Jonathan Blenkey

Director @Zinc Consult

Leeds, GB

CAREER HISTORY Director, Zinc Consult Limited. September 2014 to present.Zinc is an innovative company established to provide the full range of pre and post contract commercial services to organisations, helping them to optimise their projects, to minimise risks and maximise efficient delivery.At Zinc we possess the in depth knowledge and understanding of the rail industry requirements and processes, to enable the development of plans and strategies that are aligned to the client’s objectives whilst promoting a win/win philosophy for all parties involved. Senior Commercial Manager, Network Rail Investment Projects. 2012 to Sept 2014.Providing the commercial lead within the multi-disciplinary Renewals delivery team. The role includes : Development and implementation of innovative and collaborative delivery strategies Ensuring compliance with EU legislation and Corporate Governance Communication and liaison with the supply chain, including supplier organisations Stakeholder and client liaison and management. Account management Claims ManagementProgramme Commercial Manager. Network Rail, Investment Projects, Civils. 2008 to 2012Contract Commercial Manager, Faithful and Gould - Railtrack. 1998 to 2005Team leader within the Structures Partnership, working in collaboration with the suppliers. Quantity Surveyor, Faithful and Gould - Railtrack, York 1997 to 1998. Full range of pre and post contract commercial servicesQuantity Surveyor. Faithful and Gould - BNFL Sellafield. 1995 to 1997. Major capital investment projectQuantity Surveyor, Faithful and Gould – I.C.I, Wilton. Shutdowns