Edward Starkey

• Lead branch operations across Victoria, managing a portfolio of service contracts and project works in commercial, industrial, and healthcare environments.
• Oversee and support a team of Project Managers, Account Managers, service technicians, and subcontractors to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all scopes.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery from initial client engagement and estimating through to commissioning and close-out, with project values ranging from $50k to $2.5m.
• Drive performance of service and maintenance operations, ensuring reactive and preventative maintenance programs are delivered on time and within SLA requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, fostering contract retention, growth, and repeat business.
• Monitor branch P&L, track budgets, and lead financial reporting to ensure projects and service agreements remain commercially viable.
• Coordinate design input, procurement, and subcontractor engagement, aligning technical solutions with client requirements.
• Implement and enforce health and safety systems, ensuring compliance across all worksites.
• Provide strategic input and reporting to senior leadership, including forecasting, team performance, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Delivered HVAC upgrade and refurbishment projects across commercial and healthcare sectors, with values up to $2.5m.
• Focused on scope definition, subcontractor coordination, and programme management to ensure smooth execution.
• Managed procurement, technical reviews, and site logistics in line with project milestones.
• Maintained strong communication with clients and consultants to drive quality outcomes and resolve issues early.
• Supported project handover, commissioning, and close-out processes with detailed documentation and compliance.

• Managed all aspects of project lifecycle, including design, construction, and completion.
• Collaborated with clients, architects, and project stakeholders to identify project requirements, create project plans, and develop project schedules.
• Supervised team of mechanical engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure project goals were achieved.
• Managed project budgets, tracked expenses, and ensured project costs were within budget.
• Devised and implemented health and safety strategies and responsibilities to ensure project site safety.
• Provided regular project updates and reports to senior management and project stakeholders to keep all parties up-to-date on project progress.
• Successfully completed 5 projects with values ranging from £600k to £7.5m.

Completed key projects, including:

• 7-story fit-out project in Liverpool Street valued at £6.5m (212 Ducted VRF Units, 20 AHUs, Toilet Cores, Pumped Drainage System, Trend BMS)
• 5-story fit-out project near Trafagar Square valued at £1.2m (Pressurised Underfloor System, Downflow Units, toilet Core, UFH, Optergy BMS)
• Mixed Retail and Office Building St James valued at £7.5m (Cut and Carve AC, 274 VRF Units, Smoke Extract Systems, Toilet Cores, Gas Works)

• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and documentation to prepare accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and identify challenges.
• Conduct site visits and surveys to gather relevant information for estimating.
• Utilise estimating software to quantify materials, labour, and equipment required.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including material take-offs and subcontractor bids.
• Research and source pricing for materials and subcontractor services.
• Evaluate alternative solutions to optimise project costs while meeting requirements.
• Present estimates to management and participate in bid reviews.
• Maintain documentation of estimates for reference and historical purposes.
• Coordinate with project managers during the transition to project execution.