Ashley Richardson

Experience

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  British Army

  Jul 1976 - Jun 1989

  Royal Engineer Officer

  As second in Command (Captain) of 13 Squadron Royal Engineers, a computerised and conventional map production agency, I was responsible for the career development of the agency’s 180 personnel. My role included: planning and executing military and technical exercises to ensure completion of annual training goals, controlling peacetime and exercise production and production planning for all Map Squadron outputs, and compiling and distributing management information on manning, equipment, and production.My management experience included leading teams of as many as 40 people on military operations. I had direct responsibility for the appraisal, career development and welfare of team members. I also managed the building and maintenance of temporary airfields for RAF aircraft; planning, organising, and controlling overseas Squadron military training exercises in Cyprus, and designing, building, and maintaining temporary structures in remote Belize locations. Show less

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  GPS Survey Services / Geosurvey Holdings

  Jul 1989 - Apr 1990

  Survey Manager then Chief Surveyor

  I conducted satellite and aerial surveys for accurate and efficient control operations at a national computer based mapping operation in Saudi Arabia. I also developed the organisational structure for the newly formed Aerial and Field Survey Section, controlling four 4-man Field Edit crews in desert conditions.

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  Hall and Watts

  Apr 1990 - Apr 1991

  Manager / Surveyor

  Led land survey data capture, ground modelling of sites and digitising of plans for developments.

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  Serco Estate Services Limited

  Aug 1991 - Sept 1993

  Facilities Manager (Works Services Manager)

  As the Prime Contractor responsible for all Armoured Corps HQ buildings, electrical, and mechanical operations and maintenance, I successfully saved the contract from a poor transition and earned a letter of commendation from the Serco Group Chairman after only six months in post.

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  Serco Group plc

  Aug 1996 - Jun 2006

  Following an invitation to work on a facilities management proposal for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, I was offered a full time permanent post in Serco’s Ottawa office. I took charge of the proposal co-ordination, editing and production, to deliver the technically preferred solution for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s proposal. I also led the proposal team and provided operational support to contracts, including Bermuda Airport, 5 Wing Goose Bay (Labrador), Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and Hawthorn Army Depot (Nevada). Show less

  • President of Canadian Operations (Serco Facilities Management)

    Sept 2003 - Jun 2006

  • Vice President, Operations (Serco Facilities Management)

    Sept 2000 - Sept 2003

  • Director, Business Development (Serco Facilities Management)

    Aug 1996 - Sept 2000
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  Self-Employed

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2009

  Consultant

  I pursued a transition process to transform systems and processes in Facilities and Security at the Northern Lights Health Region, Fort McMurray, Canada. This included the review of user and maintenance systems, creating an organizational model for the Facilities Department, and producing and implementing a security plan. I also provided extensive consulting services to Carillion for their P3 Brampton Civic Hospital bid.

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  Lee Brian and Associates

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2010

  Principal Consultant

  The company provides advice, feasibility study, business case analysis and transactional support for outsourcing, public private partnership. Specific expertise in facilities support including systems, processes and safety systems. Experience in healthcare support service transformation.

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  Calian

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

  Director, Operations and Maintenance

  I produced the winning proposal for a National Maintenance Contract (Department of National Defence), and oversaw the operations of approximately 130 staff at 7 Army bases across the country. At the same time, I established a new Operations and Maintenance Service line, as part of our strategy for growth and diversification.

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  Carillion Canada Inc.

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Vice President, Outsourcing

  I developed and implemented a strategy for winning Federal, Provincial, and Municipal government services work. I developed a solid and highly credible proposal on a P3 Driver Examination Services project for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Ontario.

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  Balfour Beatty Communities

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  FM Bid Director

  I successfully determined and implemented strategy for facilities management components of major hospital P3s in Vancouver, managing and guiding our FM partners to bring the technical and commercial portions to a successful resolution. I carried out analysis of soft FM services on a second major hospital P3 in BC and assisted with bringing in soft FM services provider, which enabled a project win.

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  EllisDon

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2019

  Vice President, EllisDon Facilities Services

  I managed the Facilities Services department, assessing new opportunities and building the service. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Services, I developed the overall strategy for Facilities Services, assisting in bid reviews and monitoring contract performance. I’ve worked on major social projects like the Brampton Civic Hospital, Penticton Regional Hospital, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and the PanAm Games Athletes Village, and major civil projects including the $5.5 billion Eglinton Crosstown LRT and the $1.44 billion Edmonton Valley Line LRT. Show less

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  LeeBrian Corporation

  Dec 2019 - now

  President

  Providing consultancy services in Asset, Infrastructure, and Facilities Management