John Partridge
About John Partridge
John Partridge is a Programme Manager at Ultra Electronics Group in Preston, Lancashire, UK, where he has worked since 2017. He has successfully managed significant projects, including the Nuclear Emergency Response Information Management System (NERIMS), and has extensive experience in financial management and team leadership.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
John Partridge has served as Programme Manager at Ultra Electronics Group since 2017. In this role, he manages key nuclear-themed projects, overseeing financial forecasting, reporting, and risk management activities. He has successfully managed the Nuclear Emergency Response Information Management System (NERIMS) project, a classified Ministry of Defence programme valued at over £30 million, which has been operational for over 20 years. He also secured a two-year extension for the NERIMS support contract, adding over £3 million in value. Partridge is responsible for the ongoing support of monitoring and detection instruments for the Sellafield contract, which is valued at over £10 million. He manages a team of sixteen staff across multiple sites.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, John Partridge worked at Ultra Electronics, Energy as Senior Project Manager from 2007 to 2016 and as Senior Software Engineer from 2001 to 2007. His earlier career includes a position as a Scientific Officer at QinetiQ from 1999 to 2001. He also served in the Royal Air Force as Senior Aircraftsman in the MT Mech Section from 1986 to 1989. His extensive experience in project management and engineering has contributed to his current success in managing complex projects.
Education and Expertise
John Partridge holds a BSc (Hons) in Computing from the University of Central Lancashire, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. He also achieved a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing from the same institution from 1996 to 1997. His technical education includes a B-Tech Certificate in Engineering from Bispham Technical College and City and Guilds qualifications in Engineering Vehicle chassis and engine components. Additionally, he completed the PRINCE2 Practitioner course at Learning Tree International in 2008 and advanced programming training in Windows MFC for C programmers in 1999.
Achievements in Project Management
In his role at Ultra Electronics Group, John Partridge has delivered additional packages of PDS work valued at over £500,000. He has achieved full compliance with ISO 9001 standards across all activities in the Ultra Electronics Energy Service Department. His management of the NERIMS project and the Sellafield contract demonstrates his capability in handling high-value, complex projects, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.