James Rushton Thorp has over 15 years of experience in project management and gas operations. He is currently a Project Manager for Thames Valley region, coordinating internal resources and third parties to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with minimal customer impact. Previously, he worked as a Craftsman/Team Leader for the South coast region, leading major projects and emergency gas repairs. He holds various safety and technical qualifications for gas operations.

1. 9 St. Michaels Road,
Totton,
Southampton,
SO40 3QH
Mobile: 07528400888
James Rushton Thorp
24th August 1983
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Project Manager for replacement
Thames Valley region (Aldershot Depot)
Oct 2014 - Present
- Coordinating internal resources and third parties/contractors for the flawless execution of
projects
- Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget with minimal
impact to customers
- Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensuring resource availability and allocation
- Developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
- Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate
verification techniques and submitting variation proforma’s when required
- Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Receiving escalation calls 24/7 and escalating to senior management as needed making
management decisions for the business in investigations
- Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
- Performing, enforcing and managing safe system of works (RAMS) to minimize project risks
- Establishing and maintain relationships with third parties/contractors
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
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Craftsman/Team Leader
South coast region (Millbrook Depot)
Dec2005 – Oct 2014
- Leading and performing major high profile projects such as town centres
- 7 year’s experience on the contracting side of SGN
- Emergency Locate and Repair ELR of public reported gas escapes
- Mainlaying and Servicelaying up to 400mm PE
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GN01 Gas operative
South coast region (Millbrook Depot)
Dec 2002 - Dec 2005
- Assisting team leader in ELR
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Qualifications
• SCO 1,2,4 & 5 (CP & AE for RO / PTW)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• NRSWA supervisor
• CDM Training
• Basic First aid Training
• Cat and Genny 4E
• MEWP Training
• Excavator (below 10 tonne)
• Dumper (below 5 tonne)

2. Additional company Specific Training
• Cable Avoidance training
• EM71, EM72 and EM74 Managers training
• Mains decay testing
• Profuse training
• Serviflex Insertion technique
• Ground support training
• Anchorage Training
• Fire control
• First call team manager training
• Stopple Training
• Iris stop training
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Personal statement
A successful project manager with experience in delivering high profile projects. A determined and
highly organised individual, with a strong work ethic, and proven ability to manage projects, strict
budgets and timescales.
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Achievements
- Black belt in Karate
- Played Semi-Professional level of Football
- Represented Applemoore Swimming club in annual Gala’s
References on Request or on
Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-thorp-50920279