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kevin lancaster, Divisional manager

kevin lancaster

Divisional manager·Khansaheb Civil Engineering

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Management Studies

Work experience

Total years of experience: 54 years, 2 months

Divisional manager

December 2019 - Present

Khansaheb Civil Engineering

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2019 - Present

Total P&L responsibility, business development, financial management and profitability for the metals division within the Khansaheb group. Providing a service in designing, fabricating and erection of Structural steel, Architectural metalwork and miscellaneous steel products covering all market sectors in the middle east.
Main projects: 1 Zabeel Link Bridge, Sea World Abu Dhabi, University of Birmingham, Atlantis waterpark, Royal Atlantis VIP deck, EXPO Sustainability, Morocco, Opportunity and Pakistan pavilions.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Works Manager

May 2017 - November 2019

Cleveland Bridge

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2017 - November 2019

Management responsibility for the Engineering department, Drawing office and Works management of two separate fabrication facilities providing a service in designing, fabricating and erection of up to 50, 000t year of Structural steel, Bridges, Offshore, and miscellaneous steel products covering all market sectors. Managing all aspects of the supply chain from design through to delivery to site including all support service departments. Working closely with estimating to ensure competitive pricing.
Main projects: EXPO Exhibition halls, EXPO Sustainability pavilion, Metro stations, Cruise terminal, IGD Ph2.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Chief Operating Officer

January 2016 - November 2019

JSW Severfield Structures Ltd. ( JSSL )

Mumbai, India

January 2016 - November 2019

Reporting to the CEO with responsibility for overall operations in India and the MENA region including a 100, 000t / yr fabrication facility and erection activities. Providing a complete service offering engineering solutions at the conceptual stage for Design, Drawings, Fabrication, Surface protection, Decking and Erection.
Daily management of all functional departments ensuring the company’s short and long term strategic goals are achieved.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Country Head / General manager

January 2015 - December 2015

EVERSENDAI

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2015 - December 2015

COUNTRY HEAD - SAUDI ARABIA & GROUP WORKS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
EVERSENDAI ENGINEERING ( L.L.C. )
Dubai UAE
Responsible to the CEO for Group works improvements and the COO for Saudi Arabia January 2015 to Present


Full P&L responsibility for the overall efficient and effective operation of the Saudi Arabian business unit within the Eversendai group providing technical and value engineering solutions in design, fabrication and erection for 60, 000t + year of structural steel covering all market sectors.
Also recruited to improve productivity as Group Works Improvement manager responsible for continuous improvement in the Group Structural Steel and Plant Construction Division undertaking continuous improvement reviews of all the group manufacturing plants and Site erection activities.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

General Manager

June 2012 - September 2014

Cleveland Bridge Steel Co. Ltd. + Natco Al Rushaid

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

June 2012 - September 2014

June 2012 - September 2014
Cleveland bridge Steel Company Ltd + Natco / Al Rushaid ( Saudi Arabia)
General Manager
Responsible to the Vice chairman and President of Al Rushaid Group.

Total responsibility for the overall efficient and effective operation of both Companies, financial management, business development and profitability. Management of a new purpose built 46, 000 sq/m covered fabrication facility providing a service in designing, fabricating and erection of up to 50, 000t year of structural steel, pressure vessels / piping, offshore plate work covering all market sectors both in the gulf region and world markets. Sales revenue up to 300m SAR.

Providing high quality steelwork to major EPC contractors for principle clients including Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC and Infrastructure projects.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Senior Plant Manager / Assistant General Manager

February 2008 - May 2012

Emirates Building System LLC

United Arab Emirates

February 2008 - May 2012

Feb 2008 - May 2012
Emirates Building System LLC Dubai UAE
Senior Plant Manager / Assistant General Manager
Responsible to the General Manager

Responsible for the total operation of the Plant from receipt of raw steel, through the fabrication processes, painting and delivery to site. Management responsibility for 1000 employees achieving 40, 000t / yr generating revenue in excess of 300m AED. Responsibilities include tender reviews, health and safety management/initiatives, product development and ensuring that all contract schedules and commercial targets are achieved.

Responsible for specifying and managing the implementation of three new Manufacturing Plants in India, Qatar and Abu Dhabi to increase EBS manufacturing capability to 200, 000t per year. Unfortunately these were placed on hold in 2009 due to the market downturn.

During 2008/9 we managed to secure higher added value projects such as Dubai Metro stations, heavy lift cranes for EMAL and the new Tripoli Airport in Libya ( 200m AED)
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Other

Works Manger

February 1999 - February 2008

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

February 1999 - February 2008

Feb 1999 - Feb 2008
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd.
Works Manger
Responsible to Managing Director

Responsible for the total operation of the works from receipt of raw steel, through the fabrication processes, painting and delivery to site including the support services of QC, production control, maintenance and plant hire department for sites.
Management responsibility for a £12m overhead budget and phased capital expenditure budget. Responsibilities include tender reviews, health and safety management / initiatives, product development and ensuring that all contract schedules and commercial targets are achieved.

Specified a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia for 50, 000t + of structural steel work.
Job role:
Engineering

Production Support Manager

February 1996 - January 1999

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

February 1996 - January 1999

Feb 1996 -Jan 1999
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd.
Production Support Manager
Responsible to Works Director

Responsible for managing the Production Support function encompassing Planning/Production control, Material control, NDT, Inspection, Maintenance, Stores, Welding, Steelyard and Dispatch areas. Liaising with project and production management to develop and control contract programmes, resource requirement plans and budgets.

Management responsibility for the works overhead budget of £12m and the development and implementation of yearly phased capital expenditure budget.
Also responsible for setting up and managing a UK Plant department to service sites.
Job role:
Management

Works Manager

February 1994 - January 1996

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Middle East

United Arab Emirates

February 1994 - January 1996

Feb 1994 - Jan 1996
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Middle East (Dubai)
Works Manager
Responsible to the General Manager

Seconded to the Dubai facility for 2 years to improve efficiency and working practices.
Responsible for daily operation of the Works and communicating management objectives to achieve the required delivery, Quality and commercial performance in line with contract requirement. Developing and maintaining forward loads and detailed production schedules for both Works and sub-contractors, including equipment and resource requirements.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

Planning/Production Control Manager

January 1990 - January 1994

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

January 1990 - January 1994

Jan 1990 - 1994
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd
Planning/Production Control Manager
Responsible to Works Director

Responsible for directing the operations of Production Planning Department and Template Shop in producing product and methods development, contract programming, process information and manufacturing production control. Working with estimating and Operations to establish work content and programme implication.
Job role:
Management

Preparation Manager

January 1987 - January 1990

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

January 1987 - January 1990

1987 - 1990
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd.
Preparation Manager
Responsible to Works Director

Responsible for coordinating the activities of the steelyard and preparation areas in providing kits of prepared components on time to required quality and within budget to meet the fabrication schedules.
Job role:
Management

Production Coordinator

January 1986 - January 1987

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

January 1986 - January 1987

1986 --1987
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd.
Production Coordinator
Responsible to Works Director

Coordinating information and material movement from contract award to dispatch to site through the manufacturing facility and sub-contractors to meet contract requirements.
Job role:
Management

Production Planning Engineer

January 1984 - January 1986

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

January 1984 - January 1986

1984 -- 1986
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd.
Production Planning Engineer.

Responsible to Planning Manager
Producing programmes and production schedules from tender enquiry through to contract completion. Assessment of man-hour loads on departments and machines.
Job role:
Engineering

Preparation Supervisor

January 1982 - January 1984

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

January 1982 - January 1984

1982 - 1984
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd.
Preparation Supervisor
Responsible to the Preparation Manager

Responsible for supervising/coordinating the preparation bays in producing components to feed the fabrication bays in line with the fabrication schedules and contract specification
Job role:
Engineering

Technician Apprentice

January 1972 - January 1982

Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd

January 1972 - January 1982

1972 - 1982
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering UK Ltd.
Technician Apprentice ..Template Maker .CNC Part Programer
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Education

British Technical Education Council

January 1991

January 1991

Diploma, Management Studies

United Kingdom

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Interpersonal Skills
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