Iain MacKenzie
Erskine,Renfrewshire
Summary
Capable, focused and organised individual with over 30 years experience in the hire and construction industry. Able to lead negotiations of the tender and bidding process and secure orders. A self-starter with excellent time management, budgeting, customer care, project overview and service co-ordination. Disciplined professional with strong work ethic, positive outlook and excellent communication skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organisational goals and objectives. Holds full clean & current driving licence.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technical Sales Consultant
BFT Mastclimbing
Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Produce mechanical access estimates with practical and workable solutions to customer requirements.
- Produce bespoke AutoCAD design drawings to client requirements.
- Ensure tenders are followed up with contractors to maximise probability of obtaining targeted contracts.
- Liaise with operation teams on technical and operational issues.
- Carry out site surveys and deliver presentations as required.
Estimator
Lyndon-SGB
2236 London Road, Glasgow
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Provide mechanical access estimates to customer requirements.
- Identify and target new business opportunities, cold-call potential new sites and maintain key relationships with clients.
- Ensure tenders are followed up with contractors to maximise probability of obtaining targeted contracts.
- Liaise with design and operation teams on technical issues.
- Provide business reports and estimates towards budget targets.
- Carry out site surveys and deliver presentations as required.
Operations Planner
Ecosave Installations Ltd
37 Meiklewood Road, Glasgow
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Project managed renewable energy installation operations demonstrating experience in efficient management of labour & resource allocation and procurement management.
- Handled negotiations with suppliers and manage sub-contractors to meet project needs within budget.
- Project manage and monitor quality control on each installation.
Contracts Manager
Reco Hoist Ltd
Queenslie Industrial Estate, Glasgow
02.2015 - 10.2021
- Promote business with customer focused attention to detail by regularly contacting new and existing clients.
- Managed operations for installation, hire, servicing and dismantle of construction Hoists in Scotland & North-East England.
- Manage budget, prepare quotations, method statements, risk assessments, business reports and administration of contracts.
- Liaise with clients on management, commercial and site based level, closing out sales and securing orders.
- Arrange internal & sub-contract labour, transport and logistics.
- Implemented and maintained service schedules, designs, testing and training for contract specific requirements within agreed timescales.
Operations Supervisor
HTC Plant Ltd
119 Hamilton Road, Glasgow
03.2007 - 01.2015
- Managed daily & weekly planning of installations, dismantles, servicing and statutory inspections.
- Planned, organised and monitored resources to ensure efficient use of labour, equipment, stock, consumables and materials.
- Co-ordinated all projects and carried out site surveys.
- Carried out RA/MS and tool-box talks, ensuring industry compliance, taking remedial action to mitigate risks.
- Managed office staff, installation engineers, mechanics, electricians, drivers and yard workers enhancing productivity and efficiency.
- Managed office and workshop inventory levels, including procurement of materials, shipment receiving and distribution.
- Supervised housekeeping, workshop and field based operations.
Hire Controller
Hewden Hire
2300 London Road, Glasgow
03.2001 - 02.2007
- Prepare quotations, contract invoices, requisitions, purchase ledger, accounts payable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Identified new targets, developed new business & supplier opportunities and presented product lines to customers.
Hire Controller
Wyseplant
2300 London Road, Glasgow
11.1993 - 02.2001
- Coordinated delivery and collection of hired equipment, reducing downtime in projects.
- Organised transportation logistics for timely deliveries and collections of hired equipment.
Hire Controller
HSS Hire
61 Glasgow Road,, Paisley
08.1986 - 10.1993
- Responded promptly to customer enquiries, providing accurate information about products and services available for hire.
- Organised transportation logistics for timely deliveries and collections of hired equipment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing customer queries and handling customer complaints.
Education
IPAF MCWP Demonstrator - MCWP
IPAF
Glasgow 02.2023 - 02.2028
SVQ Level 1 - Site Safety Plus
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Glasgow04.2021
NVQ Level 1 - Managing Safely
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
Glasgow11.2020
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Scottish Industry Training & Management Services
Paisley05.1987
Certificate of Higher Education - English, Physics, History, Geography
Park Mains High School
Erskine06.1985
Skills
- Sub-contract management
- Client relationships
- Information gathering
- Sales negotiation
- Budget management
- Contract management
- Documentation expertise
- Customer focus
- Team ethic
- Product knowledge
- On-site health & safety
- Time management
- Company processes and procedures
- Operations management
Timeline
Technical Sales Consultant
BFT Mastclimbing
11.2024 - 11.2025
IPAF MCWP Demonstrator - MCWP
IPAF
02.2023 - 02.2028
Estimator
Lyndon-SGB
08.2022 - 09.2024
Operations Planner
Ecosave Installations Ltd
11.2021 - 06.2022
Contracts Manager
Reco Hoist Ltd
02.2015 - 10.2021
Operations Supervisor
HTC Plant Ltd
03.2007 - 01.2015
Hire Controller
Hewden Hire
03.2001 - 02.2007
Hire Controller
Wyseplant
11.1993 - 02.2001
Hire Controller
HSS Hire
08.1986 - 10.1993
SVQ Level 1 - Site Safety Plus
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
NVQ Level 1 - Managing Safely
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Scottish Industry Training & Management Services
Certificate of Higher Education - English, Physics, History, Geography
Park Mains High School