I have worked in the Life safety & Security industry for many years working on many different types of project from simple units and homes to retirement villages and airports over seas.
I have worked on installation, site management and project management fullfilling those roles to the total satisfaction of both the company I am working for and thier clients
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 (1st 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:
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:
Sept 2001 – July 2006 T MAT Engineering National
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.
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