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Weston-Super-Mare

Now as part of the enhanced Marine Equipment business stream incorporating the previous Defence sector, I continue to head up the Defence activities based in Boldon, NE England.

Boldon, Tyne & Wear

As Houlder moved into its first true Product Line with the innovative Turbine Access System (TAS), I was asked to lead our team through this exciting time and develop our management culture to enhance this product's capabilities and promote it's potential as a leading personnel access and transfer system worldwide. Encompassing all TAS-related activities including marketing and sales strategy, design development, technical oversight and customer liaison for vessel integration, this role was a… Show more As Houlder moved into its first true Product Line with the innovative Turbine Access System (TAS), I was asked to lead our team through this exciting time and develop our management culture to enhance this product's capabilities and promote it's potential as a leading personnel access and transfer system worldwide. Encompassing all TAS-related activities including marketing and sales strategy, design development, technical oversight and customer liaison for vessel integration, this role was a large step forward in supporting Houlder in the forefront of technological advancement and safety. Show less

The Defence Business lead reporting to the Senior Management Team to promote and support Houlder’s core naval architecture and marine design expertise to develop market strategies and opportunities to further the company’s commercial business. Responsible for the development and leading of Defence Sector bids and tenders and the management of contracts; providing expert advice on Project Management techniques to enable timely delivery of high quality, financially taut contracts.

Responsible to the Managing Director for the management, coordination and control of a wide variety of engineering projects. Developed repair and maintenance strategies for internal and external use including warranty and emergency breakdown cover to ensure minimum downtime and effective through-life cost control. Undertake on-site design assessments and surveys to initiate solution proposals for potential and legacy customers alike.  Provided project guidance to Defence Project… Show more Responsible to the Managing Director for the management, coordination and control of a wide variety of engineering projects. Developed repair and maintenance strategies for internal and external use including warranty and emergency breakdown cover to ensure minimum downtime and effective through-life cost control. Undertake on-site design assessments and surveys to initiate solution proposals for potential and legacy customers alike.  Provided project guidance to Defence Project Engineers on risks and safety issues. Qualified to work offshore (all sectors); worked on multiple offshore Oil & Gas development projects in support of the Aberdeen-based team. Show less

Mod Foxhill & Mod Abbey Wood

Responsible to the Group Leader for the introduction of new equipment and upgrades/re-design of existing equipment with total project control including budgets. Through-life equipment support on behalf of customers, ranging from sourcing and purchasing spares up to major contract work and accident and incident investigations. Project Manager for the development and introduction of the Merlin Helicopter ground servicing equipment. Formulation and implementation of MoD policy for… Show more Responsible to the Group Leader for the introduction of new equipment and upgrades/re-design of existing equipment with total project control including budgets. Through-life equipment support on behalf of customers, ranging from sourcing and purchasing spares up to major contract work and accident and incident investigations. Project Manager for the development and introduction of the Merlin Helicopter ground servicing equipment. Formulation and implementation of MoD policy for mechanical handling equipment taking into account the requirements of SOLAS, PUWER, LOLER, LREMEA and DNV Rules. Preparation and coordination of safety cases for new and legacy equipment. Running Service Level Agreements and Internal Business Agreements between the organisation and other agencies. Project Manager for the design, development and introduction of the RN/RFA sea-boat replacement automatic release lifting hooks. Development and issue of PQQ and ITT documents, evaluation of tender responses and generating technical contract documentation. Show less

Various Uk & Overseas

Head of a team of technicians responsible to the Chief Engineer and Fleet HQ for all aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering on board a Royal Navy warship. Managed all logistical aspects of the day to day and long term running of the ship including provision of fuel and stores, custody, safe-keeping and replenishment of engineering spares and implementation and coordination of an extensive planned maintenance system. Produced specifications for and project management of major… Show more Head of a team of technicians responsible to the Chief Engineer and Fleet HQ for all aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering on board a Royal Navy warship. Managed all logistical aspects of the day to day and long term running of the ship including provision of fuel and stores, custody, safe-keeping and replenishment of engineering spares and implementation and coordination of an extensive planned maintenance system. Produced specifications for and project management of major maintenance, defect repair and docking periods including liaison and control of civilian contractors and dockyard personnel in UK and overseas. Successfully organised and managed two emergency defect rectification periods in foreign civilian dockyards. Secondary roles also included; engineering training coordinator and Health & Safety representative. Show less

Grand Turk, Tci

Head of marine engineering for the Marine Police Section.Head of a team of multi-national Marine Police Officers responsible to the Commissioner of Police and UK Defence Advisor for all aspects of mechanical, electrical and structural engineering on board all Police vessels and the Marine Land Base. Holding the rank of Police Inspector (Engineering), re-established a sound financial/project management and engineering status on all Police vessels, which were in disrepair and… Show more Head of marine engineering for the Marine Police Section.Head of a team of multi-national Marine Police Officers responsible to the Commissioner of Police and UK Defence Advisor for all aspects of mechanical, electrical and structural engineering on board all Police vessels and the Marine Land Base. Holding the rank of Police Inspector (Engineering), re-established a sound financial/project management and engineering status on all Police vessels, which were in disrepair and sequestered in a foreign boatyard.  Introduced and successfully managed an engineering training regime for the local police engineers in support of the local vessels. Project managed a $1M refit of the main police vessel including sourcing of funds from international organisations, preparation of work scope, management of sub-contractors and ultimate sea trials. Show less

Health & Safety; Project Management

Activities and Societies: Member of the Association of Project Management (MAPM) Achieved PMP NEBOSH General Certificate with Credit.

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Btec Nd Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of the Society of Operations Engineers (MSOE) Member of the Institution of Plant Engineers (MIPlantE).

Education record

6 'O' levels/CSE's

Education record