Umar Laiq, Assistant Project Manager - Infrastructure Projects - Enhancements

Umar Laiq

Assistant Project Manager - Infrastructure Projects - Enhancements

Network Rail

Location
United Kingdom
Education
Master's degree, MBA - Master of Business Administration
Experience
20 years, 10 months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 10 months

Assistant Project Manager - Infrastructure Projects - Enhancements at Network Rail
  • United Kingdom
  • My current job since March 2009

I am working as part of an Infrastructure Projects National Specialist Team. My role involves delivery of variety of projects within the allocated budget, time and with quality. I regularly write progress reports about the progress of the project; liaise with senior management colleagues, contractors and consultants for smooth timely execution of the projects.
My portfolio of schemes includes signaling in South West, cable route management systems, track renewals, platform extensions and third party redevelopment works.
I am working closely with London Underground in introducing 192 new trains for Olympics as well as disposal of old D-stock existing trains. Part of my job is to write periodic project reports information to the Network Rail’s asset database about the state of the asset and the progress of the projects.

Data Examination Analyst - Track Geometry at Network Rail
  • United Kingdom
  • July 2008 to February 2009

As Data Examination Analyst; my responsibilities included processing track geometry data recorded by Network Rail fleet of track recording vehicles (Track Inspection Coach, Track Recording Unit, New Measurement Train and Southern Measurement train).

I identified inconsistencies and errors in source data; referred back to appropriate parties for correction. I regularly provided specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders.

I supported compliance with Engineering Data team procedures for track geometry data processing, validation and delivery. I was the first point of contact for maintenance data queries for West Coast and Scotland.

I also produced periodic reports to support track geometry investigations and I trained new staff on track geometry bespoke software.

Data Examination Technician Track Geometry at Network Rail
  • United Kingdom
  • July 2005 to June 2008

I was responsible for monitoring the quality of engineering information and data against the specified requirements, and resolved any discrepancies identified.

I worked on different track recording vehicles - TIC, TRU, NMT and SMT using different systems; mainly Serco Lewis and Laserrail3000. I received training and became expert in using bespoke track geometry software systems (Condition Data Management System and Condition Data Distribution System).

I worked and assisted with validation of track recording system Laserrail3000. I also implemented the processing system for LR3K and wrote the data processing procedure.

Placement; West Coast Route Modernisation Project Management Division at Network Rail
  • United Kingdom
  • July 2004 to June 2005

I worked as part of the implementation team for the West Coast Management Unit. I gave full administration support to project manager (project planning, design assurances & implementation of works on site etc). I received training on HSQE and familiarised myself with GRIP (Guide to Railway Investment Projects).

Few of the projects I was working on are as follows:

Wigan Springs-Branch Remodelling
1. Identification of assets to be changed and possession planning for contractor access.
2. Inspection visits regarding S&C to site and material supplier, Balfour Beatty Rail.
3. Attended design review, tender presentations and reviewed contractor’s risk log.

Clearance Works - Route Section 52
1. Introduction to different techniques - slewing, scabbling, tamping.
2. Series of meetings attended (design, safety & weekend de-briefs)
3. Gained experience and insight into clearance works by visiting working sites.

Line Speed Enhancements (LSE)
1. Drew LSE maps - Liverpool to Weaver Junction, Crewe to Preston and Carlisle.
2. Tender rate analysis - Route Section 9.

Euxton Project
1. I compiled contract document of the project.
2. I identified redundant assets to be romoved.

Daily Risk Management Administrator at Lloyds TSB
  • United Kingdom
  • June 2000 to July 2001

My responsibilities included monitoring of the customer accounts and taking necessary actions if required.

I got trained and acquired working knowledge of Customer Account Performance System (CAPS), Limit Origination and Amendment (LOA) and Internet Banking System (IBS).

During my stay at LLoyds TSB I won the company award in introducing the company's website to the customers.

Education

Master's degree, MBA - Master of Business Administration
  • at University of Derby
  • December 2009

I achieved a Pass in my Masters of Business Administration with 1st class in my final dissertation in the course. My dissertation was on "Change Management" inwhich my company; Network Rail allowed me to study; analyse and write a report upon the "change impacts upon the Network Rail Engineering Support Centre in Derby". It was very well received in the company as well as at the university.

Bachelor's degree, B. Eng. Electrical Engineering and Electronics
  • at University of Manchester
  • June 2004

During my undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and Electronics at (UMIST) University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology; I did two placements. I worked for Lloyds TSB as Daily Risk Management Administrator as well as for Network Rail project management division of prestigious West Coast Route Modernisation project. Main subjects studied at University of Manchester are as follows: Energy Conversion Systems, Circuit Analysis Techniques, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Semiconductor Devices, Variable Speed Drives, AutoCAD, Computer Networking and Power Systems. My final year project was on Microshock current measurements with high voltage overhead lines. The project results were used by National Grid in UK for the safety of their workforce particularly working in Wales and Scotland.

Specialties & Skills

Infrastructure Projects
Administration
Project Management
Business Administration
Leadership Qualities
Computing
Time Management Skills
Team Working Skills

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Association of Project Management
  • Associate Member
  • June 2010