Candidate Summary: An accomplished senior scheduling and planning expert with significant leadership experience across major infrastructure and transportation projects, including rail and airport expansions. Based in the South East of England, they demonstrate a strong ability to manage cross-functional planning teams, implement robust controls, and deliver results in highly complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Overall Suitability Score: 80/100.
Skills & Experience: 33/40 - Candidate demonstrates robust experience in project planning within major infrastructure environments, including high-value projects at Gatwick Airport, HS2 (High Speed 2), and EWR (East West Rail) under established consultancies such as Arcadis. Specialist expertise in scheduling, baseline and change control, and use of Oracle Primavera. Areas for improvement include limited information regarding direct financial accountability or international project exposure.
Cultural Fit: 17/20 - Exhibits adaptability and an appreciation for flexible, hybrid working patterns. Described as tenacious and respected for navigating the construction industry's demands, fostering positive relationships within multidisciplinary teams.
Interview Impression: 15/20 - Professional, courteous, and pragmatic. Engages thoughtfully and shows composure, but limited evidence of high-impact leadership presence due to the interview format (primarily explanatory and logistical discussions).
Professionalism: 8/10 - Consistently punctual, direct, and maintains a formal yet personable tone. Shows understanding of complex commercial sensitivities.
Growth Potential: 7/10 - Progression from Project Planner to senior, interim, and lead roles in reputable organisations indicates solid upward mobility. Limited data regarding formal management of larger teams or delivery of transformative, signature initiatives beyond planning infrastructure.