Fraser McColgan (RIBA)
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Derek Galloway
I have had the pleasure of working with Fraser over many years; close to 25 and many in his role of Head of Design and Construction for Cineworld Cinemas. With a professional approach beyond question, Fraser steered many difficult and challenging projects through the complexities that are an everyday reality in major construction, invariably in complex locations and environments. With a canny blend of strength and fairness, he drew the best from professional relationships which ensured positive outcomes for his employer whilst instilling a huge sense of loyalty amongst his suppliers, consultants, contractors, in fact everyone who relied upon a professional and successful project outcome. I look forward to working with him in the next stage of his career.
Chris Bartlett
Fraser built and managed a team that helped drive a rapid expansion of the Cineworld estate. His dedication to the individual projects and their stakeholders, knowledge of the construction industry and internal team management were all instrumental in the success of this growth phase. Fraser allowed his team the freedom and responsibility to manage the projects whilst always providing a helping hand where required or requested. Fraser was keen to promote design and new technologies, whilst keeping control on costs and looking for ways to improve efficiencies. Fraser cared about his team and their wellbeing and so I would have no hesitation recommending him to any prospective employer.
Derek Galloway
I have had the pleasure of working with Fraser over many years; close to 25 and many in his role of Head of Design and Construction for Cineworld Cinemas. With a professional approach beyond question, Fraser steered many difficult and challenging projects through the complexities that are an everyday reality in major construction, invariably in complex locations and environments. With a canny blend of strength and fairness, he drew the best from professional relationships which ensured positive outcomes for his employer whilst instilling a huge sense of loyalty amongst his suppliers, consultants, contractors, in fact everyone who relied upon a professional and successful project outcome. I look forward to working with him in the next stage of his career.
Chris Bartlett
Fraser built and managed a team that helped drive a rapid expansion of the Cineworld estate. His dedication to the individual projects and their stakeholders, knowledge of the construction industry and internal team management were all instrumental in the success of this growth phase. Fraser allowed his team the freedom and responsibility to manage the projects whilst always providing a helping hand where required or requested. Fraser was keen to promote design and new technologies, whilst keeping control on costs and looking for ways to improve efficiencies. Fraser cared about his team and their wellbeing and so I would have no hesitation recommending him to any prospective employer.
Derek Galloway
I have had the pleasure of working with Fraser over many years; close to 25 and many in his role of Head of Design and Construction for Cineworld Cinemas. With a professional approach beyond question, Fraser steered many difficult and challenging projects through the complexities that are an everyday reality in major construction, invariably in complex locations and environments. With a canny blend of strength and fairness, he drew the best from professional relationships which ensured positive outcomes for his employer whilst instilling a huge sense of loyalty amongst his suppliers, consultants, contractors, in fact everyone who relied upon a professional and successful project outcome. I look forward to working with him in the next stage of his career.
Chris Bartlett
Fraser built and managed a team that helped drive a rapid expansion of the Cineworld estate. His dedication to the individual projects and their stakeholders, knowledge of the construction industry and internal team management were all instrumental in the success of this growth phase. Fraser allowed his team the freedom and responsibility to manage the projects whilst always providing a helping hand where required or requested. Fraser was keen to promote design and new technologies, whilst keeping control on costs and looking for ways to improve efficiencies. Fraser cared about his team and their wellbeing and so I would have no hesitation recommending him to any prospective employer.
Derek Galloway
I have had the pleasure of working with Fraser over many years; close to 25 and many in his role of Head of Design and Construction for Cineworld Cinemas. With a professional approach beyond question, Fraser steered many difficult and challenging projects through the complexities that are an everyday reality in major construction, invariably in complex locations and environments. With a canny blend of strength and fairness, he drew the best from professional relationships which ensured positive outcomes for his employer whilst instilling a huge sense of loyalty amongst his suppliers, consultants, contractors, in fact everyone who relied upon a professional and successful project outcome. I look forward to working with him in the next stage of his career.
Chris Bartlett
Fraser built and managed a team that helped drive a rapid expansion of the Cineworld estate. His dedication to the individual projects and their stakeholders, knowledge of the construction industry and internal team management were all instrumental in the success of this growth phase. Fraser allowed his team the freedom and responsibility to manage the projects whilst always providing a helping hand where required or requested. Fraser was keen to promote design and new technologies, whilst keeping control on costs and looking for ways to improve efficiencies. Fraser cared about his team and their wellbeing and so I would have no hesitation recommending him to any prospective employer.
Experience
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Lavingtons LLP
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Cineworld Cinemas Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President - Head of Design & Construction
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2019
During my career at Cineworld I managed and successfully delivered UK & Ireland’s largest new build cinemas roll-out on programme and to budget. Assisted the CEO and Property Director by advising on all New Build Agreement for Lease negotiations. Full responsibility regarding design and budgets. Design & Construction management services on all matters regarding the design and construction of company Cinemas, Head Office, Retail, specialist installations (VIP/restaurants, Food & Beverage, IMAX, 4DX and ScreenX). Developed in-house Project Management Team to drive the procurement of a pipeline of new build cinemas, extensions and refurbishments. Client-side Employers Agent role experienced in working with Landlords and Developers. Decision maker able to collaborate and delegate as appropriate with duties to appoint and liaise with all required consultants including Solicitors, Property Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Planning Consultants, CDM Co-ordinators, Principal Designers, Architects, Acoustic, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers. Experienced in a range of JCT Contracts and Post-Contract Novation Agreements (Design and Build Contracts). Preparation of Employer Requirements and Tender Documentation. Appointment of Contractors through traditional tender processes and/or negotiation. Management of Statutory compliance (Planning, Building Control, Licensing, H&S, Environmental Health and Fire Authority). Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management of entire supply chain. Risk and Quality Management, active promotion of best practices in Health and Safety in terms of high-end design led on-site activities. Adept in site inspections (conducting all final inspections for handover), defects and dilapidations, dispute resolution. Continuous review of budgets, value engineering, best practice implementation, defect warranty extension, negotiation with supply chains to achieve best value, reduced costs and substantial savings on an annual basis. Show less
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Group Architect - Design & Construction
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Nov 2007 - Jul 2010
Full responsibility for design. Member of an in-house Construction Team responsible for the budgeting and delivery of New Build Projects, Refurbishments and Head Office works. Demonstrable expertise in the technicalities of Cinema Design (Offices, Bars, Restaurants & Retail); Acoustics, Fire Strategy, Statutory Requirements pertaining to Assembly and Public Buildings.
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Unick Consulting Limited
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Architect - Unick Architects Ltd
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Oct 1992 - Oct 2007
Lead Architect responsible for designing all Cineworld Cinemas from inception to completion on site whilst managing a team of the practices architects working on these projects. Secondment to Cineworld and to be based in their London Office for 1 year from 1999 however with the ongoing expansion of what had been a start up company led to an extension of the secondment until joining Cineworld in 2007.
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Architect - Howard & Unick Architects
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Oct 1989 - Oct 1992
Architect working on a variety of leisure projects for a number of clients including Warner Bros Entertainment, MGM Cinemas, Virgin Cinemas, Bass, Gala and Hollywood Bowl.
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Education
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1982 - 1989
University of Dundee
BSc (Arch), BArch (Hons) (Dundee), Architecture -
1977 - 1982
The High School of Glasgow
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