Jonathan Wright
Seaford
Summary
I am a conscientious, and professional employee who currently works for UK Power Networks who is now seeking a new role after working in my current role for 15 years, the last eight years coming as an area manager/project manager. I am a motivated manager with excellent business acumen and broad experience across finance and operations roles. I'm a highly adaptable and self-motivated leader with proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders. Offering strong analysis and innovation to identify solutions to challenging problems. A Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills. In my current role I carry out a blended job role both Project Managing large infrastructure projects whilst also managing delivery of reactive fault work, small connections, through to large infrastructure upgrades to the electrical network. A winner of the UK Power Networks Employee of the Year award, I feel I am a highly organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to job tasks has yielded excellent results. I am now looking to further my career and my own personal and professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Area Manager/Project Manager
UK Power Networks
Lewes
2016.05 - Current
- In my current role I carry out a blended job role both Project Managing large infrastructure projects whilst also managing delivery of reactive fault work, small connections through to large infrastructure upgrades to the electrical network
- Delivering Ground works across multiple sites in the UK Power Networks SPN footprint including Faults, Small Works, UMC and DCD
- Managing supervisors who monitor excavation teams, ensuring they adhere to operational compliance including NRSWA, CDM, DSR 01 014, N-JUG and GS6
- Design and Delivery and project managing of major infrastructure projects
- Managing stock levels including HV/LV cable stocks, aggregate material stocks, PPE Stocks
- Liaising with external stakeholders including Local Authority’s and Customers
- Leading Procurement team in designing and delivering Framework contracts for 3rd party contractors and suppliers including Traffic Management and Reinstatement companies
- Using PowerBI reports to monitor and review performance data, thus leading to implementation of new innovation to increase performance and profitability
- CDM and Temporary Works Co-Ordinator for SPN
- Drafting/Authorising CDM Documents including risk assessments and method statements
- Issuing Toolbox Talks, Bulletins, Monthly Briefs, and general Health and Safety information to Managers, Supervisors, and Field Staff
- Carrying out site visits and behavioural audits on Employees
- Managing our reinstatement contractors to ensure KPIs are met
- Assisting in the delivery of tendering contracts for 3rd party contractors
- Managing high-level customer complaints through to Customer satisfaction
- Managing area Direct and In-direct costs budget of 2.5m per annum
- Ensuring 3rd party KPIs and SLAs are met
- Working alongside SPN Senior Operations Manager Powercare to learn the role for previous 6 years including covering for large periods of time.
Small Service Technical Support
UK Power Networks
Ringmer
2013.01 - 2016.05
- Delivering Ground works for Sussex Small Service Connections, UMS Connections and BT Connections
- Site visits to ensure Health and Safety directives are being adhered to
- Supervising Small Service excavation teams
- Ensuring all works are compliant with NRSWA
- Issuing Toolbox Talks, Bulletins, Monthly Briefs, and general Health and Safety information to gangs in the Sussex area
- Carrying out site visits and behavioural audits on Employees
- Managing the clearance of 1200 substation defects
- Liaising with our reinstatement contractors to meet Local Authority notice deadlines
- Liaising with customers to provide a high level of Customer satisfaction
- Managing cost efficiency in the small service sector
- Covering the SPN Small Service manager when required.
Trench Inspector
Murphy LTD
Various Locations
2011.06 - 2012.12
- Supervision of groundworks on the SPN Electrical contract Contract
- Issuing Toolbox Talks to Gangs on the SPN Contract
- Assisting Area Managers with Council site meetings
- Implementing Health and Safety Directives
- Overseeing Large Connection projects including building site connections.
Bakery Shop Owner
Newhaven
2007.06 - 2011.10
- Owner Of Local Bakery/Sandwich Shop
- Ensuring Health and Safety of Shop Staff
- Supervision of 6 Part Time Staff
- Ordering of Stock and Produce for Shop
- Completing Accounts and the Tax returns of Shop.
Education
Business and Finance NVQ Level 1 and 2 -
Tideway Sixth Form College
1995.09 - 1996.05
9 GCSEs, Grade A-C, including Maths, English, Science, Social Education and PE - undefined
Tideway School
1989.09 - 1995.05
City and Guilds 2339 Electrical Engineering - Passed July 2016 - undefined
MOL
Level 5 Leadership and Management - undefined
Chartered Management Institute and Pearson TQ
Skills
- Excellent Organisational Skills in planning logistical delivery of Faults, Small Works, and DCD in the SPN Area of UK Power Networks
- Proficiency in all areas of IT including hand held smart devices and Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- CDM 2015 – Principal Contractor
- IOSH Managing Safety
- SMSTS
- Lantra 12D T7 Traffic Management
- NRSWA Supervisor
- City and Guilds 2339
- Chartered Management Institute and Pearson TQ Level 5 Leadership and Management
- Temporary Works Co-Ordinator
- Key Performance Indicator monitoring
- Operations coordination
- Employee management
- Commercial awareness
- SMART goal setting
- Project scheduling
Personal Information
Hobbies: My main interest is my family. I am married and have 3 children with 4 grandchildren. I am an avid follower of all sports with my main passion being football, Tottenham Hotspurs in particular, and I enjoy going to regular games with my daughter. I also have a passion for golf and can be found on course when not working or at football.
Custom
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Area Manager/Project Manager
UK Power Networks
2016.05 - Current
Small Service Technical Support
UK Power Networks
2013.01 - 2016.05
Trench Inspector
Murphy LTD
2011.06 - 2012.12
Bakery Shop Owner
Newhaven
2007.06 - 2011.10
Business and Finance NVQ Level 1 and 2 -
Tideway Sixth Form College
1995.09 - 1996.05
9 GCSEs, Grade A-C, including Maths, English, Science, Social Education and PE - undefined
Tideway School
1989.09 - 1995.05
City and Guilds 2339 Electrical Engineering - Passed July 2016 - undefined
MOL
Level 5 Leadership and Management - undefined
Chartered Management Institute and Pearson TQ