Carl Exton
Market Rasen,Lincolnshire
Summary
Building Services Manager with over 15 years’ experience delivering mechanical and building services packages across contractor-led environments. Strong background in M&E design coordination, technical assurance, site delivery, commissioning, and handover, combined with robust commercial and contractual control. Experienced working from tender stage through construction to final account, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CIBSE Guidance, British Standards, and Employer’s Requirements. Technically grounded with a trade background in mechanical services, enabling practical, buildable solutions and effective challenge of consultant and subcontractor designs. Known for mentoring teams, supporting junior engineers, and maintaining strong client relationships on complex projects up to £30m+.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Project Manager
Pure Renewables Commercial LTD
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Lead delivery of large-scale renewable, mechanical and electrical services projects including heat pump energy centres and district heating network including schemes in excess of £33m
- Manage contractor-side M&E design coordination and review consultant and subcontractor information.
- Oversee technical submissions, RFIs, design changes and record drawings.
- Provide site-based technical leadership and resolve commissioning and integration issues.
- Coordinate commissioning, witnessing and handover including O&M manuals.
- Established key interface between client, designers, subcontractors and commissioning engineers.
- Mentor site managers and engineers, promoting best practice.
Operations Manager
C.F Roberts electrical & mecha
Nottingham
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised daily operations, acting as point of contact for any queries or obstacles.
- Established working procedures and polices to aid clarity with contract design requirements leading to ensure ONE time design philosophy.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Led and coached team leaders to meet performance targets and deliver operational excellence.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Established and communication daily priorities to guide team activities.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Led overall direction, coordination and evaluation of department functions.
- Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
- Tasked with reviving a project on the verge of collapse due to poor management decisions during throughout the pre-construction design phase. I spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul that led to not only salvaging the project but also exceeding stakeholders' expectations.
- By carefully managing subcontractor procurement and implementing value engineering strategies, I was able to enhance project efficiency, reduce costs, and ultimately increase contract margins. My meticulous approach towards stakeholder management and dedication to delivering high-quality results ensured that all parties involved were not only satisfied but also impressed by the project's transformation.
- With a focus on problem-solving and effective communication, I thrive in challenging environments and am committed to achieving success through strategic planning and diligent execution. My experience in navigating complex projects and implementing innovative solutions make me a valuable asset in any team or organisation.
Mechanical Contracts Manager
Barlow's MEP Services LTD
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Drafted and negotiated third party sub-contracts to ensure appropriate legal backout, including service levels and monitoring, was in place.
- Managed various contract renewals and expiry of contracts based on termination dates to minimise disputes.
- Proposed innovative business solutions to preserve and expand business opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations and contract management for site teams.
- Executed numerous retail sector schemes exceeding stake holders expectations.
- Led and motivated multiple on-site teams to achieve project deliverables.
- Implemented, monitored and maintained service delivery against agreed targets and contract specific requirements to achieve [Result].
- Generated periodic reports to provide updates on project performance.
- Developed cost-effective solutions to mitigate contractual risks.
- Conducted comprehensive contract reviews, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated successful audits adhering to strict documentation requirements of contracts department.
- Delivered cost savings through effective budget management.
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager
Progen Services
Immingham, North East Lincolnshire
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported Managing Director with the procurement strategy and planning, assessing objective achievements and implementing necessary service improvements.
- Introduced detailed preconstruction strategy's including the fundamentals of efficient design developments utilising value engineering solutions - lead negotiations to enable external stakeholders sign off. starttrys included industry norms - (including but not limited to) document control, technical submission, RFI, trackers and indexe's.
- Introduced emphasis on value engineering at all junctions of the schemes including estimating and handover.
- Built positive, productive relationships with stakeholders, communicating updates and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
Contracts / Projects Manager
Sleaford Building Services
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
06.2014 - 01.2022
- Introduced prefabrication operations encompassing both shell & core installations bolstered with prefabricated utility cupboards.
- Improved project execution by generating project status reports and identifying issues for corrective action.
- Manged schemes from business development stage through to project handover including design.
- Full commercially responsibility for all schemes under my jurisdiction including regular reporting to Senior Finance team.
- Developed project variations and trackers through to final account negotiations.
- Production & preparation of adjudication claim derived from crystallised dispute.
- Production of project(s) health and safety documentation along with planned reviews to ensure company health and safety standards are upheld.
- Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.
- Delivered projects on time and under budget.
- Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication proven with repeat business.
Offshore Pipe Fitter
Petrofac
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
- Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
- Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
- Confidently interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
Pipe Fitter & Welder
Self Employed
London, City of London
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Delivering labour only self-employed solutions to SMEs across London and the UK.
- Operating with a team of circa six operatives to overcome workload peaks.
Pipe Fitter and Welder
T Brown
London, City of London
02.2007 - 01.2008
- Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
- Installations of LTHW energy centres & boiler houses across the area of Westminster.
- Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
- Confidently interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
Heating and Ventilation Modern Apprentice
Mowlem Technical Services
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Completion of NVQ Level 3 - Heating & Ventilation Apprenticeship.
- Refurbished commercial and residential buildings.
- "Time Served"
- Passed TR5 welding qualifications.
Education
Higher National Diploma - The Built Environment (Building Services)
Leeds College of Building
Leeds, LDS 09.2016 -
NVQ Level 3 - Heating & Ventilation
New College Nottingham
Nottingham, NGM 09.2007 - undefined
Skills
- High-value project management inclusive of RIBA stages 2 - 6
- Stakeholder management
- Exemplary verbal and written communicator
- Contracts development
- Design procedure's adherence inclusive of assets survey and feasabilty studies
- Persuasive negotiator
- Comprehensive RICS / CIBSE / BRUKL legislation knowledge
- Cost management and reporting
- Commercial risk analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Pure Renewables Commercial LTD
11.2024 - 01.2026
Operations Manager
C.F Roberts electrical & mecha
04.2024 - 11.2024
Mechanical Contracts Manager
Barlow's MEP Services LTD
01.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager
Progen Services
02.2022 - 12.2022
Higher National Diploma - The Built Environment (Building Services)
Leeds College of Building
09.2016 -
Contracts / Projects Manager
Sleaford Building Services
06.2014 - 01.2022
Offshore Pipe Fitter
Petrofac
03.2012 - 05.2014
Pipe Fitter & Welder
Self Employed
01.2008 - 03.2012
NVQ Level 3 - Heating & Ventilation
New College Nottingham
09.2007 - undefined
Pipe Fitter and Welder
T Brown
02.2007 - 01.2008
Heating and Ventilation Modern Apprentice
Mowlem Technical Services
08.2004 - 08.2007