Christopher Lynn, Project Director

Christopher Lynn

Project Director

EGIS

البلد
المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
التعليم
بكالوريوس, Building Services Engineering
الخبرات
32 years, 4 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :32 years, 4 أشهر

Project Director في EGIS
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - الرياض
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ أبريل 2024

Client side project management consulting roles leading on technical and management of giga projects within the Kingdom.

Technical Officer (Senior Executive Officer) في Government
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • أغسطس 2022 إلى أبريل 2024

The work is often confidential and includes providing detailed technical and strategic advice on building procurement, regulations & standards, dealing with high profile and fast-moving issues around decarbonisation and the impact of the London Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. Assisting ministers in discharging functions under the Building Act 1984 and other associated policies of government. Stakeholder engagement cultivating strong relationships with local building control authorities, contractors, and other vital stakeholders. Ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of concerns.

Technical Services Director في NEOM / WSP
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - تبوك
  • أكتوبر 2021 إلى يوليو 2022

Elevated to leadership of NEOM’s multi-discipline technical advisors & project management team, based at the site offices (CP1) Sharma Bay, undertaking a key role as an integral part of the NEOM leadership Design & Construction Group reporting directly to the NEOM Executive Director of “The Line”. Applied and developed robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies to pre-empt potential project challenges. I slashed the usual procurement time for appointing external designers and contractors, achieving a fast-track start of the geotechnical and piling works on-time, via determination and implementation with a proactive and robust plan. An emphasis upon ensuring an integrated design approach to ‘Safety in Design’ within the mainstream ERs and PRs.
Key Project Activities:
• Procurement of piling framework contract for whole of the line
• Key design consultant liaison and tender planning & procurement
• Geotechnical specialists surveys/testing aligned to project constraints.
• Review of master-planning (Stage 2B DMP), Pre-Concept Design (Stage 2C), Initial Asset Brief (Stage 2D), and development of 3A for 10 modules
• Ensuring Technical team is duly preparing NEOM’s Employers Requirements documents and implementing the Employers Procedures
• PMP & Project Execution Plans preparation
• End-to-End Project Technical/Engineering/Design Management Oversight

Director في QODA
  • المملكة المتحدة - لندن
  • مايو 2021 إلى أكتوبر 2021

Lead director of the engineering and sustainability consultancy’s London office. Reported regular updates to senior management and stakeholders, detailing projects status, challenges, and forward strategies. Introduced robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies within the design to pre-emptively address potential challenges. I implemented meaningful change with a cultural-shift bringing in higher-quality management recruits, driving improvement in Quality Assurance processes & procedures against a re-defined set of KPI’s. An emphasis was placed on innovative high-quality delivery of projects to the satisfaction of clients. Repeat business improved through the refocus of approach and technical high-quality service delivery which led to increased profit margins. Key Projects:
• Waterloo Station Regeneration Scheme
• Franklin Gardens Cambridge, Redevelopment Mixed-use, luxury to affordable housing
• Brighton College, Arts and business centre building

Managing Director في Cundall Qatar
  • قطر - الدوحة
  • فبراير 2018 إلى أبريل 2021

Appointed as Engineering Director, within 6 months appointed Qatar MD following successful improvements in dispute resolution, technical problem-solving, team-building, stakeholder relationships, and the implementation of risk management introducing of robust risk assessments and mitigation strategies within the design to pre-emptively address potential challenges. Strategic leadership creating a strong technical vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with projects’ multi-dimensional objectives. Team mentoring of diverse groups of design managers, architects, engineers, a range of specialist in sustainability, geotechnical, BIM/GIS and other experts, 3rd parties including appointed architects, consultants, and contractors, fostering a collaborative, performance-driven environment. Restructuring of the core team organization and key recruits led to delivery of high-performing project teams. Technical works included extensive work on MMC fast-track solutions for Qatar_2022 World Cup, buildability/constructability considerations. Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Key Projects:
• Zulal Wellness Resort, Khasooma, Al Shamal, Qatar \[Msheireb Properties\]
• The NED Hotel and Club, Corniche, Doha, Qatar \[Oryx Corniche Developments\]
• Hamad International Airport, Phase II Expansion program (hotels & 1st/business class lounges),
• Qatar 2022 fan villages using extensive MMC solutions.
• Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), Doha, Qatar
• Lusail Light Rail Transit (LRT) for QDVC $16bn, PD (lead designer)
• Saleh Al Mana Towers, Lusail $250m, Project Director
• Dubai Ice Adventure (Entertainment Centre), UAE, Project Director
• Qatar Petroleum Technology Centre, Doha, Project Director

Partner في Troup Bywaters + Anders
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • أكتوبر 2009 إلى فبراير 2018

Established and led a new engineering design office in Cardiff operating against national KPI targets and growth year-on-year with award of national frameworks including Design for Life healthcare, SCAPE, and others. A diverse client base is sustained through the high-quality team. Upheld the highest standards of technical quality, safety, and environmental considerations, ensuring all project facets align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Application of innovation & sustainable solutions bringing cutting-edge engineering solutions and sustainable practices, ensuring projects stand as a beacons within the sector. Cultivated strong relationships with local authorities, contractors, and other vital stakeholders. Ensured transparent communication and timely resolution of concerns.
Key Projects:
• The Shard London (Pime infrastructure and various fit out schemes)
• SA1 Waterfront Regeneration Programme (Ph. 1-4), UK \[WDA\]
• Swansea Yacht Club and Marina Complex, UK \[WG and MDL\]
• Rhydycar Leisure & Retail Complex, UK (MTCBC)
• 500-bed Hilton Hotel Cardiff Bay, UK

Director في AECOM
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • أغسطس 1999 إلى يوليو 2009

Set-up Cardiff office of multi-discipline architects, engineers, environmental, transport planners and specialists. Presented regular updates to senior management and stakeholders against KPI’s, including detailing performance, projects status, challenges, and forward strategies. Office leader and senior director.
Key Projects:
• Royal William Yard, Plymouth Harbour Marine Development.
• International White Water Rafting Centre, Cardiff Bay \[CCC\]
• Super- Luxury Residence for celebrity, Radyr, Cardiff
• DERA, Malvern Campus, UK \[MoD\]
• Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE, MEP Project Director
• British Airways, Boeing 747 Hangar Facility, Cardiff airport, UK, PM
• Trocedero Leisure Complex, Oxford Circus, London, UK

Regional Associate في WSP
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • يوليو 1997 إلى يوليو 1999

Leadership of a multi-discipline design team reporting to office director.
Key Projects:
• Romford Shopping Mall, England, UK.
• Paddington Basin Commercial office development (1m m2)

Senior Engineer في ARUP
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • يناير 1992 إلى يوليو 1997

Completion of a range of MEP design projects across multiple sectors and
blue-chip clients.
Key Projects:
• Grand Palace Madrid (600-bed hotel), \[King Carlos III\]
• Millennium Centre theatre & leisure, Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK.
• Ford Motor Company manufacturing plant, Bridgend, UK
• Disney Temporary Theatre & Entertainment Centre, Lambeth, London
• Wrexham Swimming Baths, UK
• Cardiff Bay Redevelopment (Phase 1-3), infrastructure & buildings

الخلفية التعليمية

بكالوريوس, Building Services Engineering
  • في London South Bank University
  • مايو 1992
دبلوم عالي, Electrical Building Engineering
  • في Bridgend
  • يوليو 1988

Electrical building engineering services.

Specialties & Skills

Business
Sustainable Design
Build Engineering
Project Management
Design Leadership
engineering management
problem solving
maintenance management
team leadership
project execution
negotiation
Management & leadership
Forward thinking & risk mitigation
Adaptability & determination
Budget Management
Trustworthy & collaborative
Problem solver
Excellent written and verbal communicator
Recruiting and Hiring Talent
Net zero carbon design and sustainable developments
Transformation business leader
Technically excellent
Friendly, courteous, and service oriented
Poised under pressure
Staff Mentoring, Training & Coaching
Quality Assurance
Procurement

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اللغات

الانجليزية
اللغة الأم

العضويات

Engineering Council (UK)
  • Chartered Engineer CEng
  • May 1996

التدريب و الشهادات

SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
April 2024
MMUP GRADE A (Qatar) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
July 2018
FIHEEM (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 1996
MIET (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 1996
MCIBSE (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 1996

الهوايات

  • Health and well-being • Travel • Listening to music • Great food • Modern technologies
    • Established and led offices for both AECOM and TB+A • National Steering Group for Aviation, Education & Healthcare at AECOM, TB+A and Cundall Global • National Knowledge Network for Aviation, Defence and Heritage at AECOM • Building Regulations Advisory Committee Wales • CIBSE Professional Applications Interviewer for CEng MCIBSE & IEng • WELL Building Standard, first office in Qatar