Experience

Groves-Raines Architects Studios

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Property Director, Boutique Family Office

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2022

  I have developed an analytical approach to property investment and management. Dual qualified in Commercial (BSc) and Project Management (MSc) I have a deep knowledge of programme and budget detail. I have over 25 years experience in delivering construction projects through Project and Commercial Management roles and asset management for property funds. Working with and for private and public clients I have delivered cost and programme savings, excellent acquisitions asset management and exits, improved yields and investor returns. Utilising my cost and programme experience gained in delivering QS and PM services in Edinburgh, London and Hong Kong I have recently sourced, acquired and managed in excess of 100 residential units for 2 property funds. My approach is analytical based on construction, legal and financial knowledge. I am comfortable in collecting and collating large amounts of data, analysing and delivering into a sound data set, presenting and analysing proposals and implementing development and investment strategies. I have worked with small private developers right through to large scale owner developers, bespoke lenders through to multi-million $ facilities. I have delivered projects for small contractors and listed multi-nationals. I have a broad experience in many sectors with specialism in residential and commercial developments and portfolios. I will deliver excellent management and reporting and improved results for clients and investors.



Badenoch / Chiron / Peleus/ Telamon

• Property Director / Fund Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2022



KBIconsult

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2015 - Nov 2021

  KBIconsult delivers high quality bespoke Project Management and Commercial services to Investors, Developers, Businesses, Operators and Lenders within the Real Estate and Property sector. We are currently delivering PM and Commercial services for customers and partners in the residential commercial and retail sectors.

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2015 - Nov 2021

  Full responsibility for winning and delivering high quality Project and Commercial services.



Chiron Residential Investment LP

• Director

  • Jan 2015 - Nov 2021

  With fellow Directors Scott Fraser and Malcolm McPherson Ken has set up Chiron Residential Investment LP as an investment vehicle to acquire, yield, add value and sell large portfolios of residential properties. Our model of discounted acquisition, good yield and structured sale is being successfully implemented with investors from throughout the UK, Hong Kong and PRC. If you are interested in equity participation or would like more information on current opportunities please contact Ken on +44(0)7804 60 44 75 or ken@chironproperty.com



Mott MacDonald Franklin + Andrews

• Projects Director

  • Feb 2003 - Sep 2014

  Lead Technical Advisor to the Funds on the Studio City Casino by Melco, Macau PRCProject Director for the Cathay Pacific Catering Expansion Phase II Project at Hong Kong International AirportProjects Director for the Cost Planning function on the Wynn Cotai Casino in Macau Lead Technical Advisor to the Funds on the Studio City Casino by Melco, Macau PRCProject Director for the Cathay Pacific Catering Expansion Phase II Project at Hong Kong International AirportProjects Director for the Cost Planning function on the Wynn Cotai Casino in Macau



Citex

• Managing Director - Scotland

  • Mar 2001 - Jun 2003

  Managing Director of Citex multi disciplinary Real Estate practice. Covering Scotland, North of England and Northern Ireland in all disciplines of Project Management, Commercial Management ,Facilities Management and Building Surveying. Reported into the Main UK Board and formed a key part of the sales team during the sale of the business to a private Equity house. Managing Director of Citex multi disciplinary Real Estate practice. Covering Scotland, North of England and Northern Ireland in all disciplines of Project Management, Commercial Management ,Facilities Management and Building Surveying. Reported into the Main UK Board and formed a key part of the sales team during the sale of the business to a private Equity house.