Graham Soden

Summary

Result-driven commercial projects professional with a strong customer focus and 20+ years of experience in managing projects/ contracts and directing procurement activities, primarily in heavy engineering, oil & gas, mining and defence sectors, covering: - earthworks and civil construction, precast, - building works, steel fabrication; - mechanical, electrical and instrumentation installation services; - tanks, vessels and piping fabrication; - electrical, transformers, switchrooms and MV distribution; - HVAC and cooling towers; - engineering machinery systems, pumps, compressors; - electronic control systems and software development; - roads, drainage, security and building services; Graham has delivered EPC and EPCM services to major projects, including in PPP and joint venture arrangements. Experienced in interface management, protecting commercial positions, SimOps. Graham has a passion for ongoing cost reductions, supporting improvements in contractor performance, successful negotiations, and effective execution to realise project objectives. High level technical understanding and analytical skills, able to challenge poor engineering, spurious claims and apply critical thinking to solve problems and meet aggressive timelines. Graham is proud to have applied lean and value engineering principles from his experience in manufacturing. CORE COMPETENCIES Experience on program/ project management - large scale, high value, complex projects +$5bn programs.  Bids and proposals; Estimating, project controls and project planning; Risk management/ mitigation, insurances management; Contracting and Procurement strategy development, planning, and expediting;  Tender management and evaluation;  Contract negotiation and management;  Logistics, Import and Export, customs duty;  Construction site management, HSE; Heavy lifts, oversize and dangerous cargoes;  Team building/ training/ mentoring;  Stakeholder engagement, partnering;  Data privacy, Ethics and anti-bribery legislation. Often trusted to resolve difficult and seemingly unresolvable issues to the delight of others.