Ilia Constan

Versatile and methodical facilities management professional offering extensive experience in building services/maintenance as well as managing multiple projects including construction, electrical and mechanical with current focus on projects execution. Highly skilled in supervising and executing integrated facility maintenance projects for commercial and public properties while handling on‐site repairs, maintaining and upgrading HVAC systems, procuring required materials, monitoring subcontractors and ensuring all operations comply with health and safety standards with Compliancy. Visionary thinker and an inspirational leader, adept at creating robust strategies utilising a collaborative approach in work to translate goals into achievement.

Demonstrating strong analytical, problem‐solving and decision‐making skills. Hands‐on experience in replacing borehole pump in‐house within set time frame while saving cost. Effective communicator and negotiator with expertise in leading and developing teams while aligning and utilising stakeholders’ views in balancing needs and wants in line with organisational business vision.

Possessing excellent computer skills and familiar with the CAFM computerised system.

Facilities Mnager at Unite Students (2025-04 – Present)

FACILITIES MANAGER at IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM (2018 – 2025)

Total Facilities Management, Hard and Soft Services including Contract negotiations. Budget Controls and management. Project management exceeding £1million within IWM. All contractor management with approved framework process. CAFM management with Trend 963 BMS. Responsible of 120 staffed buildings and storage facilities including Ground Maintenance contracts.

FACILITIES MANAGER, TOTAL FM at AMAZON UK (2015 – 2018)

UK & Health Safety Management for sites in EU, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Responsible for Budgets Controls, Procurement processes, Security Management, Housekeeping, Capex budgets, Internal Projects £750K, Running costs of £2.4Million. Team of maintenance personnel. All External Contract Negotiations Frugality and best possible SLAs & KPIs.

BUILDING SERVICES SUPERVISOR at SADLER’S WELLS THEATRE (1998-09 – 2014-09)

Accountable for planning and executing large and small size projects within estimated budget in conjunction with the in‐ house team and contractors. Served as a key point of contact for issues relating to facilities and general enquires as well as for other departments.

• Managed and supervised project team member and encouraged then towards accomplishing work within set timeframes to ensure smooth operations of the theatre.
• Oversaw and maintained project budgets while handling risk assessment and method statements.
• Researched and ordered cost effective products and achieved the best deals possible.
• Managed PPM schedules and help desk requests along with monthly reports.
• Managed an approved contractors list ensuring the best service from contractors as well as managing projects related to visual arts installations.
• Effectively managed M&E plant and undertook fire warden duties while ensuring sustainability of plant.

FOREMAN JOINER at ARDEN HODGES (1996-09 – 1998-09)

• Undertook responsibility of working on the bench manufacturing bespoke furniture for the high-end market.
• Assisted in accomplishing a project as per drawing, also safely operated machines on hardwoods and softwoods.
• Pro-actively involved in managing various high profile projects while supervising team of tradesmen.

Maintenance Senior Joiner at Imperial Cancer Research Fund (1987-09 – 1996-07)

Charge Hand at Essanem (1984-06 – 1987-09)

Apprentice Joiner at Across London and home counties (1977-09 – 1984-01)

NVQ Level 3 in Shop Fitting Architectural Joinery – North East London College (1977 – 1981)