Safety Manager Leader
UK Hydrographic Office
(Other, 1000-5000 employees)
Keywords
Audit Risk
Chartered Engineer
Regulatory Compliance
Defence Engineering
Environmental Protection
Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Hazard Identification
Hazard and Operability Study
IEC 61508 Standard
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certified
Skills
FMEA
Project history
02/2023
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Present
Head of Safety Management for the UKHO
Budjet control
Line management
Member of the Safety Board
Management of UKHO Safety Management System
Stakeholder management - internal and extternal including regulators
Budjet control
Line management
Member of the Safety Board
Management of UKHO Safety Management System
Stakeholder management - internal and extternal including regulators
03/2019
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11/2022
Head of Supportability
Rheinmetall Technical Publications UK Ltd
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provided technical leadership for complex and challenging engineering problems in the
Supportability Department
* Led, set strategies, directed and delivered all engineering support projects at RTP-UK
* Worked with Client Directors and Managers, led the technical elements of key bids and pursuits
* Drove technical coherence across the portfolio
* Undertook financial responsibilities for the department, including managing the profit and loss
account, hiring and recruitment of staff in line with departmental strategy
* Line Management of engineers and other contractors, including monthly 1-2-1 sessions with
engineers
* Led the Safety, ILS and AR&M assurance of the Driver Indirect Vision System for the Dutch Army
Boxer, UK Challenger 3 Programme and the UK MIV Boxer programme to Def Stan 00-56, Def Stan
00-55, Def Stan 00-51, MIL STD 882E, Def Stan 00-60, Def Stan 0042, etc
* Reviewed, approved and authorised for release all technical documentation produced by RTP-UK
Supportability department including but not limited to: Safety Case Reports, Environmental Case
Reports, Supportability Case Reports, Audit Reports, AR&M Cases, SEMS, SEMP, Technical
Documentation Plans, Log Demo Plans, Logistics Information Repository, Maintenance Task Analysis,
In-service Support Plans, Disposal plans, Legislative Compliance Register, Hazardous Materials
Register, FMECA, FMEA, FTA and EFM
* Engaged with various stakeholders within Rheinmetall Defence, as well as external clients to
influence and ensure defence platforms are safe by design, safe for use and have minimal negative
environmental impact
* Negotiated numerous contracts with new and existing clients, partners and associates
* Engagement with new and incumbent stakeholders to promote and sell RTP-UK Ltd services
* Accounts Manager of RTP-UK Aurora Partnership with the UK MOD
Accomplishments:
* Successfully led the provision of engineering support to a circa £900m defence programme
* Sourced, interviewed and recruited 20+ engineers to build the department
* Won over £2m contract for RTP-UK Ltd in my capacity providing Business Development support
* Provided technical leadership for complex and challenging engineering problems in the
Supportability Department
* Led, set strategies, directed and delivered all engineering support projects at RTP-UK
* Worked with Client Directors and Managers, led the technical elements of key bids and pursuits
* Drove technical coherence across the portfolio
* Undertook financial responsibilities for the department, including managing the profit and loss
account, hiring and recruitment of staff in line with departmental strategy
* Line Management of engineers and other contractors, including monthly 1-2-1 sessions with
engineers
* Led the Safety, ILS and AR&M assurance of the Driver Indirect Vision System for the Dutch Army
Boxer, UK Challenger 3 Programme and the UK MIV Boxer programme to Def Stan 00-56, Def Stan
00-55, Def Stan 00-51, MIL STD 882E, Def Stan 00-60, Def Stan 0042, etc
* Reviewed, approved and authorised for release all technical documentation produced by RTP-UK
Supportability department including but not limited to: Safety Case Reports, Environmental Case
Reports, Supportability Case Reports, Audit Reports, AR&M Cases, SEMS, SEMP, Technical
Documentation Plans, Log Demo Plans, Logistics Information Repository, Maintenance Task Analysis,
In-service Support Plans, Disposal plans, Legislative Compliance Register, Hazardous Materials
Register, FMECA, FMEA, FTA and EFM
* Engaged with various stakeholders within Rheinmetall Defence, as well as external clients to
influence and ensure defence platforms are safe by design, safe for use and have minimal negative
environmental impact
* Negotiated numerous contracts with new and existing clients, partners and associates
* Engagement with new and incumbent stakeholders to promote and sell RTP-UK Ltd services
* Accounts Manager of RTP-UK Aurora Partnership with the UK MOD
Accomplishments:
* Successfully led the provision of engineering support to a circa £900m defence programme
* Sourced, interviewed and recruited 20+ engineers to build the department
* Won over £2m contract for RTP-UK Ltd in my capacity providing Business Development support
07/2018
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02/2019
Head of Supportability
CDS Defence Support
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Led the Supportability Department - developed and implemented supportability strategy
* Worked closely with the CDS DS Sales, provided a technical focal point and supported development
of robust growth
* Reviewed and authorised all Safety, Environmental and ILS technical documentation for release
produced by CDS Defence Support including but not limited to: Safety Case Reports, Environmental
Case Reports, Logistics Support Analysis, SEMS, SEMP, ISPs, Disposal plans, Legislative
Compliance Register, Hazardous Materials Register, FMECA, FMEA, FTA and EFM
* Maintained and upheld direct Line Management responsibilities for 13 engineers and subcontractors
* Managed department's profit and loss account
* Hired and recruited staff in line with departmental strategy
* Introduced environmental legislation tool (cedrec) to assist the engineers with legislation
compliance assessment
* Mentored 2 engineers in the delivery of environmental management artefacts
Accomplishments:
* Ensured the delivery of over 20 projects in the land, maritime and air domains to expected
quality
* Won 4 major contracts for Supportability department
* Increased profit margin by 20% over previous year through effective management of manpower and
financial resources
* Introduced and implemented monthly 1-2-1 engagement between managers and staff across the company
* Led the Supportability Department - developed and implemented supportability strategy
* Worked closely with the CDS DS Sales, provided a technical focal point and supported development
of robust growth
* Reviewed and authorised all Safety, Environmental and ILS technical documentation for release
produced by CDS Defence Support including but not limited to: Safety Case Reports, Environmental
Case Reports, Logistics Support Analysis, SEMS, SEMP, ISPs, Disposal plans, Legislative
Compliance Register, Hazardous Materials Register, FMECA, FMEA, FTA and EFM
* Maintained and upheld direct Line Management responsibilities for 13 engineers and subcontractors
* Managed department's profit and loss account
* Hired and recruited staff in line with departmental strategy
* Introduced environmental legislation tool (cedrec) to assist the engineers with legislation
compliance assessment
* Mentored 2 engineers in the delivery of environmental management artefacts
Accomplishments:
* Ensured the delivery of over 20 projects in the land, maritime and air domains to expected
quality
* Won 4 major contracts for Supportability department
* Increased profit margin by 20% over previous year through effective management of manpower and
financial resources
* Introduced and implemented monthly 1-2-1 engagement between managers and staff across the company
01/2018
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06/2018
Deputy Head of Supportability
CDS Defence Support
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Led efficient and results-driven safety team, as well as Line Management responsibilities
* Managed and delivered ILS, safety and environmental artefacts to customers including ILS plans,
Through Life Management Plan (TLMP), Safety and Environmental Management Plan (SEMP), Safety and
Environmental Case Reports (SECRs) and Hazard Logs
* Developed and implemented engineering strategy for the Supportability Team
Accomplishments:
* Built the ILS capability within the Supportability department
* Delivered environmental management awareness course to 9 engineers for the implementation of
MOD's POEMS on various military platforms
* Led efficient and results-driven safety team, as well as Line Management responsibilities
* Managed and delivered ILS, safety and environmental artefacts to customers including ILS plans,
Through Life Management Plan (TLMP), Safety and Environmental Management Plan (SEMP), Safety and
Environmental Case Reports (SECRs) and Hazard Logs
* Developed and implemented engineering strategy for the Supportability Team
Accomplishments:
* Built the ILS capability within the Supportability department
* Delivered environmental management awareness course to 9 engineers for the implementation of
MOD's POEMS on various military platforms
07/2017
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01/2018
Operation Support Vehicle Programme Safety Manager
UK Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provided environmental training to OSVP safety managers and assurance to OSVP Team Leader
* Produced Safety & Environmental Case Reports in accordance with JSP 454, JSP 815, Def Stan 00-56,
POSMS and POEMS
* Conducted hazard identification of various land equipment and produced several hazard logs
* Reviewed and updated safety and environmental documentation for several OSVP platforms,
including: Landrover, Pinzgauer, RWMIK, Vixen, Heavy Equipment Transporter, Oshkosh vehicles and
MAN vehicles
* Facilitated risk referrals from OSVP to Army HQ using relevant Land Forces Standing Orders (LFSO
3216) and ASEMS processes
Accomplishments:
* Trained five (5) safety and environmental managers in OSVP on how to conduct POEMS complaint
environmental assessment
* Updated and reviewed all Safety and Environmental Cases in OSVP in compliance with Def Stan
000-56
* Successfully conducted and completed a safety accident investigation on one of the major
platforms in OSVP
* Provided environmental training to OSVP safety managers and assurance to OSVP Team Leader
* Produced Safety & Environmental Case Reports in accordance with JSP 454, JSP 815, Def Stan 00-56,
POSMS and POEMS
* Conducted hazard identification of various land equipment and produced several hazard logs
* Reviewed and updated safety and environmental documentation for several OSVP platforms,
including: Landrover, Pinzgauer, RWMIK, Vixen, Heavy Equipment Transporter, Oshkosh vehicles and
MAN vehicles
* Facilitated risk referrals from OSVP to Army HQ using relevant Land Forces Standing Orders (LFSO
3216) and ASEMS processes
Accomplishments:
* Trained five (5) safety and environmental managers in OSVP on how to conduct POEMS complaint
environmental assessment
* Updated and reviewed all Safety and Environmental Cases in OSVP in compliance with Def Stan
000-56
* Successfully conducted and completed a safety accident investigation on one of the major
platforms in OSVP
08/2014
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07/2017
Lead Safety and Environmental Auditor
Land Operating Centre
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provided regular assurance to the Director Land Equipment OC on safety and environmental
performance of the operating centre through audit reports and face-to-face briefings
* Conducted multiple audits and produced audit reports and recommendations which significantly
improved safety and environmental management across all project teams in the LE OC domain
* Conducted Safety culture audit and SEQP audit of all Project Teams in the Land domain
* Produced an audit report for the Director Land Equipment (DLE) which led to the improvement of
safety and environmental management within the OC
* Ensured safety critical personnel completed essential training for them to carry out their
responsibilities
* Attended several Safety and Environmental Management Panels (PSEPs)
* Presented safety and environmental advice to teams
* Produced reports of safety and environmental management maturity
* Represented LE OC at various environmental working groups as the Environmental Lead
* Identified major risk classification problem with all Protected Mobility Vehicle Programme (PMVP)
vehicle fleet due to discrepancies between Risk matrix in PMVP SEMP and several safety case
reports through audit. This led to a rewrite of all safety case reports and provided assurance on
safety for use argument of the vehicle fleet
* Provided training session to safety managers on the impact of MOD environmental policy on their
projects
* Participated in the discussion and demonstration of sustainability in defence contracts and how
to implement it within the MOD - Now part of POEMS v3.2
* Represented LE OC on the panel responsible for the development of Def Stan 00-051
* Led the Safety and Environmental engineering audit of LEOC in order to demonstrate to LSSR that
Land equipment follow the MOD Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management (ASEMS) following
an improvement noticed placed on Land OC by the regulator
* Produced and distributed the audit plan to all the teams in LE OC, carried out the audit and
produced audit reports for each of the project teams and a summary audit report for the LEOC
Director (2* General). Final audit report included the Chief Engineers corrective actions for
their business units following PTs audit report
Accomplishments:
* Instigated a major culture change across the Land Operating Centre in DE&S through the safety
culture audit I carried out and the implementation of my audit recommendations
* Saved The Armed Forces £600m+ in losses
* Satisfied LSSR with the level of audit performed and the evidence provided in the report. The
improvement notice was lifted, saving the MOD over £600m
* Provided regular assurance to the Director Land Equipment OC on safety and environmental
performance of the operating centre through audit reports and face-to-face briefings
* Conducted multiple audits and produced audit reports and recommendations which significantly
improved safety and environmental management across all project teams in the LE OC domain
* Conducted Safety culture audit and SEQP audit of all Project Teams in the Land domain
* Produced an audit report for the Director Land Equipment (DLE) which led to the improvement of
safety and environmental management within the OC
* Ensured safety critical personnel completed essential training for them to carry out their
responsibilities
* Attended several Safety and Environmental Management Panels (PSEPs)
* Presented safety and environmental advice to teams
* Produced reports of safety and environmental management maturity
* Represented LE OC at various environmental working groups as the Environmental Lead
* Identified major risk classification problem with all Protected Mobility Vehicle Programme (PMVP)
vehicle fleet due to discrepancies between Risk matrix in PMVP SEMP and several safety case
reports through audit. This led to a rewrite of all safety case reports and provided assurance on
safety for use argument of the vehicle fleet
* Provided training session to safety managers on the impact of MOD environmental policy on their
projects
* Participated in the discussion and demonstration of sustainability in defence contracts and how
to implement it within the MOD - Now part of POEMS v3.2
* Represented LE OC on the panel responsible for the development of Def Stan 00-051
* Led the Safety and Environmental engineering audit of LEOC in order to demonstrate to LSSR that
Land equipment follow the MOD Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management (ASEMS) following
an improvement noticed placed on Land OC by the regulator
* Produced and distributed the audit plan to all the teams in LE OC, carried out the audit and
produced audit reports for each of the project teams and a summary audit report for the LEOC
Director (2* General). Final audit report included the Chief Engineers corrective actions for
their business units following PTs audit report
Accomplishments:
* Instigated a major culture change across the Land Operating Centre in DE&S through the safety
culture audit I carried out and the implementation of my audit recommendations
* Saved The Armed Forces £600m+ in losses
* Satisfied LSSR with the level of audit performed and the evidence provided in the report. The
improvement notice was lifted, saving the MOD over £600m
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