Providing management, mentoring, advice, guidance, inspection, auditing, accident investigation and training to industry regarding all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE). Have been closely involved with the shaping, delivery and auditing of Policies and Procedures for Kier Fleet and Passenger Services (now Essential Fleet Services Ltd.); this required close liaison with site managers and SMT alike, correcting, advising and mentoring staff and management where appropriate. Continued support included auditing, accident investigations, systems analysis and the support of management to the fleet service centres across the country. In addition, assisted senior management with the revision of HSQE systems prior to ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 certification.

Four months of 2015 spent on task at Scottish Southern Electric (SSE) Power station at Peterhead, as part of the refurbishment of cooling water pipework and turbine/condenser refit. Tasks include lift plans and preparation of risk assessments/method statements; planning, advising and supervision of engineering tasks with regard to H&S; lock off and permits to work systems, planning and implementation of confined space and hot work; conducting and reporting on internal investigations and the delivery of tool box talks, liaison with site staff and client SMT, liaison with other teams at daily team meetings; daily advice, mentoring and guidance to site supervisor and junior team members in a broader capacity.

Enhanced training wing of business with qualification as First Aid at Work under new system requiring additional Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF). In addition, completing and passing the ISO 9001: 2015 Lead Auditor Course. Completed Mental health First Aid course with MHFA England.

Other tasks have included the provision of CDM advice, construction phase safety plans, risk assessments/method statements, site audits and accident investigations to construction projects for long term clients across the country.

Consultant role has further developed to include preparing clients from various industries for ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018 certification. From authoring and developing bespoke management systems to meet the ISO, and RISQS standards for Principle and Sub-Contractors to Auditing for UKAS accredited Certification bodies, including Advanced Certification Ltd. (for ISO) and Capita (for RISQS).

A broad client base has allowed access to a wide spectrum of industries including the motor vehicle industry, the manufacturing industry, steel fabrication & erection, insulation improvement & installation, construction, health & wellbeing, food packaging and preparation and retail. This has involved much auditing of client policies, procedures, actions and premises regarding National and International standards, reporting on findings appropriately.

Outside of professional life, have become a committee member for the construction oriented SHE group, Hereford & Worcester WWT, and become a member of MENSA.

Employed as the line manager and co-ordinator of a team of 25 multi-skilled construction trade subordinate team members; in direct charge of a programme of improvements to current occupied housing stock spread throughout the county; liaising with tenants, colleagues and sub contracted teams to successfully deliver a programme of new kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and full electrical re-wires, all to current HSE, NIC, Gas Safe and industry standards and within budgetary constraint of around £2.7m. Team managed on a day-to-day basis with the assistance of a supervisor; all team members are encouraged to develop within role via a formalised annual review system. Fully responsible for all SHE issues regarding trades (carpentry, electrical works, gas and plumbing works and general construction), implementing corporate SHE policy, devising and delivering tool box talks and quality controlling and shaping the team’s SHE behaviour.

Initially charged with the management and supervision of a 23 strong Local (Afghan) National Site Security Team at a relatively remote site near to the Afghan/Pakistan border. Ultimate responsibility for the physical security of an expat client base overseeing a major construction project. Duties include: the command and control of site entry, including vehicle and personnel search; the protection of all client life support areas; guarding and patrol of construction areas; the training and administration of all security personnel. Produced in depth Site Security Plans covering all aspects of security risk and mitigation within the context of the current environment, utilising current industry standard and company operating procedures. Produced a training and development programme for the teams to ensure skills and knowledge base are conditioned to provide best possible service to client. Representing the client in all matters of security; liaising with outside agencies (Afghan National Army, US Army, sub-contractors etc) on a regular basis. Providing regular in-depth reporting at all levels providing analysis of local intelligence, the security situation/context and serious incidents affecting or with the potential to affect the site/clients.

After a brief spell in UK, moved on to operations with Blue Hackle in Iraq, initially assisting the Operations Manager charged with a portfolio of operations throughout southern Iraq before deploying as Site Security Manager at a client’s construction site on the Iraq/Iran border. Duties include assisting and enabling the management, oversight and strategy for all Operational Teams, ensuring compliance with Iraqi law, client risk management and HSQE specification; keeping all training, HSQE and personnel records maintained, up to date and available to authorised individuals; assisting with and co-ordinating rotational leave plans; developing SOPs where required; liaising and co-ordinating activities with clients.

Employed at the Connaught Tunnel Project as part of the ‘Crossrail’ programme, upgrading transport links across Greater London. Advise, plan and implement Health and Safety strategy on one section of the site. Utilising biometric and physical security measures with a shift-based guard force working 24/7. Close liaison with outside agencies vital to success. Being the principle security point for the Programme Manager; assisting with, updating and implementing all aspects of the security plan; identifying the requirements for training development and execution regarding security; managing a security team of 16 subcontracted personnel. Providing advice and instruction to all teams to deal rapidly and effectively with all security related incidents and occurrences. Analyse all individual security related incidents, identifying root causes, corrective and preventative actions required, any trends that are developing and the strategic actions required to mitigate them. Liaising with the contracted security supervisor and all subcontracted security operators employed within the project. Continuously auditing, amending and developing security arrangements across the site.

Advise, plan and implement Health and Safety strategy for 15+ construction and refurbishment sites, largely within the Greater London area. On a day-to-day basis provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards. Undertaking risk assessments relating to HSQE and proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that HSQE is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified. Assisting the business with the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards. Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement. Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary. Working with senior managers and directors on development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement.

Reaching the rank of Warrant Officer having served active service tours of Northern Ireland, The Falkland Islands, Cyprus, the Balkans and Iraq. Delivering and assisting with the delivery of training to military and civilian personnel prior to operational deployment. Developing training systems to enhance delivery in a broader sense. Coordinating multi discipline teams of instructors to facilitate guidance and instruction regarding procedures within a hostile environment.

Responsible for management of assets to ensure equipment, resources and real estate are in place to enable planning and execution of tasks from conception to hand over. Point of contact for all HSQE issues within organisation. Management of outside consultants and suppliers, in order to direct future actions, policy and training. This included direct liaison with foreign contemporary organisations, their suppliers, consultants and contractors with close liaison with all stakeholders. Controlled and supervised all relevant HSQE issues with regard to transport, resources, materials, real estate and teams. Line manager to 15 x subordinate teams, being point of contact to escalate out of scope issues to higher authority and ensuring all team members delivering in line with corporate vision.

Managed the introduction and implementation of new equipment, from procurement to delivery; authoring all safety documentation, training and instruction. Produced career critical performance appraisals for staff of 40+ individuals of varying grade and technical position, advising on further career development as required. Managed staff works schedule and leave roster, in high risk, dynamic working environment.

A career broadly interspersed with operational deployments to all major theatres, regimental duties, and training/instructional posts. Core skills geared around the instruction of Military Engineering including basic skills, explosives and explosive demolitions, reconnaissance, map reading, water supply, boat craft, plant & field machinery, defensive fortifications, road works and bridge construction.

Much of this military career involved the mentoring and management of individuals and teams to ensure safe working practices were adhered to, along with the individuals’ own career progression.

Providing management, mentoring, advice, guidance, inspection, auditing, accident investigation and training to industry regarding all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE). Have been closely involved with the shaping, delivery and auditing of Policies and Procedures for Kier Fleet and Passenger Services (now Essential Fleet Services Ltd.); this required close liaison with site managers and SMT alike, correcting, advising and mentoring staff and management where appropriate. Continued support included auditing, accident investigations, systems analysis and the support of management to the fleet service centres across the country. In addition, assisted senior management with the revision of HSQE systems prior to ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 certification.

Four months of 2015 spent on task at Scottish Southern Electric (SSE) Power station at Peterhead, as part of the refurbishment of cooling water pipework and turbine/condenser refit. Tasks include lift plans and preparation of risk assessments/method statements; planning, advising and supervision of engineering tasks with regard to H&S; lock off and permits to work systems, planning and implementation of confined space and hot work; conducting and reporting on internal investigations and the delivery of tool box talks, liaison with site staff and client SMT, liaison with other teams at daily team meetings; daily advice, mentoring and guidance to site supervisor and junior team members in a broader capacity.

Enhanced training wing of business with qualification as First Aid at Work under new system requiring additional Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF). In addition, completing and passing the ISO 9001: 2015 Lead Auditor Course. Completed Mental health First Aid course with MHFA England.

Other tasks have included the provision of CDM advice, construction phase safety plans, risk assessments/method statements, site audits and accident investigations to construction projects for long term clients across the country.

Consultant role has further developed to include preparing clients from various industries for ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018 certification. From authoring and developing bespoke management systems to meet the ISO, and RISQS standards for Principle and Sub-Contractors to Auditing for UKAS accredited Certification bodies, including Advanced Certification Ltd. (for ISO) and Capita (for RISQS).

A broad client base has allowed access to a wide spectrum of industries including the motor vehicle industry, the manufacturing industry, steel fabrication & erection, insulation improvement & installation, construction, health & wellbeing, food packaging and preparation and retail. This has involved much auditing of client policies, procedures, actions and premises regarding National and International standards, reporting on findings appropriately.

Outside of professional life, have become a committee member for the construction oriented SHE group, Hereford & Worcester WWT, and become a member of MENSA.

Employed as the line manager and co-ordinator of a team of 25 multi-skilled construction trade subordinate team members; in direct charge of a programme of improvements to current occupied housing stock spread throughout the county; liaising with tenants, colleagues and sub contracted teams to successfully deliver a programme of new kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and full electrical re-wires, all to current HSE, NIC, Gas Safe and industry standards and within budgetary constraint of around £2.7m. Team managed on a day-to-day basis with the assistance of a supervisor; all team members are encouraged to develop within role via a formalised annual review system. Fully responsible for all SHE issues regarding trades (carpentry, electrical works, gas and plumbing works and general construction), implementing corporate SHE policy, devising and delivering tool box talks and quality controlling and shaping the team’s SHE behaviour.

Initially charged with the management and supervision of a 23 strong Local (Afghan) National Site Security Team at a relatively remote site near to the Afghan/Pakistan border. Ultimate responsibility for the physical security of an expat client base overseeing a major construction project. Duties include: the command and control of site entry, including vehicle and personnel search; the protection of all client life support areas; guarding and patrol of construction areas; the training and administration of all security personnel. Produced in depth Site Security Plans covering all aspects of security risk and mitigation within the context of the current environment, utilising current industry standard and company operating procedures. Produced a training and development programme for the teams to ensure skills and knowledge base are conditioned to provide best possible service to client. Representing the client in all matters of security; liaising with outside agencies (Afghan National Army, US Army, sub-contractors etc) on a regular basis. Providing regular in-depth reporting at all levels providing analysis of local intelligence, the security situation/context and serious incidents affecting or with the potential to affect the site/clients.

After a brief spell in UK, moved on to operations with Blue Hackle in Iraq, initially assisting the Operations Manager charged with a portfolio of operations throughout southern Iraq before deploying as Site Security Manager at a client’s construction site on the Iraq/Iran border. Duties include assisting and enabling the management, oversight and strategy for all Operational Teams, ensuring compliance with Iraqi law, client risk management and HSQE specification; keeping all training, HSQE and personnel records maintained, up to date and available to authorised individuals; assisting with and co-ordinating rotational leave plans; developing SOPs where required; liaising and co-ordinating activities with clients.

Employed at the Connaught Tunnel Project as part of the ‘Crossrail’ programme, upgrading transport links across Greater London. Advise, plan and implement Health and Safety strategy on one section of the site. Utilising biometric and physical security measures with a shift-based guard force working 24/7. Close liaison with outside agencies vital to success. Being the principle security point for the Programme Manager; assisting with, updating and implementing all aspects of the security plan; identifying the requirements for training development and execution regarding security; managing a security team of 16 subcontracted personnel. Providing advice and instruction to all teams to deal rapidly and effectively with all security related incidents and occurrences. Analyse all individual security related incidents, identifying root causes, corrective and preventative actions required, any trends that are developing and the strategic actions required to mitigate them. Liaising with the contracted security supervisor and all subcontracted security operators employed within the project. Continuously auditing, amending and developing security arrangements across the site.

Advise, plan and implement Health and Safety strategy for 15+ construction and refurbishment sites, largely within the Greater London area. On a day-to-day basis provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards. Undertaking risk assessments relating to HSQE and proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that HSQE is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified. Assisting the business with the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards. Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement. Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary. Working with senior managers and directors on development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement.

Reaching the rank of Warrant Officer having served active service tours of Northern Ireland, The Falkland Islands, Cyprus, the Balkans and Iraq. Delivering and assisting with the delivery of training to military and civilian personnel prior to operational deployment. Developing training systems to enhance delivery in a broader sense. Coordinating multi discipline teams of instructors to facilitate guidance and instruction regarding procedures within a hostile environment.

Responsible for management of assets to ensure equipment, resources and real estate are in place to enable planning and execution of tasks from conception to hand over. Point of contact for all HSQE issues within organisation. Management of outside consultants and suppliers, in order to direct future actions, policy and training. This included direct liaison with foreign contemporary organisations, their suppliers, consultants and contractors with close liaison with all stakeholders. Controlled and supervised all relevant HSQE issues with regard to transport, resources, materials, real estate and teams. Line manager to 15 x subordinate teams, being point of contact to escalate out of scope issues to higher authority and ensuring all team members delivering in line with corporate vision.

Managed the introduction and implementation of new equipment, from procurement to delivery; authoring all safety documentation, training and instruction. Produced career critical performance appraisals for staff of 40+ individuals of varying grade and technical position, advising on further career development as required. Managed staff works schedule and leave roster, in high risk, dynamic working environment.

A career broadly interspersed with operational deployments to all major theatres, regimental duties, and training/instructional posts. Core skills geared around the instruction of Military Engineering including basic skills, explosives and explosive demolitions, reconnaissance, map reading, water supply, boat craft, plant & field machinery, defensive fortifications, road works and bridge construction.

Much of this military career involved the mentoring and management of individuals and teams to ensure safe working practices were adhered to, along with the individuals’ own career progression.