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Project Manager Mechanical Engineering

Location:
London, United Kingdom
Posted:
September 19, 2013

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David Carr

*** ***** ****

Tuckton

Bournemouth BH6 5NE

UK

M: +44-774*******

E: ***********@*****.***

PERSONAL SUMMARY

More than 15 years in the Mechanical engineering industry, specializing in domestic and commercial gas engineering, plumbing, air conditioning and ventilation.

Great drive to expand any business by achieving and exceeding all targets.

Outstanding experience in overseeing complex projects to a high standard from start to completion, the ability to manage a number of teams on various projects with an adaptable attitude whilst working to tight dead-lines.

A knowledgeable, individual who prides themselves on being organized, motivated and possesses excellent communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DPP LTD –

CONTRACTS MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER Feb 2012-present

Accountable for managing the delivery of critical projects and for providing managerial support for all projects for major Blue chip companies conducted by the company. Also responsible for providing monthly financial and technical updates of any known issues, risks to Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the costing, estimating and planning projects

• Preparing Health & Safety documentation

• Responsible for ensuring best value is obtained for the project including supplier base, use of internal and external resources

• Maintaining and completing project key performers indicators

• Writing detailed and summarized project progress reports

• Identifying cost and processing any contract variations

• Updating project plans to include any agreed changes

• Producing accurate financial reports

• Monitoring actual expenditure figures against project budgets

• Organizing and facilitating projects steering/Operating Committee meetings

• Review and approve all project documentation

• Maintaining a strong rapport with current clients to ensure repeat cliental

Just Maintain UK – Maintenance Company

FACILITIES MANAGER Jan 2010-Jan 2012

I started my own company, Just Maintain UK, along with one other director at the start of January 2010, as a sole trading company. When we started the company up, we traded within the ‘BH’ area only. Within 6 months of trading, we had expanded, carrying out national works for the likes of HSBC, Barclays Bank, Lloyds TSB and Lloyds pharmacy, to name a few.

My main role within the company was sourcing works through direct contact with the clients.

Responsibilities

• The pricing of materials and labour and ensuring the project keeps to budget schedule

• Ensuring all relative safety objectives and legal requirements are adhered to

• Liaising closely with all clients

• Overseeing design and installation of plumbing, heating, electrical and full refurbishment projects, residential and commercial.

• Identifying risk barriers and solutions to generate new business for the company

• Generating business through innovation

• Ensuring all engineers and contractors are working to the highest of their ability and to the correct specification

• Liaising and managing third party contractors to ensure all works and equipment is carried out safely

• Management meetings with potential and current clients

• Carrying out site surveys an d liaising back to the clients

Kloben UK - Solar Engineering Company

DESIGN CONSULTANT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Feb 2009-Jan 2010

I worked for Kloben UK, sub-contracting as a Lead Designer and Installation Engineer for Solar Thermal Energy.

Responsibilities

• The designing of a project from plan to completion

• The pricing of materials and labour and ensuring the project keeps to budget schedule

• Carrying out site surveys and liaising back to Kloben

• Management meetings with clients

• Health and Safety assessments on all works carried out

Bourne BG – Mechanical Engineering Company

PROJECT MANAGER April 2003 – Jan 2009

I was employed by Bourne BG in April 2003, accomplishing my final year of ‘Plumbing and Heating Mechanical Installations’ apprenticeship at Bournemouth and Poole College.

In my first year, my main duties were designing, installation and commissioning of domestic gas heating systems in new developments.

By my second year, I was approached by an internal Contracts Manager, where I was asked to work on commercial properties, running my own team. My first project was the design and installation of Pret A Manger, Kilburn. In the 3 years that followed, my project was to design and install six Pret A Mangers a year which I completed successfully.

After Project Pret A manger was completed, I was approached to lead a team to carry out works on Heathrow T5 along with the refurbishment of London St Pancreas. And MOD Projects.

Responsibilities

• Management meetings with HSE and Environment Agency

• Ensuring project is fit-for-purpose and adheres to the project budget and schedule

• Carrying out site surveys and liaising back to Bourne BG

• Ensuring all engineers and contractors are working to the highest of their ability and to the correct specification

• Liaising with traders and contractors and ensuring that all work is completed to the clients deadline

• Overseeing all Health and Safety and Method documents and ensuring that all contractors abided by them

• Overseeing design and installation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and full residential and commercial fit out.

• Carried out ‘Gas Safe’ certifications

• Responsible for the planning of CAD drawings

• Ensuring all relevant safety and legal requirements are observed

• Carried out weekly site meetings to ensure all contractors were aware of their roles and responsibilities

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• City and Guilds in Plumbing & Heating Mechanical Engineering Level 2&3

• BTEC in Sports & Management

• Gas Safe in Domestic and Commercial gas

• Water Regulations certification

• Health & Safety at work

• Emergency First Aid in the work place

• Certification in Domestic and Commercial pressurised hot water systems

References available upon request



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