Peter Briggs-Walker

• Led team to streamline operations by implementing new strategies.
• Championed change initiatives within the organisation for streamlined operations.
• Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
• Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
• Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
• Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
• Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
• Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organisational success.
• Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Complex projects delivered included Rolls Royce, Cobham, DE&S projects and delivery of strong, open and trusting relationship between Airbus UK and Parker Aerospace within the role of A350 Supplier Liaison Manager, trusted team member based upon proven effective leadership and strong communication skills. Responsible for the presentation and review of formal deliverables, technical engineering orders, preparation and chairing of technical, planning, and progress meetings, including stakeholder workshops, utilising proven client/customer liaison qualities.

• Delivered LEAN initiative
• Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
• Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
• Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
• Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
• Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.

R&M Senior Engineer Consultant on the British Armies Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) Project - procurement, for the British Army, of a medium weight armoured capability, during which Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader responsibilities allocated.

• Analysed data trends to inform future engineering decisions.
• Coordinated subcontractor activities, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Devised cost-effective solutions whilst maintaining high-quality standards.
• Mentored junior engineers, aiding professional growth and development.
• Led team meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Prepared technical reports to communicate project progress and outcomes.

Broad experience and responsibilities over 22 years career, Head of Department and Section Leader, responsible for the technical support, serviceability for Phalanx CIWS(1), fault diagnosis, technical expertise and assistance to Royal Navy Maintainers, customers, stakeholders, contractors and foreign governments. Military experience (systems) includes, Phalanx CIWS/NCS Navigation Systems/Exocet/Internal Communications/4.5” MK8 Systems/STWS and Explosive & Demolitions

• Responsible for the safe and environmental conservation through sustainable engineering practices.
• Performed risk and explosive safety assessments with thorough examinations of potential danger areas (magazines/ammunition routes).
• Orchestrated field repairs to facilitate smooth operations during combat situations.
• Assisted in disaster relief operations to mitigate casualties and damage.
• Carried out thorough, precise maintenance and servicing to Missile and Gunnery Systems machinery for optimised equipment performance.
• Performed preventive maintenance to decrease unplanned defects and increase equipment longevity.
• Maintained weaponry and equipment to meet combat requirements.
• Team Leadership, mentoring and coaching