Ian Richards

Construction and Infrastructure Director @Ascona Group

Reading, GB
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+91 *********19

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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2021 — Present

Construction and Infrastructure Director @Ascona Group

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GB

Ascona Group is one of Wales\' fastest growing companies. A leading independent petrol retailer ranked 7th in the UK top indies. We own, operate and directly manage service stations across England and Wales. We have extensive and ambitious plans to expand our portfolio over the next 5 years. Responsible for all Capex and Opex budgets across the entire portfolio estate.Responsible for managing all investment projects and developments, ensuring designed, planned and completed safely and within time and budget.Promote, maintain and champion Ascona group HSEQ culture and ethics on all portfolio projects.Represent Ascona Group on all construction works within the portfolio.

EDUCATION

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London South Bank University

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Construction Management

SKILLS

EngineeringInfluence at All LevelsPetroleumProcurementRefiningHighly Motivated Self-StarterProject ControlDriving ResultsProblem SolvingOperations ManagementStrategyTroubleshootingFull Project Lifecycle ExperienceStrategic ThinkingStaff DevelopmentProgram ManagementContractor ManagementStrong Business AcumenProgram Delivery ManagementRelationship ManagementNegotiationStrategic PlanningProject EngineeringChange ManagementSafety Management SystemsStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipProject EstimationProject PlanningBest PracticesProblem ManagementOil & Gas IndustryValue EngineeringContract NegotiationMs ProjectCost ManagementTender ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipTeam ManagementIssue Resolution

ABOUT IAN RICHARDS

A self-motivated, dynamic and delivery driven Projects Director with exceptional knowledge and success within the Oil, Retail and FM sectors. Recognised as a strong, natural and inspiring leader, able to drive and motivate teams to deliver results. Particularly skilled at end-to-end project management, with a very broad portfolio of functional and P&L experience, gained over years of successful delivery and management of strategic and business-critical programmes. An excellent communicator at all levels, who thrives under pressure and has the ability to build, leverage and maintain strong working relationships, whilst utilising these key skills to achieve exceptional, creative and cost-effective results. Personal Attributes• A very experienced and professional Projects Director with outstanding strategic vision. • A proven and dynamic team leader who isn’t afraid of hands-on involvement and responsibility.• Talented in strategy development and financial plans, able to add value with creative vision.• Utilises initiative and drive to instil passion and intelligence into every task undertaken.• Positive thinker with the capability to motivate and mentor teams at all levels.Please feel free to contact me on 07•••••••45 or i••••••••@sky.com

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