I am a self-disciplined, very highly motivated person who works to high standards as an individual, within a team or as team manager.  As an excellent communicator, I have the ability to build rapport and maintain strong professional relationships with both clients and staff.  I take great pride in appearance, organization, time-keeping and my work and therefore in representing company and reputation.

Employment

 

Oct 2014 - Present                       Sole Trader - Sub Contract work                                     National UK

Installation Engineer

 

Carrying out the installation of security and life safety systems across wide range of project types. I have also been asked to manage project works, oversee quality, liaise with the client, ensure the timely completion of works, ensure the design meets the clients specification, provide client training  & confirm that systems meet current regulations and standards.

 

I am also involved in co-coordinating with other trades for effective project planning of works, preparation and writing of method statements and risk assessments.

 

April 2012 to Oct 2014

Senior Engineer                      RCS International Solutions                                               Tripoli, Libya

                                               

My role is to manage the installation of security and life safety systems in various locations across Tripoli, Libya.  My roles covered both hands on installation of the systems and managing the contracts, effective management of staff and resources, planning works, risk assessments and method statements ensuring safe operation of works.  I also co-ordinate the purchasing and shipping of equipment.

 

Sept 2009 to March 2012            Cirrus Communications (Part of the Peverel Group)    National UK

Site/Contracts Manager

Project Engineer (1^st Role)

 

A leading system integrator for telecare, life safety, telecommunications and security services, including CCTV, Access Control and Fire Detection.

 

As Site Manager I have run projects across theUKfrom large Extracare retirement villages through large multi tower block residential complexes to the smaller developments.  My duties range from the general management of the sites to technical support ensuring the progression of the projects in line with the development program and the quality of the work.  My duties include:

 

• Pre contract project planning and coordination
• Post order negotiations for variations to contract
• Productions and distribution of clear project plans
• Effective handover and training for the client
• On site planning via the build program
• Sub contractor management
• Project meetings
• Progress reporting
• Project reporting
• Submitting applications
• Supply chain, control and allocation
• Technical support & training for sub contractors and clients
• Forward planning for progression of site
• Quality and standards control
• Production of risk assessments and method statements and ensuring implementation of H&S on site
• Management of multiple sites
• Design & Build on site

Prior to this role I was a Project Engineer, this involved hands on installation, technical support for sub-contractors, advising on technical issues with the client.

 

Aug 2006 to Sept 2009                      Astral Fire and SecurityLTD                                             National

Installation Supervisor

Installation Engineer

 

Originally part of the installation team, installing fire alarm, CCTV, access control, door entry, intruder alarm, PABX, telecommunications/warden call systems, along with electrical installations refurbishments and new.  I was promoted to supervisor and ran several projects as Site Engineer, both supervising and installing.  One of the larger projects was the financial department of the Norwich City College,  Another large project was the flag ship development for the Extracare Charitable Trust Lark Hill in Clifton Nottinghamshire, sub contracting for Cirrus Communications; this was a 327 plot development with 72 bungalows covering 24 acres, My duties included:

 

• Installing the security and life safety systems
• Creating as wired drawings
• Supervising a team of installation engineers
• Progress reporting, progress meeting and project planning
• Ensuring H & S on site is conformed to
• Technical support
• Quality and standards control

 

Sept 2001 – July 2006                        T MAT Engineering                                                             National                               

Team Leader (Fire and Security Systems)

Installation Engineer (Switchgear then Fire and Security Systems)

 

Team Leader on various large projects one was for the Jubilee line extension, I worked at the Loughborough based company that built the switchgear for the operation of the line. This also involved supervision of the installation of the equipment on site.

 

• Installation of Fire and Security Systems
• Supervising and coordinating my team with other works
• Generating reports for build progress, quality control and testing
• Reporting to the project manager
• Supervising and coordinating the on site installation with the other Team Leaders.

 

My roles previous to this where engineering based but non-related to the fire and security industry                 

 

Qualifications and Training

 

BS5839 part 1 - Design & Installation of fire alarms

BS5839 part 6 - Domestic/Dwelling Installation of fire alarms

BS5839 part 1 - Industrial and Commercial Installation of fire alarms

PABX installation

TyneTec Installation and Commissioning

Intruder alarm Installation

Morely Fire Alarm systems  installation and commissioning

Kentec Fire Alarm systems  installation and commissioning

Advanded Fire Alarm systems  installation and commissioning

Protec Fire Alarm systems  installation and initial setup

Emergency Lighting design and installation

PAC access control systems, installation, Programming and Commissioning

Salto access control systems, installation, programming and commissioning

Analogue, HD and IP CCTV systems

Caretec warden call

Cardax access control

DECTSystems

LAN

IPAF raised platform 3a & 3b

CSCS

PMI Project Management Institute training

Prince 2 Training

NEBOSH - Certificated in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH - Certificated in Fire Risk Management & Fire Risk Assessments