management / planning
CG : Please describe your role and responsibilities as National Services Director at Wates Construction . JK : First and foremost , my responsibility is to oversee M & E delivery for Wates Construction . On a day-to-day level this involves setting and implementing the delivery strategy on MEP procurement , design and delivery , as well as managing the risk profile of our jobs up and down the country .
During my time in the role the importance of factoring in the wider trends within the M & E market ( particularly how we can best respond to them ) has been crucial in ensuring that we provide the best advice on the available options where M & E is concerned .
Fundamentally , our strategy is designed to take into account the latest twists and turns in what has proved to be a turbulent market . In our opinion M & E strategy must consist of two main strands : a solid central M & E delivery capability and traditional market procurement processes with established supply chain partners .
CG : What is your background in the construction industry , and what
attracted you to a career in the sector ? JK : Construction ’ s been in my blood from the beginning – my dad was a commissioning risk engineer in the oil sector , and his experience proved to be a big spur towards me becoming involved in the industry from an early age .
Right from the start I was keen to hone my commercial acumen before my arrival into the industry . Initially , I
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