Will Black Chpp

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ABOUT WILL BLACK CHPP

As a dynamic, pragmatic and collaborative Senior Project Manager I am calm under pressure and always eager to find new approaches to engineering solutions. I believe I excel in defining and controlling project scope throughout project lifecycle, and in driving the proactive identification of risk and the development of compelling internal and external communications to support overall projects aims. I have extensive experience in both setting up projects at the opportunity stage through to fully executing and closing out projects.I have been actively involved in Projects through the full lifecycle. In my earlier career (pre-Centrica) I developed advanced core engineering management skills in over a decade spent working with numerous engineering companies and oil and gas operators and became a Subject Matter Expert on several suppliers Subsea Control Systems through involvement in the design, implementation, support and commissioning and topside / subsea equipment.With over 10 years of experience in Decommissioning, I have successfully delivered major projects from initial concept through to final closeout. Currently, I manage a portfolio of significant Decommissioning projects in the UK North Sea, ensuring alignment with business priorities, safety culture, and operational objectives.My role has allowed me to cultivate strong, constructive relationships with regulators, empowering me to effectively challenge and drive improvements. With full financial responsibility for all aspects of Decommissioning—including Well Plug and Abandonment (P&A), operations, and removals—I work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to shape and execute strategy.As a representative on both the Operations and Decommissioning Committees, I have built and maintained strong, collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of decommissioning activities in line with our partners\' liabilities.I am proud to foster a team-oriented culture at the end-of-life phase of assets, promoting a \"One Team\" mentality across all functions to ensure everyone works towards a shared goal.Additionally, I actively contribute to the Project Management and Decommissioning communities through my involvement in the ECITB Project Management Steering Group, the OEUK Decommissioning Forum Steering Group, and by presenting at key Decommissioning conferences.Other Specialisms: Commercial Acumen Budgetary Control Resource Management Progress Monitoring Operational Management Problem Solving PM Mentoring (ECITB PM Mentoring Program)