Chris Adams
London
Summary
A NEBOSH-qualified professional with extensive expertise in health and safety compliance, facilities operations, and stakeholder communication. Demonstrates proficiency in supporting fire safety protocols, incident reporting, and managing contractor inductions and permit-to-work processes. Skilled in daily FM delivery, defect logging, and CAFM systems such as Planon and ASK. Proven ability to supervise front-line staff, coordinate events and spaces for academic or corporate clients, and maintain accurate documentation. Adept at liaising with internal teams, service contractors, and senior stakeholders across various sectors. Committed to delivering customer-facing services with professionalism and adaptability while conducting annual budget analysis to optimise operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance Safety & Facilities Advisor
Imperial College London
London
2025.08 - 2025.08
- Providing interim support and advice across safety compliance, FM operations, and event logistics for clients in academic and commercial settings.
Assistant Facilities Manager (2-month FTC)
CBRE at State Street Bank, Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Short-term contract supporting facilities operations and H&S compliance in a critical corporate banking environment.
- Managed an average of 3-7 works permits per day
- Liaised between departments establishing smooth facility-related communication flow.
Facilities & Safety Coordinator
Imperial College Business School
2024.06 - 2025.06
- Led safety and operational support across a complex academic building, including event setup and contractor liaison.
- Collaborated closely with senior management for development of robust safety policies.
Facilities Duty Manager
Ethos Sports Centre – Imperial College London
London
2018.04 - 2024.06
- Oversaw daily operations, staff supervision, and customer experience at a large university sports centre.
- Conducted performance appraisals to develop individual growth plans for subordinates.
Fitness Instructor
Ethos Sports Centre – Imperial College London
London
2017.01 - 2018.04
- Created a positive environment with energetic, upbeat classes.
- Conducted regular equipment checks ensuring all was in proper working order, increasing overall safety standards in the gym area.
Fitness Instructor
Champneys Health Spa
2015.06 - 2017.01
- Contributed towards member retention rates with effective customer service strategies.
- Increased class attendance via inventive session planning that catered to various skill levels simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport & Exercise Sciences
Roehampton University
London 2012.09 - 2015.05
A-Levels - Biology, History, Physical Education
Godalming College
SurreyGCSEs -
Churcher’s College
07.
Skills
- Health & Safety Compliance: NEBOSH-qualified with experience supporting fire safety, incident reporting, RAMS review, contractor inductions, and permit-to-work processes
- Facilities Operations: Skilled in daily FM delivery, defect logging, CAFM use (Planon, ASK), contractor liaison, and overseeing soft services
- Line Management & Team Support: Supervised front-line staff and provided escalation support across busy public-facing environments
- Event & Space Coordination: Experienced in planning room layouts, access needs, set-up/pack-down, and liaising with academic or corporate clients
- Stakeholder Communication: Trusted liaison with internal teams, service contractors, and senior stakeholders across various sectors
- Customer-Facing Service Delivery: Proven background in roles requiring professionalism, adaptability, and issue resolution under pressure
- Policy-Driven: Proven record for maintaining accurate documentation
- Annual budget analysis
Certification
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
- IWFM Level 3 in Facilities Management – In progress - due Dec 2025
- First Aid at Work
- DBS, Manual Handling, ladders & Fire Safety – Up to Date
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary
Affiliations
Sport, History, Mentoring, Coaching
Timeline
Freelance Safety & Facilities Advisor
Imperial College London
2025.08 - 2025.08
Assistant Facilities Manager (2-month FTC)
CBRE at State Street Bank, Canary Wharf
2025.06 - 2025.07
Facilities & Safety Coordinator
Imperial College Business School
2024.06 - 2025.06
Facilities Duty Manager
Ethos Sports Centre – Imperial College London
2018.04 - 2024.06
Fitness Instructor
Ethos Sports Centre – Imperial College London
2017.01 - 2018.04
Fitness Instructor
Champneys Health Spa
2015.06 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Science - Sport & Exercise Sciences
Roehampton University
2012.09 - 2015.05
A-Levels - Biology, History, Physical Education
Godalming College
GCSEs -
Churcher’s College