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
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