Behavioral skills include excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with an ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction. Highly motivated and resolute to project deliverables. High degree of personal and professional integrity. Ability to work under pressure and deliver projects to demanding deadlines.

Professional skills include generally project management and commercial management. Also (listed chronologically) cost estimating, cost planning, advice on tendering procedures (OJEU), pre-contract feasibility and gating submissions, contract strategy planning, preparation of contractual arrangements (including bespoke contracts), advice on taxation (VAT, capital allowances), risk assessment and value engineering, preparing OJEC notices/tender documentation, examination, negotiation and reporting on tenders received, contract administration/management (traditional, design and build, partnerships, prime cost and bespoke), independent financial monitoring, gateway review/auditing and earned-value analysis for financial institutions (banks, charities, development agencies), insurance valuations, mentoring/coaching, advice on claims, variations and final accounts.

Specialties: project management, commercial management, training/mentoring, cost estimating, cost planning, OJEU procurement rules, contract feasibility, funding submissions, contract strategy planning, preparation of contracts, advice on taxation (VAT, capital allowances), risk assessment, value engineering, contract administration/management, independent financial monitoring, earned-value analysis, insurance valuations, mentoring/coaching, training and advice on claims/disputes.