Mark Crane BSc(Hons) MSc DipArb DipAdj FPD FCIArb

Independent Non-Executive Director | Quantity Surveyor | Adjudicator | Arbitrator | Mediator | Expert Witness
Howden, East Yorkshire
Email: ned@drewtoncrane.co.uk   |   Tel: 01430 451500

Professional Summary

Independent Non-Executive Director specialising in governance, constructive challenge and better board decisions. I coach, guide and mentor leadership teams to turn strategic intent into measurable business results through industry and sector knowledge, risk oversight and clear thinking.

With a background in quantity surveying and augmented by formal qualifications as an Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Mediator and Expert Witness, I bring a career of practical industry experience across construction, engineering and related sectors .

Core Skills and Competencies

  • Strategic thinking, planning and execution
  • Risk management and governance
  • Forecasting and financial performance
  • Industry knowledge and business process controls
  • Innovation, improvement and transformation

Areas of Activity

  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Facilities Management
  • Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health
  • On and Off-shore Oil, Gas & Wind

Qualifications & Memberships

What to Expect from a Non-Executive Director

A NED provides independent oversight and strategic challenge at board level, without involvement in day‑to‑day operations.

A strong NED helps boards think clearly and decide confidently.

Career Highlights

Director - Responsible for driving commercial performance at board and executive level by delivering decisive governance, leadership, contract strategy together with dispute-avoidance frameworks that actively reduce risk, protect margins and strengthen financial outcomes.

Commercial & Operational Leadership – Senior leadership roles on projects from Minor Works through to £500m across PFI, PPP, utilities, FM, defence, health, education and government.

Contact

If a brief, informal conversation would be helpful, please feel free to get in touch.