Russ Smeddles

Russ Smeddles is an experienced professional in building services management, currently serving as the Deputy Building Services Manager at New Victoria Hospital since August 2021. Prior to this role, Russ Smeddles held the position of Director at Smedds Plumbing and Property Services from July 2019 to August 2021 and worked as a Technical Services Manager at BW: Workplace Experts for nearly a year. With a solid foundation in mechanical engineering gained during a lengthy tenure at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) EMEA from 2002 to 2018, Russ Smeddles effectively managed client relationships and oversaw significant projects, ensuring timely and safe delivery. Earlier experience includes an Operations Supervisor role at Mansell Construction Services Ltd, focusing on project delivery for various public sector clients, and working as a Plumber & Heating Engineer at RJM Plumbing and Heating Services. Russ Smeddles completed a degree in Plumbing and Heating from North East Surrey College of Technology and attended Glastonbury High School for Boys.