London

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Project Manager with a structured approach to managing energy and utility optimisation projects most recently with a leading retail organisation. A track record of delivering complex projects that deliver both optimisation and reductions in energy costs.

KEY SKILLS

Delivery of complex programmes and projects

Implementing sustainable performance improvement through operational change

Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

Managing projects to achieve financial results

Management of suppliers to ensure key project deliverables

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

TZB Consulting Limited, UK (Independent consulting)

Jan 2016 – Present

Principal Energy Consultant (Expeditor, Alere Ltd, Minimise solutions etc)

oConducted building services equipment surveys on over six clients’ sites

oAssisted clients measure and understand their total energy consumption by collecting and analysing field data related to energy usage

oProduced reports highlighting key recommendations on how to reduce OPEX on equipment

oDeveloped strategies and policies to reduce energy consumption

oProvided technical and practical advice and offering training on energy efficiency

Royal Mail (Minimise Solutions Ltd)

Mar 2015 – Dec 2015

West Regional manager (delivery of the 20% cost reduction programme)

Responsible for the design and delivery of the energy efficiency programme for the West Region

oLed the team to drive and support Royal Mail’s cost reduction programme strategy across the west region. Responsible for planning, budgeting and resourcing

oManaged the appropriate placement of sub-metering to allow for the most accurate analysis possible (monitoring and tracking – M&T), and makes use of all available data to identify and validate savings opportunities

oConducted building condition/building services surveys to identify key OPEX reduction opportunities such LED lighting installation and controls etc.

oBuilt relationships with local and national contacts, in order to identity and implement building cost reduction measure that will enable the targeted savings to be accomplished

oProject managing the implementation of the various initiatives produced from the reports ensuring tasks are effectively prioritised and delivered within flexible timeframes

oWork closely with Royal Mail Leadership and senior stakeholders to develop campaigns and strategies to showcase innovative technologies that met client and industry needs

oLiaise with various parts of the business such as Marketing to ensure all programme communications are adequately delivered, legal to draft NDAs and partnership contracts etc. Manage relationships with external delivery partners

Discovery centre

Aug 2014 – Feb 2015

Life coach – volunteering

oDesigned and executed workshops for young adults to provide with key tools to help them take control of their situation in areas such as self-confidence, relationships and career.

Tesco Plc

Dec 2012 – Jul 2014

Programme Manager

Responsible for leading delivery of energy / utility saving initiatives / projects to improve energy efficiency, achieve operational cost reductions and meet both 2020 and 2050 carbon targets.

Selected Projects:

Operational & Behavioural change Management Programme – Programme manager

Due to unexpected increases in charges, there was an energy price risk on Tesco’s financial results. Programme objective was to design, implement and monitor operational and behavioural actions to reduce energy costs by 3%.

oManaged and led the process design team to develop cost reduction initiative programme for Retail operations in anticipation of the energy price increase

oFacilitated and presented process design workshops attended by stakeholders from different business areas

oConducted a field case study to improve understanding of energy usage

oDeveloped proposals for energy reductions and tested proposals

oLed the team to implement programme across 1000 stores

oManaged a team of 4 data analysts, 1 technical expert and 1 PMO support

oResponsible for resourcing, budgeting and re-planning

oManage relationships, deliverables and project resources from 3rd party suppliers

oIdentify and schedule internal/external project resources to deliver the project

Organisational change management, Property division – Programme manager

There was a failure in the coordination of projects leading to duplications and inefficiency. Objective was to structure the process by which projects were identified and authorised.

oProject governance, portfolio assurance and reporting requirements to ensure appropriate support and oversight during implementation and delivery of outcomes and benefits

oConducted appropriate risk management analysis and the development of mitigation strategies.

oEnd-to-end delivery for business change projects across the business with emphasis on energy and environmental service

oResponsible for the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, control and closure of a project

oControl and maintain project deliverable quality

oManaged stakeholder collaborative relationships and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders

oAs a result, there was a 50% reduction in the number of existing projects, better return on investment and improved coordination of project delivery

Renewable assets procurement – Procurement Lead

Following the improvement in project management (see achievement 2), it was recognised that storage costs for renewable equipment were too high. Objective was to minimise storage costs for the business.

oIdentified all equipment and storage costs and engaged key stakeholders to develop solutions

oGained buy-in from senior management on preferred solutions

oImplemented a series of disposal/reassignments to reduce storage cost

oWithin the first 12 months, Tesco achieved 25% with a projected savings of 50% over five years.

Tesco Plc

Sep 2011 – Nov 2012

Project Manager

Engineering Division Process Improvement Programme – Business Process Architect

oAnalysed existing CQT processes across all departments. Identified initiatives to improve the Tesco’s CQT management process and performance

oLed the delivery of the CQT process analysis. Working closely with the departmental stakeholders, documented the ‘as-is’ and developed the to-be processes including improvement initiatives

oManaged and led the CQT management process to understand the end to end journey, identify areas of improvement and make valuable recommendations

oEstablished relationship with key team managers in the CQT process. This work contributed in building the following year’s programme for the Engineering department

Economic Energy Ltd, UK

Apr 2011 – Aug 2011

Energy Assessor

oPerformed energy assessments for buildings in compliance with Part L of Building Regulation, Code for Sustainable Homes and EcoHomes

Atkins Ltd, UK

Sep 2007 – Sep 2008

Building Services Engineer

oDesigned and produced technical drawings detailing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm security and ventilation systems;

oCarried out design calculations utilising both manual and computer techniques

oLiaised with other design department members to understand the needs of different clients in order to select the appropriate plant and equipment

oCommunicated design prototypes for clients and colleagues using CAD software

oAttended meetings with architects and other clients to discuss and plan project deliverables;

oCarried out building condition surveys producing reports

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

CIBSE Training

Low Carbon Consultant

CIBSE Training

ESOS Lead Assessor

The Knowledge Academy

PRINCE2

Tesco Plc

Lean Six Sigma

EDUCATION

University of Nottingham

MSc Renewable Energy and Architecture (Merit)

2009 - 2010

Dissertation – Solar Panel Technology (Campus exchange - Ningbo China)

University of the West of England

BSc (Hons) (2:1)

Building Services Engineering

2004 - 2009

Abylity Secondary College, Ireland

Leaving Certificate (GCSE equivalent)

2001 - 2004

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