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Manchester, United Kingdom

Represented the Community of Hartsop in the Lake District during negotiations with the local landowner and developer of a hydro power scheme, with a view to shared ownership.Also represented the Community of Hartsop during discussions with United Utilities over the decommissioning of a local reservoir.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Working on Grid Connection Feasibility Studies for wind and solar power developers.Costing project with variable inputs for cabling and platforms for offshore wind farms.

Manchester

As major shareholder and director, oversaw all operations, financial and employment issues. Managed the transition to taking control of the business whilst retaining the loyalty and co-operation of the previous 2 owners and all staff. Implemented a series of changes that increased turnover from £5M to £8M. Led industry-wide development and testing of new products to comply with changes in Building Regulations, resulting in increased turnover and profitability and the company's reputation as leader and innovator. Secured funding from the Precast Flooring Federation for R&D. Introduced distance and flexible working across the company. Enabled retention of key people, improved commitment and increased productivity. Developed excellent relationships with suppliers and customers, further developing the company's excellent reputation for service.Researched exit of business. Negotiated and obtained sale to a major North West construction company at the top of the market and secured majority of jobs for employees. Retained as MD for 15 months. Facilitated the move to new ownership.

Manchester

WORKS MANAGER. Oversaw all daily operations, including recruitment of staff, and interaction between the drawing and operations office, resulting in company reputation for punctual delivery of products and services to tie in with site programs.PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGER. Planned daily operations and logistics, including factory production and site fixing operations. Managed Factory Manager, Yard Manager, Site Supervisors and Fixing Gangs. Liased with site agents, architects, engineers, transport companies, crane hire companies, labour subcontractors.FACTORY MANAGER. Leveraged first-hand experience of all factory shop floor roles, to become manager of a team of twelve operatives to achieve daily targets.SITE SUPERVISOR. Utlilised skills, knowledge and experience to supervise six fixing gangs, including site assessment visits and site meetings.SITE FIXER. Ran a three man fixing gang installing precast floors on building sites around the North West.

Sponsored student, then trainee engineer, working at various factories and offices around the UK.

Helping a mildly disabled child to swim.Fundraising.School trips.Some classroom activities.

Msc (Merit), Renewable Energy Systems Technology

Bsc(Eng), Mechanical Engineering

Student Apprentice Basic Training

3 A Levels, 11 O Levels

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Playing British Bulldog and climbing trees

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