Steve Katesmark

Background

About Steve Katesmark

Proactive and solutions-driven Technical Director/Consultant Project Manager with expertise in all aspects of transport planning combined with well-honed analytical, negotiation, strategic thinking and influencing skills. Over 25 years’ experience of identifying solutions to complex transport related issues and managing the delivery of robust technical analysis/documentation to secure approvals for a wide range of high profile private development and public sector infrastructure projects. Commercially astute strategist with an impressive record of working with multi-party client consortia to identify cost-effective and compliant solutions to complex planning issues that assure stakeholder buy-in. Recognised ability to optimise both project and corporate performance, improve working practices and maintain strong stakeholder communications. Expertise in project management methodologies, change management, quality management and all aspects of transport planning. Proven ability to lead large cross-disciplinary project teams that consistently deliver increased profitability, operational efficiency, client satisfaction and reduced scheme costs. Specialties: Strategic client guidance Development of transport strategies Preparation of Transport Assessments and associated documents Providing the interface between the private and public sectors Concept design of highway schemes Development of highway and traffic management plans Crowd flow and pedestrian capacity analysis Project Management Public and stakeholder consultation Direction and management of project teams