Extensive experience and knowledge of general building work and electrical work within the building and construction industries, including managing and supervising teams of workmen on building site projects and ensuring their adherence to health and safety regulations. Project management on ship maintenance keeping to timescales and budget restraints and controlling contractors implementing penalty schemes and adhering to laid out policies. Successful project management of the construction of a new classroom and accommodation in a Kenyan orphanage whilst serving in the Royal Navy.
Formal training on planning and building regulations, tenders and contracts and property maintenance as well as employment law, grievance and disciplinary procedures, recruitment and staff appraisement.
Academic qualifications include the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Health & Certificate and I have passed for the British Occupational Hygiene Society P402 (Buildings Surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos) Certificate which involves practical on-site surveys (Types 1 – 3). I am also a professional Disability Access Auditor with detailed knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and, coming from a military background, I have a high level of security clearance.
I take a pro-active professional approach using proven organisational and inter-personal skills and have a strong background in project, resource, crisis and general management, training, motivating and leading people.
Skills:
Business Skills/Experience Staff Management
Leadership
Project Development and Management
Crisis Management
Negotiating
Training
Interview and Selection techniques
Sales and Marketing
General Administration
IT Skills Microsoft Office 2006 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Known languages (and levels):
English-Very Good
Type of Employment wanted:
Full Time
Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers:
30000 GBP
Current Location:
UK England, England, Tunbridge Wells
Education & Experience
Education History, Qualifications & other additional information:
Level of Education:
College
Qualifications Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Health & Safety
Professional Disability Access Auditor
Licentiateship City & Guilds Institute in Electronic Communications
BOSH P402 Buildings, Surveys & Bulk Sampling for Asbestos Proficiency Certificate
Construction Skills: Operatives Health and Safety on construction sites
Flat Roof Access techniques certificate
Training
The Building Industry
(planning & building regulations, tenders and contracts, property maintenance, health and safety regulations)
Financial Management
(budgetary control and cash flow, bookkeeping, trading, profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, taxation including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE)
General Management
(advertising, promotions marketing & public relations, health & safety regulation, negotiating skills)
Royal Navy Communication Yeoman’s Course
(Radio Communications)
Personal Development Royal Navy Leading Rates Leadership Course
(leadership, problem-solving, public speaking)
Education: ‘O’ level/CSE studies – 9
Interests: Cricket, volleyball, basketball, cooking, music, cinema and entertaining.
Business Skills/Experience
Staff Management
Leadership
Project Development and Management
Crisis Management
Negotiating
Training
Interview and Selection techniques
Sales and Marketing
General Administration
IT Skills Microsoft Office 2006 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Work History & Experience:
Years of Work Experience:
More than 15 Years
06 May – to present day Asbestos Surveyor with Redhill-Analysis
Conducting asbestos surveys Types 1, 2, 3 in Industrial, Government buildings, Military buildings and Housing stock
Nov 07 – 06 May 08 Asbestos Surveyor with AMS Ltd
Conducting Type 2 surveys of M1, M6, M69 and certain major A roads for asbestos containing materials prior to road widening projects
April 07 – Nov 07 Disability Access Auditor and Asbestos Surveyor with Environtec Ltd
Conducting asbestos surveys Types 1, 2, 3 in Industrial and Housing stock
and Disability Access Audits.
June 05 – Aril 07: Asbestos Surveyor with AMS Limited
Conducting asbestos surveys Types 1, 2, 3 in Industrial and Housing stock.
Whilst working as a contractor for The Navigator Group I set up my own consultancy, Canterbury Associates and conducted work for both The Navigator Group and Canterbury Associates simultaneously.
My role involves conducting Disability Access Audits and canvassing and acquiring new clients. Clients range from major multi-nationals such as The Peer Group (international property company) to public and service sector organisations such as Hampshire County Council and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London.
Strong sales, customer relations and inter-personal skills are required for this role.
Asbestos Surveying in Housing Association properties and commercial properties. Sales representative for associated asbestos procedures.
May 03 – Jun 05: Disability Access Auditor and Client Manager
The Navigator Group
(quality assurance and compliance consultancy)
As a contracted consultant, the role involved canvassing new clients, client management and disability auditing. Clients acquired include GKN Aerospace (aerospace subsidiary of GKN Plc), the Covent Garden Business Forum, Hackney Council and Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Oct 00 – Apr 03: Surveyor and Project Manager
Harlequin Ltd
(property and planning consultancy)
Responsible for site acquisition – particularly in controversial locations such as conservation areas - and installation of mobile telephone masts in the South East of England for Orange (mobile phone network supplier).
This job required detailed knowledge of planning processes and the process for acquiring suitable installation sites; ensuring adherence to the Government’s Code of Practice; and, consultation with local authorities and the general public.
Professional project management, consulting, negotiating, customer relations and inter-personal skills, as well as a detailed, methodical approach, were vital for this complex role.
Another role involved mobile telephone mast auditing in Southern England for 02 (mobile phone network supplier).
Sep 98 – Sep 00: Contract work for various companies whilst seeking a new career. Full details available on request.
Jul 75 – Aug 98 Career in the Royal Navy during which I held a variety of roles that tested to the full my leadership, inter-personal and managerial skills, and my ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure, particularly during times of conflict. Major responsibilities included:
o Service in the 1982 Falklands War (with Distinction)
o Service in the 1991 Gulf War
o Full Communications Charge of Fleet manoeuvres during exercises and times of conflict
o In Charge of tactical planning and manoeuvres of staffing ships for major NATO exercises
o Interviewing and Recruitment of personnel into the Royal Navy
o Teaching the Jamaican Defence Force
o Teaching foreign nationals and UK students
o Full Charge of Fleet ceremonial events onboard HMS Chatham, guard ship to the Royal Yacht Britannia, for the British Governorship withdrawal from Hong Kong
o Posting in Hong Kong dealing with illegal immigrants and processing their deportation
o Project Leader for construction of new classroom and accommodation in a Kenyan orphanage
o Last appointment was employment within the Communications Exercise Manpower Pool of the Flag Officer Surface Flotilla in charge of 35 Naval staff (Apr 97 – Aug 98).
Whilst on home leave, during my 23 year military service, I was employed within the construction industry and gained extensive knowledge of general building work, electrical work and supervising building staff.
