Director of Facilities
Al Baker Group
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :0 years, 5 أشهر
Recruited to totally review, restructure and reorganise the FM Division in support of a portfolio of 23 mixed use buildings consisting of 2500 units, including hi-rise residential, commercial and warehouses. Completed major reviews of all FM provision including in-house and outsourced staff, implemented new FM procedures to reduce timelines and increase efficiency. Proposed and presented solutions for CAFM, Processes and Procedures, HSQE, Compliance, risk Management, Procurement and Stores Management. Reviewed all 3rd party provision and rationalised suppliers, introduced formal contracts and tendering procedures.
2014 -2015; Tafawuq Facilities Management. Sole responsibility for Marina Square Master Community, a fully realised 12M ft 2 high end Master Community on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Consisting of 15 mid and hi-rise, residential, commercial and mixed use towers, townhouses and 7 storey villas with 3, 500 apartments and 10, 000 car parking spaces. Full infrastructure and all associated support services. Total operational budget of AED49M. Directly employed staff of 110 with additional 350 permanent contractors (cleaning, security, lifeguards etc.), plus 23 other specialised sub-contractors. Brought in to restructure the operation, this necessitated wholesale changes to staff, and the writing and introduction of procedures and processes. Instituted contract reviews and reduced costs by bringing services in-house. Delivered a profit of AED10M. Restructured the In Unit Services (private clients), including implementation of an AED 750k debt recovery programme. Took a lead role in blueprinting and implementing the SAP ERM system as a CAFM programme.
2013 - 2014; Project Manager and Senior Facilities Manager at Brookfield Multiplex, Abu Dhabi. Located on Sir Bani Yas Island, an 87Km² resort and Arabian Wildlife Park. Taking over a newly outsourced project, building a new team to manage and operate all facilities and infrastructure on the island, including accommodation for 2000 staff, irrigation and water supply systems, electrical distribution, catering and management of a large fleet of vehicles and heavy plant and equipment. Support to the hotel, airport, harbour and leisure facilities on the island. New construction works and refurbishment, including design, costing, planning and implementation. Management of 3rd party contractors, client liaison, briefings and reports. Full P&L and budget control.
2012-2013; General Manager and Director of IFM. Asked to lead a brand new FM provider for the Libyan Market. Working as part of the Corinthia Hotel Group. Took the company through formation and legalisation. In charge of all operations as the General Manager, including client targeting, selection and sales presentations. Strategic direction and forward planning. Also took over failing implementation of a Maximo/Sun CAFM system for Palm City residences.
2010 -2012; FM, PM and M&E witnessing and commissioning and consulting works for CGPM London and Dubai. High end private residences and towers.
2008-2010; Senior Facilities Manager EMCOR Kuwait. Full responsibility for company operations and the management of the Kuwait State Audit Bureau. A state of the art modern building housing approximately 800 staff. This estate consisted of three 7 storey towers within a single enclosure, plus a separate 3 storey car park. .
1997-2008; Partner and manager of largest privately owned plumbing and drainage emergency response company in SE UK. Built this company from a bankrupt business into £1M per year turnover. Sold out in 2007.
1994-1997; Site M&E manager at Christ Church College, Canterbury, Kent. Responsible for all day to day maintenance issues, including staff training and assessment. Designed and specified E&M and HVAC projects. .
1988-1994; Military Clerk of Works (M&E) Responsible for all M&E Services to UN in Cyprus. Full MEP responsibility for RAF Bruggen strike airfield in Germany.