Chris Davey

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General Manager Construction Products Testing @ Attain RTC
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Church Fenton, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Experienced Senior Manager working within the Global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector for Construction Products, Hardlines, Façade, Metallurgy, Oil & Gas, Consumer products etc. A dedicated professional, who is highly self-motivated with an exceptional ability to succeed at the highest level. Extensive experience managing multi-site business entities, successfully achieving significant growth organically and through the introduction of new services. Experienced in operational due diligence during acquisitions targets. Has an ability to see the bigger picture, whilst keeping an eye on the details supporting it.Pragmatic with excellent communication skills, committed and pro-active with high professional and ethical standards, a respected leader and motivator who inspires all who work with him.My latest project the establishment of the first one-stop testing provider under one roof in the UK for decades. Providing to the board a sound business case, capital expenditure forecast and 5 year profit and loss estimate. Attain RTC Limited is now an established testing organisation and completed within 18 months, which involved finding premises, procurement of equipment, planning consent, recruitment, marketing, managing subcontractors, utility suppliers and developing relationships with prospective customers.Skills & Experience:Profit & Loss, Cash flow, Budgeting, Acquisition targeting, Due diligence, Business development, Key account management, Continuous improvement, Standard operating procedures, Customer development, Organic growh, New service development, Opex/Capex, QHSEExperienced in establishing and maintaining ISO 17025/9001 businesses, developing greenfield sites, business planning, development of new testing services, famiar with various testing enviroments, operatinal improvements etc.My experience and Engineering background also allows me to quickly assimilate information and provide customer centric solutions in today’s demanding markets

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Attain RTC

Attain Rtc

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General Manager Construction Products Testing
Chris Davey Work Experience Details
  • Attain Rtc
    General Manager
    Attain Rtc May 2021 - Present
    England, United Kingdom
    The first new single source testing solution for construction product manufacturers in the UK for decades. Attain RTC provides Research and Testing services to construction industry, primarily focused on Fire resistance, Fire reaction, Acoustics and CWCT facade testing.
  • Sgs Industrial
    Global Laboratory Development Manager
    Sgs Industrial Apr 2019 - Jan 2021
    Uk
    Global Laboratory Development Manager, tasked with the development of SGS Industrial Services both organically and inorganically. Enhance Best Practice, implement efficiency gains in line with the Group objectives. Develop B2C platforms, Acquisition targets, Greenfield sites and foster a closer working relationship between business entities. Provide help and guidance to Industrial Services laboratories as required.Currently developing a European virtual platform for business development and increased operational efficiency.Working with colleagues across divisions to provide a Global solution to microbial operational issues across various industrial activities.
  • Advanced Construction Technology Services (Acts)
    Area Manager
    Advanced Construction Technology Services (Acts) Nov 2015 - Jul 2018
    Saudi Arabia
    Area Manager for ACTS, managing all aspects of the business i.e sales, marketing, recruitment, procurement, profit and loss etcMy personal goal is to make ACTS the materials testing supplier of choice within Saudi Arabia, with a reputation second to none in providing customer focused solutions.Main duties are to grow the existing business organically and improve the selling process. Review best practice and utilisation of resources to increase efficiency. Implement “One Team” approach and further improve customer care and awareness. Increase HSE and 5’s awareness, grow the business scope and service provision. Drive business development within Saudi Arabia. Grow profit margins and gross sales in an ever increasing competitive market. Determine and implement Efficient Best Practice initiatives. Expand current Saudi Arabian business foot print in to new locations and service options.Company provides IAS accredited professional services to Civil Engineering projects. These include but are not limited to the material testing for items such as concrete; aggregate; rebars; pile integrity; environmental; chemistry; geotechnical investigations, we also provide ACI certification.. “ACTS provides Consultancy, Geotechnical and Testing services you can Trust and Value”
  • Exova Group Plc
    General Manager
    Exova Group Plc May 2014 - Sep 2015
    Singapore
    Responsible for all activities of Exova Group companies in Singapore and South East Asia, including business development; recruitment, profit & loss, bad debt recovery, grow the existing business organically and by acquisition, improve the selling process and increase on time delivery of services. Review best practice and utilisation of resources to increase efficiency. Implement “One Team” approach and incentivise critical staff. Improve customer care and awareness. Increase HSE and 5’s awareness, grow the business scope and service provision.
  • Exova Group Limited
    Operations Director
    Exova Group Limited Oct 2013 - May 2014
    United Arab Emirates
    Responsible for all operational activities of Exova Group companies in the United Arab Emirates. Current scope of services include but are not limited to, welding procedure verification, metallurgical failure analysis, material testing for items such as concrete; aggregate; rebars; pile integrity; environmental; chemistry; facade (cladding) testing; geotechnical investigations, fire prevention consultancy, we also provides on-site NDT services and site specific testing laboratories.Establish a single UAE operating entity. Grow the existing business organically by improving the selling process and increase on time delivery of services. Develop process and procedures to enhance operational excellence. Review best practice and utilisation of resources to increase efficiency. Implement “One Team” approach and incentivise critical staff. Improve customer care and awareness. Increase HSE and 5’s awareness, grow the business scope and service provision. Provide business development assistance to regional initiatives. Determine and implement Efficient Best Practice initiatives, Maintain and expand QA/QC environment.
  • Exova Group Limited (Formerly Bodycote Testing)
    General Manager - Exova Abu Dhabi
    Exova Group Limited (Formerly Bodycote Testing) Jan 2009 - Oct 2013
    Exova (formerly Bodycote Testing Group) Abu Dhabi is the market leader in construction, civil engineering, environmental conformity and also provides fire safety consultancy and testing.Grow the existing business organically by improving the selling process and increase on time delivery of services. Provide leadership during name change process. Review best practice and utilisation of resources to increase efficiency. Implement “One Team” approach and incentivise critical staff. Improve customer care and awareness. Increase HSE and 5’s awareness, grow the business scope and service provision. Provide business development assistance to regional initiatives. Grow profit margins and net sales in an ever increasing competitive market. Determine and implement Efficient Best Practice initiatives.
  • Bureau Veritas
    Operations Director/General Manager
    Bureau Veritas Mar 2004 - Jun 2008
    Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (UK) To establish a single UK operating entity, finalise closure of the Leicester production site and determine future capability and production footprint for the East Midlands (Derby). Relocate existing business from Altrincham to Woolston Warrington without any customer losses and within budgetary guidelines. To support the Managing Director in the divisional goals and maximise the business potential of the UK in support of overseas generated sales. Relocated existing business from Altrincham to Warrington, within budget and with ongoing cost savings of 25% Improved organisational structure to simplify reporting lines and develop succession planning and staff development Ensured smooth transition of client base from Leicester to Derby with no significant customer losses Integrated local quality and procedure manual in to global quality system as per divisional goal
  • Intertek
    Operations Manager
    Intertek 1999 - 2004
    To actively pursue new areas of revenue, consolidating existing business and also deputising for the General Manager in his absence, managing all laboratories and staff and allocating resources in accordance with monthly departmental targets, based on a annual business plan submitted and accepted by the General Manager. Other roles include deputy quality manager, deputy certification manager and notified body representative for the gas appliance, noise directives and senior ETL reviewer for North America.Relocated and established the UK’s second largest testing facility for gas fired products and controls, producing 80% growth in the first two years and subsequent year on year growth greater than the financial target. Through change management, reversed the loss making consumer product testing facility into third largest within the company with growth in excess of 60% in the first full year. Established a network of sub-contract test facilities through North America and Asia, to allow manufactures outside the European Union local access to this market. Provided regulatory and technical advice to all offices worldwide within the Intertek group. Established two additional revenue streams in association with regulatory requirements dictated by the Dti and Defra.
  • British Standards Institute
    Laboratory Supervisor
    British Standards Institute 1987 - 1999

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Operations Management Quality Management Contract Management Leadership New Business Development Engineering Quality System Inspiring People People Skills People Oriented Increased Profitability Customer Oriented Process Engineering Customer Satisfaction Lean Manufacturing Testing Construction Iso Environmental Awareness Management Procurement Materials Process Improvement Inspection Risk Management Competitive Analysis Quality Assurance Factory Project Planning Project Engineering Continuous Improvement Petrochemical Occupational Health Manufacturing

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