Simon Haworth Email & Phone Number

Manchester, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:Managing the day to day operations of the business.Mar 2017 – Present – Future Energy SolutionsOperations ManagerManaging the day to day operations of the business, project managing installations through the product life cycle and providing after sales service, ensure a smooth, efficient and timely process for the client.• Managing the bid/ tendering process for commercial, construction and domestic installations from concept to project completion.•… Show more Key Responsibilities:Managing the day to day operations of the business.Mar 2017 – Present – Future Energy SolutionsOperations ManagerManaging the day to day operations of the business, project managing installations through the product life cycle and providing after sales service, ensure a smooth, efficient and timely process for the client.• Managing the bid/ tendering process for commercial, construction and domestic installations from concept to project completion.• Identifying, targeting and developing potential new contacts and channels in the energy sector.• Ensure overall delivery and quality of the businesses offerings to customers.• Delivering a full project management service to client from initial quotations, processing orders, system designs, co-ordinating installations, organising/negotiating with sub-contractors, sourcing new sub–contractors and establishing timelines of work. DNO applications, Commission documents, Fit applications, EPC Certificates•Ensuring projects are planned and installed in a timely and cost effective manner and to budget.•Being the key point of contact for all clients to keep them informed throughout the installation process, whether domestic Voltage Optimiser over 2 weeks or a 100kWp Solar Pv install over 3-4 months. Providing a hands on approach on a daily basis with clients and subcontractors.• Key Task: Project manager for the implementation of a new business wide ZOHO CRM system, to integrate the whole business from 2018. Show less

Warrington

Managing the bid/ tendering process for commercial and construction PV installations from initial enquiry to project completion. • Producing detailed quotations from electrical/ architectural drawing, project specifications and site visits to provide timely and accurately costed quotes to meet the client’s requirements.• Included full costings breakdown, PV system design, 25 year financial projections and CO2 savings to deliver the most effective results to the client’s specification… Show more Managing the bid/ tendering process for commercial and construction PV installations from initial enquiry to project completion. • Producing detailed quotations from electrical/ architectural drawing, project specifications and site visits to provide timely and accurately costed quotes to meet the client’s requirements.• Included full costings breakdown, PV system design, 25 year financial projections and CO2 savings to deliver the most effective results to the client’s specification. • I am the first point of contact for technical support, product information with existing commercial and construction clients and focus on building the customer relationship for the business.• Identifying and developing new contacts within the construction sector and M&E contractors. • Attending client meetings and site visits to establish safe working methods, work time frames, technical assessments throughout the project life cycle. Show less

Manchester

Working as a freelance contractor at Academy Group ensuring that several projects are completed on time, within budget and that the project objectives are met. Whilst working here I’ve utilised an in-house team and sub-contractors on developing upon marketing strategies such as the automation of the customers journey using MailChimp and Checkfront, planning and implementing a HR platform and finding ways to increase productivity across the company.• Agreeing project objectives•… Show more Working as a freelance contractor at Academy Group ensuring that several projects are completed on time, within budget and that the project objectives are met. Whilst working here I’ve utilised an in-house team and sub-contractors on developing upon marketing strategies such as the automation of the customers journey using MailChimp and Checkfront, planning and implementing a HR platform and finding ways to increase productivity across the company.• Agreeing project objectives• Representing the groups interests• Providing advice on the management of projects• Organising the various people working on a project• Carrying out risk assessments• Making sure that all the aims of the project are being met• Making sure the quality standards are met• Using IT systems to keep track of people and progress• Recruiting specialists and sub-contractors• Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained• Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing Show less

United Kingdom

Providing detailed on site pre-installation surveys, energy assessments, risk assessments and health & safety reports, for both domestic and commercial installations of Solar Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Biomass and R-Volt heating systems. • Producing detailed reports on system design, layout and size (KW) to deliver the most efficient results and maximise client ROI. • Providing detailed scaled drawings, site maps for the install team to follow, including layout, cable runs and… Show more Providing detailed on site pre-installation surveys, energy assessments, risk assessments and health & safety reports, for both domestic and commercial installations of Solar Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Biomass and R-Volt heating systems. • Producing detailed reports on system design, layout and size (KW) to deliver the most efficient results and maximise client ROI. • Providing detailed scaled drawings, site maps for the install team to follow, including layout, cable runs and equipment location as agreed on site with the client. • Carrying out electrical inspection and testing to ensure the system meets BS7671 requirements, identifying electrical equipment needed, the install location and highlighting potential difficulties or specific requirements.• Structural inspection of building roofs and calculation of the weight and wind loads to ensure integrity of the roof structure is not compromised.• Communicating with the client throughout the installation process on timescales, paperwork and documentation requirements to ensure a smooth and effective installation.• Identifying any health and safety issues, preparation of risk assessments and hazard reports to overcome any potential risks identified on site. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Managed a team tasked with budgeting, planning and coordinating direct mail and customer re-activation campaigns whilst developing multi-brand, customer loyalty strategies. Whilst in the role the portfolio increased significantly. I also managed an annual budget of £10 million which generated in excess of £18 million in sales and devised, managed and monitored customer recruitment campaigns (press & TV) and evaluated the effectiveness and impact of customer acquisition strategies.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Targeted potential customers through existing customer profiling, via periodicals, internet and business directories. New customer business development, via mailings and follow up calls to arrange meetings with sales representatives.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Customer relationship management and development. Liaised with distributors to provide promotional and cross-promotional offers. Developed, maintained and updated the marketing customer database to analyse customer trends in order to better target new customers and service existing customers.