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Simon O’Connor

CEO Bestmind UK & Northern Europe

Simon is a Senior Director, with over 25 years’ experience of working across the UK and Europe. Simon has flair for managing complex teams, technical complex problems and establishing new teams/businesses. Simon is a Member of the Association of Project Management and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

A deep passion for delivering sustainable low carbon programmes with strong project alliances across diverse teams to deliver service excellence to the client. Previous work experience in major Rail Programmes, both Alliances and JV contracts. With a proven track record of leading and delivering client engagements. Experience across Contractor/Consultant and Client-side major programmes across public and private sectors.

Key experience at managing programmes, key clients, whilst focusing on operational performance.
With key consulting experience with the likes of AECOM and AtkinsRéalis working closely with U.K and European major clients. As well as key Design and Build experience with the likes of Balfour Beatty.

Key Experience in FIDIC and NEC Contracts for major Transportation projects such as HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing. Key experience managing Commercial Strategy: Developing and implement the commercial management, programme management whilst ensuring alignment and best practice with complex multi discipline design teams across Real Estate, Transport, Utilities and Power projects.