Isabel Abel Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

London, United Kingdom

Ambitious growth plans required the company to have in place a robust, efficient and well run Facilities Management team, capable of servicing increased numbers as the company grows. The creation of the Facilities Manager (FM) position arose from the need to pull together a cohesive team with responsibility for directing and day to day management of the teams responsible for the Reception; Health and Safety; and Facilities and Office Management functions. As FM responsibilities include… Show more Ambitious growth plans required the company to have in place a robust, efficient and well run Facilities Management team, capable of servicing increased numbers as the company grows. The creation of the Facilities Manager (FM) position arose from the need to pull together a cohesive team with responsibility for directing and day to day management of the teams responsible for the Reception; Health and Safety; and Facilities and Office Management functions. As FM responsibilities include providing a first class, professional service to client and customers of the client and taking personal ownership and responsibility for standards of service of the department and team members. Show less

I am a Consultant Facilities Manager with wide ranging experience in Facilities and Project Management including the management of major refurbishment programmes in high profile premises. Currently providing support to a range of organisations and individuals via tuition in Facilities Management (ILM Level 3, and BIFM level 4). Working with FM Tutor, Jane Wiggins, as an Associate delivering educational courses in the full range of Facilities Management Services to support the… Show more I am a Consultant Facilities Manager with wide ranging experience in Facilities and Project Management including the management of major refurbishment programmes in high profile premises. Currently providing support to a range of organisations and individuals via tuition in Facilities Management (ILM Level 3, and BIFM level 4). Working with FM Tutor, Jane Wiggins, as an Associate delivering educational courses in the full range of Facilities Management Services to support the business, premises and building occupants and users. Clients include/have included Blue-Eye Training, Westminster Kingsway College, the Resettlement Training Centre, Stanmore College.Consulted to Mace Macro over 4 months, through GACL, to assist in the exercise to rationalise some 300 suppliers over 80 sites in 15 countries on one of their European contracts. Professional achievements­ Professionally Qualified Persons Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (2011)­ Project Skills & Communication – APMP Qualification (2010)­ BIFM Part I, An introduction to Building Services­ Negotiating Skills, “The Gober Method” (for Strategy, Psychology & Language of Service).­ Safety – Construction Skills Certificate Scheme, “Managing Contractors Safely”­ NEBOSH General Certificate- Managing Safely (IOSH), Asbestos Awareness, Risk Assessments. Show less

I worked directly with the Project Director & wider team, to deliver the prestigious BBC Broadcasting House redevelopment project, with a budget of £450m+. At the time of delivery this was the single largest redevelopment project in Europe.• Acted as the focal point of communication & vital link with BBC in relation to ongoing operational aspects of the project. Successfully negotiated & communicated with a wide range of stakeholders to minimise the impact of the large scale… Show more I worked directly with the Project Director & wider team, to deliver the prestigious BBC Broadcasting House redevelopment project, with a budget of £450m+. At the time of delivery this was the single largest redevelopment project in Europe.• Acted as the focal point of communication & vital link with BBC in relation to ongoing operational aspects of the project. Successfully negotiated & communicated with a wide range of stakeholders to minimise the impact of the large scale construction works on the BBC Broadcast Operations.• Delivered handover of completed buildings ensuring the effective planning & delivery of all elements.• Executed health & safety site induction training for construction contract staff.• Developed, presented & gained financial agreement on the capital cost plan of £1m to deliver the fit out of the Phase 1 buildings.• Acted in a promotional & networking capacity for the Development conducting tours & presentations to internal/external stakeholders i.e. a delegation of Dutch Facilities Management students.• Coordinated incident & crisis management procedures. Show less

My role was to commission accommodation & construction projects for BBC & LST. I led a team of 12 & was responsible for leveraging profit from each project commissioned in the order of 2-3 %.• I planned & executed projects including programming, costing, budgeting & risk management.• I managed the frequent changes in customer needs & workloads (e.g. assisted in obtaining rapid financial approval, then subsequent delivery of projects to accommodate newly commissioned BBC programmes… Show more My role was to commission accommodation & construction projects for BBC & LST. I led a team of 12 & was responsible for leveraging profit from each project commissioned in the order of 2-3 %.• I planned & executed projects including programming, costing, budgeting & risk management.• I managed the frequent changes in customer needs & workloads (e.g. assisted in obtaining rapid financial approval, then subsequent delivery of projects to accommodate newly commissioned BBC programmes such as “Waking the Dead”). • I commissioned projects, developing a fully articulated brief with clear benefits statement for the client (such as “Super Star Dressing Rooms”).• I managed development of the Capital plans for a portfolio of over 2 m Sq. Ft. Show less

I led & motivated a team of Project Managers & CAD operators. In addition to which I also deputised for the Principal Development Manager. In 2001 BBC outsourced its Facilities Management & project delivery business to LST, as a consequence of this I was TUPE transferred to LST.• I implemented new project delivery procedures. • I was responsible for compliance with all relevant HSE legislation specifically the Construction Regulations (now the Construction Design & Management… Show more I led & motivated a team of Project Managers & CAD operators. In addition to which I also deputised for the Principal Development Manager. In 2001 BBC outsourced its Facilities Management & project delivery business to LST, as a consequence of this I was TUPE transferred to LST.• I implemented new project delivery procedures. • I was responsible for compliance with all relevant HSE legislation specifically the Construction Regulations (now the Construction Design & Management regulations).• I chaired meetings, producing detailed technical written reports. • I established good working relations with technical staff and networked with a wider circle of stakeholders.• I managed & rigorously monitored all financial aspects of projects• I am conversant with current building legislation & local authority requirements. Show less

I planned, presented & delivered accommodation project schemes from values of £5k to £250k.• I ensured work was carried out in conjunction with HSE legislation & BBC Permit to Work systems. • I coordinated & controlled project meetings, presented outcomes & measured customer satisfaction.

Professionally Qualified Person Card Obtained

Other safety related courses I have attended include "Managing Contractors Safely" and NEBOSH General Certificate

Apmp Qualification

International Baccalaureate

Became competent at conversational Dutch