1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Christine Harman
Home Address: Mags Meadow
Todds Green
Stevenage
Mobile No: 07856 220557
Email: christine@chrail.co.uk
Nationality: English
Marital Status: Single
Profile
I am the Director of CH Rail Ltd, running a successful possession planning company since July
2013. I have great organisational skills and am able to prioritise in a flexible way. I have the
ability to see the wider strategic aims whilst being able to be knowledgeable and in control of
the details. I have good communicational skills and the motivation to achieve objectives. A
friendly and approachable manner, meaning I am able to negotiate and compromise as
needed.
Qualifications
National Award and Certificate in Construction (Diploma)
Primatology Diploma (3 modules completed with distinction)
Member of ISAP
City & Guilds
Information Technology – passed
Electrical Installation – electronics passed
Railway
PPS Planner
NROL3 Train Planner
PTS, Core Planning 2 (CP2) with SSoWP assessment conversion (converting to SWL Planner)
GZAC Planner
Construction
Torque Motor pile installation
5 day CITB course completed Oct ‘06
4 day first aid course completed Oct’06
Pasma Tower scaffold ticket/certificate Nov’07
GCSE’s
9 grade C and above, including Maths and English
Career to date
Between Jan 2013 and April 2013 I travelled to Cambodia and worked for an elephant charity,
also between Oct 2010 and Aug 2011 I travelled to Thailand for 4 months working voluntarily for
an Elephant sanctuary and dog sanctuary, I then worked voluntarily for Wildlife Act in Zululand,
South Africa for 3 months, monitoring endangered or threatened species, such as the Wild
Dogs, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Lions, and Elephants etc. It was a wonderful experience which
has enriched my life with all the learning of natural wildlife and living with different cultures.

2. Kiers, Senior Possession Planner (end of contract) Nov 14 to 29th May 15
 Working on Balcombe Bi Di Resignalling Project, Kingston River Bridge and Chelsea
Harbour Bridge
 Attending all meeting including the de-confliction meeting to ensure access for the
commissioning disruptive weekends at Balcombe
 Attending the White Board meetings to de-conflict all aspects of the works
 Producing SSoW packs
 Producing NDS Reports for all projects
 Liaising with colleagues to ensure all information is correct
 Monitor the applications and advise all relevant staff members of the outcome.
 Looking forward for opportunities of future worksite requests
 Attending all T- meetings
 Following up all planned works to prevent last minute bookings
Integrated Utility Services, Senior Possession Planner Feb 14 to Present
 Working for Network Rail DC switch gear renewals and substation renewal program
worth 3 million
 Possession planning for the Wessex, Kent and Sussex region
 Responsible for the communication and liaise with Network Rail Planning
 Ensuring IUS plan within Network Rail timescales
 Planning worksites and line blockages
 Produce SSoW packs for all works
 Applying for and distributing Track Visitor Permits
 Monitor the applications and advise all relevant staff members of the outcome.
 Looking forward for opportunities of future worksite requests
 Attending all T- meetings
 Following up all planned works to prevent last minute bookings
COLAS Rail, Possession and Train Planner (End of Contract) Aug 13 to Jan 14
 Working on the Eastleigh FTL Project
 Liaising with the Contract Managers for planning of the possessions needed for the
project and all trains and tampers
 Use of PPS and NROL3
 Adhering to timescale guidelines for possessions and train planning
 Booking and following up all aspects of the planning
 Liaising with Network Ops on a constant basis to ensure the worksites and trains
 Attending the T- Meetings with Network Rail
 Monitoring the applications
 Updating the Tracker spreadsheet so colleagues are aware of any changes
 Applying for line blockages
 Producing all SSoW packs for these works including the Oxford FTL Project
C Spencer, Possession Planner April 13 to Aug 13
 Planning and booking possession and protection coordination for the Wessex 7
platform extension project
 Ensuring Spencers adhere to the timescale guidelines for bookings
 Ensuring that all necessary details are provided for the application to be made
 Applying for all Line Blockages checking availability prior to work commencement
 Applying for and distributing Track Visitor Permits
 Monitor the applications and advise all relevant staff members of the outcome.
 Arrange all safety critical work, source and supply all safety critical staff, ensuring NR
receive the details within the timescale
 Producing all SSoW packs, possessions and Line Blockages
 Completing the HV switch out forms and making sure all information is correct

3.  Attend NR planning meetings ensuring the worksites are correct and communicating
with other companies to work effectively together
 Updating tracker spreadsheets
Birse Rail, Possession Planner Oct 12 – April 13
 Responsible for all possession and protection coordination in the South East Region.
 Looking at all current contracts, assessing what is required and deciding if any
protection is needed.
 Check possession availability prior to work commencement applying for T2 or T3
possession
 Ensuring that all necessary details are provided for the application to be made.
 Monitor the applications and advise all relevant staff members of the outcome.
 Arrange all safety critical work and source and supply all safety critical staff.
 Input for work package plans and ensure Network Rail standards are complied and
adhered too.
 Attend NR planning meetings ensuring the worksites are correct and communicating
with other companies to work effectively together
May Gurney Rail, Track Access Planner Aug ’11 – Oct 12
 Lead meetings with the site team to discuss and identify suitable possessions to
facilitate safe and effective delivery of the project on site works
 Liaise with the appropriate Network Rail Territory in order to establish required line
possessions and input into PPS
 Attend NR Planning meetings ensuring robust representation of the projects
possessions and access needs
 Produce as appropriate integrated possession plans to support tender and project
delivery
 Communicate possession plan and all subsequent updates and changes
 Production of SSoW packs in conjunction with the project delivery teams requirements
 Lead meetings with site managers for the resources required each week
 Liaise with the recruitment agency for resourcing required, ensuring they have the
correct qualifications
Alec MEP, Project Manager – Abu Dhabi Oct ‘08 – Oct ‘10
Personal achievements in this position included setting up a new ‘red file system’ which I then
implemented throughout the MEP division for use on each site, which ensured the Quality could
then be completed correctly on each site.
Ensuring the Quality was maintained on each site which could range from a 1 million contract to
a 10 million contract.
 Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
 Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management
and stakeholders.
 Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
 Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a
timely and clear fashion.
 Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
 Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes
where necessary.
 Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the
appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
 Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other
stakeholders.
 Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
 Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

4.  Track project milestones and deliverables.
 Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and
presentations.
 Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise
contingency plans.
 Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties
 Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and
influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
 Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Amey Plc, Area Manager April ‘07 – Oct ‘08
Personal achievements for this position included motivating the employees and gaining their
trust as this position had been available for 6 months.
Learning a new system and reporting.
 Overall responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental aspects
 Delivery of cyclical maintenance, including electrical, gully and verge maintenance
 Overall management of Tunnel & Structures maintenance teams
 Liaise and co-ordinate with client
 Liaise and co-ordinate with police and specialist contractors
 Deliver cost value reports for works undertaken
 Manage the network and operatives
 Manage and motivate employees
 Report on programme and progress and contract meetings
 Overall management of Eastern depot
 Ensure contract specific performance targets are achieved and improved
 Production and monitoring of reports
May Gurney Rail, Site Manager (Redundant) Dec ‘04 – April ‘07
Personal achievements in this company included being promoted to Site Manager from a
Supervisor.
Achieving the Construction Diploma whilst working and learning new skills.
 Scoping works which were required for the Project Framework in East Anglia
 Producing method statements with risk assessments and COSHH for signing off
 Monitoring and reporting costs
 Producing site management plans with all the correct documentation
 Booking possessions that are needed for the works
 Setting up site, working from drawings to determine the materials and plant that is
needed to complete the job and materials and plant are delivered on time
 Insuring health and safety was adhered to at all times
 Insuring weekly returns were completed and correct
 Supervising DLO and contractors on site, briefing and making sure they completed the
job to a high standard within a deadline
 Liaising with Network Rail throughout the works
Infrastructure Maintenance Services, COSS Aug ‘01 – Dec ‘04
 Surveying works to be completed, mainly around East London
 Setting up safe system of work for the team on or near the railway
 Briefing the team on their safety and insuring everyone understood and carried out
their work to the brief
 Making sure the work was completed to a high standard and within the deadline
References on Request.