Compact Syngas Solutions is a UK-based R&D energy business with a visionary team who sit at the intersection of Energy-from-Waste, Biomass, Syngas, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, SAF and CHP. We support commercial and industrial organisations in meeting their energy management, waste management, sustainability, decarbonisation and net zero ambitions. Compact Syngas Solutions have developed an innovative Micro-Hub, a low-cost, modular, and flexible gasification system, designed with a small footprint for fast deployment and easy scalability.Our downdraft gasification technology produces a synthesis gas (syngas) from readily available waste streams such as Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF)and low-grade Waste Wood. The syngas contains hydrogen which is recovered by a novel Pressure Swing Adsorption technology to produce a high purity hydrogen product. Our technology, is one of the cleanest and most efficient methods of converting biomass and waste into valuable synthesis gas (syngas), capable of directly fuelling standard engines to generate heat and power (CHP). My role is to provide leadership and direction whilst supporting the development and growth of the business.Gasification | Syngas | Heat & Power | PSA | Hydrogen | Carbon Capture | Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) | Hydrogen Re-Fuelling | BiocharContact me via neil@syngas-solutions.co.uk to see how we can support your business

Managing Director for a new start energy solutions business.Developing solutions to support clients energy management, sustainability, decarbonisation and net zero ambitions.Responsible for sales, consultancy, project development, project delivery, operations and maintenance departments. Focused on distributed energy systems, combining conventional power, solar pv, EV charging, (trucks), battery storage, hydrogen, CHP, AD and onshore wind.

Originally a business recovery & transformation role across two failing Biomass/Combined Heat & Power & Production facilities in Ruthin & Kinmel Bay, North Wales.Given 3yrs to recover and transform the businesses in preparation for sale - completed in 1 year. Transitioned into a COO role for IMS, responsible for a UK based AD/CHP portfolio.

Start Up Business - Initially mobilising the business from incorporation and developing energy services solutions into an existing FM business that would support clients across the public, private and corporate sectors.As Managing Director i was responsible for sales, business development, commercial, QHSE, engineering, construction, projects, operations, customer service and ultimately the profitability and success of the business. Development of strategies, roadmaps, engineering & energy solutions to support our clients energy transition from their existing energy management approach to meet decarbonisation and net zero ambitions.Technical solutions spanned, Distributed Energy, Solar PV, EV Charging, Battery Storage, District Heating, CHP, Biomass, AD, Heatpump and Onshore Wind.

Operations Director for the East & West Midland’s public & private sector FM portfolio/contracts.Driving operational, commercial and financial improvements across a broad range of Healthcare, Commercial Property, Retail, MOD and MOJ contracts.Managed a large portfolio of NHS/CHP healthcare FM contracts across the UK.Full budget and P&L responsibility.Debt & WIP management.Responsible for a multidisciplinary team of engineers and back office staff.Procurement & supply chain management.Mobilisation and de-mobilisation of group Total FM/Property/Energy Services contracts.

Acting COO for a European Renewable Energy company to establish itself in the UK since 2017.Leading sales/business development and ultimately market entry into the Solar PV, Carports, EV ChargePoint’s, Battery Energy Storage markets. I further led on the development of CHP, Heat Pump, District Heating & Wind Energy opportunities. Develop an achievable pipeline and sales/marketing strategy to transition the business from its current model into a low/zero carbon, renewable energy model.Utilise my existing contacts to leverage introductions and to develop opportunities.Developed a Solar, Carport, EV Charging, Energy Storage solution.Manage enquiries, bid management processes, tender submission, and own the WIN to Delivery process.Support the board through developing strategic solutions that accommodate sales, commercial, finance, design, construction, operations, customer service, HR and QHSE business functions.Introduced a new 'optimised operational model’, supporting strategies whilst driving operational and service excellence and optimising business performance.

Evolve Facilities Services provide engineering/construction/technical facilities across the Riverside Housing Association property portfolio.My role was to initially lead the business transformation, integration across both businesses and development/delivery of the new Target Operational Model that embeded common strategies, cultures, behaviours, comms, operational platforms etc. Business units under my area of responsibility were, responsive repairs, gas/electrical works, VOIDS, retired living schemes, capital projects, kitchens/bathrooms, windows/doors, QHSE and customer service.Supported group board in identifying/modelling and ultimately delivering business, operational and commercial targets across this technical facilities/social housing and property services business.Lead the transformation from the previous delivery approach into an operational and service excellence delivery model and culture across the business.Acted as the QHSE and technical compliance director/sponsor across the business.Introduced a number of initiatives to drive customer satisfaction rates from 70% to 90%.Supported group asset functions through engineering, operational, commercial and compliance delivery.Budget management, financial controls, performance reporting, optimising delivery.Resource management for a multidisciplinary workforce and back office staff.Business development/growth.

Warmer Energy Services provided consultancy, design, project management, engineering and facilities services to clients across the UK commercial property, social housing, housing association, local authority, retail, healthcare, education, energy, utility and construction sectors.As Operations Director and acting MD my role was to provide leadership and direction across the business, manage our 2 operational facilities, develop further our operational and project capabilities whilst driving entry into new markets and becoming the preferred engineering, facilities and energy services support partner of choice.Technology coverage included conventional power, gas systems, district heating, CHP, biomass, heat pump and solar. I was responsible for leading the transition from its previous operational status to achieve operational excellence and an optimised delivery model serving clients across a broader market (property management, housing, technical facilities and energy services) Responsible for optimising operations consisting of a team of circ. 450 across civil, mechanical & electrical engineering services, construction, technical facilities, customer service, commercial, QHSE, QA, HR, IT and fleet.Ultimately responsible for the safe, operational and commercial delivery of projects/contracts within a growing 24m engineering & support services business.A key stakeholder in supporting the business development function during ITT/bid/submissions, technical appraisals, site/client visits, risk mitigation, negotiating contracts, contract build to ensure that contracts balance value and risk.Responsible for identifying and delivery of operational improvements and adding value to a growing number of sustainable energy projects and O&M contracts. A board member and key stakeholder in developing and implementing the business and operational strategies to achieve targets and ultimately growth.Commercial modelling & delivery of high profile/volume projects.

Wind Energy Services provided Onshore Wind Turbine Construction, O&M and Labour services across Europe, UK & Ireland. My role was to provide leadership/direction across a team of circ. 400 across the above 3 business units and furthermore develop our capabilities whilst growing the business to become the partner of choice.Oversee the department’s monthly forecasts and financial performance against budget, commercial and operational management and take full profit and loss responsibility for the business.Responsible for onshore wind farm construction, enginering, operations, maintenance, asset management contracts, provision of labour to global clients and delivering safely, to high standards, on time and in budget.Introduction of our learning & developing programme and supporting training academy.Responsible for developing commercial/operational models to ensure long term stability and secure revenue.Responsible for a growing team of engineering managers, engineering supervisors, build and fit out teams, AP’s, WT techs and supporting back office staff to ensure the effective delivery of service and to further enhance the performance and profitability of the business.Responsible for driving operational improvements, maximising the value of the client/customer asset base while ensuring a tight control on performance and lifecycle operational costs.Lead the business development/growth for operations through supporting internal stakeholders, developing operational and commercial models, supporting tenders/proposals, engaging with existing/potential clients.Responsible for Health & Safety across the business including, implementing the group policies/procedures, managing /developing construction and operational procedures/processes, measuring performance, CDM compliance, WTSR, training, safety forums, accident/incident reporting, auditing & ensuring legislation compliance.Budget responsibility >21m for Construction, 5.8m for O&M 1.2m for Labour.

Responsible for all operational activities within a small AD/Biogas/CHP/District Heating business.Oversee the department’s monthly forecasts and financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals and take full profit and loss responsibility for the contracts.Responsible for the successful operation of an AD/CHP plant prior to entering full design/operation.Provide a technical/operational and project lead for all installations.Overseeing operational/commercial delivery via the development and implementation of strategic plans, commercial modelling, optimisation models and resource utilisation.Supporting the business development function during technical appraisals, site/client visits, DNO and grid applications/connections, tender build, negotiating contracts and contract build to ensure that contracts balance value and risk.Lead the project delivery team in ensuring grid applications, grid offers, G59, contestable and non-contestable works, meter operators/MPAN arrangements are managed effectively.Responsible for identifying and delivery of operational improvements and adding value to a growing number of sustainable energy contracts.Leading the delivery and strategic development of the asset management system.Providing continual support and guidance on business development, design, build, operations and asset management.Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of quality and performance.Overseeing pre-contract start-up that incorporates, site surveys, commercial review/build, design review, project management and operations mobilisation to meet business objectives.Responsible for a growing team of senior engineering managers, contract managers, supervisors, engineers, and supporting administration staff.Provide the lead in further enhancing the operational performance and profitability of the business.Budget responsibility >5m for operations & maintenance and >16m for Projects.

Ultimately responsible for a growing engineering, building services and energy services business unit that served customers across the healthcare, education, real estate, developer, housing, energy, utility, retail, leisure, pharma, defence and justice sectors.Oversee the department’s monthly forecasts and financial performance against budget, commercial and operational management and take full profit and loss responsibility for the contracts.Technology coverage included conventional power, gas systems, steam generating plant, district heating, CHP, biomass, heat pump and solar. Responsible for developing commercial/operational models to ensure long term framework/contract and commercial delivery.Responsible for overseeing operational & commercial delivery, plant/system performance and optimisation.Responsible for a growing team of senior engineering managers, engineering supervisors, controls engineers, commissioning engineers, mobile engineers, and supporting administration staff circ. 300 to ensure the effective delivery of service and to further enhance the performance and profitability of the business.Responsible for driving operational improvements, maximising the value of the E.ON/customer asset base while ensuring a tight control on performance and lifecycle operational costs.Provide support to the business development team on operational queries/ client requests.Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and service quality.Responsible for the build/development and continual management of multi-million-pound budgets for district heating contracts that last from 25 to 40 years.Responsible for the facilities management of our asset portfolio.Responsible for negotiating with major contractors to ensure a continued high performance of service and ensuring that contracts balance value and risk.Budget responsibility >140m for Operations/Asset Management.

Responsible for the management of multi-site operational & maintenance district heating contracts (28) located throughout the UK. The energy and building service contracts covered healthcare, education, government, local authority, infrastructure, retail, manufacturing, leisure, private residential and housing association schemes.Oversee the department’s monthly forecasts and financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals and take full profit and loss responsibility for the contracts.Responsibilities further include client interface, budget control, financial and performance reviews, resource management, project planning, issue of proposals, tenders, invoicing, producing contract agreements and acting as duty holder for all contracts.Duties involve pre-contract start-up which includes, site assessment, commercial review, identification/introduction/recruitment of the necessary resources & the implementation of all management systems, procedures and processes required to manage the contracts effectively.Responsible for the facilities management of all sites/assets.Ultimately responsible for the asset management performance which accommodated; budgets, asset strategies, asset management plans, lifecycle analysis, planned/reactive, statutory inspections, calibration control, routines, sub-contractor management, BMS remote monitoring, emergency call out & availability.Budget responsibility >8.5m for O&M and shared 10 -20m for Projects.