Dave Appleyard
Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure
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About
Project Manager with over 18 years of experience delivering complex engineering and construction projects across critical infrastructure, healthcare, utilities, manufacturing, defence and industrial environments. Experienced in managing projects from tender handover through design coordination, manufacture, installation, commissioning and client handover. Strong commercial awareness combined with technical knowledge of LV electrical systems, standby power generation, contract administration and stakeholder management.
Recognised for delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Experience
Project Manager - Canning Generator Solutions
(2023-11)
- Manage the delivery of standby power projects from contract award through manufacture, installation, commissioning and final handover.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.
- Manage commercial variations, procurement, project reporting and financial performance.
- Produce and review technical documentation including RAMS, commissioning procedures, FAT documentation and O&M manuals.
- Act as the primary interface between clients, consultants, suppliers and internal engineering teams.
- Carry out regular site inspections, resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with British Standards and health & safety requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and project delivery.
Project Manager - Industrial Switchgear Services
(2021-01 - 2023-11)
- Managed multiple LV switchgear projects from planning through completion.
- Controlled budgets, programmes, subcontractors and project documentation.
- Led customer meetings, managed variations and coordinated manufacturing and installation teams.
- Maintained high standards of quality, safety and commercial performance.
LV Ecofit Project Manager - Schneider Electric
(2014-06 - 2021-01)
- Delivered medium and high-value LV retrofit projects across the UK.
- Managed project lifecycle including planning, surveys, installation, commissioning and client handover.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through regular site meetings and proactive communication.
Project Engineer - PbShielding Ltd
(2009-09 - 2014-05)
- Managed technical delivery of specialist shielding projects including tender support, contract review, site coordination, documentation, commercial administration and client liaison.
Contracts Engineer - Hochtief
(2007-04 - 2008)
- Supported delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure contracts including inspections, programming, contract administration, reporting and client liaison.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Construction Project Management - Liverpool John Moores University
National Diploma - Construction
AS Level - Architectural Art
