1. Professional Résumé - Mr.Richard J. Allen
DOB: 16/05/1967
Address: 39, Wenallt road · Tonna · Neath · West Glamorgan · SA11 3JA
e-mail: richtonna@gmail.com
Tel: 01639 639413 / mob. 07812 976273
Profession: Project Delivery Manager
Status Married with 2 children · British nationality
PERSONAL STATEMENT
My career as an apprentice started within the automotive industry, manufacturing vehicle exhausts in Tredegar. I was
part of a team who introduced robotic welding into the production processes and eventually held the position of cost
estimator for the company before moving to TRW, a world leader for the design and manufacture of steering systems for
the main vehicle manufactures such as Ford, Nissan, Volvo, Land Rover etc. During my time at TRW I achieved my 2 &
3D design drafting qualifications (Pro-Engineer and Cad), alongside the Microsoft office platform of Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint and Project. I also qualified for the NVQ Mechanical Design Level 4.
My career would have continued within TRW if I had chosen to re-locate to Germany, but my decision was, to stay
within South Wales, which enabled me to continue with my personal goals of Design, Build and Project management of
domestic self builds, extensions and major/minor renovations projects. Although, this achievement has been part time,
my communication experience between the public, planners and the interpretation of planning laws has proven to be
successful with several builds and renovations completed to-date.
I am currently working as a Project Delivery Manager for a mechanical/electrical utility contractor named Aquazone Ltd.
During the project management of various schemes (see below) for Aquazone, I have worked closely with many key
personnel at DCWW and used excellent communication and understanding of the scope of works to achieve the final
outcomes, many people within DCWW would endorse my work ethics.
EDUCATION NVQ Mechanical Design Level 4
Vocational Studies
ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering
4 Years
Neath College
City & Guilds of London Institute Electro/Mechanical Engineering
1 Year
Neath College
BTEC National certificate in Engineering.
1Year
Neath College
Certificate of further Education. 8 subjects
5 Years
Llangatwg Comprehensive School
TECHINICAL EXPERTISE
Proficient to a good standard Previous experience
AutoCad Lt
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Outlook
IBM Cadam, Failure Mode & Effect
Analysis, Taguchi, CPI Bootcamp, Adra Systems
Cadra 2D design, HP Work manager, Pro
Engineer (Basic Design), Pro Engineer
(Advanced Part Design), Pro/Engineer
(Advanced Assembly Design), Pro/Engineer
Integration with Work manager
CNC Robotics Programmer
I hold a medium risk confined space entry certificate (CITB), national hygiene certificate, a CSCS managers card (Black).
Recently completed Iosh Managing Safely and First Aid.
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WORK EXPERIENCES
Aquazone Ltd Project Delivery Manager September 2004 – to date
Recent Management of various projects, with contract values varying between £1,000 to £3.2million. Inclusive of initiating
cost profile quotations which meet the project scope enabling a satisfactory project conclusion within budget allowances.
Management of personnel to meet labour demands for several projects ensuring H&S, Quality and Environmental standards
are maintained. Attendance of regular progress meetings between clients and sub-contractors. Initiating and managing a
workforce training programme to maintain and improve employee’s key skills.
 Swansea, Felindre “clean” Water Treatment Works – direct contract with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water “DCWW” for
major civil conversion from a traditional water filtration system to a trilateral modular system valued at £3.2million.
 Swansea Bay “dirty” Water Treatment Works – Sub Contract to Ovivo Water to install new process control sludge
collection equipment valued at £378,000 (with close control of CE’s eventual contract valuation in excess of
£800,000)
 Strensham (Nr Worcester) Water Treatment Works – Sub Contract to Xylem- working closely with Costain with the
total conversion of all 21 water treatment filters on site valued at £310,000
 Restormel (Nr Bodmin) Water Treatment Works - New installation of drinking water filtration equipment valued
at £110,000 sub-contracting to Xylem / Interserve.
 Wendron (Nr Falmouth) Water Treatment Works – Conversion of existing works and new additional works valued
at £134,000 sub-contracting to Xylem / Interserve.
 Pontsticill (Nr Merthyr Tydfil) Water treatment Works – Conversion of existing “dated” works to current standards
valued at £773,000 direct to DCWW
 Along with various small works in Llandeilo, Ebbw Vale, Carmarthen, Cardigan, Craig-y-nos, Aberystwyth,
Anglesey. etc valued between £1,000 and £30,000 each
Recently, I took a key role with the introduction and management of British Standards EN ISO 9001:2000 for Quality, BS
EN 14001:2004 Environment and OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety.
I have the determination to follow projects through from initial design to the final outcome, either it be a 30m tall lime silo to
a management system. I hope I have briefly demonstrated above, the extent and varied achievements throughout my career at
Aquazone ltd.
TRW steering systems Ltd. Design Engineer 1990- Sept 2004
Senior Design Engineer responsible for producing product designs which would meet or exceeds customer
specifications, which would be manufactured inexpensively maintaining robustness with high quality standards.
Was able to work on own initiative, or as part of a team. Proven skills in bringing design concepts to production
with various automotive customers.
Duties.
 Produce detail drawing designs for initial prototype assessments to production design drawings.
 Manage drawing release through a PDM system.
 Effectively controlling and updating existing designs as improvements and as design changes occur.
 Verification of design integrity using C.P.A (contact point analysis)
 Produce 3D models (electronic) for customer assessment for fit conditions on vehicles.
 Liaise with customers over technical issues relating to fit conditions
 Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Applications Engineers and Product Engineers over design
issues and Manufacturing capability.
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Gillet Exhaust Manufacturing Ltd Engineering Estimator 1988-1990
To administrate procedures and plan production processes for an efficient and cost effective manufacture of the
company's product, acquire new production tooling liasing with tooling manufacturing suppliers.
Duties.
 Time studies on production processes.
 Cost estimation for quotation purposes.
 Validation of new production processes. (Robotics)
Gillet Exhaust Manufacturing Ltd Technical Apprentice 1985-1988
During this period, my training consisted of practical work experience within the following departments:
Production control, Production Engineering, Design Appraisal, Work-Study, Quality Control, Metrology,
Maintenance, Tool-room and production control.
INTERESTS
 Rugby
 Travelling
 House Design & Self Builds
 DIY
REFERENCES Referees available on request.
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