Consultant involved in providing project and programme management advice in the rail and education sectors. Conducted audits for preparation of the 10-year strategic plan and for the Mark 1 replacement programme on behalf of the Strategic Rail Authority. Recommended improvements on existing investment process and phase definitions compared with the proposed Network Investment Manual for Network Rail (Scotland). Involved in winning bid for a project management framework for the Department for Education and Skills and responsible for market research. Carried out planning and control measures for improvement of pupil attainment standards in primary and secondary schools under the Literacy and Numeracy Strategies for the Centre for School Standards. Assisted with external training and internal knowledge support network.