Alexander Burnside

Master Artisan Gilder & Specialist Wallcoverings Installer | Senior Contract Mobilisation & FM Specialist | Dual Citizen / Immediate Global Deployment Casual / Contract at Delta FM - Compass Group

Greater Perth Area

About

I am an elite, City & Guilds qualified Master Artisan Gilder and Specialist Wallcoverings Installer, combining over 40 years of international trade execution with 24 years of senior, high-compliance Facilities Management (FM) and contract oversight. This rare dual capability allows me to operate with absolute sovereignty on tools while confidently managing site setting-out, supervising specialized trade crews, and navigating tier-1 client variations on high-security job sites. My project pedigree spans royal palaces, government assets, civic landmarks, and luxury superyachts across the UK, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. I bring advanced commercial acumen to finishing teams, with extensive experience managing multi-million dollar budgets, auditing complex subcontractor networks, and navigating modern ERP systems (including SAP) to guarantee strict KPI compliance and immaculate structural delivery. I hold dual citizenship, valid High-Risk Work and Telehandler licensing, and am fully available for immediate international mobilization, short-term contract deployments, or specialized site setting-out management. Core Artisan & Management Expertise: Prestige Interior Finishing: Flawless traditional water/oil gilding, 24k architectural gold leafing, and precision luxury textile/silk wallhangings. Contract & Subcontractor Compliance: Strict adherence to tier-1 specifications, quality auditing, and vendor management. Operational Readiness: Expert in sub-surface engineering, marine-grade preparation, and high-salinity environment leaf protection. HSEQ Leadership: Strong "Zero-Harm" safety culture aligned with modern corporate frameworks. System Proficiency: SAP, computerized maintenance management systems, and work order triage. Current Licenses & Qualifications: Trade: City & Guilds Qualification (Traditional Master Artisan Framework) Compliance & Safety: Construction White Card, Du Pont Safety Leadership, Approved Manager Operational Tickets: High Risk Work License (HRWL), Telehandler, 4x4 Driving Feel free to connect or reach out directly at [email protected] for immediate hands-on contract assignments, international deployment, or site management roles.

Experience

  • Facilities Manager (Hard Services) – Casual / Contract at Delta FM - Compass Group
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Anglo Moura Contract (2025): Managed operations on the high-compliance Anglo American contract in Moura, QLD. Ensured absolute alignment with client KPIs, HSEQ standards, and village metrics. • National Remote Portfolio: Directed operations across various Delta FM remote camps in Western Australia and Queensland, ensuring 100% compliance with contractual scopes. • Workflow & Triage: Handled day-to-day work order allocation, task prioritisation, and asset maintenance planning using core FM software. • Performance Control: Monitored site-level expenditure, managed stock control, and audited maintenance deliverables.

  • Quality Control & Relief Village Manager (Contract) at Collar Group
    Jan 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Compliance Auditing: Led audits for Food Safety and HSE compliance, ensuring rigid site-level policy adherence. • Service Delivery: Managed transitional periods for remote villages, fulfilling both Hard and Soft service requirements across Western Australia and Queensland.

  • FM & Specialised Decoration at International Projects (Nanning, China)
    Jul 2019 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Planned Career Sabbatical & Contract Work: Relocated internationally for family reasons and travel, while executing select contract assignments. • Project Delivery: Provided facilities maintenance consulting and delivered master-level gilding and specialised heritage decorations for high-end projects in Nanning, China. • Cultural Adaptability: Successfully navigated overseas supplier networks and cross-cultural project teams.

  • Village Manager (Contract) at Hays
    May 2017 - Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Asset Management: Managed a 5-site village portfolio, including airport facilities, overseeing technical maintenance and presentation standards. • Team Leadership: Restructured rosters to improve workforce retention and fatigue management while maintaining 24/7 operational readiness.

  • Project Manager (Contract) at Delta FM Compass Group
    Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Asset Optimization: Managed an 8,500-room portfolio, achieving a landmark 365-day "zero offline" record in village maintenance. • Financial Oversight: Managed project budgets, monitored expenditure for Priority 1–4 jobs, and executed cost controls. • Client Engagement: Built strong relationships with client stakeholders to support issue resolution and ensure long-term contract performance.