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Work history
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References
Certification
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James Edward Peters

James Edward Peters

Cowplain,United Kingdom

Summary

A highly capable and driven Facilities Management leader with over 7 years of experience in the Facilities and Property Management sector, supported by 12 years in operational (FM) and asset management roles within the water industry.


Proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to protect physical assets, ensure statutory compliance, and deliver high-quality services.


Skilled in leading and motivating teams, managing large-scale budgets, and building strategic partnerships to drive continuous improvement and achieve organisational goals.


Possesses extensive knowledge of MEP legislation, ISO 9001, CAFM systems, compliance /data governance frameworks and asset lifecycle planning (Forward Maintenance Plans).


Committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions and strategic foresight.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4025
4025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Compliance Manager

Places for London (TfL)
Victoria, London
07.2022 - 09.2025
  • Established compliance governance framework for tenant-managed estate through policy, standards, processes, and guides.
  • Provided strategic leadership to implement structures and policies ensuring safe, compliant estate management.
  • Led a team of compliance managers, delivering technical oversight for asset safety and performance.
  • Assessed impact of new and amended legislation on asset operation and maintenance.
  • Chaired cross-business technical groups with stakeholders, including London Fire Brigade and LU.

Asset Manager (Buildings)

Transport for London
Southwark, London
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Developed and implemented TfL Asset Management strategy aligned with industry best practices and ISO 55000.
  • Provided asset management guidance to Facilities Operations and key stakeholders.
  • Established and maintained a 10-year renewal plan, incorporating upgrade and efficiency projects.
  • Defined control systems for asset change management to ensure accurate recording of changes.

Asset Manager

Sodexo (Eli Lilly – Pharmaceutical R&D)
Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Led the development and implementation of Asset Management policies and standards in line with ISO 55000 / PAS 55.
  • Managed the CAFM (MAXIMO) system to ensure data quality was accurate to support asset management decisions.
  • Led a multi disciplined team to drive new maintenance techniques and philosophies including RCM and CBM philosophy in order to increase asset reliability and resilience.
  • Defined and analysed maintenance contracts to support the procurement of suppliers.
  • Managed budgets for Hard FM maintenance of circa £2m+.
  • Developed processes to manage critical infrastructure (laboratory) including resilience plans and identifying single points of failure.
  • Undertook internal audits for maintenance delivery and asset management implementation in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 55000 principles.
  • Responsible to quantify risk that provides a consistent measure across all asset areas to deliver effective and balanced risk-based solutions to ensure investment is made in an intelligent and diligent way.

Principal Legislation Engineer

Southern Water
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
02.2015 - 09.2018

Asset Standards Engineer

Southern Water
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2012 - 02.2015

Senior Electrical Technician

Southern Water
Chichester, West Sussex
10.2009 - 09.2012

Electrical Apprentice

Southern Water
Marchwood, Hampshire
09.2006 - 10.2009

Education

BTECH Higher national diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Highbury College

BTECH national diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Highbury College

City & Guilds 2382 - Electrical Engineering

Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA)
Southampton

BTECH national certificate - electrical / electronic Engineering

Highbury College

NVQ 3 - Engineering Maintenance Electrical

Southern Water

City & Guilds 2330 - Electro-technical Technology

City College

Skills

  • Financial Acumen
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Expertise
  • Systems & Data Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Extensive Knowledge of CAFM Systems

Affiliations

  • Restoration I am currently undertaking a full renovation of a Victorian house from top to bottom where I have been able to put my knowledge of facilities management and compliance into a personal experience.
  • Sport I believe a healthy body is the key to a focused mind in the today’s hectic society. I enjoy a wide range of sport and actively undertake these on a weekly basis including football, cycling, running, snowboarding and walks along the coast.

References

Professional

Mark Thompson

Director, Strategic Consultancy (Asset Management)

Jacobs

London

mj_thompson@hotmail.co.uk

07595190812

Certification

Member of Institute of Engineering Technologies (MIET)

Member of Institute of Asset Management (MIAM)

Timeline

Senior Compliance Manager

Places for London (TfL)
07.2022 - 09.2025

Asset Manager (Buildings)

Transport for London
07.2019 - 07.2022

Asset Manager

Sodexo (Eli Lilly – Pharmaceutical R&D)
09.2018 - 07.2019

Principal Legislation Engineer

Southern Water
02.2015 - 09.2018

Asset Standards Engineer

Southern Water
09.2012 - 02.2015

Senior Electrical Technician

Southern Water
10.2009 - 09.2012

Electrical Apprentice

Southern Water
09.2006 - 10.2009

BTECH national diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Highbury College

BTECH national certificate - electrical / electronic Engineering

Highbury College

NVQ 3 - Engineering Maintenance Electrical

Southern Water

City & Guilds 2330 - Electro-technical Technology

City College

BTECH Higher national diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Highbury College

City & Guilds 2382 - Electrical Engineering

Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA)
James Edward Peters