CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHAEL GLANFIELD EPSILON CONSULTANTS (IOM) LIMITED
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Name:
Michael George Glanfield
Profession:
Sustainability & Energy Consultant Low Carbon Building Services Engineer
Position:
Resources & Energy Director
Company Name: Trading Name:
Epsilon Consultants (IOM) limited Better Energy
Business / Registered address:
Abbeyfields Douglas Isle of Man IM2 7EF
Telephone:
(01624) 677278
Mobile:
(07624) 346826
Email (1): Email (2):
mike@epsiloniom.com info@epsiloniom.com
Website:
www.epsiloniom.com
Nationality:
British
Driving Licence:
Full
Marital Status:
Married
Date of Birth:
05 April 1956
Professional Qualifications: MIET (Institute of Engineering & Technology) MEI (Energy Institute) ACIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers) MSLL (Society of Light & Lighting)
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Educational Qualifications: Engineering Council (Part 2) examinations Part 2A subject passes: -
Building Services Engineering Design (July 2000) Materials (July 1998) Construction Management (July 1999) Management (July 1999) Quality & Reliability Engineering (July 1998)
Part 2B subject pass: -
The Professional Engineer in Society (July 2000)
HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (distinction) University of Plymouth (July 1978) ONC in Electrical Engineering - Plymouth College of Further Education (July 1974) Miscellaneous Qualifications: BSRIA/ BINDT ‘Air tightness’ accredited course. BS 7671 (IEE 16th Edition wiring regulations) - Isle of Man College AutoCAD drafting course – Isle of Man College (August 2000) Effective People Management – Effectiveness Consultants CIBSE ‘Display Energy Certificate’ course. GCE ‘O’ Level passes: Mathematics (July 1972) English Language (July 1974) English Literature (July 1972) Physics (July 1972) Chemistry (July 1972) Geography (July 1972) Biology (July 1972) Human Biology (July 1972) Extra Curricular interests: Aviation (training for PPL licence) Astronomy Nautical History Marine Archaelogy Reading Walking Sophie (golden retriever)
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ORGANISATIONAL CHART
ENERGY CONSULTANT M G GLANFIELD
ADMIN SUPPORT
SBEM SUPPORT
ISO 14001 SUPPORT ISO 50001 SUPPORT
HVAC SUPPORT
Key: Admin support SBEM support ISO 14001 ISO 50001 HVAC support
Secretarial and accountancy support Building Energy Modelling support Environmental Management Standard Energy Management Standard Heating, ventilation and air conditioning support
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DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN
SHORT TERM GOALS
To maintain a programme of lifelong learning by keeping up to date with developments in the fields of climate change, building services engineering design and energy mitigation. I aim to continue with my professional development by reading relevant articles in professional journals, website blogs, TV programmes, print media and audio visual presentations. I aim to taking part in seminars and technical visits arranged by product suppliers and manufacturers.
MEDIUM TERM GOALS
To promote my business of providing an energy mitigation service to customers in the private & public sectors. I aim to achieve this goal by pursuing a variety of networking opportunities such as seeking membership of the Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing and Technical Committee. I aim to make occasional contributions to local print and radio media on the subjects of climate change, energy security and energy demand mitigation.
LONG TERM GOALS
To continue with the development of a professional engineers network and to foster links with Government and other organisations to raise and promote the interests of the engineering profession on the Isle of Man. I aim to broaden the role of the network to encompass visits to local Schools and Colleges to promote the taking up of ‘STEM’ (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) subjects in Schools. I aim to develop the network to include a sub-group dedicated to assisting new and existing members achieve recognition of their professional status through registration with the Engineering Council e.g. EngTech, IEng & CEng status.
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SUMMARY OF CAREER EPISODES
Date:
Brief description:
Aug 2014
Career Episode 22 Energy audit and report carried out at the Claremont Hotel, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Jun 2014
Career Episode 21 Investigation and report into damp & mould problems in social housing properties at Queens Pier Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man for Ramsey District Commissioners. Career Episode 20 Wind & Solar resource study carried out at a private residence at Sartfell Cottage, Isle of Man for Dr Peter Lillywhite.
Nov 2013
Oct 2013
Aug 2013
Jun 2013
Jun 2013
Jun 2013
Jun 2013
May 2013
Career Episode 19 Presentation to political members, officers and Manx Utilities on the potential for implementing a forward energy strategy across the Government Building portfolio. Career Episode 18 Air Tightness Test and report carried out at ‘Fairways’, Port St. Mary, Isle of Man for Cedar Developments limited. Career Episode 17 Energy audit and report carried out at Kerroo Glass retirement Home, Ramsey, Isle of Man for Ramsey & Northern Districts Housing Committee. Career Episode 16 Wind & Solar resource study carried out at Kerroo Glass retirement Home, Ramsey, Isle of Man for Ramsey & Northern Districts Housing Committee. Career Episode 15 Air Tightness Test and Thermal camera investigation & report carried out at Falls Cottage, Main Road, Glen Maye, Isle of Man for Greenland Construction limited. Career Episode 14 Investigation into the potential for augmenting an existing CHP installation at Nobles Hospital to achieve tri-generation capability. Career Episode 13 Wind & Solar resource study carried out at the Nationwide Buidling Society building loacted at St. George’s Street, Douglas, Isle of Man.
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Mar 2013
Oct 2012
Career Episode 12 Energy audit and report carried out at the premises of Jack Frost Frozen Foods ltd, Springham Road, Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Braddan, Isle of Man. Career Episode 11 Formation of an Isle of Man network of professional engineers. [Secretary of the Isle of Man network.]
Oct 2012
Career Episode 10 Presentation / seminar on the potential for the application of ‘Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage’ technology on the Isle of Man.
Oct 2012
Career Episode 9 Wind & Solar resource study carried out at Springfield Court, Onchan, Isle of Man for Onchan District Commissioners.
Sep 2012
Career Episode 8 Feasibility study into a proposed boiler replacement at Springfield Court Retirement Home, Onchan, Isle of Man for Onchan District Commissioners. Career Episode 7 Carried out the building services design, project administration and contract supervision duties for a customer services suite on behalf of the Isle of Man Post Office. Career Episode 6 Energy audit and report carried out at the Headquarters building of DOHLE, Head Road, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Apr 2012
Jan 2012
Jul 2011
Career Episode 5 Energy audit and report carried out at the Palace Hotel & Casino, Queens Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man.
May 2011
Career Episode 4 Invited to prepare a commercial proposal to provide a Forward Energy Strategy and implementation of ISO 14001 for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company. Career Episode 3 Author of the weekly ‘Going Green’ column in the Isle of Man Examiner newspaper.
Jan 2011
Nov 2010
Career Episode 2 Energy audit and report carried out for Hansard Global plc, Lord Street, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Feb 2009
Career Episode 1 The creation, design, development and ongoing maintenance of a company blog and website.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 02/09 – PRESENT EPSILON CONSULTANTS (IOM) LIMITED RESOURCES & ENERGY DIRECTOR. Offering a low carbon building services design & energy efficiency consultancy service to both private and public sector clients that include:
ENERGY AUDITING SERVICE
ENERGY PERFORMANCE REPORTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTIGATIONS
COGENERATION STUDIES
DIGITAL THERMOGRAPHY
AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING REPORTS & STUDIES FOR DOWNLOAD:
TRIGENERATION STUDY http://tinyurl.com/oxfcrpj CLAREMONT HOTEL ENERGY STUDY http://tinyurl.com/kw6zkph WIND & SOLAR ENERGY RESOURCE STUDY http://tinyurl.com/lzrxtwr DAMP & MOULD INVESTIGATION IN SOCIAL HOUSING http://tinyurl.com/kha7bxp
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CLIENT ORGANISATION Sleepwell Hotels limited
YEAR Aug 2014
NATURE OF ENERGY CONSULTANCY UNDERTAKEN I received a commission to audit the energy profile of the Claremont Hotel which is a 4 star Business Hotel situated on Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. The Hotel features 56 guestrooms, fully serviced restaurant and bar and conference facilities located at lower ground level. The terms of the commission required that the audit is carried out in accordance with a prepared energy template supplied by the client. The audit process entailed a series of interviews and dialogue with the client representative(s) in an effort to understand the existing energy policy currently in place and how the Hotel, equipment and systems were presently being utilised. Copies of utility and heating oil deliveries over recent years were supplied by the end user which enabled comparisons to be made over the respective cost (pence per kwh) of each form of energy e.g. electricity, gas & heating oil. The previous utility bills and the floor plans of the building enabled me to calculate the BER (building emissions rating) and compare the results with a benchmark hotel. The results were as follows:-
Building Status
Current
Building Emissions Rating (kgco2/m2) 124
Typical Emissions Rating (kgco2/m2) 183.5
Best Emissions Rating (kgco2/m2) 97.3
EPC Asset Rating
C = 64
NOTE: The building emissions rating for the Claremont Hotel is above the average for a Hotel of a similar size and use. However, although the BER index may be better than average, the relative cost of the consumption is significantly higher due to higher energy costs on the Isle of Man. Operational areas that were given special attention were improving the efficiency of the existing heating and DHW systems, lighting, boiler controls and heating/lighting controls in guest suites.
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Cogeneration (power & heat), air conditioning, mechanical ventilation and the artificial lighting loads were identified as offering the greatest potential for saving on Hotel energy bills and for reducing carbon emissions. A range of energy saving measures were recommended and shown in the table reprinted below. The total of the various identified measures offered to achieve overall potential savings on existing energy bills of approximately 35%.
PRIORITY
ACTION
(No cost, Low cost or Investment)
Annual Savings
Capital Cost
(£ Est.)
Payback Period
Status
0
(Essential or Advisory) Essential
(Years)
1.
No cost
Implement energy policy
2,162
(£ Est.) nil
2.
No cost
Implement staff awareness training
2,162
nil
0
Essential
3.
No cost
Implement shut down procedures
2,162
nil
0
Essential
4.
Low cost
Supply & install ‘Energy Eye’ monitoring
2,162
1,230
0.6
Advisory
5.
Investment
MULTIPLE OPTIONS (SEE APPENDIX M)
Advisory
6.
Investment
Upgrading lighting & controls (Building Evolution) Heating & cooling controls (Building Evolution)
MULTIPLE OPTIONS (SEE APPENDIX M)
Advisory
7.
Investment
Weather compensation controls (Paul
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2,192
10,462
4.8
Advisory
Wheeler and Manx Controls) 8.
9.
Investment
Investment
Variable speed heating pumps (Mannin Gas Services)
1,558
5,000
3.2
Pipework insulation (Kings Thermal Insulation)
1,274
2,930
2.3
16,343
130,000
8.0
10.
Investment
CHP installation (SAV systems)
11.
Investment
HIU flat station installation serving Kitchen areas (SAV systems)
12.
Investment
HIU flat station installation serving Guest suites (SAV systems)
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Advisory
Advisory
Advisory Advisory
1,273
3,500
2.75
Advisory 6,365
20,000
3.14
Department of Health (Estates Department).
June 2013
I received a commission from the Department of Health to determine whether the excess heat liberated from an existing CHP installation at their main hospital site could reinstate the total cooling capacity of the Hospital to the prevalue engineered duty by means of employing a thermal chiller device. The heat output of the existing CHP was already known so the method employed to determine if there was sufficient spare heat energy available was to monitor the Hospital heating and hot water demands over a period of time. The difference between the total heat energy liberated by the CHP and the heating/hot water demands of the Hospital represented the ‘spare or excess’ quantity of heat energy available for regeneration via a thermal chiller device. An ultrasonic flow meter was installed on the secondary side of the CHP plate heat exchanger and the results were logged for subsequent evaluation. The flow & return temperatures were obtained from the building management system and were collated into a spreadsheet for later use in the calculations. The specific heat capacity of water at the measured temperatures was also a known value. The results of the investigation revealed there was a shortfall in the amount of spare heat energy that could be harnessed from the CHP installation to perform the function required by the Hospital estates team. Two types of thermal chiller device were examined and compared for the purpose required. Established technology represented by an absorption chiller offered improved efficiency (coefficient of performance) over the latest technology adsorption chiller. The selection of an absorption chiller gave a simple payback period of 1.9 years and was the device recommended for selection in the report.
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Jack Frost Frozen Foods limited.
Mar 2013
I received a commission to audit the energy profile of the premises of Jack Frost Frozen Foods limited. The building comprised of a cold storage area maintained at -25o C, a plantroom at the rear and an administration suite occupying the ground and first floors. The terms of the commission required that the audit is carried out in accordance with a prepared energy template supplied by the client. The audit process entailed a series of interviews and dialogue with the client representative(s) in an effort to understand the existing energy policy currently in place and how the premises and equipment were presently being utilised. Copies of utility and heating oil deliveries over recent months were supplied by the end user which enabled comparisons to be made over the respective cost (pence per kwh) of each form of energy e.g. electricity, gas & heating oil. The previous utility bills and the floor plans of the building enabled me to carry out a benchmarking study by making comparisons with typical energy demands given in CIBSE TM46 (energy benchmarks). The results of the benchmarking study are given in the following table:
Annual
Fossil fuel
Electricity
(kWh/m2)
(kWh/m2)
Site
27
295
Good Practice
80
145
Performance
The results of the study revealed a relatively high values for electricity but fossil fuel consumption was low in comparison with the benchmark value and provided the focus for the ongoing investigation. Areas that were given special attention were improving the efficiency of the existing cold room refrigeration installation and the method it was controlled.
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Refrigeration plant, heating controls and the artificial lighting loads were identified as offering the greatest potential for saving on energy bills and for reducing carbon emissions. A range of energy saving measures were recommended and shown in the table reprinted below. The total of the various identified measures offered to achieve overall potential savings on existing energy bills of approximately 12.9%.
Item Ref
PRIORITY
ACTION
(No-Cost, Low Cost or Investment) 1.
No-Cost
2.
No-Cost
3.
No-Cost
4.
Low cost
5.
Investment
6.
Investment
7.
Investment
Implement energy policy Staff awareness training Shut down procedures Energy Eye monitoring Upgrading lighting installation Heating improvements Refrigeration controls
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Annual Savings
Capital Cost
Payback Period
(ÂŁ Est.)
(ÂŁ Est.)
(Years)
Status
72
Nil
0
(Essential or Advise) Essential
72
Nil
0
Essential
72
Nil
0
Essential
72
1,230
17
Advisory
1,692
18,472
10.92
Advisory
107
1,054
9.85
Advisory
2,156
5,265
2.44
Advisory
Onchan District Commissioners.
Oct 2012
I received a commission to investigate the potential for employing renewable wind and/or solar energy in order to mitigate the existing electricity demands at Springfield Court Residential Home. A ‘met mast’ incorporating a combined anemometer and solar cell was erected on the site to measure the wind speed, wind direction and solar irradiation over a period of 12 months. The results of the site wind speed monitoring are tabulated below and show that the average wind speed was below the value that would make a wind turbine generator a viable investment (4.0 m/s).
WINDSPEED RESULTS Month
Mean wind speed Mean wind speed (m/s) (mph)
October 2012
2.4
5.4
November 2012
2.9
6.5
December 2012
3.0
6.7
January 2013
3.2
7.2
February 2013
3.1
6.9
March 2013
3.8
8.5
April 2013
3.4
7.6
May 2013
3.2
7.2
June 2013
2.0
4.5
July 2013
1.7
3.8
August 2013
1.9
4.3
September 2013
2.4
5.4
Annual average
2.8 m/s
6.3 mph
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The average solar irradiation was also below the value that would determine a solar PV array to be a viable investment and the solar irradiation results for the period under investigation are shown as follows:
SOLAR RESULTS Month Solar irradiation (w/m2) October 2012 November 2012 December 2012 January 2013 February 2013 March 2013 April 2013 May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013 Annual average
72.7 39.3 25.1 19.6 60.5 74.6 123.6 139.1 148.7 159.9 71.3 40.6 82.5 w/m2
The results were presented to the client in a written report and a meeting was convened to discuss the report findings and to answer any questions.
DOHLE headquarters building.
Jan 2012
I received a commission to investigate the potential for saving energy in a four level commercial office development located in Head Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The terms of the commission required that the audit is carried out in accordance with a prepared energy template supplied by the client. The audit process involved a series of interviews and dialogue with the client representative(s) in an effort to understand the existing energy policy currently in place and how the building, equipment and systems were presently being utilised.
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Copies of utility and heating oil deliveries over recent years were supplied by the end user which enabled comparisons to be made over the respective cost (pence per kwh) of each form of energy e.g. electricity and heating oil. The previous utility bills and the floor plans of the building enabled me to carry out a benchmarking study by making comparisons with typical energy demands given in CIBSE TM46 (energy benchmarks). The results of the benchmarking study are given in the following table:
Annual
Fossil fuel
Electricity
Performance
(kWh/m2)
(kWh/m2)
Site
127
142
Good Practice
97
128
Typical
178
226
The results of the study revealed that electricity and fossil fuel performance compared favourably with the typical benchmark values but less than the good practice figures. Poor ventilation and high solar gains owing to the building having a Southerly aspect resulted in the use of desk fans. A ‘brise soleil’ architectural feature located on the Southerly elevation was recommended to be provided so that solar gains to the building could be reduced. A range of energy saving measures shown in the table below were recommended to the client that offered to achieve overall potential savings on existing bills of approximately 27%.
Item Ref
PRIORITY
ACTION
(No-Cost, Low Cost or Investment) 8.
No-Cost
Energy policy
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Annual Savings
Capital Cost
Payback Period
(£ Est.)
(£ Est.)
(Years)
7,431
0
0
Status
(Essential or Advise) Essential
Best Western Hotel & Casino.
July 2011
9.
No-Cost
10.
No-Cost
11.
Low cost
12.
Investment
13.
Investment
14.
Investment
15. 16.
Investment No-Cost
Staff awareness training Shut down procedures Energy eye monitoring Replace oil burners with gas AHU heat exchangers Condenser units mechanical ventilation CHP installation Renegotiate Agreed Supply Capacity
3,715
0
0
Essential
3,715
0
0
Essential
5,446
1,230
0.23
Advisory
13,450
40,000
2.97
Advisory
2,724
25,000
9.17
Advisory
1,362
9,600
7.04
Advisory
45,351 2,500
130,185 0
4.17 0
Advisory Advisory
I received a commission to audit the energy profile of a Premier 4 star Business & Leisure Hotel. The Hotel features 136 guestrooms, 2 restaurants, 4 bars, conference facilities, leisure pool & gymnasium. The terms of the commission required that the audit is carried out in accordance with a prepared energy template supplied by the client. The audit process entailed a series of interviews and dialogue with the client representative(s) in an effort to understand the existing energy policy currently in place and how the Hotel, equipment and systems were presently being utilised. Copies of utility and heating oil deliveries over recent years were supplied by the end user which enabled comparisons to be made over the respective cost (pence per kwh) of each form of energy e.g. electricity, gas & heating oil. The previous utility bills and the floor plans of the building enabled me to carry out a benchmarking study by making comparisons with typical energy demands given in CIBSE TM46 (energy benchmarks). The results of the benchmarking study are given in the following table:
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Annual
Fossil fuel
Electricity
Performance
(kWh/m2)
(kWh/m2)
Site
638
209
330
105
Typical benchmark (CIBSE TM46:2008)
The results of the study revealed relatively high values for both electricity and fossil fuel consumption and provided the focus for the ongoing investigation. Operational areas that were given special attention were improving the efficiency of the existing cogeneration installation, the commercial kitchen and the indoor heated swimming pool.
Air conditioning, mechanical ventilation and the artificial lighting loads were identified as offering the greatest potential for saving on Hotel energy bills and for reducing carbon emissions. A range of energy saving measures were recommended and shown in the table reprinted below. The total of the various identified measures offered to achieve overall potential savings on existing energy bills of approximately 22%.
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Item Ref
PRIORITY
ACTION
(No-Cost, Low Cost or Investment) 1.0
No-cost
2.0
No-Cost
3.0
No-Cost
4.0
No-Cost
5.0
Low cost
6.0
Investment
7.0
Investment
8.0
Investment
9.0
Investment
Annual Savings
Capital Cost
Payback Period
Status
(ÂŁ Est.)
(ÂŁ Est.)
(Years)
Review electricity tariff Energy policy
13,506
0
0
(Essential or Advisory) Essential
17,736
0
0
Essential
Staff engagement initiative Shut down procedures Energy eye monitoring BMS supervisor for Heating & hot water system. Energy Remote Monitoring Provide reflective foil behind radiators
8,868
0
0
Essential
1,026
0
0
Essential
5,133
1,230
0.24
Advisory
8,868
8,500
0.96
Advisory
17,736
25,000
1.41
Advisory
2,520
6,000
2.38
Advisory
63,000
3.09
Advisory
Upgrade 20,354 lighting & lighting controls
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Hansard Global PLC.
Nov 2010
10.0
Investment
11.0
Investment
12.0
Investment
13.0
Investment
14.0
Investment
Replace boilers in 6,301 Health & leisure suite Replace 7,800 dishwasher in production kitchen Replace 4,800 dishwashers in satellite kitchens
20,000
3.17
Advisory
28,500
3.65
Advisory
36,800
7.67
Advisory
Convert cold room refrigeration systems Replace failed Shearwater suite AC system
2,363
42,700
18.1
Advisory
1,148
39,000
33.97
Advisory
I received a commission to investigate the potential for saving energy in a six story commercial office development located in the financial district of Douglas, Isle of Man. The terms of the commission required that the audit is carried out in accordance with a prepared energy template supplied by the client. The audit process involved a series of interviews and dialogue with the client representative(s) in an effort to understand the existing energy policy currently in place and how the building, equipment and systems were presently being utilised. Copies of utility and heating oil deliveries over recent years were supplied by the end user which enabled comparisons to be made over the respective cost (pence per kwh) of each form of energy e.g. electricity and heating oil.
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The previous utility bills and the floor plans of the building enabled me to carry out a benchmarking study by making comparisons with typical energy demands given in CIBSE TM46 (energy benchmarks). The results of the benchmarking study are given in the following table:
Annual Performance Site Good Practice Typical
Fossil fuel (kWh/m2) 46 79 151
Electricity (kWh/m2) 320 54 85
The results of the study revealed a relatively high value for electricity consumption and therefore focused my attention on various ways to mitigate the electricity demands. Poor ventilation and high solar gains owing to the building having a Southerly aspect resulted in an intensive use of desk fans. A number of incidental heat gains mainly through a heavy usage of computers exacerbated the situation. A ‘brise soleil’ architectural feature located on the Southerly elevation was recommended to be provided so that solar gains to the building could be reduced. A range of energy saving measures shown in the table below were recommended to the client that offered to achieve overall potential savings on existing bills of approximately 33%.
Item Ref
PRIORITY
ACTION
(No-Cost, Low Cost or Investment)
Annual Savings
(£ Est.)
Capital Cost
Payback Period
Status
(£ Est.)
(Years)
(Essential or Advisory)
1.
No-Cost
Energy policy 1,910
0
0
Essential
2.
No-Cost
Staff awareness training
0
0
Essential
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1,910
3.
No-Cost
4.
Low cost
5.
Investment
6.
Investment
7.
Investment
8.
Investment
9.
Investment
10
Investment
11
Investment
12
Investment
Shut down procedures Energy eye monitoring Provide voltage optimisation Upgrade lighting (offices) Upgrade lighting (landlord areas) Provide BMS supervisor Provide reflective foil behind radiators Replace oil fired boilers Install zone valves Replace manual taps
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1,910
0
0
Essential
3,050
1,230
0.4
Advisory
8,552
13,500
1.58
Advisory
7,370
60,000
8.14
Advisory
422
5,000
11.8
Advisory
148
3,500
23.6
Advisory
150
3,600
24.0
Advisory
1,115
38,000
34.1
Advisory
223
12,000
53.8
Advisory
n/a
5,400
n/a
Advisory
PAS 51215 Core Competencies
Core competency
Understanding the operational context of the organisation being assessed
Familiarity with, and ability to apply, the requirements of energy efficiency assessment methods
Examples of how this competency might be demonstrated Review potential issues and drivers that could affect implementation of opportunities Identifying legal requirements, guidelines, codes of practice and standards applicable to energy efficiency assessments Reviewing opportunities for improvement identified in the light of legal requirements, guidelines etc.
Applying energy efficiency assessment principles, processes and techniques so that energy assessments are planned, conducted and reported in a consistent and systematic matter
Examples of how this competence was demonstrated:
I was approached by a large aerospace manufacturing company with a request to prepare a commercial proposal to provide a forward energy strategy for their business. The proposal required an understanding of the operational context of the enterprise, this was achieved through a process of written and verbal communication with the general manager. The general manager explained how escalating energy costs represented a financial burden that was beginning to have a significant impact on their competitiveness in the now global marketplace for aerospace components. In addition, the increasing requirement by customers such as Rolls Royce for suppliers of components to be accredited with environmental management standards such as ISO14001 informed their decision to procure a forward energy strategy for their business. The outcome of the process was the preparation of a commercial proposal which was conveyed to the general manager in the form of a PowerPoint presentation (see attached).
As part of the commercial proposal to the aerospace company mentioned above I prepared a Gantt diagram (see attached) which illustrated the various key stages and activities required to be carried out by the respective parties. The proposal followed the good practice methods laid out in the standards ISO50002 and BSEN 16247 for identifying energy saving opportunities and comprised of carrying out the following main areas of activity:1) Collation of building fabric data & SBEM data entry. 2) Collation of HVAC data & SBEM data entry. 3) Collation of process equipment data & SBEM data entry. 4) SBEM modelling activity. 5) Investigation of results. 6) Report and presentation to client.
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Scoping an energy efficiency assessment, as applicable to the organisation being assessed
Define the scope of the energy efficiency assessment to be undertaken including an overview of the energy use and agreeing the scope with the organisation
Dialogue held with the general manager of the aerospace manufacturing company resulted in identifying the following key objectives:
Provide a long term energy strategy. Provide fact based analysis and recommendations. Provide testing data to enable educated forward thinking decisions. To prepare a commercial proposal
Following reaching agreement with the client over the key objectives the scope of work for the commission was defined as follows:
Understanding, in detail, of energy use and energy systems applicable to the organisation being assessed; (buildings, industrial, transport)
Understand the operating principles and common opportunities for improvements in energy systems relevant to the scope of the assessment Applying the operating principles to analyse the applicable energy use and consumption Identify, discuss and agree with the organisation the competencies required for the assessment Assess and document the relevant competencies of the assessment team
Maintain business continuity. Investigate the potential for providing renewable energy (wind, solar & aquifer). Study the viability for incorporating heat recovery from existing industrial processes. Identify the options for energy cost reductions. Provide a long term forward energy strategy. Investigate the options for obtaining government financial support. Future business development. Estimate future energy costs.
A commission was received to undertake an energy audit in a 4-star hotel establishment situated on Douglas promenade, Isle of Man. The hotel comprised of 54 guest suites, a fully services restaurant and bar, conference facilities and meeting rooms. A detailed analysis undertaken of utility bills over the previous 24 month period identified a reasonably consistent 24 hour demand cycle for both electricity and gas consumption. The energy demand profile appeared to merit the consideration of a cogeneration device whereby the high efficiency of converting the primary energy source into electricity and heat could offer opportunities to significantly reduce the energy costs compared with purchasing electricity from the grid and generating hot water from a gas fired boiler system. In order to carry out an investigation the requirement of measuring hot water and heating demands over several 24 hour cycles was discussed with the hotel management and permission was obtained to carry out this function.
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Managing energy efficiency assessment teams and budgets, and managing working relationships
Understanding the techniques of measuring, sampling, submetering, and establishing an energy balance
Maintain an overview of assessment activities, schedules and budgets Identify the resources required for the assessment including likely contingencies Organise information and knowledge to support effective planning of the assessment consistent with required outcomes Apply systems thinking to optimise the outcomes, balance new ideas with tried and tested solutions and balancing risk Take corrective action to deal with deviations from planned resource use Develop roles and delegate responsibilities to the assessment team Change existing plans to take account of unexpected organisational events
The agreed timescale for the hotel energy audit (see above) identified core competencies for which certain tasks were required to be outsourced such as lighting & controls specialisms and calculating the building emissions rating. The BER was required to be calculated and declared in the BSS government energy audit template which applied in this instance to this commission. The extent, nature and timescale of the work to be undertaken by the specialists was agreed at a meeting and then confirmed in a letter which formed the basis of a subconsultants contract of appointment. The outsourced activities required for me to plan the work of the sub-consultants to suit the operational constraints of the establishment and ensure that the reports were received in good time to be embedded into my final energy report. I obtained permission from the client and distributed copies of the hotel utility bills and drawings where available so they may be used by the sub-consultants in the course of their work activity.
Optimise the use of energy data including measuring devices and instruments and third party data Interpret, identify and challenge energy data to ensure meter accuracy and identify repeatability issues to ensure accurate and consistent results Define sample size, sampling period and frequency for energy and other data for representative results Define trials and/or laboratory analysis that might be required for the assessment Interpret energy data and relate to observed operating conditions Construct appropriate energy balances for different energy types at appropriate levels such as for whole organisation, individual site or individual unit operation.
I received a commission from the Department of Health to determine whether the excess heat liberated from an existing CHP installation at their main hospital site could reinstate the total cooling capacity of the Hospital to the pre-value engineered duty by means of employing a thermal chiller device. The heat output of the existing CHP was already known so the method employed to determine if there was sufficient spare heat energy available was to monitor the Hospital heating and hot water demands over a period of time. An ultrasonic flow meter was installed on the secondary side of the CHP plate heat exchanger and the results were logged for subsequent evaluation. The flow & return temperatures were obtained from the building management system and were collated into a spreadsheet for later use in the calculations. The specific heat capacity of water at the measured temperatures was also a known value. The results of the investigation revealed there was a shortfall in the amount of spare heat energy that could be harnessed from the CHP installation to perform the function required by the Hospital estates team. Two types of thermal chiller device were examined and compared for the purpose required. Established technology represented by an absorption chiller offered improved efficiency (coefficient of performance) over the latest technology adsorption chiller. The selection of an absorption chiller gave a simple payback period of 1.9 years and was the device recommended for selection in the report.
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Data interpretation, including analysis and scrutiny of energy use, energy consumption, and energy performance data
Analyse energy use, consumption and efficiency Identify trends, and investigate anomalies Complement analysis with benchmark data as appropriate Identify and quantify variables influencing energy consumption and efficiency Identify and calculate energy performance indicators for the organisation and/or the scope of the assessment (which could include external as well as internal sources)
The scope of work for carrying out the energy study for Jack Frost Frozen Foods limited included carrying out a benchmarking exercise which is to compare the present building energy performance (measured in kwh/m 2) with the ‘benchmark’ values for an establishment of similar age and size. The reference document used for the purpose was TM46: energy benchmarks [published by CIBSE]. Information that was procured from the client in order to carry out the task included Architect floor plans to calculate the gross floor area and the previous 12 months electricity and oil consumption data. The results of the benchmarking study are given in the following table:
Annual
Fossil fuel 2
Electricity
Performance
(kWh/m )
(kWh/m2)
Site Good Practice
27 80
295 145
The values shown in the above table were derived as follows:Fossil fuel: Reference data period: 02/12/11 – 01/12/12 Annual oil consumption - 1,786 litres Convert to kWh (x 10.96) = 19,574 kwH Gross floor area = 719 m2 Fossil fuel performance = 19,574 /719 = 27 Electricity: Reference data period: 05/12/11 - 12/11/12 Annual electricity consumption – 212,682 kWh Gross floor area = 719 m2 Electricity performance = 212,682 / 719= 295 The results of the study revealed a relatively high value for electricity but fossil fuel consumption was low in comparison with the benchmark value so therefore the electricity results provided the focus for the ongoing investigation into improving the energy performance.
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Identification, quantification, ranking and prioritisation of opportunities for improvement
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Use collected energy and other relevant data to understand energy use in order to identify opportunities for improvement Use relevant technical and non-technical knowledge and skills to check assumptions, explain data and check applicability of identified opportunities for improvement Develop a concept and cost for the potential implementation of opportunities
I received a commission to investigate the potential for saving energy in a four level commercial office development located in Head Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. The terms of the commission required that the audit is carried out in accordance with a prepared energy template supplied by the client. The audit process involved a series of interviews and dialogue with the client representative(s) in an effort to understand the existing energy policy currently in place and how the building, equipment and systems were presently being utilised. Copies of utility and heating oil deliveries over recent years were provided by the end user which enabled comparisons to be made over the respective cost (pence per kwh) of each form of energy e.g. electricity and heating oil. The previous utility bills and the floor plans of the building enabled me to carry out a benchmarking study by making comparisons with typical energy demands given in CIBSE TM46 (energy benchmarks). The results of the benchmarking study are given in the following table:
Annual Performance
Fossil fuel 2
(kWh/m )
Electricity (kWh/m2)
Site
127
142
Good Practice
97
128
Typical
178
226
The results of the study revealed that electricity and fossil fuel performance compared favourably with the typical benchmark values but less than the good practice figures. Poor ventilation and high solar gains owing to the building having a Southerly aspect resulted in the use of desk fans.
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A ‘brise soleil’ architectural feature located on the Southerly elevation was recommended to be provided so that solar gains to the building could be reduced. A range of energy saving measures shown in the table below were recommended to the client that offered to achieve overall potential savings on existing bills of approximately 27%.
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Energy policy ACTION
No-Cost
2.0
Staff awareness training
1.0
No-Cost
Item Ref
PRIORITY
The opportunities for saving on energy costs were prioritised in order of the estimated investment costs starting with the recommendations carrying a minimal or zero capital outlay.
Annual Savings
Capital Cost
Payback Period
(£ Est.)
(£ Est.)
(Years)
Status (Essential or Advise)
7,431
0
0
Essential
3,715
0
0
Essential
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Shut down procedures
Investment
7.0
Essential
Renegotiate Agreed Supply Capacity
Low cost
6.0
0
2,500 0 0 Advisory
Energy eye monitoring
No-Cost
5.0
0
5,446 1,230 0.23 Advisory
Replace oil burners with gas
No-Cost
4.0
3,715
13,450 40,000 2.97 Advisory
AHU heat exchangers
3.0
2,724 25,000 9.17 Advisory
Investment
9.0
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Investment
CHP installation Condenser units mechanical ventilation
8.0 1,362 9,600 7.04 Advisory
45,351 130,185 4.17 Advisory
10/02 – 01/09 Electrical Services Manager – Douglas Corporation Borough Engineers & Surveyors Department Town hall Ridgeway Street Douglas. Job summary Responsible for the provision of electrical services to the Douglas Corporation to include budgetary control, an electrical design and installation service, maintenance and operation of all electrical services installations within Douglas Corporation properties including all public street and decorative lighting installations and specialist systems. Job Description Management & Supervision: 1)
Management of the work of the electrical and general labour department of the Corporation. Responsibility for the planning, organisation and operations of the directly employed workforce currently comprising of 14 skilled and semi-skilled operatives and 2 number supervisory posts.
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Responsibility for the departments’ administration, discipline and training together with the recruitment of the directly employed workforce.
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Management and supervision of civil and ancillary labouring services provided by the Corporation’s directly employed staff and by external contractors providing a general labouring service to other sections of the Corporation as required.
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To contribute and participate in the Borough Engineer’s Department Management team.
Financial and forward planning: 5)
To act as budget holder for all electrical services work undertaken by the Corporation and to monitor budget expenditure throughout the financial year and report any over/under spends to the Borough Engineer. Also to prepare annual expenditure plans and forecasts to cover the Capital and Revenue expenditure of the electrical department. In addition to closely liaise with the Borough Treasurer to ensure that the required information is provided to support the rating process.
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The planning, preparation, management and submission to the Borough Engineer budget statements and proposals to secure authority for all new Capital Street and decorative lighting installations.
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The development of appropriate performance indicators and output measurement systems for the services provided by the electrical section.
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To be proactive in the planning and making recommendations for improvements in efficiency in the provision of cost effective services.
Advice & assistance: 9)
The preparation of special reports and the provision of advice to Council Committees, also to attend council committee meetings as required by the Borough Engineer.
10)
The provision of a comprehensive electrical service offering advice and assistance to other sections and departments of the Corporation.
11)
To work in association with the Chief Housing Manager and Maintenance Manager to provide an electrical installation and maintenance service throughout the Corporation housing stock.
Health & Safety duties: 12)
Responsibility for the Health & Safety of staff of the electrical services department and for the safety of the public and other staff who come into contact with any electrical installation which is the property or responsibility of the Corporation.
13)
Responsibility for ensuring that the Corporation complies with all relevant legislation, regulations and codes of good practice with regard to work carried out by the staff of the electrical services department.
14)
Responsibility for the design, installation, maintenance and operation of specialist electrical systems such as fire and security systems in Corporation properties, CCTV systems installations and wiring requirements in support of the Corporation’s ICT network systems.
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CASE STUDIES (SUMMARIES) Strathallen Suite Energy Study (April 2004) Performed the role of study manager reporting to the Borough Engineer & Surveyor to carry out a detailed analysis of the existing energy consumption of the building over a number of years and present the findings in a report to senior managers and political members that included costed recommendations for a variety of energy saving measures that may be implemented. Information concerning the consumption of energy over the period of study was gathered from a combination of sources that included the building manager and the Borough Treasurers department for details such as fuel oil deliveries and previous electricity and gas bills. The final report included the following recommendations:a) To provide training to building facilities staff in the safe & efficient operation of the existing building systems and to furnish them with a building energy log book and operating and maintenance manual. b) To improve the control of the lighting installation by incorporating occupancy controls linked to daylighting sensors for applicable parts of the building. c) To reduce energy costs of the lighting installation still further by the replacement of old specification lighting fittings with high efficiency luminaires incorporating high frequency control gear and low energy, long life lamps. d) To improve the operational efficiency of the heating system by considering the replacement of the existing oil fired central heating boiler with a ‘carbon neutral’ wood pellet fired condensing boiler. e) To improve the monitoring and control of the building heating system by the installation of a building management system linked into a central supervisor terminal located at the Townhall. f) To carry out improvements to the thermal performance of the building by means of installing cavity wall insulation, roof void insulation and also measures to decrease the air infiltration rate in certain parts of the building. Street lighting Energy Study (October 2005) Performed the role of study manager reporting to the Borough Engineer & Surveyor to carry out a detailed analysis of the existing energy consumed by the Borough street lighting assets over a number of years and present the findings in a report to senior managers and political members that included costed recommendations for a variety of energy saving measures that may be implemented. The final report included the following recommendations:a) To introduce a new purchasing policy for street lighting lanterns that incorporate low energy, high efficiency and longer life light sources and control gear. b) To consider investing in a ‘web-based’ remote monitoring & control system that afforded operators the means to determine the nature of street lighting faults from a remote terminal. Ballaughton Nurseries Energy Study (June 2006)
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Performed the role of study manager reporting to the Borough Engineer & Surveyor to carry out a detailed analysis of the existing energy consumption of the site over a number of years and present the findings in a report to senior managers and political members that included costed recommendations for a variety of energy saving measures that may be implemented. Information concerning the consumption of energy over the period of study was gathered from a combination of sources that included the building manager and the Borough Treasurers department for details such as fuel oil deliveries and previous electricity and gas bills. The final report included the following recommendations:a) To provide training to building facilities staff in the safe & efficient operation of the existing building systems across the site and to furnish them with building energy log books and operating and maintenance manuals. b) To improve the control of the lighting installation by incorporating occupancy controls linked to daylighting sensors for applicable parts of the buildings. c) To reduce energy costs of the lighting installation still further by the replacement of old specification lighting fittings with high efficiency luminaires incorporating high frequency control gear and low energy, long life lamps. d) To improve the operational efficiency of the heating systems by considering the replacement of the existing oil fired central heating boilers with ‘carbon neutral’ wood pellet fired condensing boilers. A further study would determine whether a centralised plant or self contained boiler plant located in individual buildings would offer the most efficient solution. e) To improve the monitoring and control of the building heating systems by the installation of a building management system linked into a central supervisor terminal located at the Townhall. f) To carry out improvements to the thermal performance of the buildings by means of installing cavity wall insulation, roof void insulation and also measures to reduce the air infiltration rate in certain parts of the buildings. g) To carry out improvements to the operating efficiency of the composting drying equipment by incorporating a new control system with linkage into the building management system. Street lighting lantern - Solar Conversion Study (November 2007) Performed the role of study manager reporting to the Borough Engineer & Surveyor to carry out conversion of an existing street light located on a pedestrian footpath into a low energy lantern powered by a solar panel and ‘standalone’ battery storage/charging apparatus. The solar conversion was closely monitored post installation in order to determine the efficacy of the installation and savings in energy costs taken over a one year period. The installation was carefully monitored to determine what additional maintenance overhead (if any) that became evident as a consequence of the solar installation. Code for Sustainable Housing report (August 2008) Performed the role of assisting the Assistant Borough Surveyor with a report to senior managers into the possibility of amending the standard Council brief to Architects and developers that now incorporates requirements for new social housing to comply with the UK Code for Sustainable Housing.
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06/00 – 10/01 Senior Electrical Engineer – WS Atkins Consultants Ltd. The post comprises of taking personal responsibility for the design and specification followed by the implementation, supervision, cost control and commissioning for a range of Capital projects both in the UK and overseas. My current post as Senior Electrical Engineer is reporting directly to the Regional Director based in the Exeter Office. Some large Capital schemes warrant the appointment of ‘on site’ Electrical & Mechanical Clerk of Works who would report to myself regarding all quality assurance and technical matters. Principal duties comprised of the following: 1.
2.
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5.
6.
7.
Establishing the project brief with the client. Liaison with other professional staff with regard to the preparation of project cost estimates at all key stages up to tender. Consultation with prospective product manufacturers and suppliers for seeking information on product cost, specification, availability and product support after project completion. Meeting with all Statutory Undertakings including Fire & Rescue Services, Building Control, Planning Authorities and negotiations with the appropriate Public Utilities. The preparation of full tender documentation normally comprising of a full specification & drawing package together with Bills of Quantities and schedules of materials. All drawings are prepared by either myself or CAD personnel under my direction using a personal computer with AutoCAD or similar software. Co-operating with the project Quantity Surveyor regarding tendering procedures and the subsequent appointment of contractors. The preparation of ‘facilities management specification and drawing packages’ for the use by the client to ensure that the environmental engineering systems are properly maintained for the full life of the installation.
Each Capital project under my responsibility is then administered by myself or Engineering Staff under my direction through to the witnessing of final commissioning tests, demonstration of the satisfactory functioning of all engineering systems and subsequent hand-over to the Client. Site duties comprise of attendance at site progress, technical & client meetings in order to monitor the satisfactory progress of work completed and also formally address any technical, quality assurance or cost control matters that might arise during the construction programme. Valuations of work completed is undertaken at regular monthly intervals, which would entail ‘on site’ measurement of materials installed and ‘in store’ together with negotiations with the contractor and client Quantity Surveyor. Each project also involves negotiations with the contractor at completion in order to agree the cost of any instructions issued through the course of the contract and arrive at a final account value for the finished project.
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PRINCIPAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN Falmouth Community School (Cornwall ‘Newschools’ PFI) Project manager for the preparation of building services design documents for the provision of a new 2 storey community block and also areas of refurbishment / remodelling in the existing School. Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital Senior Group Engineer for the preparation of electrical engineering services design proposals for this new 32 Bed Admissions Ward. London Borough of Merton Schools Senior Group Engineer for the preparation of engineering services design proposals for this PFI bid comprising of the remodelling & new build elements of 7 in number Primary and Secondary Schools. Brighton & Hove Schools Senior Group Engineer for the preparation of engineering services design proposals for this PFI bid comprising of the remodelling & new build elements of 4 in number Secondary Schools. Legnicka Centre, Wroclaw - Poland Senior Group Engineer for the design & specification of environmental building services systems, also assisting with building permit issues and liasing with Polish sub-consultants to procure the engineering services design package. Exeter Crown & County Court Centre Senior Group Engineer for the preparation of engineering services design proposals for this PFI bid. Also liaising with other design & construction team members. Shark Exhibit – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Senior Group Engineer in preparing outline design proposals being carried out in conjunction with life support system specialist consultants.
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02/95 – 06/00 Executive Electrical Engineer - Hoare Lea & Partners (Isle of Man Office) The post comprised of taking personal responsibility for the design and specification followed by the implementation, cost control and commissioning for a range of Capital projects mainly in the Healthcare and Government Sectors. The post of Executive Engineer was reporting directly to the Senior Partner in the Manchester Office. Some large Capital schemes warrant the appointment of ‘on site’ Electrical & Mechanical Clerk of Works who reported to myself regarding all quality assurance and technical matters. Principal duties included the following: 1. 2. 3.
4.
5.
6. 7. 8.
Establishing the project brief with the client. Liaison with other professional staff with regard to the preparation of project cost estimates at all key stages up to tender. Consultation with prospective product manufacturers and suppliers for seeking information on product cost, specification, availability and product support after project completion. Meeting with all Statutory Undertakings including Fire & Rescue Services, Building Control, Planning Authorities and negotiations with the appropriate Public Utilities. The preparation of full tender documentation normally comprising of a full specification & drawing package together with Bills of Quantities and schedules of materials as applicable. All drawings are prepared by either myself or CAD personnel under my direction using a personal computer with AutoCAD or similar software. Co-operating with the project Quantity Surveyor regarding tendering procedures and the subsequent appointment of contractors. The preparation of ‘facilities management specification and drawing packages’ for the use by the client to ensure that the environmental engineering systems are properly maintained for the full life of the installation.
Each Capital project under my responsibility was then administered by myself or Engineering Staff under my direction through to the witnessing of final commissioning tests, demonstration of the satisfactory functioning of all engineering systems and subsequent hand-over to the Client. Site duties comprised of attendance at site progress, technical & client meetings in order to monitor the satisfactory progress of work competed and also formally address any technical, quality assurance or cost control matters that might arise during the construction programme. Valuations of work completed was undertaken at regular monthly intervals, which entailed ‘on site’ measurement of materials installed and ‘in store’ together with negotiations with the contractor and client Quantity Surveyor. Each project also involved negotiations with the contractor at completion in order to agree the cost of any Instructions issued through the course of the contract and arrive at a final account value for the finished project.
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Since being employed in the Douglas Office of Hoare Lea & Partners, I have been granted full membership of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (MIHEEM) (membership no: 5315 dated 20 November 1996). My continuing interest in keeping abreast of current computing technology was maintained and completed a computer drafting course, concentrating on the ‘AutoCAD’ software carried out at the Isle of Man College. I have also attended the Isle of Man College to undertake a course of study in the IEE 16th Edition wiring regulations, the course culminated in a City & Guilds examination, which I passed. PRINCIPAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN The New Hospital – (Braddan) Isle of Man. Responsible for the design, project & financial management of the electrical engineering services installation for a new £110M Hospital for the Isle of Man Government. Responsible for the conceptual & detailed design of all electrical services elements including the following specialist systems: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
2 MVA HV substation 4,000A bus bar LV distribution system Lighting & emergency lighting systems Power supplies to specialist medical equipment Nurse & staff call systems Security systems Analogue addressable fire alarm system Voice & data distribution systems Lightning protection systems
The project involved working within a design & construction team appointed by the Isle of Man Government to procure the New Hospital, each element of the work was tendered as separate work packages by the Management Contractor. Cronk-y-Berry Primary School – (Douglas) Isle of Man Performed the role of lead engineer responsible for the conceptual & detailed design of the electrical engineering systems installations for a new large scale primary school located to serve a new residential area on the edge of Douglas. The role involved liaison with the Department of Education to formulate the design brief and working with all members of the design & construction team from inception through to final commissioning and hand-over.
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New Lift Installation – (Douglas) Isle of Man Project manager for the procurement of an 8-person passenger/disabled lift in an existing residential home in Douglas. The role comprised co-ordinating the activities of all design & construction team members and supervising the installation phase through to commissioning & hand-over. Ramsey Cottage Hospital Refurbishment – Isle of Man Responsible for the design, project & financial management of the electrical engineering services installation for the refurbishment of this Cottage Hospital for the Isle of Man Government. Responsible for the conceptual & detailed design of all electrical services elements including ‘on-site’ duties also performing the role of Resident Engineer during the construction phase of the project. Queen Elizabeth 11 High School, Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Upgrading Scheme – (Peel) Isle of Man Project Manager for the design & specification of the new upgraded fire alarm & emergency lighting systems throughout this existing major Secondary School located near Peel in the Isle of Man. Hoare Lea & Partners were the only consultants employed by the Department of Education to undertake the project and my role comprised of taking control of all technical, financial & project management functions from inception through to completion and final hand-over. Eagle Star Office Extensions – (Douglas) Isle of Man Chief Electrical Engineer undertaking the design & project management roles for the extensions to the existing 4-storey office accommodation. Responsible for the conceptual & detailed design of all electrical services elements including quality assurance and site supervision roles. Castletown Civic Centre Extension – Isle of Man Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for conceptual, outline and detailed electrical services design, specification and project management functions.
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02/88 - 02/95 Senior Electrical Engineer - Hoare Lea & Partners (Plymouth Office) The post comprised of taking personal responsibility for the design and specification followed by the implementation, cost control and commissioning for a range of Capital projects in the Public & Private Sectors. The Managing Partner of the Plymouth, Cardiff and Bristol offices, as appropriate, monitored my work activities. Some large Capital schemes warranted the appointment of ‘on site’ Electrical & Mechanical Clerk of Works who would report to myself regarding all quality assurance and technical matters. Principal duties included the following: 1. 2. 3.
4.
5.
6. 7.
Establishing the project brief with the client. Liaison with other professional staff with regard to the preparation of project cost estimates at all key stages up to tender. Consultation with prospective product manufacturers and suppliers for seeking information on product cost, specification, availability and product support after project completion. Meeting with all Statutory Undertakings including Fire & Rescue Services, Building Control, Planning Authorities and negotiations with the appropriate Public Utilities. The preparation of full tender documentation normally comprising of a full specification & drawing package together with Bills of Quantities and schedules of materials. All drawings were prepared by either myself or CAD personnel under my direction using a personal computer with AutoCAD or similar software. Co-operating with the project Quantity Surveyor regarding tendering procedures and the subsequent appointment of contractors.
Each Capital project under my responsibility would then be administered by myself or Engineering Staff under my direction through to the witnessing of final commissioning tests, demonstration of the satisfactory functioning of all engineering systems and subsequent hand-over to the Client. Site duties comprised of attendance at site progress, technical & client meetings in order to monitor the satisfactory progress of work competed and also formally address any technical, quality assurance or cost control matters that might arise during the construction programme. Valuations of work completed would be undertaken at regular monthly intervals, which would entail ‘on site’ measurement of materials installed and ‘in store’ together with negotiations with the contractor and client Quantity Surveyor. Each project would also involve negotiations with the contractor at completion in order to agree the cost of any Instructions issued through the course of the contract and arrive at a final account value for the finished project. PRINCIPAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN New Psychiatric Unit – Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend
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Project Manager (M&E) for a major extension to the existing Princess of Wales Trust Hospital at Bridgend, South Wales. Electrical Services involved LV distribution, standby generation, general, medical & emergency lighting systems, small & specialist power supplies, structured wiring voice & data distribution systems, analogue addressable fire alarms, security and access control systems, lightning protection systems, staff paging and CCTV systems. New Mortuary Department – Morriston Hospital, Swansea Project Manager (M&E) for a major extension to the existing Hospital. Electrical Services involved LV distribution, standby generation, general, medical & emergency lighting systems, small & specialist power supplies, structured wiring voice & data distribution systems, analogue addressable fire alarms, security and access control systems, lightning protection systems, staff paging and CCTV systems. NCM Headquarters Building, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Chief Electrical Engineer undertaking the design & project management roles for the new 4-storey office accommodation. Responsible for the conceptual & detailed design of all electrical services elements including quality assurance and site supervision roles. Principal electrical engineering elements comprised of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
HV substation LV distribution system Lighting & emergency lighting systems Architectural & feature lighting in the Atrium Floor void power and voice/data distribution systems Security systems Analogue addressable fire alarm system Voice & data distribution systems Lightning protection systems
New HQ Building for the Welsh Health & Common Services Authority, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Electrical Project Manager for this prestigious new building for the Welsh Health Authority. Electrical Services involved LV distribution, standby generation, general & emergency lighting systems, small & specialist power supplies, Category 5 voice & data distribution systems, analogue addressable fire alarms, security, CCTV and access control systems, lightning protection systems. Plymouth Pavilions – New Leisure Centre for the City of Plymouth Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, specification and project management of the engineering services installations in this major new leisure facility for the City of Plymouth.
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The building comprised of an ice rink, swimming pool, shopping mall, multi-purpose hall and restaurant with all administration and technical facilities. Electrical services involved LV distribution, standby generation, general & emergency lighting systems, stage lighting & sound reinforcement systems, small & specialist power supplies, category 5 voice & data distribution systems, analogue addressable fire alarm & voice evacuation system, security, CCTV and access control systems, lightning protection systems.
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05/86 - 02/88 Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Scott Houghton & Partners Responsible to the Managing Partner for complete control from inception to final handover to the client for new Capital construction projects mainly in the private sector. The most significant scheme included carrying out detailed design work on the ‘Al Yamamah’ airport project for British Aerospace in the Middle East. My duties whilst working in the Plymouth Office comprised of taking responsibility for the administration of the office in the absence of the Managing Partner. During a period of reduced workload in the Plymouth Office, I was temporarily seconded to the Basingstoke Headquarters and given responsibility for overseeing the design & specification of the environmental engineering systems in a new electronics manufacturing facility in Hampshire. Full time staff under my control included a maximum of two mechanical engineers, one public health engineer and one electrical engineer together with computer drafting technicians and other support staff as required. Whilst employed with Scott Houghton, application was made for membership of the Institution of Electrical & Electronic Incorporated Engineers. I was granted full membership and registration with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) - reg.no: 347709 dated 11 September 1987. PRINCIPAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN Al Yamamah Air Base, Saudi Arabia for British Aerospace Assistant electrical engineer in the design of the electrical engineering systems for this new air base and support facility for the Royal Saudi Air Force. Electrical systems involved HV & LV site distribution network, standby generation, general & emergency lighting systems, small & specialist power supplies, structured wiring voice & data distribution systems, site wide analogue addressable fire alarms, site wide security and access control systems & lightning protection systems.
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06/79 - 05/86 Senior Electrical Engineering Technician - Devon County Council Architects Department The post comprised of taking personal responsibility for the design and specification followed by the implementation, cost control and commissioning for a range of Capital & Revenue projects instigated by the Devon County Council Architects Department. The Principal Electrical Engineer who in turn was accountable to the Principal Services Engineer monitored my work activities. Some large Capital schemes warranted the appointment of an ‘on site’ Electrical & Mechanical Clerk of Works who would report to myself regarding all quality assurance and technical matters. My duties, which were either office or site based as appropriate, included the following: 1. 2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
Establishing the project brief with the client department. Liaison with other ‘in house’ professionals with regard to the preparation of project cost estimates at all key stages up to tender. Consultation with prospective product manufacturers and suppliers for seeking information on product cost, specification, availability and product support post completion. Meeting with all Statutory Undertakings including Fire & Rescue Service, Building Control, Planning Department and negotiations with the appropriate Public Utilities. The preparation of full tender documentation normally comprising of full specification & drawing package together with Bills of Quantities and schedules of materials. All drawings were prepared and drafted by myself using a drawing board, technical drawing materials and stencilled notes. Co-operating with the administration department and Chief Executives Department regarding tendering procedures and the appointment of contractors.
Each Capital or Revenue project under my control would then be administered by myself through to the witnessing of final commissioning tests, demonstration of the satisfactory functioning of all electrical engineering systems and subsequent handover to the respective Local Government department. Site duties comprised of attendance at site progress, technical & client meetings in order to monitor the satisfactory progress of work competed and also formally address any technical, quality assurance or cost control matters that might arise during the construction programme. Valuations of work completed would be undertaken at regular monthly intervals, this would entail ‘on site’ measurement of materials installed and ‘in store’ together with negotiations with the contractor and client Quantity Surveyors. Each project would entail negotiations with the contractor at completion in order to agree the cost of any Architect Instructions issued through the course of the contract and arrive at a final account value for the finished project. Whilst employed with Devon County Council, application was made for full membership of the Institution of Electrical & Electronic Incorporated Engineers. I was
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granted Associate Membership and registration with the Engineering Council as an Engineering Technician (Eng.Tech). PRINCIPAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN Pilgrim Primary School, Oxford Street, Plymouth Performed the role of lead engineer responsible for the conceptual & detailed design of the electrical engineering systems installations for a new large-scale primary school. The role involved liaison with the Department of Education to formulate the design brief and working with all members of the design & construction team from inception through to final commissioning and handover. Electrical services systems involved LV distribution, general & emergency lighting systems, small power supplies, kitchen & mechanical power supplies, conventional monitored fire alarm system, intruder alarm system, lightning protection systems.
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04/74 - 06/79 Junior Design & Contract Engineer - W.G. Heath & Co. ltd. The position with a medium sized electrical contracting company consisted of a three-year training programme followed by two years employed as a project engineer. The training programme consisted of alternate three month periods spent ‘on site’ working with electrical installation operatives and then office based working with design engineers, project engineers, tracing staff and stores personnel. Construction projects undertaken by the company included schemes in the Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Educational and Healthcare sectors. My ‘on site’ training enabled me to gain practical experience in a ‘real world’ working environment and employment as an electrician on projects in both the private and public sectors involved carrying out a range of installation tasks required of a site operative. The office based experience comprised largely of assisting with the contract administration and cost control of projects together with the settlement of final accounts involving negotiations and close liaison with the client and/or Consulting Engineer. My training programme was recognised by the Joint Industry Board and the sitebased experience was acknowledged by the JIB as sufficient in scope and duration for registration as an electrician. Academic study during this period comprised of day release attendance at Plymouth Polytechnic leading to a Higher National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (with distinction) in July 1977.
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09/72 - 04/74 Electronics Technician Apprentice - Hatfield Instruments ltd. Competed one year ‘Engineering Industry Training Board’ programme at the Engineering Training Centre, Estover, Plymouth. Subjects covered by the course included the following: 1.
Electrical Installation theory & practical
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Electronics theory & practical
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Mechanical Installation theory & practical
4.
Machine shop training comprising of instruction in the operation of Centre Lathes, Milling machines & Shaping machines, also tuition in Arc & Gas Welding, Fitting & Turning and Sheet metal work.
On return to the parent company, the remainder of the training period comprised of approximately 3 month intervals working in the electronics design department, test & quality assurance section, drawing office, machine shop and also a period spent on the ‘ship to shore’ radio assembly line. Academic training consisted of day release studies at the Plymouth College of Further Education studying for the Ordinary National Certificate in Electrical Engineering in July 1974.
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