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About Peter Whitehead
I am a highly motivated and professional physical security / engineering specialist with 27 years experience in the security engineering domain. I have led engineering teams to deliver world class projects both in the UK & Australia.
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Physical Security Architect - Global Security SolutionsAmazon Web Services (Aws) Jul 2024 - PresentSeattle, Wa, UsI am responsible for technical leadership and engineering of AWS's core physical security solutions as part of our Global Data Centre Engineering Security Solutions team.
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Physical Security Solutions Architect - ApacAmazon Web Services (Aws) Oct 2021 - Jul 2024Seattle, Wa, UsAs a member of Amazon's Enterprise Data Centre Design Team, I am responsible for securing the data centres of tomorrow, maximising the effectiveness of the global AWS physical security program.I work as a core member of the AWS APAC Data Centre Architectural & Engineering Team to assure security best practices are observed. I draft new systems into the Data Centre Design Team's build plans, and coordinate with global & regional physical security teams to formulate new building and security system designs.
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Engineering Leader - AustraliaHoneywell Dec 2019 - Oct 2021Charlotte, North Carolina, UsI provided functional and strategic leadership of the engineering team across the Honeywell Australian Projects Enterprise. I Reported directly to the APAC Engineering Director, and led a team of 4 Regional Engineering Managers, each with responsibility for 10 direct reporting engineering staff working across our projects portfolio.Key responsibilities:My team & I were directly responsible for providing best in class engineering, design, implementation, integration and commissioning of security & smart building technologies across a wide portfolio of projects in the Government, Corrections, Industrial and Commercial sectors.I was ultimately accountable for engineering, design & commissioning on all Honeywell Australian projects.Achievements:I led my team through the successful delivery of a $60M+ projects portfolio during the 2020 / 2021 financial year.I standardised engineering deliverables across Australia, providing consistency and improving delivery efficiency for our projects portfolio, lowering project engineering costs by 30%.I implemented an initiative to build a Pacific-wide design framework to simplify systems selection and project designs. -
Associate - Head Of Security Consultancy, AustraliaCundall Oct 2018 - Dec 2019Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gosforth, GbMy position at Cundall involved taking full responsibility of the day-to-day running of the security specialism in Australia, as part of a global team of 15 specialists. I provided specialist design and consultancy services for physical & electronic security projects in critical national infrastructure across Australia and Asia Pacific.Key responsibilities:I was the Subject Matter Expert for security design and consultancy services across all Australian / Asia Pacific projects.I provided strategic leadership of the Security Consultancy specialism in Australia.Achievements:I designed and implemented the security strategy, design in depth and electronic security systems for Sydney Airport’s new central power plant & baggage handling facilities.I led the electronic security design and deployment for four new Facebook regional HQ locations in Sydney, Japan, Hong Kong and India.I designed & implemented the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategy for what will become Sydney’s tallest building (505 George Street) and Curtin University Campus in WA. -
Tender / Solutions Manager - Pacific RegionHoneywell Nov 2017 - Oct 2018Charlotte, North Carolina, UsHoneywell Building Solutions delivers industry leading solutions to enterprises across the globe, they specialize in high end technology systems such as Security, CCTV, Fire Detection, HVAC Controls and SCADA in Hospitals, Correctional Facilities, Hotels, Casinos, Stadia, Defence, Industrial and Premium Commercial Buildings.In October 2017, I secured a promotion into a national position with Honeywell, which enabled me relocate from Perth WA, to Sydney NSW. My role as part of the major pursuits team was to lead the operational aspects of all Pacific bids above $5M USD.I led a team of 3, consisting of a Pacific Estimating Manager, and a Pacific Supply Chain Manager, together, we ensured that Honeywell provided a compelling, competitive, well qualified bid that sets us apart from our competitors.I was responsible for proving confidence to our clients that we had understood their requirements and had designed systems that will provide the outcomes required. This involved having a deep technical understanding of the systems we offered and how they are delivered in many different verticals. The role also required a great deal of commercial acumen, as I had to ensure that the prospect opportunities were balanced against a comprehensive risk profile, whilst remaining competitive.
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Engineering & Commissioning ManagerHoneywell Apr 2014 - Nov 2017Charlotte, North Carolina, UsIn December 2013, I was offered the opportunity to relocate with Honeywell and moved to Perth, Western Australia. I was appointed as the Engineering Manager for the West Australian branch, providing focus on implementation and ongoing monitoring of the Honeywell Pacific Engineering Standards and best practice in the WA district. This was coupled with taking the technical delivery responsibility for major projects in WA.I had 10 direct reports ranging from graduate engineers to senior engineers.The Engineering Manager role is basically a technical project manager, ensuring that key technical aspects of the project are delivered without risk to time or budget. I was directly responsible for implementing process and tools that would produce efficiency in project delivery. Many of the processes I implemented were then rolled out on a national scale.Achievements – Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison – $15M USDI Led a team of 7 engineers to deliver the security systems at a new 400 bed correctional centre in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.Crown Towers Hotel & Casino – $10M USDI led a team of 5 engineers to deliver the Security, Fire, BMS & Guest Room Controls packages at this prestigious 6-star hotel & casino in Western Australia.Ravenhall Prison – Melbourne - $50M USDRavenhall Prison is a new 1200 bed Corrections Centre in Melbourne. Our Victorian team needed assistance as the project ramped up to handover, and I was asked to take control of the commissioning program. I spent 3 months in Melbourne during 2017 and successfully handed the prison over to the Government in September 2017.Other Achievements – I was the operations lead for several technical presentations that resulted in $10M USD new business being awarded to Honeywell in Perth. I could draw on my knowledge of successfully delivering Crown Towers to secure new business with Ritz Carlton & Hilton Global, who both awarded Honeywell with project work for their new build hotels in WA.
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Solutions ArchitectHoneywell Sep 2012 - Mar 2014Charlotte, North Carolina, UsFollowing the successful delivery of the London 2012 Off Park Perimeter Security Contract, I was appointed to the role of Security Solutions Architect for Honeywell Building Solutions, working out of the North & Scotland District office in Manchester. My role required me to provide security domain expertise to the global HBS business, in particular to the Sales and Account Management teams. I Supported the sales teams in customer demonstrations and presentations and successfully articulated how the Honeywell solution addressed customer needs and beat the competitors' offerings. I held internal design responsibility for proposed solutions for major Security / Critical Infrastructure Protection bids, and developed detailed technical proposals in conjunction with sales staff and project staff, to ensure our proposal met the customer specification, whilst achieving Lowest Total Installed Cost.I was responsible for: Opportunity Qualification - matching customer needs with Honeywell solutions. Documenting any assumptions, exclusions and specification deviations for inclusion in the proposal. Co-ordinating and project managing bid responses and ensuring that pricing estimates are accurately completed. Engaging Engineering and Projects teams early in the Solution Development phase to ensure that they understand the system design and technical risks, thereby achieving buy-in and engagement of the right players with accountability for delivery of the solution. Liaising with Supply Management and project delivery teams to accurately balance risk mitigation with commercial acumen. Transfer of knowledge of the project design to the Engineering and Projects teams once projects are successfully won. Liaison with product management to ensure HBS product portfolio is appropriate to the needs of our security domain customers. Liaison with 3rd party manufacturers to ensure that HBS has access to a wealth of solutions to meet customers’ needs.
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Design Manager - London 2012 OlympicsHoneywell Aug 2011 - Sep 2012Charlotte, North Carolina, UsFollowing successful award of the London 2012 Off Park Perimeter Security Contract to Honeywell Building Solutions, I was successfully appointed as the Security Design Manager for the Project, based out of the project office in London.Heading up the project design team, my role involves translating customer requirements, conceptual drawings and specifications to create a detailed design pack encompassing the entire perimeter security system. I lead a team consisting of 3 CAD operators and 3 design engineers, working to extremely tight deadlines in order to provide documentation for approval at government and senior national security representative levels. I chair weekly meetings of Home Office and Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure representatives to discuss and gain approval for the perimeter security system designs. Primary responsibilities included: Driving the creation of highly professional technical and commercial design documents and drawings suitable for presentation to the highest levels of management, government and national protection officials, for 30+ high profile and prestigious sites across London and the UK; Producing a project plan in order to meet immovable deadlines to ensure key project milestones are met. Understanding and assessing customer's requirements, and translating them to the design team in order to provide a detailed technical response; Selecting the proper combination of hardware, software, equipment, materials and services that will deliver the highest value to the customer while supporting overall Honeywell business objectives. Support of the Project Managers to ensure the technical solution is understood and deployed effectively. Support of the Quantity Surveyors, to ensure project variations and change orders and priced and captured, driving maximum return. Presenting technical solutions to senior client management and procurement representatives.
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Security Design EstimatorHoneywell Feb 2010 - Aug 2011Charlotte, North Carolina, UsIn January 2010, I was successfully appointed as Security Design/Estimator for the North, Scotland & Ireland District of Honeywell Building Solutions.Working within the project Operations team, my role involved translating customer requirements, drawings and specifications to create the lowest achievable installation cost estimate. I also recorded all assumptions, exclusions and specification deviations for inclusion within the proposal. Primary responsibilities included: Assistance with the creating highly professional technical and commercial proposals suitable for presentation to the highest levels of management; Support of Project Managers in the calculation of costs and sell prices for project Change Orders. Presenting technical solutions to senior client management and procurement representatives.My role required the ability to communicate technical concepts and solutions to internal and external customers; such as conducting site walks and accurately reviewing customer specifications. I identified opportunities, risks, and resources required to achieve results within the proposal cycle.I used the ability to multi task and produced the desired results in a deadline driven environment. I produced Proposals to include technical scope, commercial estimates, deliverables, schedules and terms and conditions and other variables to meet customer requests and expectations. All proposal work was completed according to Honeywell professional standards.I led other sector specialist estimators in order to provide converged bids for large, multi-disciplined systems, providing the sales team with one point of contact for the estimating package.During the 18 months that I held this position, I was party to securing £40M worth of business for Honeywell Building Solutions, most notably, the perimeter security system contract for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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National Account ManagerRomec Aug 2009 - Feb 2010Stockport, GbIn August 2009, following my success within the Romec Fire & Security Business Development Team, I was asked to join the Romec FM National Accounts Department, looking after the day to day running and development of the Romec/Balfour Beatty Workplace Healthcare & Education Account. My position involved working closely with the Balfour Beatty Workplace General Managers and Senior Buyers within the Healthcare & Education sectors, to achieve maximum transfer of existing business into the Romec product streams.My responsibilities were – I worked closely with Account team members in identifying and securing profitable business within Balfour Beatty Workplace portfolio of current and prospective clients. I worked closely with and developed enduring relationships with my contacts within the Balfour Beatty Workplace business. In doing so I provided a single point of contact and support for all client requests. I Demonstrated an in depth knowledge of the products that Romec offered, its key differentiators and benefits to the end client. I had a clear understanding of the operational delivery of the business in which I operated. I co-ordinated and took ownership of the identified opportunities to position Romec advantageously against the competition. I strove to achieve the following financial and Key Performance Indicators -Turnover sales targetsCompleted contracts gross margin targetsProduct mix to maximize full sales/customer opportunityCustomer visit/liaison targetsEnsured that all information is maintained on Romec’s CRM system to the required standard -
Security Business Development ManagerRomec Mar 2008 - Aug 2009Stockport, GbIn March 2008 I successfully applied for a Business Development Manager’s position within Romec Fire & Security. The position presented many of the responsibilities I held in my Design Estimator role, as I maintained the requirement to provide technical designs and detailed proposals to fulfil my client’s needs, without the necessity to rely on the design teams.In addition, I held the following responsibilities – I delivered a quality service in advice, design and support to all customers. I actively sought potential customers and brought new opportunities into the business. I understood the full profile of the services the business had to offer, along with pricing policies and procedures. I responded to company generated leads and customer enquiries. I was responsible for the preparation of prequalification and tender documentation to the required standard, by the required deadline. I ensured that the Commercial Team were aware of all opportunities being pursued and their involvement in vetting conditions of the contract. It was my responsibility that the designated project teams were fully briefed, particularly with regard to the financial offer and fully aware of the overall sales proposition. I had to ensure that all specifications were adhered to, in line with specifically identified client-buying requirements. I managed all opportunities inline with company policies and procedures, following all necessary tender settling or approval requirements. I was responsible for preparing and rehearsing, with the operational teams, a professional and appropriate presentation of our proposition. I negotiated with potential clients along with the Operational and Commercial Teams. I met sales targets, agreed profit margins and bid to win ratios as laid out by the Company.
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Security Design EstimatorRomec Jul 2002 - Mar 2008Stockport, GbIn July 2002 I successfully applied for a Design Estimator’s position within Romec Fire & Security. My duties involved pricing tenders and meeting return dates set by the customer, undertaking site surveys with or without customer presence, working from and producing site plans and drawings, and estimating to commercial standards. The system design section of my position included designing multiplexed Intruder Detection systems to the current NSI (NACOSS), EN50131, PD6662 and ACPO (DD243) standards, On-line Access Control & CCTV systems (including full TCP/IP based and BS8418 Compliant CCTV Systems), Fire Systems to BS5839 and fully integrated security systems to meet individual customer’s requirements. I was also required to liaise with the Operations Manager and Operational Team, to ensure that set profit margins were achieved with minimal erosion within the set timescales.
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Installation EngineerRomec Nov 2000 - Jul 2002Stockport, GbRomec are a nationwide company owned by Royal Mail and Balfour Beatty, providing security systems to the Post Office and other large organisations including The BBC, Marks & Spencer, River Island, Thomas Cook, Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s and many other companies. My installation position within Romec involved installing and commissioning intruder alarms, CCTV systems and Access Control in retail and industrial premises.
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Field EngineerSecure Solutions Sep 1998 - Nov 2000Secure Solutions were a Warrington based company specialising in software controlled CCTV systems.My position within Secure Solutions consisted of a wide number of tasks, from assisting to manage the installation of 16 CCTV systems in Safeway sites throughout the UK, surveying forthcoming installations and commissioning completed sites, as well as installing and maintaining products developed by Secure Solutions including the TIGRIS control system.Gratte Brothers LTD purchased Secure Solutions in 2001, the company is now known as Gratte Brothers Security Management LTD.
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Installation EngineerMarton Electronics Ltd Sep 1997 - Sep 1998Marton Electronics are a Warrington based company specialising in all aspects of CCTV and Access Control.The position I held at Marton Electronics consisted of the installation and maintenance of CCTV and Access Control systems, working as the main subcontractor for Orbis Security Systems, installing CCTV and Access Control on many of their larger contracts.
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Apprentice/Installation EngineerRenard Systems Ltd Nov 1994 - Sep 1997Renard Systems are a Widnes based company specialising in Intruder Detection, CCTV, Access Control and Integrated Security Systems.During my employment at Renard Systems I learnt about all aspects of the security industry, and after serving my apprenticeship, became a valued member of their installation team.
Peter Whitehead Skills
Cctv
Access Control
Security
Security Management
Management
Project Management
Alarm Systems
Ip Cctv
Fire Alarm
Physical Security
Ip Cameras
Commissioning
Bid Preparation
Procurement
Building Management Systems
Project Estimation
Team Leadership
System Design
Systems Engineering
System Deployment
People Skills
Security Systems Integration
Project Planning
Intruder Detection
Computer Hardware
Solution Architecture
Bid Writing
Project Delivery
Risk Assessment
Security Audits
Risk Management
Network Communications
Perimeter Protection
Stadiums
Security System Design
Ms Project
Building Automation
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Biometrics
Video Analytics
Bid Pricing
Surveillance
Systems Design
Closed Circuit Television
Commercials
National Security
Engineering
Business Development
Operations Management
Peter Whitehead Education Details
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Speke Training & Education CentreElectrical Installation -
Queen Mary SchoolGcse
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