Facilities & Project Manager Looking for Job in Switzerland
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Hello,
My name is Simon Ashworth. My wife (swiss national) Kathrin and I are looking to relocate to switzerlandd from the UK and I am trying to make contacts re possible job opportunities in switzerland.
I would be grateful for any contacts ref possible job opportunities or networking contacts. I have attached a CV of my work experience for reference.
Kind regards
Simon Ashworth
[email removed]
0044 1285 657078 \ 0044 771 8193661
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am an ambitious and highly motivated Programme\Project\Contract\Facilities\Bid Manager with over 12 years experience in a variety of demanding operational and engineering environments including extensive PFI experience.
I am a flexible self-starter, with a track record of working successfully to tight deadlines. My career record underlines the ability to lead, motivate and manage people in diverse activities; initiate, plan and implement programmes and projects and to communicate effectively at all levels. IT literate with a focus on solving problems and making use of techology where practical.
I am seeking an opportunity offering responsibility and reward in return for total commitment.
Key Strengths and Skills
Contract, facilities, programme and project management of a diverse range of hard and soft FM services
PFI programme and project management experience from inception to completion
Prepartation and management of business plans, budgets and project financial models
Programme management for relocations, fit-outs, space planning and contract phase-ins
Managing change with a flexible “can do“ attitude to impliment solutions to meet customer goals and objectives
Excellent communication, customer care and staff management skills
Implimenting best practice through benchmarking, SLA’s and KPI’s
Achieving continuous improvement, Q&A and H&S standards and performance monitoring targets
Willingness to make important decisions, to render judgements and take action as appropriate
Ability to manage subcontractors and suppier relationships
Customer focused and committed to customer satisfaction and loyality in achieving business results
Employment Experience
2005 to date, Bid Transition Manager – Serco Defence and Aerospace, DACI Shrivenham
Responsible for Due Diligence and smooth transition of FM services in Programme Management Office
Management of £104,000 proposal for Asset Management and Tracking for in excess of 100 buildings
Management of Finance Model for allocation space usage costs to end users
Management and implementation of integrated Media Services and Graphics solution for 15 million copies
Assisting with Due Diligence reviews for phased handover of assets and buildings
Set up of DACI Help Desk and Performance Management system with associated management reports
Project management of fibre cable link between JSCSC and Defence Academy IT Buildings
Provision of advice and support to Management Team including organisation charts and TUPE liaison
Production and management of action plans for closing out transition issues
2004 to 2005, Bid Manager – Serco Defence and Aerospace, Hook Hampshire
Preparation of communications plans and presentations for approval of bid documentation through Project Board
Production and management of action plans for closing out transition issues
Development and production of detailed Bid documentation, competitive solutions and responses to customer requirements to comply with customers’ aspirations, whilst ensuring compliance with Corporate guidelines
Review Service areas and preparation of delivery proposals including logistical staffing, reporting, SLAs and other issues. Preparation of detailed operational Method Statements defining proposed Service delivery technical solutions and providing information to the commercial team regarding collation of costs for equipment and personnel within area of personal expertise
Set up of Live Link electronic data management system for Project and management of ongoing document updates and Bid file administration as required
Analysis and detailed review of ITN Schedule of Requirements and other ITN documents, offering advice on requirements and acceptability of SLA’s and terms and conditions used for legally binding documentation
Review service and project risks to ensure risks are mitigated wherever possible and liaise with Risk Manager to ensure the Risk Management database is updated as required following risk reviews
Managing Project Assumptions Register and preparing answers for Customer Clarification Questions
Assisting with bid management, including development and implementation of effective Capture Plans
Attending and supporting Bid meetings with customers and suppliers in support of Bid production
Assisting with Project PQQ documentation, preparation of proposed Organisation Charts
Assisting with Customer Account Management
2003 to 2004, PFI Special Projects Manager – Serco Defence and Aerospace, JSCSC Shrivenham
Bid Manager responsible for FM services delivery for Project “DARE” (Defence Academy Redevelopment and Extension Project) at the MOD Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC)
Management of bid finance model for 15 services and the provison of £6 million of IT, AV and furniture assets
Preparation of service delivery proposal
Managing all project issues through day to day liason with, MOD Campus Development Team, Special Purpose Company (SPC), architects and design and build (B&B) contractors
Assisting the SPC with technical review of D&B proposals
2001 to 2002, PFI Special Projects Manager – Serco Defence and Aerospace, JSCSC Shrivenham
Responsible for PFI contract variation projects and performance monitoring for 16 services
Development, management and control of contract variation procedure and annual service fee increases
Management of performance monitoring system
Producing monthly management reports
Project management of contract variations
2000 – 2001, PFI Contract Support Manger – Serco Aerospace, JSCSC Shrivenham
Responsible for Front of House support services at the JSCSC
Management of 483 rooms including set up of WINMESS computerised room booking
Management of SIEMENS telephone and RINGMASTER call logging systems
Design and implimentation of computerised “Contract Performamnce“ monitoring system.
Set up of bespoke Site User Database and bespoke computerised help desk system
1999 to 2000 , PFI Project Manager – Serco Aerospace, JSCSC Shrivenham
Responsible for phase-in of support facilities at the JSCSC
Specification for 10 services including project to set up repropgraphic and mapping systems for up to 17 million copies per annumn using digital print technology and digitally linked photocopiers.
Recruitment of engineering, graphics and administrative support services staff
Review of design and build plans to ensure optimal service delivery capability
Day to day project liason with SPC, MOD project team, architects and D&B contractors
1998 to 1999, Phase-In Manager – Serco Services Ireland, Dublin
Responsible for fast track phase-in of support facilities at IBM production plant on a 100-hectare site
Achieved time critical recruitment and training programme for maintenance and cleaning 24 hr shift staff
Writing and placing specialist M&E subcontractors including implimenting SLA’s and benchmarks
Co-ordinated a structured PPM schedule using the MAXIMO software package
Writing “Clean Room“ SOP for cleaning shift teams in 100,000m² of clean room class 10,000 – 10
Set up of remote paging BMS for de-ionising water plant maintenance system
Implementation of Q&A and H&S policies
1997 – 1998, Contract Manager – Serco Facilities Management Ltd, Edinburgh
Responsible for all services in multi-tenant occupancy including a 363 day/year Virgin Trainline call centre
Prepared and managed business plans covering cost allocation of office services to four customers
Management of building services; reception, mail, security, stationary, off-site storage, space planning, catering, vending, cleaning, photocopiers, grounds maintenance and AV equipment
Management of 18 M&E services; lifts, fire system, extinguishers, heating, ventilation and security systems
Developed staff induction and fire evacuation training programmes
1995 – 1997, Contract Manager – Serco Facilities Management Ltd, Edinburgh
Responsible for overall FM contract management at British Energys, Edinburgh headquaters
Management of a multidisciplined support team of 31 staff
Preparation of business plans, project costs, tendering and placing of contracts
Management of building services; reception, mail, security, chauffeur, help desk, accounting, administration, stationary purchasing, archive storage, space planning, catering, vending, cleaning, photocopiers, grounds maintenance, setting up and maintenance of AV and video conferencing equipment
Management of 21 M&E subcontracts: lifts, fire alarms and extinguishers, HVAC and associated control systems, AVU’s, split AC system, VAV system, PAT, pumps, emergency lighting, inergen dump system, CCTV, swiped card access and barriers, UPS, water sampling and monitoring
Implementation of computerised Planet G5 software help desk and PPM system
Development of H&S induction and training programmes, COSHH, risk assessments and audits
1994 – 1995, Phase-In Manager – Serco Management Services Ltd, Aberdeen
Phase-in of Conoco (UK) Ltd and Shell (UK) Ltd contracts and staff recruitment for all support services
Co-ordinated and set up hard and soft services: computerised helpdesk and meeting room booking system
1993 – 1994, Relocation Project Manager – Serco Services Ltd, Edinburgh
Fast track PSA office relocation project; relocation of 165 staff, set up building services, instalation of cabling and fabric work and space planning for departmental moves
1993, Support Manager - Serco Space Limited, (ESOC), Germany
Survey of management practices and working conditions of Serco employees interviewing 69 staff to produce complete written details of 22 job descriptions liasing with management and staff on union issues
1992 – 1993, Support Manager – Serco Space Ltd, RAF Fylingdales
Review of pay scales and staff appraisal system for management team, reviewing and identifying training needs
1991 – 1992, Design Engineer – East Sussex County Council
Design of drainage systems for highways using MOSS and WALLRUS software, preparing bill of quantities and environmental and economic evaluations for highway routes
1990 – 1991, Assistant Residential Engineer – East Sussex County Council
Monitoring and inspection of contractors’ work, carrying out detailed site surveys and maintaining site records
1988 – 1989, Industrial Trainee – East Sussex County Council
Preparation of drawings & specifications for design of reinforced structures and road alignment designs
Qualifications and Training
M.Eng - Masters of Engineering and Business Management
B.Eng - Civil Engineering – 2.1
Three “A“ Levels, maths, physics and general studies and Seven “O“ Levels
Managing Succesful Programes (MSP)
PRINCE2 - Project Management Certificate
City & Guilds - Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Membership of Professional Organisations
British Instute of Facilities Mnangement (BIFM)
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 22 August 1968
Interests: Guitar Teacher, cinema, photography, german, snow-boarding, swimming and football
Driving Licence: Full UK licence
References: Available on request
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