Steve Fowler

Experience

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  Gillette UK / International (AMEE)

  Apr 1988 - May 1994

  Network Infrastructure / IT Purchasing Manager

  Planned and executed installations, upgrades, and moves world-wide. ►Procured hardware and software for 12 sites (UK, Dubai, Egypt, and Turkey) with £500K budget.►Controlled design and maintenance of new floors in listed building, including hard and soft services.►Delivered £150K per year revenue savings by creating high-speed dedicated network (LAN/WAN).

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  Scotts Hotels (owner of Marriott Hotels)

  Jun 1994 - Apr 1996

  PC Systems, Purchasing, and Infrastructure Manager

  Managed hardware/software purchasing for remote installations and led technical team in supporting IT (LAN/WAN) nation-wide. ►Managed disaster recovery and business continuity planning.►Controlled external suppliers and spend; met targets within £450K budget. ►Project managed all installations, upgrades, and moves throughout the UK.►Awarded “Employee of the Quarter.”

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  Siemens

  Apr 1996 - Sept 2003

  Network, Infrastructure, and Purchasing Manager

  Managed 6 offices, including facilities management, maintenance, HVAC, security/access, budget management, purchasing, data centres, air conditioning, UPS/generator backup, and equipment for remote workers. Negotiated and purchased all IT equipment.►Implemented IT solutions (£500K budget), including CRM software roll-out and work-at-home broadband. -- Increased productivity and rendered costly remote offices unnecessary. Managed office closures. ►Troubleshot IT hardware and software problems. Assigned and trained a key person in each office. ►Planned and fulfilled multiple logistical installations and moves. Re-designed and refurbished office space.►Exceeded business objectives for completing projects within challenging time windows and to high standards. ►Developed business continuity and disaster recovery plans for IT services and FM. ►Reduced equipment purchasing costs by smart purchasing then re-allocating and/or upgrading equipment.►Improved efficiency and delivered real cost benefits by introducing standardisation company-wide. Show less

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  Bright Finance Ltd

  Sept 2003 - Oct 2009

  Head of Facilities / Infrastructure & Purchasing

  Oversaw facilities, property, and procurement across the company during unprecedented growth of employee numbers (36 to 360) and company premises (1 to 4). Primary interface between senior management and staff to develop effective strategies. Devised and tested business continuity and crisis management plans. ►Recruited, managed and motivated 2 teams (IT and Facilities).►Saved £750K by delivering best practice models in IT procurement, power, staffing, telecommunications. -- Integrated teams, saving £11K+ per year. -- Negotiated with telephone companies, reducing costs by £100K per year.-- Consolidated accounts and negotiated energy services, gaining £25K.-- Established a new unique Data Centre. -- Established forward-thinking procurement strategies, work routines, and ways of working faster and smarter.►Managed vendor and supplier procurement. -- Involved in category management, procurement management, and indirect procurement.-- Determined specifications for IT infrastructure solutions. -- Negotiated and bought hardware, software, IP-related telecoms and software licensing. ►Acquired, procured materials and services, and planned 3 new offices. -- Designed space, secured services, and managed contracts for office refurbishment and maintenance projects. ►Project managed build of 2 call centres (CAPEX £4.5M) from capacity planning to negotiating and agreeing prices.-- Delivered on time and budget. -- Saved money by sourcing globally. -- Managed supply chain, supplier relationships, and subcontractors (SLAs/targets). ►Ensured H&S compliance by formulating, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing procedures. Show less

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  TRC South Yorkshire, Sheffield

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  Project Manager

  Project managed construction projects, procured material and equipment, organised maintenance work, negotiated prices, and ensured best value for existing resources and finances. Reported to Executive Committee.

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  Bet365

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2014

  Facilities & Purchasing Manager

  Managed multi-site buildings infrastructure and centralised facilities team. Motivated 30 head office staff, while serving over 2000 personnel located across 5 main buildings, 36 residential buildings, a hotel and 3 warehouses. Directed mobilisation of new buildings, including building fabric; managed defects period. ►Exceeded business objectives; prioritised work, reconciled conflicting demands, revised timings, and agreed deadlines. Outsourced some work to FM specialists to free up resources.►Reduced utility bills; researched, procured, and organised installation of energy-saving equipment. ►Improved CRC efficiency and storage to ensure 100% uptime and accessibility; maintained and upgraded building fabric to 5* standard.►Recruited, line managed, and developed internal/external service provision and contractor teams. ►Implemented SLAs and KPIs that improved performance. ►Planned and fulfilled multiple logistical installations and moves. ►Re-designed and installed temporary office space for increased capacity and productivity. ►Managed and allocated CAPEX/OPEX budget of £9M, ensuring spend within budget. ►Negotiated third-party and supplier contacts. ►Involved in category management, procurement management, and indirect procurement.►Managed planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement plans for systems and equipment; kept business running 24/7. Show less

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  TRC South Yorkshire, Sheffield

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Project Manager

  Project managed and supervised organisation’s maintenance work. ►Completed projects within tight timelines.►Negotiated prices and ensured best value for existing resources and finances. ►Sourced and purchased equipment, supplies, services, and contractors. ►Identified and rectified health and safety issues.

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  CBRE UK

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Maintenance Manager

  Project managed and oversaw a team of skilled engineers in the maintenance of existing machinery and structure, and installation and commissioning of new equipment. Organised replacement of obsolete equipment while PPMs/inspections and critical repairs are carried out.►Managed customer relationships, including daily update meeting with client.►Effectively monitoring SLA's/KPI's, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of service and scope.►Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to comply with H&S regulations. Show less

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  Home & Landlord's Property

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Major Home & Grounds Renovator

  Installed bathrooms, removed extensive decked areas and replaced with blockpaving, removed and replaced fencing with walls. Worked with contractors where regulations required.

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  Millennium Care UK Group

  Dec 2017 - now

  Facilities / Maintenance Manager

  Manage general building and maintenance for 30+ properties, including plumbing and boiler servicing and maintenance; air conditioning service; alarm systems and security; electrical services, installations and maintenance; waste management; damage control; painting; and cleaning. ►Manage five engineers and supervise contractors and tradespeople. Hired extra engineers.►Build strong relationships and add value through continuous improvement programme. ►Saved money by introducing LED lighting.►Increased safety and efficiency and reduced costs by purchasing gutter cleaning system.►Cut expenses by bringing landscaping and window cleaning in-house.►Lessened amount of reactive work by introducing PPM.►Drive change management and transformation programs forward. ►Provide out-of-hours service and call-outs. ►Create Health & Safety schedules. ►Hold an Enhanced DBS check. Show less