Experience

Air Leakage Testing Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Air Leakage Testing Ltd is UKAS accredited for sound insulation testing and ATTMA registered for air testing to Level 1 and Level 2 for dwellings and buildings other than dwellings to comply with Approved Document L for Energy. Air Leakage Testing Ltd is UKAS accredited for sound insulation testing and ATTMA registered for air testing to Level 1 and Level 2 for dwellings and buildings other than dwellings to comply with Approved Document L for Energy.



Robust Testing Solutions Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Robust Testing Solutions provides air tightness and sound insulation testing services for Building Regulation compliance. Robust Testing Solutions provides air tightness and sound insulation testing services for Building Regulation compliance.



Seymour Taylor

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • May 2017 - Feb 2018



Exova Group plc

• Business Unit Head

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Responsible for managing fire resistance, acoustic, structural and site-based testing services operating from the High Wycombe site.Management of finance, HR, H&S, quality and operations for these technical-demanding services to the construction and building products industries.P&L responsibility and involvement in business development, marketing and sales. Responsible for managing fire resistance, acoustic, structural and site-based testing services operating from the High Wycombe site.Management of finance, HR, H&S, quality and operations for these technical-demanding services to the construction and building products industries.P&L responsibility and involvement in business development, marketing and sales.



BM TRADA

• Spain
• Individual and Family Services

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2016

  Purpose of Role:Responsible for ensuring the effective operation of a business made up of 6 Business Units and 110 employees, to achieve annual financial targets and strategic goals.Provide expert technical understanding of company’s services, knowledge of external markets and appreciation of customers’ needs, as well as an in-depth understanding of how the business operates and performs. Delivery of ongoing improvement and change to remain competitive within a challenging market and meet the expectations of shareholders.As a professional services business, work closely with HR and IT, to ensure the business has the best people and appropriate systems. Responsibilities & Achievements:• Working with COO and the Senior Management Team to define 5 year strategy • Accountable for delivery of strategic goals resulting in improved profitability, rising to in excess of £1m p.a. (c.17% net profit)• Operational review including mapping and documenting procedures, measuring performance and customer feedback, devising and introducing improvements and monitoring their success • Business Measurement, including introduction of KPIs and SLAs, implementation of improvement actions as required• Introduction of CRM and Job tracking systems – including the change management and cultural shift associated with their adoption • Trouble shooting to fix unexpected issues and parachute management of sections, when required• Mentoring and support for Heads of Section • Management of projects across multiple Sections• Chair of Group Operations Committee



Chiltern International Fire

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning

• Head of Energy Services

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2009

  Responsibilities & Achievements:• Line management of technical, sales and administrative staff:o Recruitment; Training and development; Performance management • Developed new business area from £0 to £650K p.a. within 2 years Budgeting, forecasting and cost control• Successfully presented business case to the Board for investment in additional services• Creation and implementation of a CRM system for operations, sales and marketing within Energy Services• Efficient allocation of staff and resources • Sales and Marketing support, including proposals, client presentations, attendance at exhibitions and sales meetings• Achievement of technical accreditation and active participation in industry committees



TRADA Technology & Chiltern International Fire

• Marketing Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2006

  Responsibilities & Achievements:• Formulating a marketing strategy to achieve and support significant organisation growth• Raising awareness of the organisation and raising its profile• Brand Management• Internal marketing communications• Measurement of the effectiveness of Marketing activities• Managing external agencies • Market research• Design work • Management of a 4 person Marketing team Responsibilities & Achievements:• Formulating a marketing strategy to achieve and support significant organisation growth• Raising awareness of the organisation and raising its profile• Brand Management• Internal marketing communications• Measurement of the effectiveness of Marketing activities• Managing external agencies • Market research• Design work • Management of a 4 person Marketing team