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Alan Watt

Glasgow,strathclyde

Summary

Resourceful and adaptable manager with 25+ years of experience in the electrical industry.

After University, I trained as an electrician and quickly moved to supervisory and then management roles. I have extensive experience in all aspects of the industry from procurement stage through installation to final hand over of completed installations and aftercare.

I have taken companies through the process to gain accreditations such as SELCT, NAPIT, MCS and Safecontractor.

I am a team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organisation.

I am a highly skilled and certified electrician with expertise in electrical installations to BS7671 standards, including SVQ Level 3 Scottish Building Standards certification.


I am currently the Vice Chairman of the Glasgow and West of Scotland branch of SELECT, demonstrating leadership within the electrical contracting industry.

Proficient in solar photovoltaic system installation and maintenance, EV charging equipment installations, and emergency lighting systems. I hold additional qualifications such as IPAF certification, asbestos awareness training, and site supervision training. Committed to advancing safe and efficient electrical practices while contributing to industry standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

Alltech Electrical Systems Ltd
Glasgow
01.2023 - Current
  • Established compliance protocols to uphold industry standards.
  • Managed staff training efforts concentrating on skill advancement.
  • Commenced business development efforts, enhancing client base.
  • Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
  • Introduced new marketing campaigns, boosted brand image.
  • Coordinated daily operations with focus on financial management, key performance indicators, and employee performance.
  • Established company policies in alignment with legal guidelines.
  • Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.

Contract manager

AWS Electrical Ltd
Glasgow
01.2009 - 01.2023
  • Managed all aspects of commercial electrical and BS5839 fire alarm installations from procurement through installation to completion and handover.
  • Responsible for all staff, budgets and performance of to ensure day to day contract requirements are fully met.
  • Managing projects and delivering against contracted targets.
  • Ensuring all Health and safety systems were implemented including preperation of appropriate Risk assessments and Method statements.,
  • Nominated representative for the Scottish Building standards certification scheme. This involved working with building control to ensure compliance.
  • Nominated SELECT (Scottish electrical contractors association) representative for the company.

Project manager

McArthur mechanical and electrical services Ltd
Glasgow
10.2007 - 12.2008
  • Managed commercial and industrial electrical contracts.
  • Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Managed progress on sites to achieve project goals on time.


Project manager

AWS Electrical Services Ltd
Glasgow
01.2001 - 10.2007
  • Moved from a site hands on based role to a more supervisory position before moving to management role.
  • Liased with main contractors to ensure all works integrated with other trades.
  • Supervised site labour ensuring H&S compliance.
  • Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
  • Worked alongside company estimator to learn the procurement stage of the business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Aided Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
09.1996 - 05.2000

Skills

  • 18th edition approved electrician
  • Vice Chairman of Glasgow and West Of Scotland branch of the electrical contractors association for Scotland (SELECT)
  • Site Supervisor training 215 course
  • SVQ level 3 Scottish Building Standards Certifier of construction (electrical installations to BS7671)
  • Emergency lighting 221 course
  • SQA EV charging equipment installations
  • BPEC installation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems including battery storage EESS
  • IPAF
  • Asbestos awareness training


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

Alltech Electrical Systems Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Contract manager

AWS Electrical Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2023

Project manager

McArthur mechanical and electrical services Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2008

Project manager

AWS Electrical Services Ltd
01.2001 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Aided Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.1996 - 05.2000
Alan Watt