Gordon Chitty

• Reviewed and updated company documentation processes following transition to Employee Owned Trust.
• Ensured appropriate staffing levels for upcoming projects across field and office teams.
• Managed staff development and training, including oversight of JTL Apprenticeship programme.
• Developed new business opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Oversaw procurement and maintenance of company vehicles to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitored company finances, budgets, and costs in collaboration with Finance Manager.
• Provided quotations using Extreme Estimating Software tailored to customer specifications.
• Managed IT systems and ensured compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus alongside External IT Consultant.

I returned to Lyons Electrical following an offer to participate in a Management Buy Out, which unfortunately fell though.

However whilst in this position I have:

• Strengthened client relationships by maintaining open and consistent communication lines throughout projects' duration.
• Coordinated with stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Ensured timely completion of tasks with diligent monitoring and follow-ups.
• Tracked project progress diligently, ensuring adherence to set deadlines.
• Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong time-management skills.
• Managed resources efficiently, resulting in cost savings.
• Managed estimation processes by preparing bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews, using Extreme Estimation Software
• Electrical Design using MEPWorx (formerly Cymap) Electrical Design Software.

My employment at Lyons Electrical has provided an opportunity to price, design and manage the installation of a range of projects including

• Design and installation of the electrical installation to Hungerford Millenium Bridge
• Ongoing works at a Fuel Storage Depot, involving the installation of new HV Mains Installation, LV Submains, Pump Room power and controls, design and installation of new and replacement Switchboards, general site lighting., and power and lighting to loading jetties. Works on at this site required a number of our electricians requiring COMPEX training, and therefore I needed to have an understanding of the COMPEX requirements to liaise with these electricians to ensure they had correctly rated equipment for the area of installation.
• New Office Installation and Office Refurbishment Works
• Industrial / commercial installations to workshops, industrial units and factories
• Landscape lighting schemes
• Carpark lighting installations
• High end domestic installations
• Energy from Waste Plant
• Electrical installation works within Government Secure Facilities

Channel Tunnel Lorry Facility - Managing Subcontractors for:

• Installation of upgraded HV Supplies, Switchgear and Transformer
• Installation of Street Lighting for approach road to Lorry Facility

Working on South East Water Framework

• Responsible for production of O&M manuals across a range of site which BAM were working on within this framework.
• Projects worked on during my employment at BAM Nuttall:
• Eastbourne WTW - Microfiltration Plant and replacement MCC
• Stockbury WTW - Microfiltration Plant, Borehole Pump Replacement,
• Kingston WTW - UV Filtration Installation, Replacement Pumps and MCC.
• Shellbrook WTW - Site refurbishment and repairs, including replacement MCC.
• For these projects I was one of the M&E Engineers overseeing the installation works in conjunction with the site Civils and Commissioning Teams.
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Before leaving Lyons Electrical for BAM Nuttall, responsibilities aligned closely with position resumed in 2018.

Engaged in project design and estimation for depots across South East of UK while working with Seeboard Central Estimating Unit.

Completed formal apprenticeship programme with Seeboard, combining college learning and practical training.

Gained experience at Dover College and Seeboard's Central Training Centres in Whitfield and Tunbridge Wells.

• Acquired hands-on expertise through on-site training at Seeboard's Gillingham Depot.
• Executed domestic installations alongside commercial and industrial projects, including Kingsnorth Power Station.