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Case Studies » Property & Facility Management
for Major Public Retailer
As a director of a major public retail company, the duties included identifying organisational needs and growth requirements. Evaluated the options available, formulated and controlled the corporate policy for support services (some £1.25m pa). The Company expanded under my guidance from 5 Essex County based showrooms and a factory to thirty six showrooms nation-wide with modern Midlands based factory and Mail Order subsidiary.
Introduced, managed and financially controlled Facilities Management programme with regular monitoring and negotiating of suppliers’ contracts. Analysed and re-organised IT telecommunications network following a needs analysis. Implemented and oversaw project and steadily expanded to compliment Company’s growth programme with estimated saving of £½m pa.
Re-organised, relocated and oversaw the expanding Customer Care After Sales Service division.
Evaluated potential sites and negotiated leases with Landlords and Developers for new showrooms. Produced detailed specifications for each property including fitting out and signage, arranged Tendering and allocation of contracts with sub-contractors and oversaw all work. Liaised with relevant parties including Architects, Local Planning and Building Inspectorate and Environmental Health, to maintain adherence to Health and Safety regulations. Negotiated with associated parties and local community representatives. Estimated savings of £1½m in 12 month period.
Arranged construction and installation of company’s Exhibition Stands and ancillary requirements at various shows, including the Ideal Home Exhibition at Earls Court. Cost saving of £20,000 pa.
Evaluated requirements for Company vehicle fleet and negotiated financial package. Undertook all fleet management including Company Car Policy, together with insurance, maintenance and allied matters on a day to day basis. Financial saving of £350,000 compared with previous package.
for Small Pub Company
Management Consultant to small pub company which was acquiring leases on properties from major pub management Freeholder companies. Undertook detailed surveys of properties, evaluated the requirements and then obtained Tenders and appointed contractors and oversaw the work, undertaking remedial and upgrade work of the properties to ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Fire and Environmental Health regulations. Responsible for day to day routine maintenance.
for Nationwide Charity
A building refurbishment project for a nationwide charity to evaluate, negotiate and manage a disabled persons accessibility programme which covered their 35 UK shops out of 340 to ensure that procedures in place to comply with all Health and Safety and Fire regulations. Due to the recession the programme was suspended until a recovery occurred.
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