Examples of Ex Military Candidates for Project Managment

A versatile, professional leader with proven experience in the management of staff in the demanding environment of the Royal Marines. An enthusiastic and motivated individual who is accustomed to working to tight deadlines and meeting set targets, utilising astute decision making to achieve successful outcomes. A natural team leader and player, who is flexible and approachable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Experienced in planning, motivating and training staff and possessing well developed presentational skills.

I am a motivated and experienced senior manager, with a background in the army, MoD Defence procurement and manufacturing Industry. With an engineering degree, I am a chartered engineer and Fellow of IMechE. I also have PRINCE2 and am a full member of APM. I have a wide-ranging skill-set and have mostly worked as a Programme/Project Manager and Operations Manager. I am security cleared and available to work immediately.

A highly qualified and security cleared individual with a background in Project Management, Human Resources (HR), Facilities Management and Information Technology (I.T). Proficient in managing multiple, concurrent, low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) projects, or supporting Technical Project Managers and the Project Management Office on higher TRL projects. Extremely resourceful and versatile, possessing excellent communication, negotiation and team management skills. Possesses an abundance of common sense, drive and initiative; now seeking career opportunities which offer new challenges.

Available NOW for Estates Management or Project Manager/Engineering Manager roles in the South West or even London. (Latest project has now been completed) Commercially astute, client-focused, ‘hands on’ Mechanical/Construction Project Manager with substantial experience of leading high budget projects in the government, nuclear and private defence industries, as well as developing, managing and maintaining large, diverse MOD and commercial estates. APM Project Manager and PRINCE2 Practitioner. Valid and current SC due to me being an active member of the Army Reserve. Current Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Nuclear New Build Site Pass Holder SIA Non-frontline Licence Holder CCNSG Safety Passport and SMSTS/CSCS Card Nuclear SQIP & Nuclear Triple Bar (Nuclear New Build)

Over a period of thirty years I have built up significant specialist and generalist experience in finance, people and projects. This experience has been gained throughout a highly successful career in the British Army culminating in my current appointment as a Commissioned Officer holding the rank of Major within a complex, cross-functional program and projects team. I am leaving the military of my own volition having settled my family in Gosport and now seek a new challenge. I am particularly interested in the education and charities sectors. I have viewed my vocation as work in the service of others and I am keen to now join an organisation which has a similar theme and outlook. Throughout my military career I have particularly enjoyed and embraced those opportunities that exist to influence people; I am energetic, personable and with high moral standards. I have extensive experience of leading, training and managing diverse teams within the human resources, financial management, training and projects fields. This diverse experience has been gained working in a myriad of challenging environments both at home and overseas and includes: • Managing a large number of public, non-public and charitable funds including responsibility for the governance, forecasting, investment and audit of funds in accordance with the National Audit Office and Charities Commission regulatory procedures. • Organising and leading social and fundraising events within the military and civilian community for 100 to 5000 people. • Planning and managing complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure, organisational, finance and people change projects • Leading the finances, HR, people policy, personnel reporting and administration of organisations of 900+ personnel. • Leading the learning, development and administration of organisational training for 300 personnel a year, including presenting to large diverse groups. I am calm, measured, and have credibility within my field and a reputation for inspirational leadership, personal integrity and success. I have personally championed the continued need to nurture collaborative organisational and partnering relationships based upon common values, standards, mutual respect and personal example. I am self-aware and possess the emotional intelligence and social experience to inspire, enthuse and motivate a wide range of people from different social and economic backgrounds, ages, nationalities and beliefs.

A UAE Armed Forces Contract Officer employed as an Aviation Technical Advisor (airworthiness, weapons and DAS systems) and Training Officer specialising in leadership development, aviation operations training, survival and personnel recovery training (specifically Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)). Well developed in Operations, Airworthiness, Leadership and Business Management with a proven track record combined with extensive flying and aviation operations experience within the British Army Air Corps; provides a strong pedigree for employment at executive level within aerospace weapons and safety airworthiness certification, leadership, business management, operations and training environments. A charismatic and enthusiastic individual who thrives upon working within high-pressure environments, is a self-led strong team player that enjoys directing and motivating others, whilst using initiative in overcoming obstacles. Having completed a full career within British Army Aviation as a pilot and weapons and DAS instructor, achieved a Master's Degree in Innovation and Technology Management (MBA), I am eager to enter into a competitive civilian aviation market.

I am a highly skilled multi-lingual security professional with a proven track record of project management, excellent leadership and pedagogy skills. Having worked in a freelance capacity for over 13 years, both independently and within various teams, and for 2 years in a corporate environment, I am looking for a suitable position in department and project management in order to keep developing my knowledge and bring my experience and skills to a new team.

I am a versatile and professional Manager, with proven experience in the delivery of outputs in the demanding environment of the Royal Marines. I am now looking to transition skills learnt over a 15-year career in Military Engineering to a Project Management role in the Engineering sector. In my next role, I will enjoy mentoring my subordinates and admire my peers and superiors for their hard work and professionalism. A qualified instructor, I am accomplished in planning, motivating and training staff, both service and civilian, with well-developed presentation skills. A natural team player, I am flexible and approachable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience at adapting to varying cultural needs. An organised and enthusiastic individual, proficient at problem solving and critical thinking, I am accustomed to working to tight deadlines and meeting set targets.

I left the Royal Engineers after 24 years’ service in April 2019. In the military my role was civil and military engineer as a Military Plant Foreman serving worldwide on construction projects. For the past 18 months I transitioned into Building Information Modelling and I am currently working full-time now for Operam as a digital transformation advisor. I chose Operam as the Managing Director and founder is the author and lead on the new Information Managing standards (ISO 19650). A key area I am lacking is practical experience on commercial projects and I am looking at increasing this. Along with the knowledge I have learnt on BIM and in Information Management complements my academic qualifications i.e. BEng (hons) and MSc in Engineering Management. One area the which has been recognised with my time in the UK construction industry is my key skills in Change Management mostly through experience. I am currently gaining a practitioner qualification with APMG in Change Management to bolster this. My key skills which have been recognised both within the military and the construction industry is leadership and management. I have coached and mentored many organisations on managing change but also on assessing change organisational culture and best practice. My MSc thesis was on the “Cultural Impact of Implementing BIM in the UK Construction Industry”, this is now published.

Experienced, diligent, resourceful and reliable Line Manager, with proven ability as an effective project organizer. Good team player who is accustomed to working well on own initiative to the highest standards of quality in an extremely broad variety of technical situations. Excellent interpersonal skills and an effective communicator.