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Christopher Ferry

Belfast,Northern Ireland

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with a diverse professional background and a proven track record in renewable energy consultancy. Passionate environmentalist and sustainability activist dedicated to advancing renewable energy initiatives, reducing energy consumption, and helping organizations lower their emissions. Proficient in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and efficient delivery while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and tender applications. Committed to driving sustainable solutions and and helping others make a positive environmental impact.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Charity Support, Project Manager

Action Renewables
10.2022 - 07.2024

Account Manager for the 25 beneficiaries of Action Renewable's Charity PV Scheme.

  • Provided comprehensive support to recipient organizations throughout the entire process, from initial inception to final installation, followed by ongoing post-installation management.
  • Conducted comprehensive Solar PV feasibility studies for prospective recipients of the support scheme.
  • Liaised with potential recipients, organize site visits, and conduct client meetings to discuss the Charity Scheme and its benefits for their organization.
  • Collaborated with installers, accreditation bodies, and utility regulators to ensure all installation processes are completed correctly and within established deadlines.
  • Manage, and submit Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) applications and meter readings.

Project Manager

Action Renewables
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Initiated and lead clients through comprehensive renewable feasibility projects from initial concept to final delivery. Extensive experience in Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Wind, Hydroelectric, and Anaerobic Digestion systems for both domestic and commercial properties.
  • Conducted energy audits and providing detailed reports to identify opportunities for businesses to reduce energy expenditure and achieve economic savings.
  • Lead an end-of-project evaluation between two universities in the UK and Ireland, conducted on behalf of INTERREG, an EU funding body for renewable energy projects.
  • Completed streamlined energy and carbon reporting (SECR) for businesses seeking to reduce their CO2 emissions and meet their ESOS target.
  • Worked on Tender applications to gain work for the company through a number of government frameworks.
  • Completed site visits, client meetings, conferences and stakeholder forums on behalf of the company, offering advice and answering any questions in person.
  • Successfully secured over £300,000 in contracts across diverse industries in 2024 by leveraging tendering processes, strategic networking, and strengthening existing client relationships.

Graduate Planning Officer

Capita
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • This role required me to work to assist council’s in handling various planning applications
  • The key responsibilities include:
  • Processing a wide range of planning applications concisely, accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Meeting with clients and the public to provide accurate and high-quality advice.
  • Working with applicants, agents, and companies to negotiate a desirable outcome for all parties involved.
  • Preparing and presenting evidence and arguments on appeal for clients.

Researcher

SportsTech Ireland
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • This role required me to work individually, carrying out in-depth company analysis on Sports Start-ups across Ireland
  • The key responsibilities included:
  • Conducting desktop research, using various resources and collating the information onto a data base to build client profiles.
  • Networking with industry professionals to build client portfolios.

GIS Operative

PlotBox
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • This was a internship position, working as part of a small team to complete a range of mapping related tasks
  • Some of the key responsibilities of this position included:
  • Data-matching plots and headstones onto a digital map.
  • Using Photoshop to alter arial images of sites.
  • Creating interactive web-maps using ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap.
  • Liaising with local councils, cemetery management and groundskeeping teams to complete work to the highest standard.

Education

Master of Science - City Planning And Design

Queen’s University
Belfast, Northern Ireland
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Planning, Environment And Development

Queen’s University
Belfast, Northern Ireland
07.2019

Level 3 - Principles And Requirements of Environmental Tech

City And Guilds of London Institute
Newtownards, Northern Ireland
04.2023

Skills

  • Office 365 applications
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • ArcMap
  • SketchUp
  • Google Applications including Google Earth Pro
  • Solar PV assessment software including Helioscope, PVGIS and ShadeMapper
  • RenSMART
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Tender and Funding application management
  • Data Analysis and Spreadsheet Management Analysis
  • Excellent oral written and presentation skills

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Charity Support, Project Manager

Action Renewables
10.2022 - 07.2024

Project Manager

Action Renewables
10.2022 - 07.2024

Graduate Planning Officer

Capita
08.2021 - 10.2022

Researcher

SportsTech Ireland
06.2021 - 08.2021

GIS Operative

PlotBox
04.2021 - 06.2021

Master of Science - City Planning And Design

Queen’s University

Bachelor of Science - Planning, Environment And Development

Queen’s University

Level 3 - Principles And Requirements of Environmental Tech

City And Guilds of London Institute
Christopher Ferry