David Singleton has over 25 years of experience in heating and ventilation. He has worked for various companies in roles such as an engineer, supervisor, and managing director of his own company. Currently he is a project engineer and manager of service, maintenance, and small works divisions for S.C. Horsfield in Preston where he oversees projects, budgets, and a team of engineers. He has extensive technical, management, and safety skills in the HVAC industry.

1. David Singleton
7 BarnFlatt Close
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancs.
PR5 4HW
Home: 01772 337669
david.singleton76@gmail.com
D.O.B 02-01-1971
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Since leaving school in 1987 I have worked in the heating and ventilation industry for over 25
years. I have experience in all forms of heating and plumbing from domestic to large
commercial sites including district heating systems and steam plant/ boilers. Over the past
10 years with running my own company I have gained experience in managing contracts
from the ground up and understanding it takes more to complete a contract than just
finishing the work on site. From making the first contact with the client, understanding and
creating drawings and specifications is as important as completing the job on time, on
budget and to the clients and company’s satisfaction.
EMPLOYMENT
Heating and Ventilation Engineer, C Seward & Co. Preston, Lancashire
1987-1991
Heating and Ventilation apprenticeship, Pipe work, Advanced Craft Gas and Arc welding, Gas pipe
work and testing. I worked on a number of sites around Lancashire, Lancaster University,
Calderstones Hospital, Ribbleton High School and Lancashire County Council Records Office.
Key Achievements:
Winning student of the year 1989 at Blackpool and the Fylde College
Running Ribbleton High School refit at the age of 19
Completing the Plant Room at Harris Museum 1990
Service Engineer,Martindale’s Ltd, Salford
1991-1992
Service work based at the R.O.F Arms site at Euxton working on super heated steam plant, large
commercial Heavy Oil/ Gas burners and tube boilers, service work domestic/ commercial gas
appliances Chorley Borough Council and Wigan Schools.

2. Key Achievements:
The chance to work on large super heated steam boilers and large burners.
Plant Supervisor, Lancashire County Council, Preston
1992-2002
Maintenance Supervisor based at Preston managing a team of 10 Plant Operatives. We provided
pro-active and re-active service and repair works for 25 buildings and office blocks in
Preston/Blackburn to all heating and plumbing. Small works, planned maintenance take off lists for
plant and materials. Managing plant operative time sheets, holiday cover and sickness amongst
other human resource issues.
Key Achievements:
Passing NEBS Management Course in 1996.
Arranging fire and health and safety courses for the Plant Operatives.
Managing Director of Heating Solutions Ltd, Preston
2002-2007
When I discovered that I was going to be a father I decided to start up on my own as there was no
scope for promotion with the council and rumours of redundancy were rife. Within two years I
employed three people full time and three to four people on a sub contractor basis. HSP completed
all types of work from a tap washer to our last mechanical contract value approx £200k. The
company was HVCA registered and completed contracts for Lancashire County Council, BAE Systems,
Fylde Council, T Jollys, MicroMatic Ltd, Thermatic Ltd and various building contractors. I designed the
mechanical packages and installed various heating/ plumbing systems including solar and renewable
packages, attended meetings as a sub contractor and main contractor. It was my responsibility to
inspect and write out method statements, risk assessments, as fitted drawings and manage the
contracts.
Key Achievements:
Starting up company and winning first contract.
Learning and understanding how to price and win contracts.
Mechanical Supervisor, Walsh IBS Ltd, Nelson
2007-Sept 2009
I was offered the post with Walsh that included running contracts from the drawing stage to
handover meetings. We completed several contracts the last being for Bovis at Sheffield University,
(mechanical value £400k) to which I was the mechanical supervisor which included completing daily
health and safety checks, tool box talks for all sub contractors and in house staff. My daily duties
included completing take off lists for materials, organising labour both sub contractor and in house,
completing as fitted drawings for each contract and liaising with contract managers and clients.
Clients included Manchester Airport Detention Centre, The Birches (Warden Construction), ISG
Construction (King Street Offices Manchester), and Bolton University amongst others.

3. Key Achievements:
Bringing the knowledge and transferring my skills from running my own business to Walsh.
Continual professional development and operating as a contract manager.
Mechanical Supervisor / Project Manager - Smith Group UK Ltd, Preston
Sept 2009 - Sept 2010
My previous line manager from Walsh joined Smith Group and head hunted me to offer me the
opportunity to work on the substantial Media City contract as a Mechanical Supervisor/ Project
Manager. I was based on Plot B4, University of Salford Building.
My daily duties included completing take off lists for materials, organising labour both sub
contractor and in house, completing as fitted drawings for each contract and liaising with contract
managers and clients. Attending Design Meetings, Co-ordination, Health and Safety and Delivery
meetings. I wrote and oversaw each Method Statement for the mechanical side including the
implementation of safe systems of works.
Key Achievements:
Completing the contract to the commissioning stage with site constraints.
Key Skills
Managing Sub-contractors
Understanding financial costing systems and ensuring that each part of the project was brought in
on budget
Technical Skills
Knowledge and understanding of heating and plumbing systems from screwed/ welded iron,
mapress copper/ steel, ABS Plastic systems, renewable energy systems, staff management,
computer skills, project management, problem solving.
Mechanical Supervisor, Walsh IBS Ltd, Nelson
Sept 2010 – April 2011
The contract at Media City ended with Smith Group and I returned to my previous role at Walsh IBS
Ltd.
Mechanical Supervisor/ Project Engineer, S. C. Horsfield, Preston
April 2011 – to present
I started work for a local family run company based in Preston who had several contracts under way
including a Booths Supermarket at Media City. Employed as a project engineer I managed several
contracts which included phase 1 at Waitrose Alderley Edge.
The company has grown fast and in February 2012 I was asked to take over the Service,
Maintenance and small works division heading up six engineers and a project coordinator.

4. This includes PPM and reactive works for a number of clients one of which has over 2000 PPM tasks
per year to complete over some 30 stores. Small works include boiler and plant room upgrading and
replacement with boiler and controls packages.
The small works side has grown and this year I have taken on a small works manager to oversee the
client base and grow this side.
Duties include, setting up and managing budgets for the PPM for each client.
Implementing safe systems of works and Risk assessments and Method statements for each task.
Implementing Dynamic RAMS for the engineers on reactive call-outs.
Daily management of each of the PPM tasks on Service manager system which includes live
management of engineers, budgets and invoicing.
Supervision of engineers and to provide live technical advice on site to provide solutions.
Monthly meetings with senior client management and facilities management teams to manage
budgets and to advice on the replacement of plant.
Daily reactive works which include site supervision and mentoring to engineers.
Key Skills
Managing Budgets and attending budget meetings with clients
Extensive knowledge of Extreme Costing and Service Manager Systems
Working and partnering Blue Chip Companies
Implementing safe systems of works for tasks
The design of heating and HVAC systems
Knowledge of CAD
Producing daily estimates and solutions for clients at short notice
Knowledge of Commercial kitchens and commercial ovens/ hot counters and Merlin gas control
systems
Building up a close and reliable sub-contractor base for all aspects of HVAC systems to be able to
provide fast and effective solutions to reactive works.
EDUCATION
YTS Heating and Ventilating 1987
CITB Craft Certificate in Heating and Ventilating 1989
CITB Craft Certificate Advanced Welding 1991
Manual Handling Operations 1996
Lancashire County Fire Safety Course 1996
Lancashire County Council Stepping Out Course 1996
NEBS Management Course 1997
CITB ACS GAS, CCN1, HTR1, CEN1 2003 (renewed 2009, 2014)
CITB NIC Commercial Industrial Gas Install, Service, Commission CODNCO1, TPCP1A, ICPN1, CIGA1,
ICAE1 2005
PASMA Tower Scaffold 2007
IPAF Mobile Vertical and Mobile Boom 2008
GSAT General Security Awareness Training (UK DFT 1&2) 2008
FIRST AID 3 Day Course 2009
IIF Bovis Supervisors Course 2010

5. Risk Management and Method Statement 2012
Instanta Boilers Training 2012
Rational ovens Training Course 2012 (renewed 2013, 2014)
Brownedge St. Mary’s School, Bamber Bridge
1982-1987
Mechanical Drawing O Level Grade A
Art O Level Grade A
English O Level Grade B
Maths O Level Grade B
R.E. O Level Grade B
Social Studies O Level Grade B
Physics O Level Grade C
PERSONAL INTERESTS
In my spare time, I have a keen interest in archery and motorbikes. I enjoy spending time with my
family, especially my three young daughters.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.

6. Risk Management and Method Statement 2012
Instanta Boilers Training 2012
Rational ovens Training Course 2012 (renewed 2013, 2014)
Brownedge St. Mary’s School, Bamber Bridge
1982-1987
Mechanical Drawing O Level Grade A
Art O Level Grade A
English O Level Grade B
Maths O Level Grade B
R.E. O Level Grade B
Social Studies O Level Grade B
Physics O Level Grade C
PERSONAL INTERESTS
In my spare time, I have a keen interest in archery and motorbikes. I enjoy spending time with my
family, especially my three young daughters.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.