Mike Heaphy

Background

Mike has over 35 years’ experience working in the utilities sector and specifically groundworks to facilitate the maintenance and development of underground infrastructure for distribution network operators.

When he joined Falco as a Contracts Manager in September 2010 Mike already had 22 years of civils experience in the utility sector under his belt. His career started as a ganger working for J Murphy in 1988. In his 7 years there he worked his way up to foreman and site agent before joining MPB Limited.

In 1998 he took up a position at the Power Connect Division of McNicholas acting as an agent on a on term contract for Seeboard. A five year stint at J Browne Construction preceded a return to J Murphy where he was responsible for the civils aspect of cable installations and fault restorations.

Responsibilities

As Contracts Manager Mike takes overall responsibility for the delivery of Falco’s work for UKPN’s London, Eastern & and Southern Power Network contracts LPN, EPN and SPN. His responsibilities include:

  • Recruitment and training of operational staff
  • Selection and appointment of subcontractors
  • Day-to-day communications with all stakeholders incl client, site agents, residents etc
  • Attending contract progress meetings
  • Inspection and auditing of completed works.
  • Conducting internal audits
  • Directing incident investigations
  • Managing the internal disciplinary process in accordance with the Falco Handbook
  • Conduct reviews of all incidents & identifies/implements opportunities for improvement.
  • Chairs engagement meetings to ensure that the voice of our teams is represented in key decisions.

Credentials / Accreditations

  • Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
  • NEBOSH/HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
  • NEBOSH/HSE Certificate in Incident Investigation
  • CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)
  • CITB Temporary Works Co-Ordinator
  • CITB CDM Awareness
  • CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
  • CITB SMSTS
  • CSCS Black Managers Card
  • FAQ Level 3 Award in Mental Health: Workplace First Aider
  • Drug & Alcohol Collections Officer
  • NRSWQ Supervisor
  • Thames Water Safety Passport
  • SHEA Water
  • First Aid
  • Cultural Behavioural Safety for Managers
  • Substation Entry
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
  • EUSR Deep Excavations Units 1-4
  • CSCS Black Card – NVQ Level 7 Construction Management
  • NRASWA Supervisor
  • HSG47 – Avoidance from Underground services
  • Working Near Gas Pipelines

Client Testimonial

Falco’s team worked with ourselves and other third parties such as Drax in a very professional and competent manner to get work completed to Thames Water requirements.

Abi Elmhori, Project Manager, Agility Alliance KCD

We were very impressed with Falco’s delivery of one of the more challenging cable installation projects we have commissioned. I would not hesitate to use them again.

Shaun Rulton, Senior Project Manager, Dunamis

It is a great advantage for us to have a subcontractor with expertise in both power and water disciplines.

Mick Walsh, Construction Project Manager, Tideway Central

We have been very impressed with the way Falco micro-managed a challenging programme of FLIPs installations in the Borough to minimise the disruption to the residents involved.

Lee Currie, Environmental Dept, Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Falco’s performance in delivering challenging projects within a tight timescale is outstanding. Their range skills and capabilities combined with an ability to overcome obstacles and devise innovative solutions are keys to its success. Their team’s ability to seamlessly manage a number of different stakeholders and interfaces to get-the-job-done is also extremely impressive.

Tony Harrage, Technical Coordinator FLIPS Team, Thames Water

We are so pleased with the new Pumping Station installation (FLIP) in Putney. What was a complex and difficult task involving planning issues, significant spoil removal and excavation in a confined space was swiftly completed by the team at Falco.

Carl Leadbeater, Head of Waste Networks, Thames Water

Falco have provided an excellent service to Galliford Try. Our teams have worked well together to deliver on-programme and meet the needs of our client, stakeholders and Thames Water customers. Customer service has been excellent resulting in a number of written commendations from customers.

Andy Wolfe, Senior Project Manager, MGjv

Falco discharged their duties with great care and professionalism. Their multi-disciplined team seamlessly accommodated fluctuations in programme and unexpected challenges that occurred during the Counters Creek project.

Kevin Parcell, Contract Director, Morrison Utilities Services

Falco undertake works in a very professional manner delivering to the required quality and met the time and cost deliverables with an excellent safety culture throughout.

Mick Walsh, Construction Project Manager, Tideway Central

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