As Crossrail’s Delivery Contracts Director, David has been the Employer’s commercial lead since the start of construction in 2011.  David has been responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Crossrail delivery teams on the NEC contract, managing disputes and settlements with Contractors and setting commercial strategies to ensure successful delivery of the programme.  Prior to the construction phase David was a member of the Crossrail procurement team.  David’s career in infrastructure spans 25 years;  he was previously a Partner of Gardiner and Theobald although his initial career was with Mott MacDonald highways and structures