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VALERI JEFIMOV

London

Summary

Facilities Management professional with over 15 years of experience delivering hard and soft services across education, residential, and public sector estates. Skilled in managing multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing contractors, and ensuring full statutory compliance. Experienced in PPM scheduling, CAFM systems, risk assessments, COSHH population, RAMS oversight, and issuing permits to work. Adept at driving energy efficiency, optimizing asset performance, and supporting sustainability initiatives while maintaining safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Manager & M&E Contract Lead

Elephant Central Management Ltd (Savills – Elephant Central)
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw the full Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contract, ensuring compliance with statutory health and safety requirements.
  • Led a team of 40 professionals across security, concierge, cleaning, and maintenance while coordinating external M&E providers.
  • Issued permits to work, reviewed RAMS, and conducted regular risk assessments to safeguard site operations.
  • Monitored contractor performance and service delivery, resolving escalations swiftly to maintain operational continuity.
  • Challenge Resolved: During a period of overlapping contractor works, I identified gaps in communication that risked delays. By implementing a clearer permit-to-work process and coordinating weekly planning sessions, I reduced clashes and ensured work was completed safely and on time.

Facilities Services Manager

West London College
10.2013 - 03.2025
  • Managed Estates help desk operations and monthly health and safety inspections, logging all actions in SAP to ensure compliance.
  • Procured services, liaised with contractors, and carried out regular plant-room inspections to meet statutory obligations.
  • Introduced a new BMS system that cut energy consumption by 15% and improved environmental controls across campus.
  • Implemented enhanced Legionella management, significantly strengthening water hygiene protocols.
  • Directed PPM scheduling and risk assessments for the in-house team, maintained the COSHH register, and oversaw RAMS and permits for external contractors.
  • Coordinated cleaning, security, pest control, and waste management contracts, reducing waste collection costs by rolling out recycling across multiple sites.
  • Delivered weekly toolbox talks and training sessions, contributing to a 30% reduction in workplace incidents.
  • Supported staff through onboarding, 1:1 coaching, and team development, ensuring strong internal service delivery.
  • Actively contributed to cross-departmental governance meetings, aligning estates services with broader institutional goals.
  • Recognition: Contributed to winning Team of the Year (Aug 2018) at West London College.

Senior Site Care

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Supported day-to-day site operations and carried out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
  • Conducted safety checks, ensuring facilities met compliance standards and escalating issues promptly.
  • Assisted with estates projects and contributed to maintaining operational continuity during busy periods.

Maintenance Officer

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
04.2009 - 09.2015
  • Performed routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure safe and continuous operation of campus facilities.
  • Assisted with room moves, event setups, and facilities support during peak demand.
  • Supported Estates in managing minor projects and contractor visits to improve service delivery.

Education

Associate's Degree - Household Appliances Repair

Narva College of Light Industry
01.2000

Skills

  • PPM Scheduling
  • CAFM Systems
  • RAMS Oversight
  • COSHH Management
  • Health & Safety Audits
  • BMS & HVAC Operations
  • Compliance (OSHA/ISO/BS Standards)
  • Sustainability & Waste Management
  • Contractor & Supplier Management

Websites

Certification

  • MIWFM 2025
  • IOSH Managing Safely 2025
  • Legionella & Water Hygiene Control Within Hot and Cold Water Systems (WH003) 2025
  • Method Statement Awareness V4.4
  • COSHH Awareness V4.4; Electrical Safety Awareness V4.4
  • Risk Assessment Awareness V4.4
  • Health, Safety & Welfare for Workers V4.4

Language

English (Fluent)
Russian (Native)

Timeline

Facilities Manager & M&E Contract Lead

Elephant Central Management Ltd (Savills – Elephant Central)
05.2025 - 06.2025

Senior Site Care

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
08.2015 - 08.2016

Facilities Services Manager

West London College
10.2013 - 03.2025

Maintenance Officer

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
04.2009 - 09.2015

Associate's Degree - Household Appliances Repair

Narva College of Light Industry

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