Mary Anne SHELLY
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address:
8 Crescent Gardens
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BB
Email:
mary.shelly@gmail.com
Telephone:
028295222
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
 An experienced project manager, with strong geotechnical expertise.
Undertaken significant responsibility on major infrastructure projects in
the UK.
 An excellent written and oral communicator, who is confident presenting
to clients, fellow project members and directors and negotiating with
other contractors, suppliers and consultants.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), University of Lancaster (1998-2003)
Subjects included civil engineering and environmental.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business, London School of Economics (2005)
Subjects included financial modelling and analysis, corporate and contract law,
organisation and governance.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ICE (1998)
Institution of Civil Engineers, UK
CEng (2008)
Engineering Council, UK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Highways Services, Birmingham City Council
Project Manager, Eastern Project Services (2011- )
Project Development Manager, Eastern Project Services (2009-20011)
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Highways Services is the agency responsible for managing the road network,
improving road safety and testing and licensing drivers, and inspecting and
registering vehicles.
Major responsibilities:
Design management
 Manage design team including assist with resolution of any design team
issues and coordination of design services.
 Manage the design process through relevant design phases to obtaining
client sign-off.
 Manage the design concept within the set budget.
Project Management
 Establish and manage relationships with project team including clients,
consultants and subcontractors to ensure effective completion of
responsibilities.
 Manage authorities including negotiation, documentation and approvals.
 Maintaining and forecasting budgets.
Contract Administration
 Assisting in contract management through preparation of contract
documents including technical specifications, liaison wit tenderers,
participating in the tender process and evaluation.
 Promoting continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and
working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve improved outcomes.
 Ensuring the contract documents meet OHS/WHS and environmental
requirements through collaboration with other specialists.
Key achievements:
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Concept development of a number of key sites including heavy vehicle
checking stations and rest areas using intelligent transport systems.
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Direct management of a small team including SO’s, grads and support
staff.
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Management of a major D&C tendering process for a £250m roads project.
AROP International, London (2007-2009)
Geotechnical Business Development Engineer
AROP is a multinational firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and
technical specialists.
Major responsibilities:
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Liaised with geotechnical engineers, internal and external clients, and
engineers from major projects in London to provide advice in
geotechnical modelling for engineering and construction projects.
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Production of technical documents.
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Preparation of documents used for internal knowledge management,
project information database, financial proposals and marketing.
Key achievements:
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Evaluated and developed new standard operating procedures for the
detection of unlined fittings in water mains and investigating new
technologies.
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Member of the bid team that won the tender to provide environmental
support services to the London Olympic Authority.
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Provided geotechnical support to the major cross London railway project.
LANGUAGES
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English – native tongue
German – proficient
INTERESTS
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Skiing: Lived in Aspen for a season to lean to ski.
Yoga
REFEREES
Available on request.
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