Ben Lelyveld
Amberley,WSX
Summary
At CBRE, I spearheaded a team, enhancing productivity and fostering client/vendor partnerships through adept contract management and mechanical maintenance supervision. My proactive problem-solving and effective cost control led to significant savings, showcasing my ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently. Skilled in procurement management and team coordination, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring compliance and optimizing operational performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract-manager
CBRE
09.2022 - Current
- Management of onsite team and oversee of FM contract with a an annual turnover of £500k
- Proactively identify potential contractual issues, addressing them before they escalated into more significant problems
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with statutory requirements.
- Reduced costs for the organization by effectively negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors.
- Arrange service delivery to all six buildings within active contracts by overseeing workers, coordinating resources, setting schedules and maintaining minimal scope creep
- Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
- Fulfill mechanical engineer and supervisory role alongside contract manager position
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
CBRE
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Boosted team productivity with comprehensive training on safety procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
- Mentored junior staff members focusing on skill development opportunities thereby increasing team competencies.
- Implemented energy conservation measures by upgrading equipment and optimizing machine settings, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Established strong relationships with external suppliers fostering collaborative partnerships which led to improved service levels.
- Improved overall plant performance by optimizing maintenance activities for critical systems and machinery.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly identifying and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner - this was done by have a root cause analysis approach and coaching the team to adopt the same approach
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Supervised a team of skilled technicians ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards during all maintenance tasks performed.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues to prevent future breakdowns and improve system performance.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Maintenance Supervisor
CBRE
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on repair tasks that may of been outside of some engineer's skillset
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Supervised 14 employees and scheduled shifts on a day to day basis raising to 20 engineers on an event day
- Trusted by the FA to be senior management on all events which enabled the managers to be in on a daily basis rather than building lieu time.
- Carried out all pre - event checks across the stadium through the BMS system, raised and distributed faults found before moving into event control that alongside security, Metropolitan Police, Ambulance and Fire services while in charge of all the automated systems such as lighting, escalators, cooling towers, chillers and boilers.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
Education
City & Guilds - ILM 3
Talent Coach
London, United Kingdom06.2024
City & Guilds - ILM 2
Tower Hamlets College
Poplar, United Kingdom02.2019
Advanced DSEAR - Explosion Science
Gexcon
Elstree, United Kingdom05.2015
City & Guilds - Quarterly Testing - Large Porous Sterilizers EN285
Eastwood Park
Falfield, United Kingdom11.2013
NVQ City & Guilds - HAVC Maintenance of System Components
Thames Valley University
Reading, United Kingdom02.2006
Skills
- Procurement Management
- Cost Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Task Prioritization
- Facility Maintenance
- Budget Planning
Timeline
Contract-manager
CBRE
09.2022 - Current
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
CBRE
04.2019 - 09.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
CBRE
09.2016 - 04.2019
City & Guilds - ILM 3
Talent Coach
City & Guilds - ILM 2
Tower Hamlets College
Advanced DSEAR - Explosion Science
Gexcon
City & Guilds - Quarterly Testing - Large Porous Sterilizers EN285
Eastwood Park
NVQ City & Guilds - HAVC Maintenance of System Components
Thames Valley University
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