Keir McCann
Contracts Manager and Operations Specialist
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About
A highly accomplished, technically expert Contracts Manager and Operations Specialist with over 21 years of experience directing multimillion-pound mechanical ventilation contracts across major UK construction developments. Demonstrates an exemplary, authoritative mastery of Building Regulations Part F (Ventilation), complex HVAC systems (MVHR, MEV, PIV), and rigorous site compliance. A proven leader who progressed from hands-on installation to managing large-scale regional operations, consistently delivering high-profile projects on time, within budget, and to strict safety standards.
Combines deep technical engineering acumen with sharp logistics, multi-drop operational routing, and time management expertise.
Experience
CONTRACTS MANAGER (LONDON REGION) - AV Unibrak - Bolton & London
(2004-01 - 2024-11)
Progressed through a highly successful 20-year career within one of the UK’s leading ventilation contractors, advancing from an initial installation technician at age 20 into the senior regional leadership tier. Strategically directed and executed multimillion-pound commercial ventilation contracts across major high-profile structural developments in the London area.
- Project Execution: Directly oversaw the end-to-end design, installation, commissioning, and handover of large-scale Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) systems for primary developers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Served as the company’s internal authority on Building Regulations Part F, ensuring all installations met stringent statutory metrics (including airflow performance tracking, room-by-room L/s calculations, trickle vents, and door undercuts).
- Client & Stakeholder Relations: Conducted detailed pre-construction site surveying and led high-level stakeholder meetings with tier-1 construction clients to resolve complex engineering bottlenecks on-site.
- Operations & Leadership: Managed a large, mobile field team of installation engineers and subcontractors, driving strict adherence to project timelines and safety codes.
LOGISTICS DELIVERY SPECIALIST - Forge Logistics (Amazon DSP) - Leyland
(2025-01)
Transitioned temporarily into high-volume logistics management to maintain a demanding physical baseline while executing independent projects. Entrusted with executing demanding multi-drop transport lines throughout complex regional networks.
- Operational Efficiency: Consistently manages and executes high-density routes in excess of 190 daily stops, maintaining an exemplary delivery scorecard under strict time constraints.
- Dynamic Problem Solving: Navigates localized route anomalies, vehicle load constraints, and tight delivery windows on a daily basis to ensure maximum service completion.
- Safety & Handling: Operates commercial vehicles safely over thousands of miles under variable road conditions, adhering strictly to manual handling protocols for heavy assets.
Education
A-Level - Information Technology - Thornleigh College, Bolton
