CHRISTIAN OGWURU
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Self- motivated with good communication skills; I can work accurately to strict deadlines. I have a working knowledge of a variety of computer packages and can learn new skills quickly and easily. I am a car owner with a full UK driving licence. I have extensive knowledge of Construction Health and Safety and extensive knowledge of project planning and management within the construction and building industry.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Officer
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
04.2024 - 08.2026
- Conducted HHSRS assessments and issued enforcement notices to private landlords, ensuring rectification of category 1 and 2 hazards.
- Perform dwelling inspections and prioritise maintenance work based on safety issues to promote a safe environment.
- Managed damp and mould issues in tenants' dwellings, ensuring safe living conditions.
- Reported on project data to keep leadership informed of progress and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Address customer concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction.
Security Officer
G4S Security Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2024
- Patrolled shop floor as visual deterrent, liaised with police, documented incidents, and upheld health and safety standards.
- Monitored surveillance screens, reported incidents promptly, and coordinated with police and emergency services.
- Patrolled various premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, ensuring the safety of personnel and property.
- Patrolled grounds after hours on foot to maintain visible presence and detect violations.
- Monitored and authorised entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security.
Security Officer
Exclusec security Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Served as visual deterrent, patrolled shop floor, liaised with police, and documented incidents to ensure health and safety compliance.
- Monitored banks of screens, documented incidents as evidence, and coordinated with police and emergency services during emergencies.
- Patrolled various premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, ensuring the safety of personnel and property.
- Patrolled grounds after hours on foot to maintain visible presence and detect violations.
- Monitored and authorised entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security.
Technical Officer (Home Improvement Agency)
Salford City Council
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Conducted daily inspections of clients’ properties, identified building defects, prepared schedules of works and specifications, prepared tender documents and sent them to contractors for quotations, managed contractors on site, and performed other contract administration tasks.
- Managed workload, oversaw administration staff, and provided technical support to city council departments regarding 2010 decent home standard policies.
- Assessed clients to collect information and pinpoint challenges.
- Assisted clients in identifying and accessing council resources to meet their needs.
- Collaborated with external professionals and agencies to address clients' requirements.
- Compiling and maintaining care files and advocating on client’s behalf with external parties.
Project Officer (Enforcement & Disrepair)
Salford City Council
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Reduced number of long-term private sector residential empty properties within the City by engaging owners and landlords through voluntary initiatives.
- If voluntary measures fail to bring empty properties back into occupation, then I have recourse to formal enforcement routes including individual Compulsory Purchase, Empty Dwelling Management Order, Enforced Sale or Demolition.
- My responsibilities also include responding to complaints of disrepair within the private rented sector by conducting housing condition inspections and carrying out Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessment.
- Landlords are given the opportunity to redress any disrepair which falls within their remit however failure to conduct repairs will initiate a more formal approach including the service of legal notices.
- Finally, I conduct accommodation certificate inspections on private dwellings for the purpose of meeting Home Office visa requirements for individuals visiting the UK and staying within Salford for short or long durations.
- Administered and enforced licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation, ensuring compliance with statute.
- To contribute to the Council's and Service Area's performance targets and policies, to provide an effective, efficient and responsive HMO licensing service for customers and the public.
- My main duties include: To undertake and to ensure the effective administration and enforcement of appropriate licensing functions for HMOs.
- To work in conjunction with the Housing Support Officer to ensure that HMO licensing applications are valid and all necessary documentation and fees in connection with the application has been received and are fully in accordance with Statute and Council’s policies.
- To calculate the number of households or persons permitted under the HMO licence.
- To fully liaise with applicants, consultees, objectors and other responsible authorities in respect of any HMO licence application to resolve any issue which may then enable the application to be granted.
- To draft and issue HMO licences and licence conditions in compliance with Statute, carry out administrative functions and maintain proper records in accordance with the Service Area and council policies.
- Conducted visits to identify unlicensed HMOs.
- To visit HMOs during pre-licence inspections to draw floorplans and to advise customers of the HMO licensing process.
- To take appropriate enforcement action with unlicensed HMOs.
- To work in compliance with the Criminal Prosecutions and Investigations Act and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act etc. and to carry out interviews, prepare evidence and prepare prosecution reports ensuring they meet Service procedures and are evidentially sufficient before submission to the Principal Environmental Health Officer.
- To attend and provide evidence in any Court/Tribunal/Inquiry hearing on behalf of the council arising out of these duties.
- Investigated complaints and conducted dwelling visits to initiate appropriate enforcement action within established targets and performance measures.
- To respond to freedom of information requests regarding the public register in respect of the HMO licensing function.
Project Officer (Home Improvement Agency)
Salford City Council
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Conducted daily property inspections, identified building defects, prepared detailed schedules of works and specifications, drafted tender documents, solicited contractor quotations, managed on-site contractors, and administered contracts to ensure compliance with standards.
- Managed workload and supervised administration staff while providing technical support to departments within city council, ensuring alignment with council’s 2010 decent home standard policies.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to enhance team skills and project outcomes.
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of project staff, building a highly capable project team.
- Resolved project conflicts and challenges through effective problem-solving and negotiation techniques.
Building Surveyor
Arawak Walton Housing Associations
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Inspected clients’ properties daily, identified building defects, prepared detailed schedules of works and specifications, created and distributed tender documents for contractor quotations, managed projects, and supervised on-site contractors while handling contract administration tasks.
- Organised and prioritised tasks to complete projects on time, ensuring adherence to client expectations and project deadlines.
- Used GPS systems, theodolites and levels to determine longitudes and latitudes of important features in survey areas.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted detailed site surveys to assess property boundaries, structures, and topography for development projects.
Technical Officer
CDS Housing Ltd.
Liverpool
- Conducted inspections of CDS properties, managed voids, and supervised contractors for cyclical and planned maintenance programmes to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Prepared schedules of work and specifications to obtain competitive tenders and quotations from contractors, enhancing procurement process efficiency.
- Engaged with members of the public and statutory authorities to address concerns and provide information, fostering community relations and transparency.
Signal Technician
British Rail
Liverpool/London
- Promoted from assistant signal technician; oversaw faulting and maintenance of signaling equipment, ensuring operational reliability as directed by technician officer and signal maintenance engineer.
- Set up equipment to test and verify functionality and performance.
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting to evaluate equipment performance and increase reliability.
- Documented all maintenance work and repairs in detail for future reference and compliance.
Maintenance Inspector
Liverpool Housing Trust
- Inspected properties and authorised contractor work, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Supervised cyclical and planned maintenance programmes, administering contracts to meet project timelines and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Education
MSc - Building Surveying
University of Salford
01-2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
University of Bolton
01-2007
B.Sc. (Hon) - Building Surveying
University of Salford
01-2002
GCE “O” Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English Language, Computer studies
Shorefield Comprehensive School
Liverpool01-1982
BTEC (HNC) - Building Studies
Liverpool City College
BTEC (ONC) - Building Studies
South Mersey College
BTEC (HND) - Mechanical Engineering
Liverpool Polytechnic
BTEC (OND) - Engineering Technology
Riversdale College of Technology
LiverpoolCustom
- Spending time with my children
- Swimming
- Football
- Badminton
- Reading
- General keep-fit
Timeline
Technical Officer
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
04.2024 - 08.2026
Security Officer
G4S Security Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2024
Security Officer
Exclusec security Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Technical Officer (Home Improvement Agency)
Salford City Council
01.2011 - 01.2016
Project Officer (Enforcement & Disrepair)
Salford City Council
01.2009 - 01.2011
Project Officer (Home Improvement Agency)
Salford City Council
01.2004 - 01.2009
Building Surveyor
Arawak Walton Housing Associations
01.2002 - 01.2004
Technical Officer
CDS Housing Ltd.
Signal Technician
British Rail
Maintenance Inspector
Liverpool Housing Trust
MSc - Building Surveying
University of Salford
Post Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
University of Bolton
B.Sc. (Hon) - Building Surveying
University of Salford
GCE “O” Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English Language, Computer studies
Shorefield Comprehensive School
BTEC (HNC) - Building Studies
Liverpool City College
BTEC (ONC) - Building Studies
South Mersey College
BTEC (HND) - Mechanical Engineering
Liverpool Polytechnic
BTEC (OND) - Engineering Technology
Riversdale College of Technology