Facilities & Project Manager Looking for Job in Switzerland

• 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
  

  25 Jan 2006, 11:59 Anonymous