David Bennison DirectorBiographyChartered Engineer with over 30 years’ experience in both private and public sectors with proven leadership, business and financial management skills. Track record in driving improvements in efficiency, technology innovation, cash performance and contract delivery alongside implementing major change programmes within mergers / acquisitions and changing business environments. Prior roles include responsibility for the strategic direction of AECOM’s use of technology and data management, including meeting the statutory BIM requirements throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. Significant experience of board level roles including Managing Director (UK & Ireland) of URS, a Fortune 500 global provider of architecture, design, engineering and construction services.
- Strategic Leadership – Expertise in defining the Strategic Direction of the business incorporating vision, values, behaviours and business planning.
- 15+ years’ experience of being a statutory company director with expertise in roles and responsibilities, risk management, company accounts and balance sheets, Corporate Governance UK / US including Sarbanes-Oxley, FCPA regulations and managing within a global business.
- Consultancy, Business Development and Relationship Management – Highly customer focussed with excellent client relationships at executive level. Track record of successful project delivery, preparation of proposals including quality / financial submissions and client account management.
- Operational and Financial Management – Expertise in the effective operational and financial management of the business including resource management, contract management and financial analysis using KPIs.
- People Management – Commitment to Coaching and Developing Talent within the business. Implemented Investors in People and achieved Gold standard. Developed and embedded behavioural framework as part of performance management system.
- Systems / Process Management – Expert knowledge of Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Systems and Accreditation Schemes.
- Project Direction and Management – 30+ years’ experience of managing major projects, delivering to budget and programme and incorporating the use of new technologies and workflows as a key differentiator.
- Technology and Data Solutions – Developing and implementing Technology Strategies, specifically leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in business. Expertise in Business Systems, Data Management, Processes and CADD / BIM.