Experience

Parsons International

• Belgium
• Civil Engineering
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Contracts Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Contracts Manager for the Seef Lusail Development in Lusail City Qatar (Qatari Diar). Providing Project Management, Construction Management and Supervision Services for the construction of nine luxury high rise residential towers. Two 'Skybridge' swimming pools will each connect 2 towers, retail and leisure facilities and interactive waterfront promenade. The project is located at the end of Commercial Boulevard (CB) which leads to the iconic Lusail Stadium, the World Cup 2022 Final venue, includes hard and soft landscaping to CB and surrounding areas. Additional contracts added to include Public Realm works, hard and soft landscaping to Commercial Boulevard and surrounding areas, parks, promenade, sea wall and wadi. Total Contract Value in excess of $500 million. Leading a team in providing all contractual support and advice to client, with strict timelines and requirements for WC2022, severely hampered by the global pandemic. Administration of contracts, assessing contractor payment applications, assessment and resolution of contractual disruption, cost and extension of time claims. Show less



Richard E. Allen Ltd

• Bristol, United Kingdom

• Director

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Formed own UK Construction Consultancy business and took a management position on Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station; Marine and Tunneling Package. Commercial Manager, leading commercial team for Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd, £55 million reinforced concrete Intake/Outlet Heads for NPS cooling system. Constructed on dry dock and floated out on barges, submerged and secured to bed of Bristol Channel. Precision engineering, quality and construction with minimal tolerance, required meticulous record keeping, reporting and change procedures. Overcoming weather, tidal and concrete supply quality issues resulting in delay and disruption claims and significant increase to contract value. Show less



Quantum Global Solutions

• Qatar
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2019

  Part of a 100-strong and growing team providing contractual, commercial and planning support services to Contractors throughout the Middle East, operating out of regional offices in Doha, Dubai and Amman. Engaged in the analysis, preparation and submission of a number of successful claims, obtaining due entitlement for extensions of time and additional payment. Also able to apply proven ability leading project commercial teams in administering contract procedures and risk management requirements on complex projects. Assignments to date include: • Salini Impregilo S.p.A – US$ 4 Billion Rogun Dam Hydro Electric Project, Tajikistan, Central Asia, 12 year programme. Will be the tallest dam in the world at 350 metres high when complete. Commercial Manager; initial requirement for 3 months secondment to provide commercial assistance at project start up, though contract extended to 24 months following establishment as integral team member, to provide full commercial and contractual assistance at project start up and during project. EPC (Dual Language) Contract based on FIDIC Silver Book, 1999 Edition. • Providing assistance to the Party Appointed Expert Witness on matters of both Quantum and Delay Matters in Arbitration; in connection with an earthworks subcontract subject to termination by a major international construction company. • QAR 2.2 billion road scheme, Qatar. Lead in compiling extension of time and prolongation cost claim for major road project. • QAR 550m construction of Multi Storey Car Park. Lead in compiling extension of time and prolongation cost claim for contractor in Education City, Qatar. • QAR 3.2 billion Expressway Project, Doha. Lead in compiling disruption claim for major international contractor. • QAR 995 million New Doha International Airport (NDIA). Commercial Manager overseeing MEP subcontract account, defending claims and managing dispute resolution procedures. Show less



Quantum Global Solutions

• Doha, Qatar

• Senior Commercial / Contractual Consultant

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Quantum Global Solutions is amongst the market leaders in contractual, commercial and forensic planning consultancy. Quantum focuses on providing elementary assistance to successfully manage construction and engineering projects. Quantum also offers an analysis and solution of problems that are inherent in the construction industry. Quantum provides its clients with expert management services by analysing specific business objectives for each of its clients for every challenge. Quantum Global Solutions is amongst the market leaders in contractual, commercial and forensic planning consultancy. Quantum focuses on providing elementary assistance to successfully manage construction and engineering projects. Quantum also offers an analysis and solution of problems that are inherent in the construction industry. Quantum provides its clients with expert management services by analysing specific business objectives for each of its clients for every challenge.



MJ Church Ltd

• Commercial Director, Contracting

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2014

  Overall responsibility for all commercial aspects of the Contracting Division including quantity surveying, land surveying, tendering and estimating. Spearheaded growth of the Contracting Division by instigating longer term plans for growth and securing 4/5 year framework partners. Leading bid preparation, pre-qualification documentation preparation and tender reviews prior to submission. Negotiating contractual terms and conditions. Dispute resolution and agreement of Final Accounts. Production of profit and loss accounts. Review and implementation of policies and procedures. Financial monitoring of all projects. Building and maintaining client relationships. Attendance at Board Meetings. Website redevelopment. Recruitment, managing and training of staff. Show less

• Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

  • May 2006 - Oct 2011

  Head of department (Quantity and Land Surveyors) reporting to the Commercial and Managing Directors. Responsible for all commercial aspects of the business including: weekly financial monitoring of all projects, implementation and monitoring of cost control procedures, review and agreement of contracts and subcontracts. Assisting Estimating Department with pre-contract advice. Dispute resolution and agreement of Final Accounts. Production of Profit and Loss accounts, internal and external valuations, sub-contract orders and documentation. Review and advising on contractual situations and requirements. Review and implementation of policy and procedures. Working to and achieving deadlines. Building and maintaining client relationships. Recruitment, managing and training of staff. Show less



Mowlem (Carillion) Plc

• Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Feb 2001 - Apr 2006

  Responsible for full commercial administration of contracts from tender acceptance to final account. Responsibilities included: Procurement and management of sub-contractors from initial enquiry to final account. Preparation, presentation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts. Contractual correspondence, procedures and liaison with Clients Project Team. Valuing and agreeing variations, site instructions and re-measurement. Reporting financial positions of contracts to senior management (internal valuations). Cost/Value monitoring and reporting. Budget forecasting and reporting. Pre-Contract tender negotiations, measurement and BQ preparation. Projects included: Old Oak Common, London: Wheel Lathe Building (for Network Rail) - Value: £3 million. & Old Oak Common Heavy Maintenance Facility (for First Great Western) - Value: £7 million. Construction of steel frame, composite clad buildings with complex below ground reinforced concrete maintenance pits and associated track and M & E works. A303/Solstice Park Infrastructure (for HA & private client) - Value: £9 million. Bulk earthworks (750,000m3) re-profiling of site, construction of new distributor roads, new junction on A303 and demolish and replace bridge over A303 together with associated traffic management and Stats diversions. Show less



John Mowlem & Company Plc

• Quantity Surveyor

  • Dec 1996 - Jan 2001

  Project QS on various projects ranging in value between £300,000 and £3 million. Type of projects include: roads, bridge refurbishments, structures renewals, embankment stabilisation, water/sewage treatment works.

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor

  • Jan 1990 - Nov 1996



Joyner PA Ltd

• Trainee Quantity Surveyor

  • Oct 1988 - Dec 1989