Chris Dainty
Tamworth,Staffordshire
Summary
Project manager with a strong background in fire protection, commissioning, and technical project coordination. Plans scopes, schedules, resources, and budgets while managing risk, documentation, and stakeholder communication to support smooth commissioning, compliant handovers, and on-time delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Engineer's Manager,
Tay Fire and security
Nottingham
06.2024 - 09.2026
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
- Coordinated with clients to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise project disruptions.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
- Oversaw the development of project documentation, maintaining clear and accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
- Analysed project outcomes, conducting post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Presented project proposals and reports to senior management, articulating project value and securing necessary approvals.
- Provided clear and concise step-by-step technical support to guide clients.
Project manager
GBE Converge
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Defined scope for nominated projects from sales handover to commissioning, ensuring clarity and alignment with client expectations.
- Sequence activities and establish schedules for site delivery and handover.
- Plan resources, estimate time and cost, and build project budgets.
- Planned project activities and sequenced tasks for efficient execution.
- Identified and allocated resources required for project completion.
- Developed detailed schedules to communicate project timelines and milestones effectively.
- Estimated timeframes for project tasks based on scope and complexity.
- Evaluated costs associated with project tasks and resources.
- Created comprehensive budgets to manage project financials effectively.
- Compiled and organised project documents for accurate record-keeping.
- Designed charts and schedules to visualise project timelines and workflows.
- Conducted risk analysis to identify potential project challenges.
- Oversaw management of risks and issues throughout project lifecycle.
- Tracked and reported on project progress against established milestones.
- Led project teams to ensure collaboration and goal achievement.
- Managed stock ordering to maintain necessary inventory levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure necessary project supplies.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold project standards.
- Created resource allocation management plans to optimise project efficiency.
- Compiled price quotes from suppliers for project budgeting.
- Prepared final handover certification to document project completion.
- Managed nominated projects from sales handover to commissioning and handover to client, directing overall coordination, implementation, and completion while adhering to regulations and meeting client expectations.
Commissioning Technician
Daemon Fire & Security Ltd
01.2014 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with electrical contractors and end users across the UK to achieve successful commissioning and handover, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with electrical contractors and end users across the UK to deliver commissioning and handover that fulfilled client requirements.
- Complied with industry regulations, staying up-to-date with any changes.
- Planned implementation of changes to current procedures, facilitating smooth operations.
- Helped to outline Quality Assurance (QA) procedures for consistency and accuracy.
Fire Alarm Commissioning / Installation Engineer
Self Employed
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Responsibilities-
- Managed fire alarm upgrades for M&S stores nationwide, overseeing the process from initial design to installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Carried out installations to the highest standards and within company timeframes.
- Documented installation processes and outcomes, creating detailed reports for internal and client reference.
- Contributed to the development of company standards and practices for structural engineering, improving quality and consistency.
Commissioning Engineer
Global Fire & Security Ltd
07.2005 - 12.2010
- Coordinated multi-discipline site commissioning and handover with electrical contractors and end users in the UK, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Adviced on testing and commissioning procedures and documentation, providing constructive recommendations.
- Analysed system performance data post-commissioning, recommending improvements for future projects.
- Communicated with clients to complete projects on time and within budget.
Commissioning / Project Engineer
Defensor fire and security
04.2003 - 07.2005
- Designed development and ensured compliance with British Standards, completing handovers and client training as part of programme delivery.
Trainee Service Engineer / Installation Engineer
Daemon Fire & Security Ltd
08.1998 - 04.2003
- Responsibilities: Initially I was appointed in the role of Trainee Service Engineer / Installation Engineer working on conventional & addressable systems with M&E contractors, electrical contractors, end users amongst others, working within a large database of existing clients
Trainee Electrician
Martel Electrical Ltd
09.1996 - 08.1998
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical
Erdington College
01-1998
G.C.S.E's - English, Maths & Science
Torc High School
Tamworth, STS01-1996
Skills
- Fire Protection (10 years)
- Low Voltage (10 years)
- CCTV (8 years)
- Fire alarm estimation
- Commissioning coordination
- Project planning
- Project documentation management
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Technical liaison
- Decision making
Certification
- SMSTS certified
- Construction safety and healty
- Confined space
- Engineering system design
- health and saftey
- project managment
- citb site safety plus
- IOSH working safley
- FIA
- Safety awareness
- electrical
- tavcom Btec
- gas detection
- GDS
- Gent
- Hikvision
- Honeywell
- Komtes
- Notifier
- PAC
- Texecom
- Vesda
- aico
- Fike
Timeline
Project Manager, Engineer's Manager,
Tay Fire and security
06.2024 - 09.2026
Project manager
GBE Converge
08.2021 - 07.2024
Commissioning Technician
Daemon Fire & Security Ltd
01.2014 - 07.2021
Fire Alarm Commissioning / Installation Engineer
Self Employed
01.2011 - 12.2013
Commissioning Engineer
Global Fire & Security Ltd
07.2005 - 12.2010
Commissioning / Project Engineer
Defensor fire and security
04.2003 - 07.2005
Trainee Service Engineer / Installation Engineer
Daemon Fire & Security Ltd
08.1998 - 04.2003
Trainee Electrician
Martel Electrical Ltd
09.1996 - 08.1998
Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical
Erdington College
G.C.S.E's - English, Maths & Science
Torc High School