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Bridgnorth, Gb

Telford, England, United Kingdom

In my role as Property Compliance and Delivery Manager, I am responsible for ensuring full compliance with legal and policy obligations related to electrical and mechanical services across domestic and commercial properties. I oversee a multimillion-pound budget and lead a team that has achieved record compliance levels for gas and electrical compliance across a portfolio of 13,000+ properties.A key part of my success has been re-engineering operational processes and introducing new… Show more In my role as Property Compliance and Delivery Manager, I am responsible for ensuring full compliance with legal and policy obligations related to electrical and mechanical services across domestic and commercial properties. I oversee a multimillion-pound budget and lead a team that has achieved record compliance levels for gas and electrical compliance across a portfolio of 13,000+ properties.A key part of my success has been re-engineering operational processes and introducing new monitoring dashboards to drive and manage compliance delivery. Integration of advanced technologies, such as machine learning models, to analyse compliance documents and feed data into Microsoft-based pipelines for better oversight. Additionally, I implemented, Power Automate, and SharePoint to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and improve communication.Through strategic restructuring of specifications, I unlocked budget efficiencies that funded LED upgrades for communal lighting in three large residential schemes, supporting both cost savings and the organization's net-zero sustainability goals.Key Responsibilities:➠ Ensured full compliance with electrical and mechanical standards across domestic and commercial properties.➠ Managed a multimillion-pound budget to drive service delivery and maintenance.➠ Leveraged machine learning models and Microsoft Power Platform tools to automate processes and improve document management.➠ Achieved 100% gas compliance & 99.89% electrical compliance across 13,000+ properties.Key Achievements:➠ Introduced machine learning models for document analysis, improving the accuracy and efficiency of compliance management.➠ Implemented Microsoft automation to create operational efficiencies and streamline communication.➠ Delivered LED lighting upgrades in residential schemes, aligning with budget and sustainability goals.➠ Achieved record compliance levels, safeguarding tenant safety and minimizing organizational risk. Show less

Telford, United Kingdom

As the founder and director of an electrical contracting business that later expanded into mechanical services, I managed all aspects of operations, with a focus on driving sales, managing contracts, and overseeing a team of 21 subcontractors. Initially specializing in electrical installations, compliance testing, and solar PV projects, we later broadened our expertise to deliver integrated mechanical services, including heating and boiler upgrades. I worked closely with housing associations to… Show more As the founder and director of an electrical contracting business that later expanded into mechanical services, I managed all aspects of operations, with a focus on driving sales, managing contracts, and overseeing a team of 21 subcontractors. Initially specializing in electrical installations, compliance testing, and solar PV projects, we later broadened our expertise to deliver integrated mechanical services, including heating and boiler upgrades. I worked closely with housing associations to ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical standards, including CDM regulations for civic projects.Key Responsibilities:➠ Managed business operations, focusing on revenue growth, contract negotiation, and client relationship management.➠ Led the delivery of large-scale solar PV projects, starting with electrical installations and expanding to mechanical services.➠ Ensured full compliance with CDM regulations, including health and safety standards, on all civic projects.➠ Provided consultation and testing services to help housing associations meet compliance obligations.➠ Oversaw a team of 21 subcontractors, ensuring efficient project delivery, quality control, and client satisfaction.Key Achievements:➠ Secured and delivered £multi-million contracts for solar PV installations and mechanical upgrades.➠ Installed over 10MW of solar PV systems across domestic and commercial sites.➠ Successfully expanded the business from electrical contracting to include mechanical services, such as heating and boiler upgrades.➠ Ensured compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety requirements on all civic projects.➠ Built and managed a reliable network of subcontractors, driving successful project outcomes.➠Supported housing associations in achieving regulatory compliance and delivering energy-efficient upgrades. Show less

Australia

I pursued my ambition to travel throughout Australasia for a year, broadening my personal and professional horizons. During this time, I worked on a major Australian Government project, led by Serco, constructing an immigration detention centre in Leonora, Western Australia. This experience provided me with invaluable exposure to large-scale project management and operations. By seizing this opportunity, I was able to return to the UK with more capital than when I left, allowing… Show more I pursued my ambition to travel throughout Australasia for a year, broadening my personal and professional horizons. During this time, I worked on a major Australian Government project, led by Serco, constructing an immigration detention centre in Leonora, Western Australia. This experience provided me with invaluable exposure to large-scale project management and operations. By seizing this opportunity, I was able to return to the UK with more capital than when I left, allowing me to bootstrap my electrical contracting business upon my return.Places visited:➠ Malaysia➠ Singapore➠ Thailand➠ Australia➠ Vietnam Show less

Cannock, England, United Kingdom

Managed, motivated, and developed a team of 10 account managers within a highly regulated environment at a FTSE 250 financial services company, with a focus on driving performance, ensuring compliance, and maximizing profitability. In this highly regulated environment, I was responsible for authorizing loans and credit extensions, ensuring strict compliance with FSA regulations, and conducting thorough due diligence. I also led the creation of a bad debt calculator using VBA for Excel… Show more Managed, motivated, and developed a team of 10 account managers within a highly regulated environment at a FTSE 250 financial services company, with a focus on driving performance, ensuring compliance, and maximizing profitability. In this highly regulated environment, I was responsible for authorizing loans and credit extensions, ensuring strict compliance with FSA regulations, and conducting thorough due diligence. I also led the creation of a bad debt calculator using VBA for Excel, improving the accuracy of risk assessments. I successfully guided my team to meet or exceed company KPIs while improving my section's profit and loss performance.Key Responsibilities:➠ Ensured full compliance with FSA regulations in a highly regulated environment, maintaining rigorous due diligence for all transactions.➠ Developed a new bad debt calculator using VBA for Excel, optimizing risk management processes.➠ Managed team performance to consistently achieve KPI targets and drive profitability.➠ Maintained high standards of KYC in line with regulatory obligations.Key Achievements:➠ Creation of a bad debt calculator using VBA and Excel, optimizing the risk management processes. This was rolled out to the entire department. This was pivotal in achieving a 9% reduction of bad debt for my section. Show less

Telford, United Kingdom

Joined the graduate trainee scheme at the Facilities Management firm, Colloway Utilities, where I gained comprehensive exposure to operations management and various aspects of facilities management contract works. My roles were highly varied, providing a strong foundation across the business. I had the opportunity to project manage key components of FM contracts, giving me hands-on experience in overseeing projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of… Show more Joined the graduate trainee scheme at the Facilities Management firm, Colloway Utilities, where I gained comprehensive exposure to operations management and various aspects of facilities management contract works. My roles were highly varied, providing a strong foundation across the business. I had the opportunity to project manage key components of FM contracts, giving me hands-on experience in overseeing projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of services.Key Responsibilities:➠ Gained exposure to operations management within a facilities management environment.➠ Project managed specific aspects of FM contracts, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations were met.➠ Developed a broad understanding of contract management, client relations, and operational processes.FM Contracts worked on included:➠ National Grid➠ B&Q Stores➠ Somerfield Stores➠ Kwiksave Stores Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Geography & Geology, 2.1

2330, Electrotechnical Technology