Sep 22, 2025

Richard Stevens

  • Project Director
  • UK
Contractor Construction Consultant Design Engineering Executive

Personal Summary

I am a highly strategic and commercially astute Director of Programs and Projects with a proven track record of success across diverse sectors, both nationally and internationally. I am a skilled communicator, adept at engaging C-level stakeholders and fostering strong, trusted relationships. I value people, inspiring and empowering teams to deliver excellence and provide impactful results. I possess expertise in the full program and project delivery lifecycle, able to analyze and evaluate requirements with excellent problem-solving skills. I have led initiatives worth up to £4 billion with precision and efficiency.

Skills

  • Program & Project Leadership
  • Business Leadership
  • Senior Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
  • Contract, Dispute & Commercial Management
  • Personnel Management & Mentoring
  • Business Development & Financial Accountability
  • Health & Safety, Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance

Licenses and certifications

  • MCIOB, Membership No. 1425397. UK, January 2000.
  • MIOSH, Membership No. 25828. UK, September 1996.

Awards and achievements

  • MCIOB recognized as equivalent to level 6, honors degree. UK, 2000.

Work Experience

Director
Aug 2019 - Present Ricson PMC Ltd, Southampton, UK

Managed extensive governance and regulated programs/projects, including the Palace of Westminster Capital Works and Portsmouth Naval Base Capital Program. Responsibilities included team management, stakeholder management, contract management, financial accountability, and ensuring health & safety compliance.

Project Director
Feb 2024 - Jun 2025 HanmiGlobal Saudi, Riyadh, KSA

Led the delivery of Project Management consultancy services for the Diriyah Gate project, enhancing efficiency and performance. Oversaw the full project lifecycle and maintained accountability for Health & Safety, Environmental, Security, and Sustainability performance.

Program Director
Aug 2018 - Sep 2019 Currie & Brown UK Ltd, London, UK

Led the Project Management team for Defra/APHA Capital Works, growing the project from a £12m spend to a £42m forecast. Developed program and project management processes to improve delivery efficiency.

Program Director
Nov 2016 - Aug 2018 WYG Group Ltd, Southampton, UK

Managed the Southampton Region Project Management and Quantity Surveying offering, growing turnover significantly. Delivered new schools in Surrey and managed MoD, residential, and education projects.

Program Director
Jul 2011 - Nov 2016 ASTAD Project Management (A QP/QF Partnership), Doha, Qatar

Delivered two indoor arenas for the Qatar Olympic Committee and managed the master planning and delivery of the National Research and Development Complex for Qatar Foundation. Responsible for various high-profile projects in Doha.

Business Manager
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 Buro Happold Ltd, Dubai, UAE

Managed business efficiency and cash performance improvement in the Middle East region, renegotiating payment terms and improving credit control.

Operations Manager and Head of Project Management
Nov 2008 - Jan 2011 Halcrow Group Ltd, Dubai, UAE

Managed all projects from the UAE offices, improved cash flow, restructured the team, and led the project management team function. Responsible for major projects like Oberoi Towers and Das Island Accommodation Facilities.

Divisional Director
Mar 2004 - Nov 2008 Jacobs UK Ltd, Reading, UK

Program manager for a portfolio of capital projects on a nuclear facility and audit lead for the SIP European Bank reconstruction and development in Chernobyl, Ukraine.

Senior Projects Manager
Jan 2002 - Mar 2004 Mouchel Parkman PLC, West Byfleet

Managed various strategic health and safety audits and led design coordination for nuclear structures. Involved in major projects like Project Allenby and Connaught.

Senior Project Manager
May 2001 - Jan 2002 Vanbots Construction Ltd, Dorking, UK

Responsible for the full project management control of a £11M development and refurbishment of a grade II listed building project.

Education

Diploma in Management
- Jan 2008 Aston Business School, UK
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
- Jan 1996 UK
HTC Civil Engineering
Bristol Polytechnic, UK