Chris M.
Surveyor at Avison Young │UK- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certificate of Excellence in Higher Photography
Bishopbriggs AcademyJul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Parent Council Award (for charity work in Uganda)
Bishopbriggs AcademyJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
Duke Of Edinburgh Award SchemeAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Surveyor
RICS -
Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
REHIS -
GSAT Certificate
Quadratica UK -
PVG
Disclosure Scotland -
RICS Registered Valuer
RICS
Experience
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Avison Young │UK
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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500 - 600 Employee
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Surveyor
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Dec 2022 - Present
Alongside strategic regeneration advice, Chris constructs viability appraisals with Argus Developer/excel and uses these to prepare viability assessments and gap funding appraisals. He assists in five case business cases, town investment plans, and master plans. He writes planning notes for prospective applications, and assists with discharge of conditions.He reports to the director of development and regeneration and takes responsibility for his work.
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Graduate Surveyor
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Chris constructs viability appraisals with Argus Developer/excel and uses these to prepare viability assessments and gap funding appraisals. He assists in five case business cases, town investment plans, and master plans. He writes planning notes for prospective applications, and assists with discharge of conditions on a number of projects.He reports to the director of development and regeneration and takes responsibility for his work.
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AspinallVerdi - Property Regeneration Consultants
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Planning & Development Surveyor / Property Regeneration Consultant
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2022
Chris takes the lead in constructing development appraisals with Argus Developer/excel models, and using these to prepare financial viability assessments and gap funding appraisals. He assists in larger projects such as plan-wide viability reports & CIL reports through transaction database analysis, market research and scenario/sensitivity testing. Chris liaises directly with clients to scope the work and meet their needs—he reports straight to the managing director, so he takes responsibility for his work. Christopher joined AspinallVerdi having completed his Real Estate (MSc) degree at Glasgow University. This is a RICS accredited course which covers Development, Valuation and Real Estate Finance & Investment. He also has an undergraduate degree (MA Hons) in Geography from Edinburgh University where he gained knowledge of Urban Regeneration, Planning Policy, Urban Design, Planning Practices and GIS. Christopher has a keen interest in Planner-Investor collaboration within sustainable Real Estate, having undertaken his MSc dissertation on how planners and property investors interact to advance sustainable real estate development in the UK (with an emphasis on green buildings). Since joining AspinallVerdi, Christopher has gained experience in district wide plan viability appraisals, district wide CIL viability appraisals, valuation (best value and conservation deficit) Site-speciic Financial Viability Assessments, Site Selection, Grant Funding Appraisals, residential market research and planning policy analysis. Christopher is currently working towards becoming a chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Qualifications\ • MSc Real Estate, University of Glasgow (2020) • MA (Hons) Geography, University of Edinburgh (2019) • 4 Scottish Highers grade A, Bishopbriggs Academy (2014) Career History\ • Consultant, AspinallVerdi (September 2020 – Present) • Assistant Surveyor, Whyte & Barrie Chartered Surveyors (2020) Show less
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Furry Friends Hotel
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United Kingdom
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Business Consultant
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2020
● Increased net annual profit by 22% in one year though management consulting for the CEO, researching and data-handling Attracted exclusively five-star customer reviews through consistently excellent, polite and punctual customer service. Dealing with clients and their needs Marketing the business, reconciling customer data with services provided, through the use of databases. Enduringly high level of professionalism. ● Increased net annual profit by 22% in one year though management consulting for the CEO, researching and data-handling Attracted exclusively five-star customer reviews through consistently excellent, polite and punctual customer service. Dealing with clients and their needs Marketing the business, reconciling customer data with services provided, through the use of databases. Enduringly high level of professionalism.
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Whyte & Barrie
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Surveyor
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
● Building pathology and site description, commercial valuation assistance, commercial agency and comp analysis. Surveyed industrial, office and retail buildings in line with company standards and practices. Experience in heads of terms. Improved valuation outcomes through expert CoStar lease and sale comp analysis. Retail and zoning experience. Constructed database of historical property transactions going back over 10 years. Site survey of printing works -measured and calculated gross internal area; described structure, internal specifics, external construction and site Site survey of sports equipment depot -measured and calculated gross internal area; described structure, internal specifics, external construction and site Comps - produced numerous, targeted sale and lease comp reports to aid valuation Show less
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Gerald Eve
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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400 - 500 Employee
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Work Experience
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
● Commercial valuation and agency work, building measurement. Inspected multiple industrial and retail units. Involved measurement of net internal area with a Disto, as well as visual inspections for building pathology. Streamlined a direct comparable valuation report by proposing the deletion of outdated sections. Used CoStar to write up lease comparables. Extracted defect information from the feasibility report. Reviewed an arbitration report with the managing partner; learned about how Calderbank offers and the arbitration process works. Improved custimer service skills over the phone. Show less
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Westfield Surveying Services Limited
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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Work Placement
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
● Provided compliance with Health & Safety Executive regulations for a property development by drafting a Construction Phase Health and Safety report This was for a residential home loft conversion, and other work. Conducting dispute resolution research. ● Provided compliance with Health & Safety Executive regulations for a property development by drafting a Construction Phase Health and Safety report This was for a residential home loft conversion, and other work. Conducting dispute resolution research.
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Elpis Solar
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Secured funding for two solar electricity and information hubs in two Greek refugee camps through networking and negotiation Ideated, moderated and planned an event called Edinburgh Social Innovation Forum (ESIF) Landed high-profile speakers for ESIF, including Alan Mahon (Brewgooder) and Ines El-Saui (Enactus Edinburgh). Negotiated to Streamline ESIF costs by sourcing speakers, food and venue for free. My presentation skills were developed here. So far, We have installed 10 solar-charging hubs in 8 refugee camps: Malakasa, Kylinni, Lesvos, Softex, Thessaloniki, Thermopoyles, Skaramangas, and Ritsona. Show less
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Elpis
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Social Innovation Forum
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
Landed high-profile speakers for ESIF, including Alan Mahon (Brewgooder) and Ines El-Saui (Enactus Edinburgh). Negotiated to Streamline ESIF costs by sourcing speakers, food and venue for free. My presentation skills were developed here. In 2017, I co-founded and organised a forum of scientists, charities, business leaders and philanthropists called Edinburgh Social Innovation Forum. The aim was simple: exchange ideas and contacts to help each other tackle contemporary social issues. I co-founded the idea with a friend, and we oversaw everything from moderation to marketing, keynote speakers to catering. Evidence if this is on the Eventbrite page and a YouTube video. During the ideation and implementation process for the event, I honed my skills in networking, advertising, venue-hiring, marketing (social media and face-to-face). The skills I have gained through this are transferable to many industries and scenarios, where public relations, events maagemant and building relationships are required. Show less
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Expedition Co-lead
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
I co-led this expedition with a friend. our team was 10 young people aged 16-24. I handled the Trans-Continental correspondence and banking necessary to get us there. I gave advice on safety and things to do, having already visited. My team and I harvested maize and learned about how some plants are used to prevent pests in the crop yield in that context. We also helped to build a community building. The humility and work ethic I developed there means I am well equipped to work in a team in challanging circumstances. Additionally, I learned budgeting, banking itinerary-writing and an aptitude for adjusting to new climates and cultures. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2020
University of Glasgow
MSc, Real Estate -
2015 - 2019
The University of Edinburgh
MA (Hons), Geography -
2008 - 2014
Bishopbriggs Academy
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