Darren Butland
Director, CESC (Construction, Engineering & Smart Cities) at Wave Search- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Wave Search
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, CESC (Construction, Engineering & Smart Cities)
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Oct 2023 - Present
Sandwich, England, United Kingdom As the Director of the CESC (Construction, Engineering & Smart Cities) division at Wave Search, I lead our strategic initiatives across Europe and the Middle East. - Leading the CESC (Construction, Engineering & Smart Cities) offering - Placing mid to senior transformation-based professionals across Europe and the Middle East - Collaborating closely with clients in the Sustainability, Smart Cities, Construction & Engineering sectors Our profound emphasis on Sustainability… Show more As the Director of the CESC (Construction, Engineering & Smart Cities) division at Wave Search, I lead our strategic initiatives across Europe and the Middle East. - Leading the CESC (Construction, Engineering & Smart Cities) offering - Placing mid to senior transformation-based professionals across Europe and the Middle East - Collaborating closely with clients in the Sustainability, Smart Cities, Construction & Engineering sectors Our profound emphasis on Sustainability drives my specialty in facilitating the placement of mid-to-senior level professionals. With roles spanning urban planning, technology, and leadership, these individuals are central to shaping the Smart Cities of the future. Should you have inquiries regarding talent acquisition or wish to explore potential career opportunities, please reach out directly at +44 (0)7850 153 971 or via LinkedIn. Find us online at www.wavesearch.co.uk Show less
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tdm recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2023
Faversham, England, United Kingdom TDM Recruitment Group was formed in 2009 and is now one of the leading recruitment names in the built environment. The business has grown rapidly with a team of industry specific recruiters covering each market which is supported by a research function that is constantly identifying the current and future industry leaders. TDM Recruitment Group operates across a number of key areas including; • Design and Technical • Land & Planning • Surveying & Cost Consultancy •… Show more TDM Recruitment Group was formed in 2009 and is now one of the leading recruitment names in the built environment. The business has grown rapidly with a team of industry specific recruiters covering each market which is supported by a research function that is constantly identifying the current and future industry leaders. TDM Recruitment Group operates across a number of key areas including; • Design and Technical • Land & Planning • Surveying & Cost Consultancy • Construction/ Project Management • Sales & Marketing • Estate agency • Finance & Investment Our client base includes a number of the leading names in the residential property industry including national FTSE 100 house builders, international main contractors, property companies alongside private equity backed developers. We work with some of the key players in the property development and construction arena as well as an array of privately owned, luxury property developers. Show less
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Arun Estates
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Marketing Consultant at Ward and Partners
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
Birchington, Kent • Due to a move from Orpington to Canterbury, I commenced work as a Marketing Consultant and Assistant Manager of this large independent estate agents in Birchington. • Regularly conducting morning meetings in absence of the Manager and bringing new ideas forward to help maintain and increase revenue and business in the area. • Building rapport with sellers and buyers over time to help them both achieve their dream moves. • Continuously calling and meeting with potential clients to… Show more • Due to a move from Orpington to Canterbury, I commenced work as a Marketing Consultant and Assistant Manager of this large independent estate agents in Birchington. • Regularly conducting morning meetings in absence of the Manager and bringing new ideas forward to help maintain and increase revenue and business in the area. • Building rapport with sellers and buyers over time to help them both achieve their dream moves. • Continuously calling and meeting with potential clients to secure new business over other competition in the area. • Securing additional business revenues from all clients in form of solicitors instructions, mortgage advice and sign ups and surveys. • Regularly updating canvassing lists and making sure that leaflets were printed and delivered as soon as possible to increase market presence. Show less
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Business Development Manager
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Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
Redhill, United Kingdom www.pictureperfectfilms.co.uk We are a team of television and film producers that have combined to meet a demand for high-end cinematic wedding films. With over thirty years of experience between us – working on programmes for Sky, BBC, Channel 4 and ITV – we are experts in this field and pride ourselves on making the very best wedding films. Our aim is to use our skills in film making to create stunning videography that captures every moment of your big day in the most… Show more www.pictureperfectfilms.co.uk We are a team of television and film producers that have combined to meet a demand for high-end cinematic wedding films. With over thirty years of experience between us – working on programmes for Sky, BBC, Channel 4 and ITV – we are experts in this field and pride ourselves on making the very best wedding films. Our aim is to use our skills in film making to create stunning videography that captures every moment of your big day in the most beautifully detailed High Definition video. Every wedding location will be researched and visited before the day itself. We use cameras and techniques which mean that we can stay unobtrusive so you can enjoy your day with no pressure from us. Show less
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Business Development Manager
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Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
Redhill, United Kingdom www.drunkmonkeyproductions.com With over 30 years of TV and film experience, we are a small team of highly creative individuals. From high-end production using the latest in HD, 2k and 4k cameras to editing and graphics on Avid, FCP and Adobe Creative Suite, we are capable of producing the very best videos of broadcast, film and web quality. Our clients include ITN, Formula 1, IMG and Sky and we are well established in all media platforms. We can create content for almost any… Show more www.drunkmonkeyproductions.com With over 30 years of TV and film experience, we are a small team of highly creative individuals. From high-end production using the latest in HD, 2k and 4k cameras to editing and graphics on Avid, FCP and Adobe Creative Suite, we are capable of producing the very best videos of broadcast, film and web quality. Our clients include ITN, Formula 1, IMG and Sky and we are well established in all media platforms. We can create content for almost any client, with any specific need; be it a corporate video to promote your company on the web to a 1 hour documentary on England’s failing football team (and our lack of successful penalty takers!) Show less
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jdm Estate Agents
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Jul 2010 - Jan 2014
Bromley, United Kingdom • Started at this new venture of jdm in Bromley from its opening as a Senior Lettings Negotiator and Valuer. • Due to a restructure of the office I was promoted to Sales Manager within six months by the Partner of the office. • I was responsible for the overall running of the office on a daily basis after successfully increasing revenue for both sales and lettings. • Daily responsibilities included such things as taking morning meetings and implementing instructions to increase future… Show more • Started at this new venture of jdm in Bromley from its opening as a Senior Lettings Negotiator and Valuer. • Due to a restructure of the office I was promoted to Sales Manager within six months by the Partner of the office. • I was responsible for the overall running of the office on a daily basis after successfully increasing revenue for both sales and lettings. • Daily responsibilities included such things as taking morning meetings and implementing instructions to increase future and present revenue. • Valuations for both sales and lettings on a regular basis, following up from previous appointments and keeping in touch with potential clients to secure business. • Touting of other properties on with competitors to gain further instructions and increase incoming revenue. • Designing, ordering and delivery of leaflets to increase market share and incoming business levels. • Progressions of both sales and lettings through to completion. • Listening, understand and dealing with any complaints which may arise through to a point of a satisfactory conclusion. • Continuing to deal with let properties from the point of referencing of tenants through to moving them in and maintaining a portfolio of properties afterwards. • The updating of office figures and reporting back to the Directors of the company on a regular basis. Show less
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Your Move
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Property Valuer/Negotiator
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Oct 2008 - Jun 2010
Dartford, United Kingdom • Started at the Longfield Village office of this large corporate agency where I implemented a number of beneficial routines I had learnt from my previous job including touting, regular reviews with potential Vendors and increasing customer services which increased revenue to the office. • After constantly achieving and exceeding targets as set by the management for selling, renting and instructions of properties, I was asked to move to a much busier office in Dartford. • I worked with 3… Show more • Started at the Longfield Village office of this large corporate agency where I implemented a number of beneficial routines I had learnt from my previous job including touting, regular reviews with potential Vendors and increasing customer services which increased revenue to the office. • After constantly achieving and exceeding targets as set by the management for selling, renting and instructions of properties, I was asked to move to a much busier office in Dartford. • I worked with 3 other negotiators and because of my previous experience was asked to oversee the lettings division of the branch • I continued to achieve and exceed targets set by the management and successfully increased business through recommendations of happy clients and continuous touting of properties on with other agents. • Through achieving and exceeding targets I was regularly the top negotiator in the office leading to praise from the area manager at the time. • Day to day tasks included dealing with enquiries, viewings, covering valuations when the manager was off or not around, pushing for financial appointments, price reductions and regular contact with the vendors. • The role also included progressing any sales or lets from start to finish as well as a number of other smaller tasks including adverts and morning meetings. Show less
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Recruitment Consultant
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Apr 2008 - Sep 2008
Bromley, United Kingdom • Worked for this small recruitment consultancy company dealing with both temporary and permanent positions in the building and construction industry. • Sourcing potential candidates from various cv websites then interviewing them to find their dream job and suitability to open roles we had. • Building strong rapport and relationships with clients over time to receive open job opportunities which sometimes involved face to face meetings. • With building strong rapport with clients we… Show more • Worked for this small recruitment consultancy company dealing with both temporary and permanent positions in the building and construction industry. • Sourcing potential candidates from various cv websites then interviewing them to find their dream job and suitability to open roles we had. • Building strong rapport and relationships with clients over time to receive open job opportunities which sometimes involved face to face meetings. • With building strong rapport with clients we managed to get on to some large companies preferred suppliers lists such as Balfour Beatty, Dyer and Butler and Laing O’Rourke to name a few. • Cold calling to a number of employees within companies to try reaching key decision makers who deal with the preferred supplier lists and job positions. • Head hunting current employees and placing them within other job roles on offer at other companies. • Writing and posting online job advertisements and then qualifying candidates cv’s. Show less
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Sales/Lettings Negotiator/Valuer
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2008
Bromley, United Kingdom • Moved to Homefront for a position as a Senior Sales and Lettings Negotiator at their Bromley and Beckenham offices which worked on a rotational basis. • Daily tasks included call outs of new properties for both sales and lettings to potential interested parties. • Conducting viewings and answering any questions which may have arisen from them. • Regularly keeping in touch with potential clients who have a property to sell or rent in our areas to increase income revenues. • Touting… Show more • Moved to Homefront for a position as a Senior Sales and Lettings Negotiator at their Bromley and Beckenham offices which worked on a rotational basis. • Daily tasks included call outs of new properties for both sales and lettings to potential interested parties. • Conducting viewings and answering any questions which may have arisen from them. • Regularly keeping in touch with potential clients who have a property to sell or rent in our areas to increase income revenues. • Touting of other properties on with other agents to increase valuations and instructions. • Valuing sales and lettings properties in absence of the Manager. • Progressions of sales and lettings through from start through to completion whilst dealing with any ongoing negotiations in between. • Updating both landlords and vendors on a regular basis to keep them informed of current market conditions as part of our customer 'personal services. • Referrals of business to solicitors, mortgage brokers and removals companies. Show less
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Proctors Homes
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Negotiator
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Jun 2004 - Feb 2007
Orpington • Commenced working in this busy estate agents office in Orpington as a Trainee Sales and Lettings Negotiator and Progressor. • With direct hands-on training from both the Manager and other members of the team I was quickly promoted to a Sales and Lettings Negotiator. • Attended various training courses to assist me in the responsibilities of the job to enable me to seek professional business qualifications. • Roles included selling and letting of properties to potential buyers and… Show more • Commenced working in this busy estate agents office in Orpington as a Trainee Sales and Lettings Negotiator and Progressor. • With direct hands-on training from both the Manager and other members of the team I was quickly promoted to a Sales and Lettings Negotiator. • Attended various training courses to assist me in the responsibilities of the job to enable me to seek professional business qualifications. • Roles included selling and letting of properties to potential buyers and tenants as well as the progression from start through to finish. • Photography of properties, including online virtual tours, precise leaflet drops for clients to generate new business, direct customer contact on a regular basis and resolving sales issues. • Monthly sales targets were set by the branch manager which I regularly achieved and exceeded. Show less
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Education
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Darrick Wood School
Media Studies, English Literature -
Ravenswood School for Boys
Music, English Literature