Chris Child
Hatfield ,Herefordshire
Summary
Experienced fire industry professional with 26 years experience. Expertise in leadership and strategic planning. Proven track record of managing diverse teams and successfully delivering projects under tight deadlines and budget constraints. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills enhance project outcomes and team dynamics. Ready to drive significant contributions and lead transformative initiatives in a targeted position.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project manager
Laing O'Rourke/Crown House Technologies
London
2024.08 - Current
- Fire package leader on Whiteley redevelopment package value £4m (project value £1.2B)
- Fire package leader, Olympia redevelopment package value £6m (project value £1.4B)
- Supported stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
- Facilitated prompt issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
- Created working environment conducive to team productivity.
- Encouraged team collaboration for innovative solutions in projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to meet project goals on schedule.
- Enhanced stakeholder relationships through effective communication.
- Guided development of project objectives with established performance expectations.
- Managed budgets diligently to control unnecessary expenditure on projects.
- Led C&E testing with client assurance teams and third-party stakeholders.
- Maintained strong working relationships with subcontractors to achieve project milestones.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
Fire Alarm Project Manager/Consultant
JL Fire Tech Management
London, City of London
2018.09 - 2024.08
- Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
- Led meetings with both client (London Underground Ltd) and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
- Developed and maintained project timescales, providing contingency planning to support timely completion.
- Projects completed Northern Line Extension £1bn.
Senior Project Engineer
GBE Converge
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2016.06 - 2018.08
- Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
- Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Established and implemented corrective action to minimise project risk impacts.
- Presented project updates to stakeholders, highlighting successes and suggesting solutions for weak spots.
- Projects completed Bond Street Station upgrade (London Underground Ltd) One Bedford Avenue (MACE) Mount Pleasant (Royal mail)
Senior Commissioning Engineer
Clymac Ltd
Leicester, Leicestershire
2014.10 - 2016.06
- Visited designated sites to manage commissioning projects.
- Scheduled and coordinated commissioning visits with clients to determine needs and requirements.
- Developed and executed commissioning plans to guarantee on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by producing timely, comprehensive commissioning status reports.
- Projects completed Ridham Docks Power Station & Jumeirah Hotel Mayfair
Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Chubb
Romford , Essex
2000.09 - 2014.10
- Completed 3 1/2 year apprenticeship.
- Setting out daily works plans.
- Attending prestart briefings.
- Full time Engineer for 10 years at London Stansted International Airport site engineer. Responsibility's included callout, corrective and preventative maintenance on wide ranging systems across site, which include main Ziton 18 panel network with two graphic packages and every out building, which signal back via EMS radio links.
- Assigned with Paddington Train Station (Platform transformation project), Metropolitan Line Upgrade Project (Substations) and London Bridge (Substation) tasks included commissioning (Kentec with Hochiki Protocol) and installing (soft skin and Micc).
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
Bolton Community College
Bolton 2000.09 - 2004.05
Skills
- Compliance understanding
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Leadership
- Team building
- Customer-focused
- Programme development
- Reporting
- Initiative taking
- Resilience under pressure
- Leadership in team settings
Certification
- Technician The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (TMIFPO)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project manager
Laing O'Rourke/Crown House Technologies
2024.08 - Current
Fire Alarm Project Manager/Consultant
JL Fire Tech Management
2018.09 - 2024.08
Senior Project Engineer
GBE Converge
2016.06 - 2018.08
Senior Commissioning Engineer
Clymac Ltd
2014.10 - 2016.06
Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Chubb
2000.09 - 2014.10
NVQ Level 3 - Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
Bolton Community College
2000.09 - 2004.05