Director of Engineering at Royal Garden Hotel.

Working for a leading Facilities Management Company seconded as Chief Engineer at a five star iconic hotel.

Managing Private Estate

Worked on a contract for an exclusive group of Residential Properties with responsibility for the Facilities, Project Management and Development directly for the Client.

To co-ordinate and manage all functions within the maintenance departments of CPML and Cheval Residences Limited such that the properties are maintained and kept in a high state of repair at all times whilst also ensuring all health and safety measures are in place and adhered to. In addition, to provide technical advice to building project teams and co-ordinate projects on site. Working and liaising with Tenants.Full responsibility for: 3 direct reports; 25 indirect reports;… Show more To co-ordinate and manage all functions within the maintenance departments of CPML and Cheval Residences Limited such that the properties are maintained and kept in a high state of repair at all times whilst also ensuring all health and safety measures are in place and adhered to. In addition, to provide technical advice to building project teams and co-ordinate projects on site. Working and liaising with Tenants.Full responsibility for: 3 direct reports; 25 indirect reports; responsible for outsourced security contracts and all maintenance and cleaning contracts with the exception of housekeeping services within the residences.Also responsible for managing contractors on one off repair matters. Report to: Director, CPML & CRL Budgetary/financial framework: Contribute to the compiling of annual service charge budgets and expenditure within those budgets with authority to authorise expenditure. Authority to sign off annual maintenance and cleaning contracts. Show less

Joined The Lanesborough prior to closure, and was fully responsible for the day-to-day Engineering Operation. I was fully involved with the planning for the refurbishment, and de-commissioning of the Hotel in December 2013. I worked throughout the refurbishment project working with the Professional/Management Team to transform the Building into its formal glory, using the latest Building Practices, Technology, and Plant available in the marketplace. This was an exciting, rewarding project… Show more Joined The Lanesborough prior to closure, and was fully responsible for the day-to-day Engineering Operation. I was fully involved with the planning for the refurbishment, and de-commissioning of the Hotel in December 2013. I worked throughout the refurbishment project working with the Professional/Management Team to transform the Building into its formal glory, using the latest Building Practices, Technology, and Plant available in the marketplace. This was an exciting, rewarding project, bringing together the many challenges caused when amalgamating a historic structure with new Technology, Plant and Interiors. Sourced and recruited a new Engineering Team and was a key part of the successful re-opening of the property. Show less

Joined Starwood as part of the pre-opening Team for the St Regis Resort – Mauritius. Due to delays in the project /construction, my duties were extended to a regional role, reporting to the Vice President of the division carrying out a regional/area engineering management role, which involved audits, hands-on management and project co-ordination in the Indian Ocean and Central/West Africa. My duties in Mauritius include working with the professional team on site, visiting and issuing reports on… Show more Joined Starwood as part of the pre-opening Team for the St Regis Resort – Mauritius. Due to delays in the project /construction, my duties were extended to a regional role, reporting to the Vice President of the division carrying out a regional/area engineering management role, which involved audits, hands-on management and project co-ordination in the Indian Ocean and Central/West Africa. My duties in Mauritius include working with the professional team on site, visiting and issuing reports on the construction site, working with the other two Starwood properties on the island. These duties include supporting the Engineering Departments, and preparing documentation for the proposed refurbishment of the Le Meriden Mauritius Resort. The last eighteen months included working in the Seychelles, The Gambia, Gabon, Senegal, and Nigeria. Show less

5-star, 444 Bedroom Hotel. Fully responsible for the day-to-day engineering operation of the property, managing a multi-skilled Team of 22 Staff, Financial planning and budget, Energy Management using BEMS system, and implementing additional equipment/devices, and Health & Safety for the property. Fully implemented a PPM program for the plant, public areas and rooms. Management responsibility for all Contractors, Consultants, and Liason with all Local Authorities.

Employed at Morgan Stanley by Johnson Controls, who managed the Mechanical & Electrical (Facilities Management) Contract. I was employed initially as Project Co-ordination Manager for a refresh project in 25 Cabot Square, the London Headquarters. Following the completion of this project I was promoted to Business Support Manager, which was the No2 position on the contract. I was largely involved in the strategic planning of the Contract, P&L control, and supervision of three Building Managers… Show more Employed at Morgan Stanley by Johnson Controls, who managed the Mechanical & Electrical (Facilities Management) Contract. I was employed initially as Project Co-ordination Manager for a refresh project in 25 Cabot Square, the London Headquarters. Following the completion of this project I was promoted to Business Support Manager, which was the No2 position on the contract. I was largely involved in the strategic planning of the Contract, P&L control, and supervision of three Building Managers on the immediate campus ensuring all critical services were maintained as required for a large financial trading organisation. I completed training as a Senior Approved Person for High Voltage and Medium Voltage Switching (11,000V). Additional duties included Health & Safety, Business Risk Management, and Energy Management. Show less

I worked for Elyo Services carrying out implementation on various sites including Bank of America, and Dresdner Kleinwort. Additional duties included cover for various Site Management positions.

Chief Engineer of two properties, 345 roomed Crowne Plaza and 51 Buckingham Gate, 82 luxury apartments. Owned and managed by Taj Hotels & Resorts. Responsible for the department and the management of 15 multi-skilled Staff. and the Maintenance and PPM of the two properties. Spent a month, following the Tsunami at the end of 2004 in the Maldives, supervising the clean-up and rehabilitation of the Taj Exotica Resort, which included compiling reports for the insurance assessments.

Working for Elyo Services at Lehman Brothers HQ, 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf. Employed by the Facilities Management Company as a Technical Author to survey and write operational/ M&E manuals for major equipment and plant, Fire Life, Health & Safety procedures for the new Headquarters.

Joined Lemuria Resort of Praslin as Chief Engineer, 5 Star, Relais & Chateaux, 88 Luxury Suites, 8 Luxury Pool Villas, and Presidential Suite. 18 Hole Golf Course, 120 hectare site. Full responsibility for day to day running of a Team of 42 Staff carrying out a Full Plan Preventative Maintenance Program. Plant includes 5 x 500KVA Prime powered Generators, Carrier centralised Chillers, Water Treatment, Sewer Treatment, Heat Recovery Plant, Boilers and the care and Maintenance of 55 Club Cars… Show more Joined Lemuria Resort of Praslin as Chief Engineer, 5 Star, Relais & Chateaux, 88 Luxury Suites, 8 Luxury Pool Villas, and Presidential Suite. 18 Hole Golf Course, 120 hectare site. Full responsibility for day to day running of a Team of 42 Staff carrying out a Full Plan Preventative Maintenance Program. Plant includes 5 x 500KVA Prime powered Generators, Carrier centralised Chillers, Water Treatment, Sewer Treatment, Heat Recovery Plant, Boilers and the care and Maintenance of 55 Club Cars, golf course equipment and machinery. Roads and pathways. Full PPM Room/Suite program and liaison and supervision of Green keeping Contractors. Responsible for the Maintenance of all various Staff Accommodation for 450 employees.Fully responsible for all planning, budget and control for the Department, liaison with Contractors and local environmental departments and fire authorities. Show less

Employed by Williamson Power Limited as Technical Director. The Company specialised in Sales, Service, Installation and Parts procurement of Diesel Powered Generators. This position gave me a challenging role, with full responsibility of the running of the division. The position introduced me to dealing with sales planning, financial budgeting control and running a network of people countrywide, involving 35 personnel carrying out mechanical, electrical, and installation tasks throughout the… Show more Employed by Williamson Power Limited as Technical Director. The Company specialised in Sales, Service, Installation and Parts procurement of Diesel Powered Generators. This position gave me a challenging role, with full responsibility of the running of the division. The position introduced me to dealing with sales planning, financial budgeting control and running a network of people countrywide, involving 35 personnel carrying out mechanical, electrical, and installation tasks throughout the region. Show less

Joined the Nairobi Safari Club in March 1996, and ran a department of 25 artisans, covering all trades. The Engineering Department, cutting outside contracts to a minimum maintained all services. Carried out the following refurbishment: Boilers, and Calorifier strip down and refurbishment, Generator installation, and commissioning, Full Main Kitchen refurbishment, Brasserie Restaurant, and Bathroom refurbishment programe, for suites. Responsible for all budget planning, and control. The… Show more Joined the Nairobi Safari Club in March 1996, and ran a department of 25 artisans, covering all trades. The Engineering Department, cutting outside contracts to a minimum maintained all services. Carried out the following refurbishment: Boilers, and Calorifier strip down and refurbishment, Generator installation, and commissioning, Full Main Kitchen refurbishment, Brasserie Restaurant, and Bathroom refurbishment programe, for suites. Responsible for all budget planning, and control. The maintenance and planning of the other holdings controlled by the parent company. Show less

Joined the Athenaeum Management Team as Maintenance Manager following a full refurbishment of the Hotel six months prior to appointment. Due to large technical problems with the Electrical and Mechanical Plant, I was fully involved with all project defects and snagging, with the main contractor, and sub-contractors.Fully responsible for day-to-day operations, planned preventative maintenance, operation and management of BMS system, budget control and working with outside authorities.

Joined Wentworth Club in May 1993 as Chief Engineer six months prior to opening of the ten million pound Clubhouse complex. My position was initially to work with the Project Team through to completion of the new complex, form a small team of maintenance staff, equip, and setup the Maintenance Department, and design and install a full audio-visual system for the complex. This position involved responsibility for all maintenance of the properties and equipment belonging to the Club, supervising… Show more Joined Wentworth Club in May 1993 as Chief Engineer six months prior to opening of the ten million pound Clubhouse complex. My position was initially to work with the Project Team through to completion of the new complex, form a small team of maintenance staff, equip, and setup the Maintenance Department, and design and install a full audio-visual system for the complex. This position involved responsibility for all maintenance of the properties and equipment belonging to the Club, supervising contractors, planned preventative maintenance, departmental budgets, and maintaining & monitoring the security systems throughout the complex. Show less

Joined the Dorchester in June 1991, as Deputy Chief Engineer, responsible for a team of twenty-eight engineers/tradesman. Supervised the contractors during all snagging of the Hotel project on handover, supervised modifications and extras to the project. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Department, working closely with all heads of department planning preventative maintenance, using Satchwell BMS2000, and SHIRE P.P.M system. Dealing with Clients concerning technical requirements… Show more Joined the Dorchester in June 1991, as Deputy Chief Engineer, responsible for a team of twenty-eight engineers/tradesman. Supervised the contractors during all snagging of the Hotel project on handover, supervised modifications and extras to the project. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Department, working closely with all heads of department planning preventative maintenance, using Satchwell BMS2000, and SHIRE P.P.M system. Dealing with Clients concerning technical requirements for functions and responsible for Staff training and familiarisation of plant and associated services. Acting Chief Engineer for six months due to recruitment and illness of new Chief Engineer. Show less

249 Bedrooms, large conference and banqueting and leisure facilities. Employed for the pre-opening Team six months prior to the hotel opening, to co-ordinate with the Project and Design Teams, attending all site meetings, between the Company and Contractors.Supervised all computer and telephone installations, managed meetings with installers. Fully responsible for all snagging and final finishes, Plant commissioning with contractors. Staffing and equipping Maintenance Department. Setup… Show more 249 Bedrooms, large conference and banqueting and leisure facilities. Employed for the pre-opening Team six months prior to the hotel opening, to co-ordinate with the Project and Design Teams, attending all site meetings, between the Company and Contractors.Supervised all computer and telephone installations, managed meetings with installers. Fully responsible for all snagging and final finishes, Plant commissioning with contractors. Staffing and equipping Maintenance Department. Setup Engineering Department including P.P.M. programs. Managed the local authorities during the project. Show less

Joined as an Electrician and was promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer after three months. Due to the departure of the Chief Engineer at the same time, I also became acting Chief Engineer for a period of seven months, and was promoted to Chief Engineer in February 1989.Responsibilities included project management of refurbishment programes: Main Kitchen, Room Refurbishment, and New Boiler Installation. Fully responsibility for Planned Preventative Maintenance, and outside contractors… Show more Joined as an Electrician and was promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer after three months. Due to the departure of the Chief Engineer at the same time, I also became acting Chief Engineer for a period of seven months, and was promoted to Chief Engineer in February 1989.Responsibilities included project management of refurbishment programes: Main Kitchen, Room Refurbishment, and New Boiler Installation. Fully responsibility for Planned Preventative Maintenance, and outside contractors. Working with Local Health, Fire, and Safety Authorities. Show less