CEO of Mechanics for Africa, a highly successful charity that is rated as one of the top colleges in the world for the City & Guilds International Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering. The college enables underprivileged young men and women from Zambia to study a life-changing qualification, bringing transformation to families and communities. The role included the leadership and management of a highly successful commercial workshop running as a social enterprise, where profits are fed into… Show more CEO of Mechanics for Africa, a highly successful charity that is rated as one of the top colleges in the world for the City & Guilds International Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering. The college enables underprivileged young men and women from Zambia to study a life-changing qualification, bringing transformation to families and communities. The role included the leadership and management of a highly successful commercial workshop running as a social enterprise, where profits are fed into the college and students gain valuable practical experience. The workshop serves a number of large commercial vehicle fleets and numerous private customers. Overseeing the financial and marketing management, developing further income streams and fund raising, both locally and overseas. Leading a team of 25 in the charity providing mentoring, continuous professional development for staff and site management of the charity infrastructure, allowing for sustainable growth. Show less

Project Manager of a $6m project for three refugee camps in Kigoma district of rural Tanzania. The project consisted of the installation of solar power equipment, pipe infrastructure and automatic treatment to boreholes and surface water sources. Worked closely with various stakeholders at the camps including UNHCR, UNICEF, Oxfam and NRC, to implement the project. Managed a large water treatment pumping station and part of the Cholera Response Team for Nyarugusu Refugee Camp and installed a 3km… Show more Project Manager of a $6m project for three refugee camps in Kigoma district of rural Tanzania. The project consisted of the installation of solar power equipment, pipe infrastructure and automatic treatment to boreholes and surface water sources. Worked closely with various stakeholders at the camps including UNHCR, UNICEF, Oxfam and NRC, to implement the project. Managed a large water treatment pumping station and part of the Cholera Response Team for Nyarugusu Refugee Camp and installed a 3km pipeline through a camp. Managed a hydrogeological survey of the camps and borehole yield tests. Led a team of 20 and managed the Water Mission Kasulu field office. Provided programmes, cost estimates and supervised construction. Managed a number of community development projects and assessments, hygiene promotion and designs for local community solar-powered automatic treatment water projects. Show less

A member of the Senior Management of the NGO, developing capacity and maximizing current resources to ensure long-term sustainability. Led 5 departments and a team of 20 from previously underperforming departments. Led and managed WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) infrastructure design and construction, and supervised civil construction works across Zambia, in addition to bio sand filter installation, tank stands, boreholes and hand pumps and managing a hand pump repair team. Completed… Show more A member of the Senior Management of the NGO, developing capacity and maximizing current resources to ensure long-term sustainability. Led 5 departments and a team of 20 from previously underperforming departments. Led and managed WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) infrastructure design and construction, and supervised civil construction works across Zambia, in addition to bio sand filter installation, tank stands, boreholes and hand pumps and managing a hand pump repair team. Completed successful water supply investigations and dam feasibility studies for NGOs around Zambia. Trained the laboratory team, WASH officers and hygiene promotors.www.sohip.org Show less

WOW Celebrations Ltd, an entertainment and events business created by Harry and Sarah Weld-Forester. Events are tailored to suit individuals' requirements and WOW Celebrations provide:-Uni-cycling Bagpiper and Juggler: fire, knives, swords, 5 ball, etc-Juggling workshops-Outdoor and bush-craft education-Face painting and workshopsPrevious clients:-Oldmeldrum Highland Games-Angus Cycle Fest -Edinburgh Cycle Fest -Cromie Croft Cycle Festival… Show more WOW Celebrations Ltd, an entertainment and events business created by Harry and Sarah Weld-Forester. Events are tailored to suit individuals' requirements and WOW Celebrations provide:-Uni-cycling Bagpiper and Juggler: fire, knives, swords, 5 ball, etc-Juggling workshops-Outdoor and bush-craft education-Face painting and workshopsPrevious clients:-Oldmeldrum Highland Games-Angus Cycle Fest -Edinburgh Cycle Fest -Cromie Croft Cycle Festival -Kirkintilloch Canal Festivalwww.facebook.com/walkingonwater.scot Show less

Seconded into the Scottish Water West Asset Planners on the SR15 programme. Assessed water infrastructure requirements turning Asset needs into projects, estimated and managed each project through gateways. Prepared budgets for the projects and programmes of work. Managed consultants and contractor services with the New Engineering Contract (NEC). Reduced project costs considerably by innovative thinking and value-added solutions. Assisted in planning the 5 years of project work and ensured… Show more Seconded into the Scottish Water West Asset Planners on the SR15 programme. Assessed water infrastructure requirements turning Asset needs into projects, estimated and managed each project through gateways. Prepared budgets for the projects and programmes of work. Managed consultants and contractor services with the New Engineering Contract (NEC). Reduced project costs considerably by innovative thinking and value-added solutions. Assisted in planning the 5 years of project work and ensured deadlines were hit and budgets were maintained. Undertook the role of CDM (Construction, Design and Management) Coordinator. Show less

Delivery Manager, seconded within the construction and delivery team at Scottish Water Solutions(SWS). Managed Water and Waste Water projects from design through to commissioning.Built a culture of safety, quality, trust and communication with contractors and administrated the NEC contracts. Reported monthly to SWS and Scottish Water senior management and liaised with stakeholders, including land owners, land agents, SEPA, communities councils, planners, etc. Managed a number of… Show more Delivery Manager, seconded within the construction and delivery team at Scottish Water Solutions(SWS). Managed Water and Waste Water projects from design through to commissioning.Built a culture of safety, quality, trust and communication with contractors and administrated the NEC contracts. Reported monthly to SWS and Scottish Water senior management and liaised with stakeholders, including land owners, land agents, SEPA, communities councils, planners, etc. Managed a number of key connections on projects from water, mains power, system integration and telemetry. CDM Coordinated for these projects, undertaking H&S audits and site inspections ensuring a safe system of work on all sites. Show less

Senior Civil Engineer in Dams and Reservoir team carrying out civil design, project management and checking deliverables such as drawings, structural and hydraulic calculations for Scottish Water (SW) projects. Undertook outline and detailed design of a dam breach, silt removal and storage of Pundevon Dam in Scotland. Completed and supervised repair works on concrete and embankment dams, spillways and towers a number of Scottish Water’s dams. Undertook inspections of dams with Supervising… Show more Senior Civil Engineer in Dams and Reservoir team carrying out civil design, project management and checking deliverables such as drawings, structural and hydraulic calculations for Scottish Water (SW) projects. Undertook outline and detailed design of a dam breach, silt removal and storage of Pundevon Dam in Scotland. Completed and supervised repair works on concrete and embankment dams, spillways and towers a number of Scottish Water’s dams. Undertook inspections of dams with Supervising Engineers and Panel Engineers and project managed a number of dam projects, reporting monthly to the client and senior management. Resident Engineer for the Loch Arklet Dam project, coordinating the dam monitoring and investigation works of the contractor, on site for Scottish Water the client. Reviewed the documents from the contractor and produced progress monitoring reports. Show less

Environment Agency(EA) and Nuclear and Defense teamsCreated activity schedules, programmes, and drafted contract instructions and contracts. Co-ordinated the deliverables, resources and meetings, liaising with the client and monitoring the progress and cost of the projects. Completed an emergency and permanent isolation plan for the high profile Pulteney Weir radial gate in Bath. Assisted graduates and technicians with their training via presentations and on-the-job training.Worked… Show more Environment Agency(EA) and Nuclear and Defense teamsCreated activity schedules, programmes, and drafted contract instructions and contracts. Co-ordinated the deliverables, resources and meetings, liaising with the client and monitoring the progress and cost of the projects. Completed an emergency and permanent isolation plan for the high profile Pulteney Weir radial gate in Bath. Assisted graduates and technicians with their training via presentations and on-the-job training.Worked within the Nuclear and Defence Structural department as an Assistant Structural Engineer and Project Manager. Project managed the geotechnical investigation and interpretation for a proposed nuclear power station. Completed the structural design on the EA projects. Show less

Wiveliscombe WWTWProject Manager, Designer and Section Engineer constructing a new Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW):£6mill for the construction arm of Wessex Water. Project Manager and designer during the outline and detailed design in the Jacobs engineering design office. Started on site as Section Engineer and undertook the role of Site Manager over time as responsibilities increased (seconded from Jacobs engineering) during the construction and commissioning of the Wastewater… Show more Wiveliscombe WWTWProject Manager, Designer and Section Engineer constructing a new Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW):£6mill for the construction arm of Wessex Water. Project Manager and designer during the outline and detailed design in the Jacobs engineering design office. Started on site as Section Engineer and undertook the role of Site Manager over time as responsibilities increased (seconded from Jacobs engineering) during the construction and commissioning of the Wastewater Treatment Works. Manged the Health & Safety aspects of the site. Set out excavations, sheet piles, structures, manholes and pipes. Managed the cash flow, resourced and programmed the site by ordering materials and monitoring the quality of the work, completing the inspections checks required. Coordinated the faultless installation of the civil infrastructure, electrical work and the mechanical equipment from start to finish. Show less

Wessex Water and South West Water FrameworksResponsible for a multi-disciplined design team working on WWTWs for Wessex Water and South West Water. Completed reports, calculations and general arrangements for each project and co-ordinated the completed design deliverables for the client. Undertook structural design on underground reinforced concrete structures.

Worked in the Iringa region of Tanzania on a clean water development project. As WASH Engineer I managing the construction, materials and work force. Leading the local people in the construction of a 15km pipe to 3 villages. Managing the logistics of materials and supplies to various sites and liaised with stakeholders on the proposed pipeline route to the villages while surveying it. Took part in initial meetings with the local district WASH department to help the community own the project and… Show more Worked in the Iringa region of Tanzania on a clean water development project. As WASH Engineer I managing the construction, materials and work force. Leading the local people in the construction of a 15km pipe to 3 villages. Managing the logistics of materials and supplies to various sites and liaised with stakeholders on the proposed pipeline route to the villages while surveying it. Took part in initial meetings with the local district WASH department to help the community own the project and work on its construction. Show less