I am a Quantity Surveyor with 24 years of experience and have had involvement in schemes in the following construction sectors: energy, highways, rail, public transport, public realm, environmental, social housing, new build, office refurbishment, school refurbishment, shop fit out and building term maintenance. I am an engaging, practically minded, confident and modest person with the adaptability to cope with a varying workload and the temperament to deal with pressure. In any situation, I can quickly focus upon the key issues and decide upon the most appropriate course of action. I am able to think strategically in order to achieve an optimal outcome.I provide commercial advice to clients undertaking civil engineering and building projects. This includes cost advice, contract analysis and interpretation, preparation of tender documents and contract documents, measurement using the New Rules of Measurement 2 (NRM2), Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW), the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement Edition 3 (CESSM3) and the Standard Method of Measurement Edition 7 (SMM7), tender evaluation and recommendation, post contract cost control, contract administration and due diligence. In addition, I am a specialist in the cost verification/forensic audit of actual cost contracts. I have a thorough understanding of the NEC contract and the philosophy behind it. This includes the Highways Agency’s (HA) form of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract (which is based upon the NEC ECC Option C Target Cost contract). I have also been involved with contracts let under the JCT and GC Works forms of contract.My experience also includes the insolvency of a main contractor and the steps taken to expedite the problems that can result. I am a highly skilled analyst and am adept at identifying the correct approach to take in order to simplify and solve complex problems.Specialties: I have extensive experience in the use of the NEC.