Russell Smith

A loyal, flexible, hardworking "hands on" property/estate manager, with outstanding organisational skills. A qualified Project Manager and Health & Safety Practitioner with a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every task undertaken, is completed to an exceptional standard, in an efficient, economical and professional manner. A self-motivated individual with a plethora of management skills, used to dealing and negotiating with contractors and house staff.

A composed, patient, experienced property/estate manager, currently employed in London, maintaining several multi million pound properties and a 200 acre estate in Surrey.

Property/Estate Manager - London

(2013-01)

Responsible for the maintenance and security of private residential properties in London. Ensure that the needs and expectations of Principal and family are met, thus providing a comfortable, secure and risk free environment.

• Project manage, supervise and co-ordinate work of contractors
• Prepare, compile and liaise with Principal on proposals for various tasks/projects
• Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily, and following up on any deficiencies
• Compare estimates and negotiate terms, schedules and prices with contractors
• Ensure that all buildings comply with respective Health & Safety and Building regulations
• Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise

Property/Estate Manager

(2013-01)

Ground Management: Responsible for the up keep and improvement of private grounds, encompassing woodland, formal gardens, walled vegetable garden and indoor swimming pool, which involved lawn moving, hedge trimming, weeding, pruning.

• Accountable for the procurement of suitable plants, shrubs and associated fertilisers/pesticides
• Responsible for the maintenance of all garden machinery and hand tools used on the grounds
• Organised liaison visits with local contractors, who were employed to conduct larger tasks
• Competent in the operation of agricultural, garden machinery and tools

Project Officer and MoD Transport Consultant

(2008-01 - 2013-12)

Headhunted for a position working within a specialist military Trials & Development team to ensure independent assessment of concept combat logistic vehicles and associated projects, as procured by the MoD.

• Liaison between contractors and clients to ensure end state requirements were met, encompassing initial driver training and new fleet vehicle contractors
• Plan, coordinate and conduct complex trials and assessments of equipment capabilities, giving advice and recommendations for improvements through written technical reports
• Test concept and prototype equipment against the MoDs Specific Requirement Document
• Continued post design development of equipment currently in service with the Armed Forces in worldwide locations
• Communicate with procuring project teams, contractors and members of Government, producing written, verbal and IT briefs

Senior Road Transport Advisor

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

Senior Administrator

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

Managed and administered 120 employees, ranging from general storeman up to executive appointments.

• Assess, supervise and select "the right person for the right job"
• Responsible for the training, appearance and discipline of 13 departments, totalling 100+ employees within a very successful military organisation
• Co-ordinated and supervised the visits of VIPs worldwide
• Acted as the President of the Committee to an executive members club, duties ranged from managing accounts, updating databases of members to organising formal and social events

Security Management

Provided advice to senior military commanders on the security of installations and establishments. Co-ordinated, planned and executed the security of military bases in both mainland UK and during Operations worldwide.

• Trained over 300 personnel on security responsibilties which included, weapon handling, close circuit monitoring, search procedures and roster duties
• Experienced in personal protection and group security