Ian Gardner

Ian Gardner has extensive experience in the field of infrastructure and project management. Ian currently works for the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) as a Project Director (Technical and Commercial) since April 2021, and prior to that, they held the role of Assistant Director (Technical & Commercial) from November 2020 to April 2021.

Before joining IPA, Ian worked at the UK Ministry of Defence for over a decade. Their roles included Head of Built Estate and Utility PFIs from August 2014 to November 2020, where they managed a portfolio of 12 PFI contracts and implemented cost-saving programs. Ian also served as the Main Building PFI Team Leader from September 2012 to August 2014, overseeing a PFI contract providing estate and facility services to the MOD Head Office. Additionally, Ian worked as an Estate Rationalisation Project Manager from August 2007 to September 2012, leading a building redevelopment project and successfully negotiating contract changes.

Prior to their time at the Ministry of Defence, Ian worked at the Ministry of Defence Army Infrastructure Organisation as a Strategic Planning Development Project Manager from October 2004 to September 2005.

Throughout their career, Ian has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic planning skills, successfully delivering projects and implementing cost-saving measures. Ian is experienced in managing complex contracts and has a proven track record in achieving business outcomes and improving performance.

Ian Gardner earned a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southampton. Ian attended the university from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Imperial College London from 2005 to 2006. No specific field of study is provided for their MBA.