Chetan Dave
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cdave2112@gmail.com
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An excellent manager, controlling and meeting deadlines of projects up to the value of £500K.
Conversant with NEC3 – TSC & ECC Contracts.
An experienced electrical engineer that works well under pressure and adapts in adverse situations.
Able to prepare and manage service charge budgets. (1.75M)
Have strong knowledge of building services and experience of management of service providers/contractors.
Hard and soft services.
A highly motivated, loyal, reliable, conscientious, and versatile individual.
Very good written, communication, and IT skills.
Employment History
Estates Manager NHS – Temp Contract Mar 2016 – Present
• Manage and oversee the day to day management of the estate, ensuring NHS Property Services is receiving
and /or providing the agreed level of service as set out in the various SLA’s with stakeholders and tenants.
(Multi sites – 25+).
• Assist in the mobilisation of the new M&E and fabric service provider.
• Implement H&S compliance/standards and update/upgrade site facilities with energy, environmental and
sustainability a key focus.
• Manage a delegated reactive/planned maintenance budget on behalf of the Service Support Manager, reporting
any variances to expected expenditure and resource usage. Producing regular activity reports and maintains
records of work undertaken.
• Compile site compliance and O&M documentation.
• Develop and build relationships with all key stakeholders within the business.
• To assist the Projects Team in the delivery of capital/minor works and backlog maintenance projects. This
includes pre-inspection of the work, meeting with Project Leads and clients. Establishing the full scope of work,
advising Project Leads on technical specifications; prepare invitations of tender/quotations in line with NHS
Property Services Financial regulations, whilst maintaining continuity of maintenance protocols.
• Support the line Manager in providing all NHS Property Services clients with agreed SLA’s and KPI’s. Taking a
pro-active approach with key user groups.
• Communicates maintenance and technical issues, liaising with clinical and technical staff, contractors, electrical
or mechanical consultants highlighting relevant safety requirements.
• Interprets complex drawings, specifications and information from service providers, ensuring services are
established, delivered in line with the contract, whilst monitoring value for money options.
• Carry out building inspections and assist with audits, where necessary action any issues.
FM & EHS Manager Thermofisher Scientific June 2015 – Dec 2015
• Manage facilities, Environmental, Health & Safety for Thermofisher’s sales, laboratory, service, and financial
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UK headquarters. (Client side).
• Implement H&S compliance/standards and update/upgrade site facilities with energy a key focus.
• Manage Cap - Ex, Op – Ex and Asset budgets, and associated projects.
• Participation in the company’s corporate procurement, risk management strategies.
• Compile site compliance and O&M documentation.
• Develop relationships with all key stakeholders within the business.
• Report directly to the European EHS director and KBU (Key Business Unit) project manager.
• Manage, develop, and provide training, where necessary, staff in line with Thermofisher’s policies.
• Monitor and regularly review service providers and contractors. Carry out tender processes in line with clients
Thermofisher’s procedures.
• Negotiate new premises lease – agreements, drawings, parking etc.
• Carry out building inspections and assist with audits, where necessary action any issues.
Building/Facilities Manager Savills/Capita, Westgate House (GE Capital) Aug 2010 – May 2015
• Manage facilities to this 150,000 sqft of prime commercial property, in West London (client and tenant facing
role).
• Ensure H&S compliance/standards are achieved (93% + in each of the last 3 years).
• Project-manage clients’ Cap - Ex, fit-out, and refurbishment works up to £500K, from inception to completion.
• Participation in the clients Energy Sustainability programme – having delivered consistently to reduced utility
costs for the past 3 years, by more than 30%.
• All site compliance, O&M documents, management reports, tenant meetings updated and uploaded to Savills
systems.
• Develop relationships with all tenants, client, and client consultants.
• Report directly to the Director.
• Manage, develop, and provide training, where necessary, staff in line with Savills policies.
• Monitor and regularly review service providers and contractors.
• Have carried out tender processes of various service providers in line with clients and Savills procedures.
• Support client’s agents with new leases – agreements, drawings, viewings etc.
• Carry out building inspections and assist with audits, where necessary action any issues.
Contract Supervisor/Manager EMCOR Facilities Services, Westgate House, (GE Capital) Nov 2004 – Aug 2010
• Manage P.P.M. and Re-Active works.
• Supervise site personnel.
• Organise staff training,
• Manage 26 subcontractors and review performance.
• Project management of extra works up to the value of £250,000.
• Authorised Person (Electrical HV and LV).
• Prepare, issue and cancel electrical permits to work.
• Assess competency of site personnel and sub-contractors.
• Act in the capacity of Control Person for Electrical HV work activities.
• Prepare reports and attend meetings with client and their consultants (JLL & Savills).
• Ensure health & safety, work standards were met.
• Conduct P & L forecasts, manage SLA of the contract.
M & E Engineer Work FM Malvern House (GE Capital) May 2004 – Nov 2004
• Undertake P.P.M. and Re-Active works.
• Organise and manage extra works, completed to budget and time, in the region of £2000 - £20,000.
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• Ensure health & safety, work standards were met.
• Responsible for weekly reporting to the client.
Electrical Supervisor OPERON, Imperial War Museum Jun 2003 – May 2004
• Supervise a multi skilled team of 7 staff.
• Responsible for ensuring ensure P.P.M and Re-Active works were prioritised and completed to contract
specifications.
• Ensure work is completed to recognised standards and monitor health and safety practices for all staff and sub-
contractors.
• Implement an emergency call-out rota and response times.
• Manage and order materials for all works on site.
• Ensure out of hours working and functions have engineer coverage and for the installation of temporary service
(lighting and power).
• Implement a pro-active approach to manage the services, building systems and maintenance of assets.
• Security cleared for this position
Electrical Maintenance Engineer Employment Agency (PRS) Apr 2002 – May 2003
• Responsible for all aspects of building services.
• Maintain HVAC plant & controls.
• Temporary positions, covering for holidays and long-term sick leave.
Electrical Foreman Neonvision Ltd Oct 1998 – Apr 2002
• Formed my own company and contracted my company’s services to Integrated Control Systems Ltd and Celsius
Energy Control Ltd.
• Responsible for the control/scheduling of labour, materials, health safety, work standards, and liaising with
clients and other services to achieve deadlines.
• Systems I have worked with are TREND and YORK.
Self Employed Electrician Deaberry Estates Developers Ltd/Pirelli Cabling Feb 1994 – May 1998
• Carried out installation work within the rail industry and commercial developments.
Trainee Electrician Parkersell Highway Lighting Services June1990 – Jan 1994
• Completed qualification as an electrician
Employed by various companies Oct 1983 – Apr 1990
Power Equipment Ltd. ♦ Position: - Assembler.
Concord/Fast Forward. ♦ Position: - Driver.
British Gas. ♦ Position: - Driver.
Double Glazing Company. ♦ Position: - Trainee Installer.
SPAR. ♦ Position: - Shop Assistant.
Education
Swalcliffe Park School Trust, Oxfordshire 1979 – 1983
‘O’ level passes Mathematics, History.
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CSE passes Art & Craft, Biology, English Language, English Literature, Geography,
History, Mathematics, and Technical Drawing.
Further Education
Euston, London June 2016
NEC3
♦ TSC & ECC Training course
City & Guilds
Uxbridge Technical College, Middlesex 1990 – 1994
City & Guilds
♦ Electrical Installation Pt 1 & 2 Pass
♦ Electronics Pt 1 & 2 Pass
Weald College, Harrow, Middlesex Jan 1998 – Jul 1998
City & Guilds
♦ Computer Studies Pass/Credit
University of Westminster,London Jan 2001 – Jul 2001
Edexcel BTEC
♦ Computer Communications & Networking Pass/Unit
Windsor, Berks Mar 2008
♦ NEBOSH PT 1 CHSS Credit
Windsor, Berks Feb 2011
♦ NEBOSH PT 3 CHSS Credit
Windsor, Berks Mar 2011
♦ NEBOSH PT 2 CHSS Credit
Ealing, London Mar 2009
City & Guilds
♦ 17th
Edition Wiring Regulations Pass
Training Courses
EMCOR, London/Eastleigh 2004 – 2010
♦ AP – LV Electrical. Pass
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♦ AP – HV Electrical. Pass
♦ IPAF. Pass
♦ First Aid. Pass
♦ Risk Assessment. Pass
♦ Water Treatment. Pass
♦ AUTOCAD Pass
Wellington Business Park, Crowethorne/Berks Jun 1999
Master Skill
♦ Safe erection of system scaffolding. Pass
♦ Safe mounting of abrasive wheels. Pass
Signal Training, Guildford/Surrey Oct 1998
♦ Rail track certificate of competence, track safety. Pass
Brackenmills Ind Estate, Northampton Sept 1995
Giesmer (UK) Ltd
♦ Trained to proficiently use Giesmer Pump Equipment with knowledge of the working and safety requirements.
LUL Depot, Neasden/London May 1995
Pirelli Construction Ltd
♦ Power Cable & Aluminium/Stainless Steel Conductor Rail Installation.
Thorpe Park, Surrey Feb 1994
♦ Manpower Transport Training Services, accredited by RTITB.
♦ Gained a licence to drive a Fork Lift Truck. Pass
LUL , Acton/London 1994 – 1998
♦ S.P.I.C – site person in charge, Fire Watchman, Trolley Operator.
♦ Depot Track Competent, Track Competent, First Aid
All these certificates were renewed annually between these dates.
Leisure Interests/Activities
I enjoy playing and watching football, cricket, family activities and D.I.Y.
References
Available on request.
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♦ AP – HV Electrical. Pass
♦ IPAF. Pass
♦ First Aid. Pass
♦ Risk Assessment. Pass
♦ Water Treatment. Pass
♦ AUTOCAD Pass
Wellington Business Park, Crowethorne/Berks Jun 1999
Master Skill
♦ Safe erection of system scaffolding. Pass
♦ Safe mounting of abrasive wheels. Pass
Signal Training, Guildford/Surrey Oct 1998
♦ Rail track certificate of competence, track safety. Pass
Brackenmills Ind Estate, Northampton Sept 1995
Giesmer (UK) Ltd
♦ Trained to proficiently use Giesmer Pump Equipment with knowledge of the working and safety requirements.
LUL Depot, Neasden/London May 1995
Pirelli Construction Ltd
♦ Power Cable & Aluminium/Stainless Steel Conductor Rail Installation.
Thorpe Park, Surrey Feb 1994
♦ Manpower Transport Training Services, accredited by RTITB.
♦ Gained a licence to drive a Fork Lift Truck. Pass
LUL , Acton/London 1994 – 1998
♦ S.P.I.C – site person in charge, Fire Watchman, Trolley Operator.
♦ Depot Track Competent, Track Competent, First Aid
All these certificates were renewed annually between these dates.
Leisure Interests/Activities
I enjoy playing and watching football, cricket, family activities and D.I.Y.
References
Available on request.
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