Maximise operating efficiency, so that projects portfolio is delivered in compliance with the Project Control System to agreed standards and targets.Implement quality improvements when opportunities arise.Deliver revenue within agreed budgets.Act decisively to rectify any adverse circumstances that threaten the delivery of the quality and programme agreed with the client.Define and manage programme of projects, update regularly and ensure that activity managers have sufficient capable resources to meet deadlines.Maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders and employees on the progress of projects.Forecast and monitor the financial performance of the projects portfolio, providing regular (minimum monthly) detailed reports, comparing actual and forecast performance to plan expectations and explaining variations.Ensure robust WIP conversion through prompt invoicing.Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Assurance Regulations.Carry out line management duties, as required.Ensure that all team members operate according to Amey principles and have a clear understanding of systems and processes.Conduct weekly reviews with Activity Managers and/or project teams with support of commercial team, ensure that contracts are in place before work commences including sub-contracts and purchase orders for suppliers and sub-consultants.Approve expenditure within limits of delegated authority. Manage, develop, coach and motivate employees in the project team.Maintain and develop key client contacts to maximise future business opportunities.Support the development of new business by involvement on key client management process, tendering and winning work.

Head of Operations for Learning with Professionals Training / Senior QHSE Tutor & Consultant Advisor.

Employed as a Centre Manager/Senior Health & Safety Tutor/Consultant for the delivery of Health & Safety training for Ace Training Solutions and responsible for the managing and development of the organisation.Advise & review client Policies & Management Systems (RA-MS, PTW). Provide consultancy services in the fields of Utility Management and Construction works.My range of duties at Ace Training Solutions constituted to the following:1. To deliver Health & Safety training to Ace Training Solutions clientele2. To provide consultancy within the field of Utility Networks and Construction to the company’s clientele 3. To manage and control a team of 8 tutors4. To assist the Managing Director in achieving Awarding Body Licences5. To implement plans for the development and growth of the business including precise time management6. To assist; implement and update the general Health & Safety Policies7. To inform staff members of Regulation/ACoP amendments within the field of Occupational Health & Safety8. To conduct quarterly staff meetings on the performance and direction of our business and manage any tutor concerns; to brief the Managing Director following the completion of standardisation meetings and TALO’s 9. Responsible for maintaining the premises and to ensure that the clients attending courses are satisfied with the service providedI worked in partnership with the Managing Director to enable Ace Training Solutions Ltd to achieve its goals and set the precedence of standards that our clients require in all aspects.