Mark Burgess

Experience

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  HM Forces

  Jun 1987 - Jul 2014

  Logistics manager for an Amphibious Engineer Squadron based in Germany. • Project managed the successful drawdown of all engineer equipment, closedown of material accounts and hand back of all technical infrastructure as part of unit drawdown from Germany.• Managed a fleet of 30 specialist vehicles, 170 weapon systems and 500+ line items with an estimated value of £40m.• Production of equipment care, SHEF and energy conservation policies and oversaw the implementation of these policies by all personnel within the unit.• Dedicated career manager and inspirational team leader of up to 30 personnel ensuring they met all core competencies. Show less

  • Logistics Manager (Quartermaster)

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Boat Operations Manager

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Soldier

    Jun 1987 - Jun 2010
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  United Nations

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  Senior Logistics Manager (Quartermaster)

  Responsible for all logistics, infrastructure, RLS and vehicle fleet for 200+ personnel deployed with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).• Prepared, planned, and executed the movement of all workforce and logistics from Germany to Cyprus via the United Kingdom including return without the loss of workforce and equipment.• Implemented an energy savings programme which resulted in a saving of approx €50,000 over a 6-month period for the United Nations in Cyprus without loss of services. • Reviewed and monitored all contracts to ensuring best ‘value for money’ and output was delivered on time and within budget. • Project managed the re-distribution of resources within the United Nations without sustaining any loss of output.• Provided infrastructure support both to host nation and the United Nations managing delicate relationships on both sides.• Executed the role of Safety, Health, Environment and Fire manager to UK standards for deployed personnel, contractors and United Nations staff without any major incident.• Forged a strong team ethos by advocating shared understanding and strengthening empowerment, resulting in a unified “all one unit” culture which increased morale and a more efficient output. Show less

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  UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  Royal Engineer Staff Officer (SO3 RE)

  Provided specialist military services and advice to legitimate UK defence and security companies to help them succeed in the export market.• Consulted with UK Industry in future project design and managed a database of over 400 companies. Designed and delivered training programmes to support UK industry defence equipment visibility globally. • Demonstrated and briefed on a wide range of equipment capabilities to Royalty, Heads of State, CEOs, and senior service personnel globally supporting the sale of defence items on behalf of UK Industry.• Conducted impartial evaluation of a wide range of equipments whilst offering advice on their capability and employability to the worldwide defence sector.• Acted as an interface between civilian companies and the military ensuring commonality of language.• Planned and conducted a UK industry innovation showcase for the NATO Summit in September 2014 enabling world leaders to discuss the future of NATO. • Co-ordinated across multi government departments, 5 blue chip companies, military, and civilian partners to ensure that the government intent of supporting UK defence companies was delivered.• Organised and delivered numerous foreign delegation visits. Analysed industry and foreign country requirements and pairing them with the appropriate UK partner, whilst understanding corporate and cultural sensitivities. • Inspired and trusted HR manager for the career development of 26 personnel within the team. Show less

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2022

  Responsible for all SHEF, logistics, facilities management (Hard & Soft FM), Real Life Support and transport manager for over 100 vehicles.• Managed total facilities manager services for 1000+ personnel based and housed at Carver Barracks in Wimbish, Essex enabling Defence and Operational outputs to be maintained.• Delivered several high-profile projects for the betterment of the “lived experience” for personnel on site including new accommodation, catering and retail services, energy saving systems and upgrade of leisure facilities.• Facilitated the role of Contract Supervising Officer with the Industry Partner ESS, part of Compass Group ensuring delivery of Soft FM services to the 1000+ military and civilian community on-site.• Held the position of Quartermaster alongside the Industry Partner, Amey/VIVO Defence Services ensuring delivery of all Hard FM services to the military and civilian personnel on-site. Show less Principle technical equipment manager responsible for managing a significantly large amount of technical equipment for two separate specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) & Search units in the British Army. Further responsibilities include:• Setting policy, procedures and maintaining legislative standards.• Chairing senior equipment manager meetings, setting agendas, policy and coordinating guidance and direction as required. • Setting the organisation’s vast vehicle and complex equipment fleet tasking and repair priorities. • Management of all organisational moves including logistics, freight and transport both within the UK and abroad.• Manage local procurement and actively seek opportunities to save the organisation money with cost saving measures.• Preparation and delivery of all internal and external inspections in line with current policy.• Support the Unit Health & Safety Advisor and ensure compliance of all policies in line with current legislation.• As team leader, I assist with all accommodation and technical build projects in conjunction with the senior logistics manager within the organisation.• Staff development, goal setting, appraisals, & discipline for MOD and civilian personnel (c.50). Show less

  • Senior Facilities Manager

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Technical Equipment Manager

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
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  British Army

  Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

  Second in Command of 29 EOD & Search Group Support Unit
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  29 EOD&S Group

  Nov 2023 - Aug 2024

  Deputy Chief of Staff, 29 EOD&S Group
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  33 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S)

  Aug 2024 - now

  Welfare Officer