Benson Tembedza

• Delivered 5 high-value engineering projects (up to £600k) across MoD, oil & gas, and industrial clients
• Created and maintained detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project, ensuring on-time, phase-gated delivery
• Managed project lifecycle from design to commissioning, including budgeting, procurement, and client reporting
• Regularly liaised with clients, led weekly updates, and oversaw delivery through to final handover
• Utilised ERP systems to track procurement, job costing, inventory planning, and project progress reporting
• Ensured compliance with ISO 9001, NSF/ANSI 61, and energy efficiency standards like the GEMS Act
• Coordinated internal engineering and manufacturing teams with external suppliers to meet schedule and quality targets
• Issued and tracked contract variations, scope changes, and project documentation to maintain delivery integrity

Key accomplishment:

• Successfully managed and delivered plants to 5 high-profile projects for clients across defence, industrial, and oil and gas sectors, overseeing the entire lifecycle from inception to delivery. Often providing post-delivery consultation and technical assistance to ensure continued client satisfaction.
• Led project teams to successful completion of complex engineering projects.
• Spearheaded process improvements, contributed towards better quality control measures.

• Contributed to technical engineering studies and authored 3 national reports, including PFAS contamination impact study
• Supported cost estimation, feasibility studies, and delivery planning for water and wastewater projects
• Coordinated bid and tender activities, liaising with internal teams and suppliers
• Analysed operational data and created engineering reports to support client investment decisions
• Ensured alignment with industry standards and client expectations for water sector innovation
• Delivered workshops and technical presentations to stakeholders across public and private sectors

Key Accomplishment:

• Credited as an author on three published reports focusing on the municipal water industry, including an in-depth analysis of the increasing prevalence of PFAS contamination in water sources and its implications for public health and regulatory practices.

• Performed laboratory testing and analysis of oil products in a COMAH-regulated facility
• Applied Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve testing efficiency
• Produced Certificates of Analysis and blend sheets to ensure compliance with industry and legislative standards
• Supported product quarantine audits and identified cost-saving reuse opportunities
• Collaborated with R&D and production teams to ensure manufacturing standards and documentation accuracy
• Regularly updated inventory of chemicals used for testing purposes, maintained optimal stock levels at all times.

Key Accomplishment:

• Conducted comprehensive analysis of all quarantined products within the plant, producing a detailed report that identified reusable materials and those requiring disposal. This initiative significantly reduced both production costs and waste disposal expenses.