Estates Manager

• Jun 2019 - Present

Construction Project Manager

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

Responsible for the delivery of a variety of residential and commercial projects, ranging from £1m to £30m, working directly for JRHT as well as in partnership with private developers. Manage construction design teams in the development of design solutions to specific pre-contract design stages. Administration of a variety of building contracts, confirming the compliance of contractors and consultants to the contract terms and conditions. Manage the reporting on both the design teams and contractor’s progress against the contract programme and cost plan. Liaising with stakeholders in all directions, identifying their specific requirements and maintain regular updates in respect of progress. All to ensure ‘optimum’ delivery in respect of property standards, commissioning/procurement process (of design, technical services, and construction works), and the attainment of innovation/demonstration of best practice and value for money. Show less

Facilities Manager

• Dec 2015 - Jun 2018

Main accountabilities To implement facilities management business planning activities for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT). Responsible for a multi-site portfolio, comprising of office space, estates, reception areas, health activity centre, swimming pool and communal space. This requires me to manage, mentor and develop the facilities, reception, health and maintenance assistance teams, ensuring annual appraisals and reviews are completed. I direct and plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources. Including the integrated and cost-effective management of:• Building Maintenance, encompassing both reactive maintenance and a programme of planned maintenance and major project management.• Office workplace environment, including office moves and space planning• Landlord liaison, relationship and lease management• Health and Safety• Building security• Continuous improvement in supporting the needs of departments and the strategic direction of the organisation.Manage a portfolio of essential core support activities which support staff to do their work and achieve best value (in time, money, carbon). Covering:• Office cleaning services• Postal services• Reception services• Household and stationery supplies• Catering and refreshments• Travel and accommodation • Vehicle (fleet) management administration • Document archiving services• Environmental and hygiene services, including waste management and recycling.Review department finances, contracts and contractor performance:• Department budgets, spend analysis/savings/avoidance and VFM• Departmental financial processes including creation of POs, checking and approval of invoices• Contracts and contractor management, performance, SLAs where appropriate• Procure a range of services and goods to achieve best VFM and a high quality customer focused service Show less

Estates & Facilities Manager

• 2012 - Oct 2015

A multi-faceted role, including facilities, security and vehicle fleet management requirements for a large field based technical organisation, with an established strength of 400 personnel. Senior adviser to the Commanding Officer with full managerial control for the property management of the facilities infrastructure, security, health and safety, catering facilities, grounds maintenance and vehicle/plant fleet management. This involved managing a sizeable budget to cover the general maintenance of the establishment, controlling the Planned Preventative Maintenance and long term capital project work or estate development. In the face of resource shortages and acute time constraints, played a pivotal role delivering success in the organisations restructuring programme in order to support overseas operational commitments. Show less

Operations/Senior Security Manager

• Jul 2008 - Jul 2012

Employed in the UK and overseas as the senior security manager. Responsible for the physical security, safety, vehicle fleet and facilities management over a multi site portfolio. Reported directly to and deputised for the Operations Director. Engaged with local community to ensure on-going support to ensure the wider community remained informed. Advised and delivered regular briefing at executive/board level relating to strategic policy, technical and logistical solutions and project management.Other responsibilities included Equality and Diversity Adviser, Health and Fire Safety. Show less

Training and Development Manager

• Feb 2007 - Jul 2008

As Training Manager it fell upon me to carry out the planning, design, supervision and delivery of the detailed training programme to 150 potential Officer Candidates during specific leadership training courses.The nature of the potential officer called for a thorough understanding of the younger generation and an ability to provide understanding and guidance whilst imbuing them with the military ethos and the desire to learn. Maximised training opportunities by fusing communication and military skills at every level of mission specific training. Adopted an evangelical approach to improving the teaching of telecommunications to fatigued potential Officers, which led to better-quality results in the classroom and in the field.I was also responsible in ensuring the constant monitoring and assessment under training and the supervision and validation of the staff responsible for delivering the syllabus. The management, including career planning, appraisal report writing and personnel development of both the military and civilian staff. Other responsibilities included the unit’s Equal Opportunities Advisor, Health and Fire Safety and telecommunications asset manager. Show less

Training and Development Manager

• Mar 2005 - Feb 2007

Prepared a force of 210 personnel to deploy on operations, including tour of Afghanistan.Advised and delivered regular briefing at executive/board level relating to strategic policy, technical and logistical solutions and programme management.As a qualified unit deployment officer, planned and managed organisational deployments overseas, including the planning and shipment of vehicles, equipment, soldiers and hazardous materials, at all times adhering to shipment regulations for air land and sea.Re-authored unit standard operating procedures for Airborne Task Force deployments, this resulted in logistical and configuration management challenges which were successfully overcome. Show less

Various roles

• Dec 1991 - Mar 2005

Facilities (placement)

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Completed a work placement with Canary Wharf Management Limited Building Managers. On completing my placement I was offered an excellent position, however my original intention was always to move back and work in the Yorkshire area. Skills/areas covered whilst on the placement: Retail Building Management • Tenant – Building Manager relations • Managing budgets • Building services within the retail environment • BMS/PPMs/permits and servicing • Contract management • Maintenance-security-cleaning SLAs/KPIs General Services Operations Management • Contract management • Tendering process • Waste management • Security management • Vehicle fleet management • Estate cleaning and support services • Events support Commercial Building Management • Fire alarm systems – Safety plans • BMS • Cooling Towers • HAVAC • Landlord and tenant relationships • Service requirements • Environmental management References are available on request. Show less