Technical Director

• Jul 2022 - Present

A key player in the fire division Senior Management Team. In addition to the responsibilities of the Senior fire Consultant role, I am responsible for managing a team of fire safety consultants and surveyors. I maintain the P & L for the team. Prepare fee proposals and project manage large complex projects. I am responsible for business development across London & South East area and maintain excellent links with clients through effective communication. I am experienced in external wall surveys and collecting evidence in order to support FRAEW reports. I report directly to the board on the financial performance of the team. Show less

Associate Fire Consultant

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

Senior Fire Consultant

• Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

I am responsible for taking ownership of projects, ensuring the integrity of Fire Safety Strategies are upheld during the Construction phase of design; Undertaking and witnessing the commissioning of fire safety systems prior to building occupation. Carrying out the completion of a suitable and sufficient pre and post occupation Fire Risk Assessments.Providing appropriate specialist, technical advice and support in line with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, deliver Fire Warden Training and other associated and relevant training. Produce Fire Safety Management Plans, BS 9997 audits and the planning and production of appropriate evacuation plans. Show less

Fire Safety Manager

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

To deliver and promote fire safety to the Council’s housing stock and corporate operational buildings in line with agreed policies and budgets to ensure compliance with good practice and all relevant statutory regulations. To deliver and promote fire safety to the Council’s housing stock and corporate operational buildings in line with agreed policies and budgets to ensure compliance with good practice and all relevant statutory regulations.

Senior Fire Station Manager

• Nov 1993 - Oct 2019

I provide management advice and support on all ARFF issues, ensuring that Military Standards and MAA statutory legislation is applied. I develop and maintain policy and processes, that ensures the Fire Service meet the operational needs of the MoD. I provide the Chief Fire Officer and duty risk holder a level of assurance against the maintenance of fire safety standards and competence of service delivery personnel.

Training Manager

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

Improving and maintaining the training for ARFF. Ensuring firefighters were equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills to complete their tasks successfully. Devising DSAT compliant strategies and methods to train personnel. Deputising for Senior Fire Management

Fire Safety Officer

• Jul 2010 - Aug 2014

Creating a fire safety management plan, including FRA’s and fire safety training for all personnel. In addition, I was the project fire officer ensuring legislative compliance for all new builds and refurbishment projects.

ARFF Fire fighter

• Nov 1993 - Jul 2010

Operational firefighter, crew manager and watch manager. Working as part of a close-knit team, often deployed at short time notice, worldwide,with limited resources to offer a multitude of fire protection duties to meet Defence requirements. Available to respond to and resolve incidents involving aircraft, buildings, vehicles, hazardous substances and incidents caused by hostile activities

Fire Safety inspector

• Nov 2015 - May 2018

I was employed in the Netherlands as NATO Fire inspector, providing subject matter expert advice to the Command advisory groups encompassing provision of fire services, fire safety and a fire investigation capability to all areas under the control of Joint Force Command Brunssum. I was employed in the Netherlands as NATO Fire inspector, providing subject matter expert advice to the Command advisory groups encompassing provision of fire services, fire safety and a fire investigation capability to all areas under the control of Joint Force Command Brunssum.

Head of Fire Safety

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

As a Fire Safety specialist, I was employed as head of fire safety with Workplace Fire Safety & Training (WFST) I oversaw and established the strategic methodologies in fire safety risk management. I was also responsible for providing the company executive team with the latest in legislative standards and guidance. As a Fire Safety specialist, I was employed as head of fire safety with Workplace Fire Safety & Training (WFST) I oversaw and established the strategic methodologies in fire safety risk management. I was also responsible for providing the company executive team with the latest in legislative standards and guidance.