Andre Simmonds
Dulwich
Summary
Dedicated and organised Operations Manager and effective leader with over fifteen years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and
shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. I am a strategic planner and operational leader with strong background improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organisational operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations manager
Void Works LTD
04.2022 - Current
- Manage 30 staff members.
- Contractor Health & Safety compliance.
- Ensuring Repair Solutions fulfils its obligations as Principal Contractor.
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Completing Quality audits.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Workflow targets.
- Oversaw tradesman to ensure revenue targets on complex repairs are achieved.
- Complaint handling on complex repair cases.
- Supporting Supply Chain Managers on technical issues.
- Surge/event planning and management.
- Contractor training.
- New complex repair contractor identification, induction, and development.
- Assist in Debt management and resolution.
Building surveyor
Clarion housing association
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assist with new business, preparing bids and quotes.
- Day to day repairs.
- Void pre and post inspections.
- Disrepair cases.
- Undertaking measurement and building surveys (residential and commercial)
- Undertaking Schedules of Condition and Awards for Party Wall matters
- Write specifications and prepare tender and contract documentation
- Provide Contract Administrator services on projects
- Chair project progress meetings and prepare minutes and progress reports
- Undertaking dilapidation surveys and preparing schedules
- Undertaking defect analysis surveys and preparing reports
- Preparing Licences to Alter
- Assist with Expert Witness matters and preparation of CPR35 reports
- Continued Business Development
Voids Manager
Lambeth Council
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Assessing the impact of unexpected damage on insurance, for example after fire or flood
- Writing technical reports
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Negotiating the repair of work or final settlement if required
- Planning and overseeing building work on a small projects
- Managing projects and/ or multidisciplinary teams
- Monitoring the deterioration or defects of a property and writing specification on repairs required.
- Performed site visits to gauge developments and assess activity.
- Analysed jobs to verify accuracy of estimating standards for adherence to industry benchmarks.
Senior Building Surveyor
Lambeth Council
04.2018 - 11.2019
Building surveyor
Lambeth Council
05.2017 - 04.2018
Project Manager/ Building consultant
Chess property solutions
12.2008 - 04.2017
- Negotiating procurement terms
- Managing the day to day working, utilisation, implementation and technical consultants engaged on clients assignment
- Plan and arrange visits to existing and new potential clients
- Produce reports on each project at agreed mile stones
- Develop contracts with senior staff, directors, and other influential staff with in each account during the implementation phase
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the OJEU compliance procedures and legislation.
Kitchen and Bathroom Fitter
MFI
09.2004 - 01.2008
- Assemble and installing kitchens for domestic and commercial installations
- Fitting cupboards and worktops
- Laying of flooring and installing appliances
- Tilling and Plumbing
- Minor electrics (changing and moving sockets)
- Installing bathrooms and shower suites.
Painting and decorating/Team Foreman
Mercury Facilities Maintenance
10.2002 - 01.2004
- Decorating interior and exteriors, commercial and domestic
- Paper hanging
- Tiling kitchens and bathrooms along with changing toilets and sinks
- Removal of old paint and paper, using steam strippers, sanding, scraping or blowtorch techniques
- Erecting scaffold towers, scissor lifts and cherry pickers.
Customer Service Manager (Part Time)
Abbey National
11.2001 - 01.2004
- Dealing with customer queries, taking deposits and withdrawals
- Assessing and reviewing financial circumstances
- Maintaining good links with the local community
- Authorising and evaluating overdrafts and loans
- Promoting the bank's services.
Plasterers Mate/Apprentice-Labourer
R&S Plastering
02.1997 - 02.2002
- Mixing up bonding and finish, applying scratch coats for rendering
- Setting up angle beads plaster boarding, putting in false walls
- Performs lath work necessary to patch holes in walls and ceilings
- Plasters newly constructed buildings, on metal and wood, tile and brick using two and three coat techniques
- Patches old plaster, removes loose plaster, cuts out cracks and applies new plaster.
Education
Building Surveying BSc(Hons) -
Kingston University
01.2015 - 04.2017
HNC diploma in construction and the build environment - undefined
Bromley College
01.2013 - 04.2015
A-Level - undefined
Kingsway College
GCSE - undefined
Pimlico School
Custom
References available on request
Timeline
Operations manager
Void Works LTD
04.2022 - Current
Building surveyor
Clarion housing association
11.2021 - 04.2022
Voids Manager
Lambeth Council
11.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Building Surveyor
Lambeth Council
04.2018 - 11.2019
Building surveyor
Lambeth Council
05.2017 - 04.2018
Building Surveying BSc(Hons) -
Kingston University
01.2015 - 04.2017
HNC diploma in construction and the build environment - undefined
Bromley College
01.2013 - 04.2015
Project Manager/ Building consultant
Chess property solutions
12.2008 - 04.2017
Kitchen and Bathroom Fitter
MFI
09.2004 - 01.2008
Painting and decorating/Team Foreman
Mercury Facilities Maintenance
10.2002 - 01.2004
Customer Service Manager (Part Time)
Abbey National
11.2001 - 01.2004
Plasterers Mate/Apprentice-Labourer
R&S Plastering
02.1997 - 02.2002
A-Level - undefined
Kingsway College
GCSE - undefined
Pimlico School
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