Stuart Mcfarlane Email & Phone Number

Central Scotland

I'm the team lead for the central high level masonry survey team, the team sits within the operations directorate of HES and i report to the National Delivery Lead. my team consists of 1 x asst team lead, 3 x inspectors, 1x architectural technician. we are responsible for surveying a number of monuments within the central area as well as other areas within Scotland(island sites, Scottish borders, north of Scotland region, Edinburgh) the surveys are tactile and concentrating on heights above 1.5… Show more I'm the team lead for the central high level masonry survey team, the team sits within the operations directorate of HES and i report to the National Delivery Lead. my team consists of 1 x asst team lead, 3 x inspectors, 1x architectural technician. we are responsible for surveying a number of monuments within the central area as well as other areas within Scotland(island sites, Scottish borders, north of Scotland region, Edinburgh) the surveys are tactile and concentrating on heights above 1.5 meters by means of Mobile Elevated Works Platforms, Mobile Scaffolding, Rope Access & Ladder. our surveys are then concluded within a final report which is presented at a technical panel meeting where our conclusions are considered and a course of action implemented as required and remedial works carried out. I carry out a number of pre-inspection checks prior to surveys taking place and monitor surveys as they go and report findings concerns to the National Delivery Lead. I act as the main liaison with internal stakeholders such as our Operations Colleagues (architects/surveyors/Cultural Assets/Heritage Management/CAD Colleagues as well as external contractors, suppliers & specialists. I`m responsible for pre-inspection to post inspection documentation and ensuring completion of inspections and reports are carried out to a high standard and that the goals of the HLM Project are met assuring that life safety risks and future repairs are highlighted. Show less

Argyll`S Lodging, Stirling

I work for the estates team within the conservation directorate which are responsible for the care of 336 properties in care of the Scottish ministers, I`m based at our central regional office at Argyll`s Lodgings in Stirling. I report to the regional head of conservation and lead and manage a team of technical staff comprising of 2 district works managers, 1 planning resources manager, 8 works managers and 45 monument conservation craftsmen/women and grounds maintenance teams. the Mcu teams… Show more I work for the estates team within the conservation directorate which are responsible for the care of 336 properties in care of the Scottish ministers, I`m based at our central regional office at Argyll`s Lodgings in Stirling. I report to the regional head of conservation and lead and manage a team of technical staff comprising of 2 district works managers, 1 planning resources manager, 8 works managers and 45 monument conservation craftsmen/women and grounds maintenance teams. the Mcu teams cover central Scotland from Angus, Perth & Kinross, Argyle & Bute and Stirling, each MCU team undertakes the delivery of routine maintenance and conservation projects at a designated group of monuments within there remit. My main area's of responsibility are, Management of H&S, Statutory ComplianceProgramming of works and resources for the region Financial monitoring and reportingStaff management, training and developmentProcurement and contract managementEffective leadership as the senior manager within the regional structureclimate change, waste and energy managementEffective interaction with HES commercial and tourism colleagues, internal and external partners and stakeholders Show less

Stirling

District Works Manager based at Argyll`s lodgings stirling responsible for 4 MCU Masonry Depots in central east area as well as external contractors such as joiners, electricians, grounds maintenance, blacksmiths, M&EE. Deployment of Monument Conservation staff within Central East District depots located at Arbroath Perth, St Andrews and Aberdour• Preparation of depot works programmes and project programmes for each depot• Ensuring appropriate personnel, plant and materials are on… Show more District Works Manager based at Argyll`s lodgings stirling responsible for 4 MCU Masonry Depots in central east area as well as external contractors such as joiners, electricians, grounds maintenance, blacksmiths, M&EE. Deployment of Monument Conservation staff within Central East District depots located at Arbroath Perth, St Andrews and Aberdour• Preparation of depot works programmes and project programmes for each depot• Ensuring appropriate personnel, plant and materials are on site to ensure works progress in line with programmes • Ensure standards of quality and workmanship are met for direct labour and contractor works• Production of management information and reports on project/works progress, budgets and non-compliance • Implementation of Health and Safety policies, ensuring these are complied with on-site • Checking full compliance with the CDM Regulations 2015• Fulfilling Principal Contractor role on multiple projects • Prepare contracts, issue, check tenders and carry out all post contract duties on contracts; minor works contracts, major works contracts, hire of labour contracts and service contracts for projects and ongoing works in Central East Scotland• Compile annual estimates for proposed works, profiling budgets and monitoring expenditure on allocated budgets throughout the financial year• Direct involvement in staff recruitment, annual reporting, disciplinary procedures and training• Identify scope to achieve efficiency savings and value for money improvements Show less

Edinburgh

Control of multiple regional budgets, transfer and balancing of budgets.• Managing contracts for Hygiene, M&EE ,Planned preventative maintenance, Statutory legionella inspections, Pest control, Annual inspection of fire fighting equipment, Waste management• Ensuring contracts are delivered in agreed timescales and kept within budget• Management cover for senior managers • CDM Co-Ordinator for multiple projects in South Region• Purchasing and maintaining… Show more Control of multiple regional budgets, transfer and balancing of budgets.• Managing contracts for Hygiene, M&EE ,Planned preventative maintenance, Statutory legionella inspections, Pest control, Annual inspection of fire fighting equipment, Waste management• Ensuring contracts are delivered in agreed timescales and kept within budget• Management cover for senior managers • CDM Co-Ordinator for multiple projects in South Region• Purchasing and maintaining fleet vehicles in the South region.• Producing COSHH assessments for the regional depots and manned sites• Management of mobile plant and equipment and associated HAV and noise risk. Show less

Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle

time served stonemason working on various projects within the linlithgow central belt area.

Blackness Castle

Linlithgow Palace

started my apprenticeship at linlithgow palace and worked on various projects such as Bearsden roman bath house, antonine wall, blackness castle, torphichen preceptory, kinniel house and many more.

City & Guilds In Masonry, Advanced Craft In Masonry, Hnc In Building Construction, Masonry/Building

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