David Kennedy
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Experience
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Pure Renewables
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United Kingdom
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Renewables & Environment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Operations Director
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Aug 2020 - Jan 2022
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Technical Operations Manager
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2020
Leading a diverse team working on renewable energy projects in sectors including commercial properties, horticulture and agricultural farms, stately homes and domestic properties. My main focus is exceeding clients expectations through providing exciting energy systems and products under a banner of clear communication and a strong awareness of contributing factors which lead to succesful projects.Key achievements:Onboarding and development of apprentice engineer schemeIntroduction and intergration of new financial management systemDelivery of new market projects within our skill setPromoting upskilling and continous professional development of all team members.To maximise opportunities within Purerenewables I engage with clients and internal sales teams early on in the project development to understand key milestones which need achieving enabling alignment of our resource distribution to achieve goals effectively. Given my mechanical engineering background, I also provide significant technical input throughout a project. Show less
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European Energy Heating U.K
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England, United Kingdom
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Director
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Jan 2022 - May 2023
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CambridgeHOK
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
I lead a team of multi-discipline engineers from project concept through to delivery with a focus on developing bespoke energy solutions, including; CHP, Bio-Mass and gasification. I have developed a robust supply chain which along with a dynamic design team facilitates delivery of complex capital projects. I lead technically challenging projects with a positive attitude and a well communicated vision to enable sustainable commercial success. Key Competencies:Project Management • Through detailed planning and constant communication, with a diligent approach.Quality Control• I constantly strive to achieve the best possible product with a long-term view to ensure projects have a sustainable lifespan. Collaborative Working• I lead a team of engineers and commercially focused individuals through detailed vision and structured engagement with proactive encouragement of discussion enabling overall success.First principles design• Using proven methods and techniques to engineer solutions within project constraints.Legislation awareness • I am an active member of the ‘All Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies’ which helps facilitate my understanding of legislation & technology requirements.Implementation of innovation strategies• I have a track record of designing novel solutions such as the integration of multi-fuel systems in decentralised energy situations. Change/ transformation management • I enjoy developing effective strategies to achieve sustained change at all levels, accounting for an evolving business environment and company culture. Technically astute across engineering disciplines • Having managed and developed several multi-disciplined projects, I have an ongoing understanding of varying engineering, commercial, legal and financial areas.Financial management and investment appraisal• Understanding, developing and challenging financial models, including assessing key project targets with sensitivity analysis as part of the due diligence. Show less
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Mechanical Projects Engineer
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
Undertaking construction/engineering projects from initial concept through to client hand over, with a focus in the horticulture sector, along with commercial sectors. Working closely with the engineering team my time is split between designing complex energy projects, leading a team of installation engineers, looking after budgets and critically building relationships with clients. Key successes have been delivering multi-million pound energy projects on time and on budget for industry leading clients. Show less
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Projects Engineer
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2014
The main focus of my time is on various mechanical engineering installations with a bias towards heating systems. I have gained a great deal of experience working on bio-mass, oil and gas boiler installations. As well as heating some of my time has been spent working on ventilation and irrigation elements of a project. I have worked on projects for both the private sector and public sector including Universities and Research Centres working as the main contractor as well as a sub-contractor. The main focus of my time is on various mechanical engineering installations with a bias towards heating systems. I have gained a great deal of experience working on bio-mass, oil and gas boiler installations. As well as heating some of my time has been spent working on ventilation and irrigation elements of a project. I have worked on projects for both the private sector and public sector including Universities and Research Centres working as the main contractor as well as a sub-contractor.
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Education
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The Open University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management -
The Open University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Engineering Technology Mechanical/Electrical -
Leeds Metropolitan University
HND, Engineering Technology (Mechanical) -
Hull College
ONC, Mechanical Engineering -
Cottingham High School
GCSES, Maths, English, Science, Business, History, Geography, I.T