Kevin Docherty
Kilmarnock
Summary
Experienced facilities management professional with a strong focus on operational management and compliance awareness. Demonstrates expertise in building codes and standards, facilities contractor management, and property maintenance. Skilled in plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, with a proven track record in energy management and construction project experience. Adept at troubleshooting and diagnostics, ensuring budget control while prioritising health and safety policies. Committed to enhancing structural integrity through safety investigations and maintaining high standards of facilities management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Facilities and Engineering
IHG
Glasgow
2021.07 - Current
- Lead teams of highly motivated individuals to achieve their goals whilst also ensuring that Succession planning is being taken into
consideration - Achieved optimal efficiency by implementing effective facilities management strategies.
- Contractor Management – ensuring full management is in place for the day to day planned and reactive maintenance.
- Oversee refurbishment projects to meet business requirements and aesthetics.
- Conduct regular site inspections, ensuring adherence to quality standards, Health and Safety and building management
- Streamlined processes for improved performance and reduced downtime of assets.
- Created digital file classification system for UK company-wide use on new Unifocus platform.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs within required timeframe.
- Planned and coordinated preventative maintenance and reactive repair work to maintain cost efficiency.
- Internal Promotion from Maintenance Manager
Chief Technical Manager
The Hollywood Bowl Group
2003.05 - 2021.07
- Overseeing 30 skilled team members across several sites in both staffing, training, maintenance and energy management
- Mentor and develop team through our Technical Manager in Training Program as well as installation of IT systems throughout the UK
- Developed new strategies for working on installations, maintenance and repair on bowling machinery
- Increase yield by 20% over 5 years – increased efficiency at all levels of workforce including supplier chain, minimize downtime, and utility management
- Outstanding scores on quarterly audits for the Technical Department
- Project assistance manager in new build construction as well as liaising with on-site constructors
- Primary contact for mechanical malfunction, automated scoring computer equipment, via telephone/email support
- Developed innovative solutions for complex technical problems.
Relief Technician
Quadrant
2000.03 - 2003.03
- Repaired multi vend coin operated vending machines
- Monitored cash, stock, and quality control
- Built and maintained loyal relationships with clients to retain present business and obtain more through word of mouth
- Responsible for multiple locations through Scotland/North England covering holidays/sickness
- Coordinated closely with wider team members for successful completion of tasks within deadlines.
Education
HNC - Photography
Glasgow Building and Printing College
SVQ Level 4 - Mechanical Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 1998.09 - 2000.04
Skills
- Operational Management
- Building codes and standards
- Compliance awareness
- Facilities contractor management
- Plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems
- Property maintenance
- Energy management
- Construction project experience
- PAT Certified
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Budget Control
- Safety/Structural Investigation
- Health and Safety policies
- Facilities management
Websites
Certification
First Aid/CPR
IOSHH
NEBOSH
Affiliations
- Motorbikes
- Travel
- Photography
- TV/Film Artistry
Timeline
Head of Facilities and Engineering
IHG
2021.07 - Current
Chief Technical Manager
The Hollywood Bowl Group
2003.05 - 2021.07
Relief Technician
Quadrant
2000.03 - 2003.03
SVQ Level 4 - Mechanical Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University
1998.09 - 2000.04
HNC - Photography
Glasgow Building and Printing College