Experience

AMD Environmental

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Commercial Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

• Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

  • May 2016 - Aug 2022

  Working as Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor.Working with NEC, JCT and Framework AgreementsContract Values: £100k - £4mKey Clients: BBC, Met Police, Wasabi, Ford, Lloyds Banking Group and NationwideResponsibility;Pricing Works Managing key clientsRelationship development with clientsManaging supply chainPreparing tender documentation Preparing and administering contractsManaging live projects to include all variations, monthly applications and agreeing final accountsMonthly cost reporting Risk management Managing stakeholder meetingsBrief Outline of Projects;BBC 1. Commercially managed the BBC Boiler House project. This project was to upgrade a number of critical end of life plant items. Works were carried out within a fully functional occupied environment over various phases. The project involved installing three Steam Boilers, Chilled water pump replacement; BMS; Compressed Air; New HV incomer including RMUs and Transformers; New LV switchgear, phased existing submain diversions from old to new arrangement; Lighting & Small Power; Fire Alarm.2. Priced and managed the fit out of BBC changing rooms (BBC Elstree).3. Commercially managed the fit out of fire rated ductwork and other M&E services at BBC Portland Place site.4. Commercially managing the build and fit out of a new filming set (live project at BBC Elstree) Ford1. Commercially managed the design and build of the M&E services fit out at Ford Technology Centre in Dunton. Works involed the installation of a new canteen, seating area and kitchen which does over 2000 covers per day.Wasabi1. Commercially managed the D&B of a new national food manufacturing facility (100k sq ft). Work consisted of centralized ventilation and distribution ductwork; process cooling air supplied via evaporators. Steam generation, hydraulically segregated chilled water cooling; Chilled water cooling installation; Compressed air service; Access control / CCTV Data and IT; Lighting & Power; Fire Alarm. Show less



KN NETWORKS GROUP LTD

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Employed as a Senior Quantity Surveyor to look work on Network Rail and London Underground projects; Responsibilities included; •administering projects under NEC options A, B and C •preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities •undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work •managing all supply chain accounts •advising on procurement strategy •identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks •ensuring all commercial risks associated with working under line blocks and possessions within the rail industry were managed thoroughly •preparing and analysing costings for tenders; •valuing all variation accounts •managing and agreeing all final accounts (with client and supply chain) •monthly cost reporting Show less



UK Power Networks

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • May 2012 - Jun 2015

  In April 2012 I was invited to interview for a role I had formerly occupied when I was on secondment to UKPN on behalf of Currie & Brown. UKPN were looking to build a Commercial team to manage the ‘Customer Connections’ account and take responsibility to comply with all commercial regulatory requirements to Ofgem. After being appointed in the role I have helped develop the Commercial the team from 10 members to the 18 members (team size at time of departing the role). This involved developing a strategy which would ensure the business requirements would be met and writing business cases to get the vacancies approved, as well as interviewing candidates. I managed my team to report costs on circa 5000 jobs per annum. The Commercial team are responsible for generating monthly Director reports. Reports also used for Ofgem regulatory reporting. Commercially responsible for ‘Connections’ account which in total was worth £80m per annum (across South East and London). The role also often involved dispute resolution with both appointed Contractors and Connections’ customers. Other responsibilities of role included; Ensure all construction activity carried out on behalf of the business was administered in an efficient way to ensure positive commercial outcome for all stakeholders. Monthly account meetings with the Head of Customer Connections South East to review whether we had achieved our financial targets and if not what could be done to accelerate turnover for the business which operates on a deferred income basis. Introducing real time processes such as a variation process, completion certificates and final account statements to overcome problems the business had encountered in the past. Administering all contractor variation claims, drafting final accounts, resolving disputes, submitting reports to the stakeholders as well as acting as the business’ interface with key customers such as local authorities and councils. Using SAP system. Show less



Arcadis

• Netherlands
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quantity Surveyor

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  Role: Looked after the Minor Works portfolio as a Cost Engineer and Contract Administrator. •Preparing and implementing procurement plans •Preparing and implementing procurement strategies •Establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies •Liaising with all stakeholders including Airline operators, local businesses, internal departments •Pre tender estimates and preparing annual budgets for financial sign off •Preparing tender documentation to contract award •Carrying out valuations and authorising payments •Presenting at peer reviews and giving monthly project updates Location: South and North Terminal Value: £ 25m per annum Show less



Currie & Brown

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quantity Surveyor

  • Jun 2008 - May 2011

  •preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities / pre tender estimates with the architect and/or the client; •undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work; •assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies; •performing risk and value management and cost control; •advising on procurement strategy; •identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks; •preparing and analysing costings for tenders; •valuing completed work and arranging payments; •life cycle costing Projects Include: St Georges University of London; CL3 Labs: £3.2m : JCT IC05 British Telecommunications; New Build Motor Transport Workshop: £4m : NEC Option A University of Sussex; New Build Halls of Residence: £38m : GC Works Show less