Jewel Towers A & B (2 x 33 storey), Dubai Marina
Develop the business strategy with the BOM to satisfy the corporate strategy. Lead the overall operations of the Company including pre and post contract activities, ensuring the performance of my region enhances the business strategy inclusive of financial (P&L), technical, commercial, quality and Health & Safety. Securing turnover to satisfy the strategy and improving the efficiency to increase the bottom line. Develop inter departmental relationships required in support of delivering strategic goals and objectives. A member of the Management board I also have the additional responsibility as the Director responsible for Health & Safety for the south of England. Reporting to the Managing Director. Project Portfolio Gresham Street, 500,000 sq ft Prestigious Office Block – shell & core + CAT A Fit out Gainsborough Studio, 253 Luxury Apartments including carpark facility, shop and office units Kingston Hospital Accident & Emergency department BT Deep Level Tunnels – 10Km
Newly formed MEP engineering & contracting company engaged in the development and implementation of best practice systems and procedures with key focus on the operational delivery to build the MEP contractor of choice. Provide effective leadership, project management and performance for the projects under my control from contract award through to delivery and discharge of the warranty periods ensuring bottom line project growth @ 20%. Maintaining client satisfaction whilst developing and improving the Company’s objectives and improving the bottom line. Provide leadership for the day to day management and implementation of commercial, planning, engineering, procurement, design, construction, quality, health & safety and staff development & training. Reporting to the Chief Operations Director. Project Portfolio Redevelopment of Kings Cross, Project Regents Quarter consisting of 12 No. multi-storey residential, shopping and eateries for P&O Developments Redevelopment of Wandsworth Southside Shopping Centre including multi-storey carpark 323 – 345 Goswell Road, Islington – 98 Luxurious New Build Apartments LUL Northumberland Park Depot, Marsh Lane, Tottenham Hale – New Cleaning Shed Total Fina HQ, Watford – Fitout of Shell build GNER Bounds Green Depot – Greater Northern Railways Maintenance & Repair Depot 40 Clarendon Road, Watford – Prestigious office development Imperial College Library & Humanities
Seconded to ICI / Zeneca Agrochemicals to represent and lead the Project and Facilities Management at their Jealott’s Hill Research facilities, Berkshire. Principally lead and manage the project cycle from establishing the Stakeholder’s requirements, translating them into concept project plans (building, structural, mechanical, electrical, public health, Plc and low voltage systems) for developing design briefs and budget costs for approval by the Zeneca Board. Provide leadership, coordination and day to day management including trade contractors, design consultants and specialist consultants and engineers for the project implementation functions and ensure that the operations of the company are in full compliance with local regulations and the company’s policies and procedures Project Portfolio included: Prototype laboratories, Offices, Horticultural Buildings, Incinerator plant and facilities, Sewage Plant & Water Treatment, H.V. Networks, Communications, Constant temperature rooms, Humidity rooms, Growth chambers, Infrastructure power, drainage, communications.
Lead, direct and manage the overall project management and performance for the projects under my control from contract award through to delivery and discharge of the warranty periods ensuring bottom line project growth @ 20%. Maintaining client satisfaction whilst developing and improving the Company’s objectives and improving the bottom line. Provide leadership for the day to day management and implementation of commercial, planning, engineering, procurement, design, construction, quality, health & safety and staff development & training. Reported to the Regional Managing Director. Project Portfolio Terminal 4 extension – Heathrow Airport Greenham Sand & Ballast H.Q. – Feltham High Spec six storey office block – Grays Inn Road, London T.W. Computer suite extension – Southall
Initially engaged to takeover and lead the delivery for the New Parliamentary buildings – Phase 1 and to recover the difficulties that existed. Responsible for the management and implementation of commercial, planning, engineering, procurement, cost management and control (P & L), design, construction, quality, health & safety and staff development & training whilst improving the bottom line with full accountability. Collaborated with the Company management board and provided representation to the Property Services Agency (PSA) and Parliamentary select committee. Provide leadership, coordination and day to day management to the project implementation functions and ensure that the operations of the company are in full compliance with local regulations and the company’s policies and procedures. Managing the Pre and post Contract activities; Collaborating with the Estimating and Tendering; Managing the Contract Accounting (P&L); Specific accountability for: Managing and interpreting the contract conditions and establishing risk and mitigation solutions; Resource management; Site management and leadership; Design Management and development; Management of Sub Contractors; Management of Construction / building delivery; Programme management of Projects in my portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director. Project Portfolio New Parliamentary Buildings Phase I, Westminister British Aerospace New Administration Centre – Kingston
Served JIB apprenticeship and promoted to Project Engineer. Sponsored by the Company to gain my electrical engineering qualifications and continued with my professional development in Business and Project management and attended Denton Hall School of Management. I was promoted to Project Engineer leading the management and delivery of the projects assigned to me, managing and implementing effective project management tools to improve upon the Company’s expectations with full project delivery accountability. These included: Implementing Pre and post Contract activities; Estimating and Tendering; Contract Accounting (P&L); Interpreting and administering contract conditions; Man management; Site management; Design and Design Management; Management of Sub Contractors; Management of Construction / building; Health & Safety management; QAQC management and implementation; Compliance with statutory legislations. Project Portfolio Various Class A Prestigious Office Developments; Generator Controls; Hotel Refurbishments; Hotel Developments; Shopping Precinct; H.V. Sub Stations; Tunnels (electrical systems); MOD HV Networks; Infrastructure systems; Retail Superstores; Car Parks; Computer Centre.