Andrew Graham
Peterborough,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Innovative Associate Director with knack for driving operational improvements and fostering high-performing teams. Consistently delivered strategic projects on time, enhancing productivity and stakeholder satisfaction. Recognised for turning underperforming departments into thriving units through decisive leadership and clear vision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Director
Prologik Automation
Orton Southgate
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Ensured high customer satisfaction with effective problem-solving techniques.
- Optimised resource allocation for maximised productivity.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency.
- Boosted employee morale with effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Managed complex projects, ensuring successful delivery on time.
- Led departmental strategies by collaborating with team members and effectively communicating goals.
- Enhanced company reputation by maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
- Implemented cost reduction measures to increase profitability.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, facilitating seamless project execution.
- Oversaw budget development and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal health.
- Managed and supervised team members, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Assessed project progress, leading department meetings to increase project transparency and communication.
- Facilitated negotiation processes with external vendors and business partners.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain seamless workflow.
- Allocated department resources to maintain adequate business coverage.
- Monitored KPIs and implemented improvements to address underperforming areas.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
Installation and commissioning Manager
Baker Perkins
Peterborough
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted regular review meetings with the team to track progress.
- Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.
- Developed comprehensive commissioning plans, achieving seamless project transitions.
- Managed and coordinated project commissioning activities, ensuring timely completion.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders and external partners, influencing direction in complex environments.
- Monitored project budgets, scrutinising expenditures and recommending cost-effective measures.
- Assured quality through rigorous pre-commissioning checks and inspections.
- Championed adherence to safety standards during commissioning processes.
- Compiled detailed handover documents upon completion of commissioning activities.
Technical Services Manager
WSP Engineering
Home Based
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Ownership of Technical Service business function
- Ownership of Functions Budget and Plans
- Creation and ownership of project budgets and engagement in cost management strategies
- Ownership of the company’s apprentice program
- Manager to 4 engineers and 5 Apprentices
- Ownership Control and Automation activities
- Ownership of PLC Software Development
- Ownership of Scada Software Development
- Ownership and developer of company’s Automation Project Process
- Ownership of reactive and planned maintenance activities at our Client's sites
- Delivery of training to Client personnel to support autonomous maintenance
- Ownership of the management of suppliers and contractors on site
- Support the WSP Senior team to utilise the WSP Engineering technical services packages with effective review through to improve as necessary
- Ownership of Panel Building, installation and Commissioning activities
- Ownership of Electrical Testing activities (incl Installation and Test, PAT)
- Company Face for Technical Services Department
- Communication of technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including investors and potential customers
- Management of staff and assignment of tasks to technical personnel
- Leadership of the teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes
- Ownership of the project logistics and resource allocation
- Ownership of the project scoping and Quoting of all works required by my function
- Collaboration with other function leads and departments
- SME for all Technical Areas
Project Manager
Greencore Foods
Moulton Park, Northampton
01.2018 - 01.2019
Automation Engineer/Project Engineer
Princes Ltd
Wisbech
01.2015 - 01.2018
Maintenance Engineer/ Manager
Perkins Engines Company LTD
Eastfield, Peterborough
01.2002 - 01.2015
Controls System Engineer
Control Design and Development (CDD)
Fenlake Business Centre, Fengate, Peterborough
01.2013 - 01.2014
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance
Perkins Engines
09.2002 - 07.2005
NVQ level 2 - Business Improvement Techniques
Perkins Engines
01.2002 - 01.2005
OND - Mechanical Engineering
Peterborough Regional College
01.2002 - 01.2007
HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Peterborough Regional College
01.2002 - 01.2007
Skills
- PLC development
- Allen Bradley
- Siemens S7-300
- Siemens S400
- Siemens S1200
- Siemens S1500
- Logic8
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Electrically Biased
- 17th Edition Qualified
- Scada Systems
- Intouch 2012 R2 Scada System
- Computer skills
- Fanuc STTP Trained
- 6 Sigma Green Belt
- AIB Food Safety training
- Early Equipment Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- CDM 2015 overview
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Cost control
- Business budget management
- Project coordination
- Key performance indicators
- People-oriented
Hobbies
- Playing Golf
- Spending time with son
Timeline
Associate Director
Prologik Automation
01.2023 - 03.2025
Installation and commissioning Manager
Baker Perkins
01.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Services Manager
WSP Engineering
01.2019 - 01.2022
Project Manager
Greencore Foods
01.2018 - 01.2019
Automation Engineer/Project Engineer
Princes Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
Controls System Engineer
Control Design and Development (CDD)
01.2013 - 01.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance
Perkins Engines
09.2002 - 07.2005
Maintenance Engineer/ Manager
Perkins Engines Company LTD
01.2002 - 01.2015
NVQ level 2 - Business Improvement Techniques
Perkins Engines
01.2002 - 01.2005
OND - Mechanical Engineering
Peterborough Regional College
01.2002 - 01.2007
HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Peterborough Regional College
01.2002 - 01.2007
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