William Gibb
Glasgow,Lanarkshir
Summary
Safety-focused supervisor with experience planning work, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in safety-critical environments. Leads teams and coordinates work activities to deliver safe, reliable operations. Maintains high standards of quality through inspections, corrective actions, and monitoring of contractors and resources.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Installation Engineer
Fire Group
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
09.2026 - Current
- Conduct risk assessments and proactively identify hazards, implementing appropriate control measures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensured strict compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures, fostering a strong safety-first culture.
- Plan and coordinate work activities to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and within agreed timescales while meeting customer requirements and company standards.
- Manage resources effectively, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Identify and resolve operational issues promptly, taking ownership to minimise disruption and maintain service standards.
- Monitored system performance post-installation, making adjustments as necessary to optimise operations.
- Conducted tests and examined components and assemblies to identify and rectify defects.
- Provided feedback on process and delivery pain points to improve installation efficiency and quality.
- Cultivated positive relationships with customers and stakeholders, effectively managing expectations to deliver high-quality service.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors to achieve shared objectives and maintain safe, efficient operations.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Transformed client concepts and requirements into presentations and improved designed based on feedback.
Owner, Engineer, Manager..
Self Employed
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
09.2008 - 09.2025
- Led teams through planning work activities and managing risks safely.
- Supervised teams, contractors, and suppliers on safe working practices.
- Promoted safety culture by challenging unsafe behaviour and using proper equipment.
- Maintained health and safety compliance through company procedures and standards.
- Carried out site inspections and risk assessments, controlling identified hazards.
- Monitored quality standards, inspecting work against specifications and compliance.
- Organised resources, overseeing contractors and quality inspections fit for purpose.
- Optimised supply chain operations, enhancing cost-effectiveness and availability.
- Controlled expenses and allocated finances to meet budget goals.
- Negotiated supplier contracts for cost-effective deals and margin improvement.
- Planned and coordinated surveys, ensuring safe delivery within agreed timescales.
- Kept accurate records, using IT systems for progress and documents.
- Delegated daily tasks and monitored performance against workflow demands.
- Directed daily operations with focus on efficiency and resources.
- Resolved customer queries promptly, maintaining high service delivery standards.
- Maintained day-to-day operations and upheld customer service standards.
- Built relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Prioritised competing demands and made decisions within safety requirements.
- Presented Network Rail safety-focused experience and collaborative working approach.
Education
Scottish Qualification Authority
GlasgowSkills
- Health and safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Site inspection
- Safe work systems
- Quality monitoring
- Contractor management
- Resource management
- IT systems tracking
- Records management
- Issue resolution
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Safety promotion
Certification
- City & Guilds Certified Domestic Gas Engineer
- HETAS Certified
- NICEIC Certified
- Certified Gas Fitting Operative
Timeline
Gas Installation Engineer
Fire Group
09.2026 - Current
Owner, Engineer, Manager..
Self Employed
09.2008 - 09.2025
Scottish Qualification Authority