Duncan Soffe Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Owner's Representative and Senior Project Manager for the refit of 120m plus yachts, VSAT and communication technologies.

Evolute offers a range of services to the superyacht industry:-• Owner's Representation, Refit Project Management. Pre delivery and Pre purchase surveys• New Build Project Management• Shadow Boat Concept and Design• Audio Visual and Communications Consultancy• Contract Negotiations• Training• Emergency Response Services• Expert Witness Representation• Naval Architecture and CAD

Project Manager for the development of a megayacht new build design in excess of 200m. Included design development, full Class approval, FEA work, detailed design and tank testing.

ANT supplies technology based entertainment, communication, IT, CCTV and control, security, bridge and navigation systems to the superyacht industry. Achievements Developed the large yacht new build division of the business Initiated and implemented a programme of re-branding and marketing which has resulted in ANT Ltd becoming one of the key suppliers to the industry Assisted the company to gain the Queen's Award for Enterprise Responsibilities Developing new sales leads and new clients, preparing quotations and project contracts Attending trade shows/conferences to promote the company Setting up new projects so they may be handed over to the installations team Monitoring the progress of existing projects Client liaison and problem solving

Market leader providing charter, management and new construction services. Achievements Assisted in brokerage of five luxury large yachts Project Manager for the build of three 52 metre motoryachts, a 65m motoryacht and 30m barge. Responsibilities Project management of new build yachts including: Maintaining build program and budget Managing sub-contractors, prime contractors to facilitate build program Managed the operation of clients' yachts including all aspects of crew employment, contractor negotiations, Class requirements, security, statutory requirements and financial control New business development and marketing of the Management Department Preparation of tender documentation for Management and Brokerage proposals

Approval of the structural aspects of large yachts and two luxury cruise ships in excess of 300 metres. Approval of naval vessels and testing of new approval software Development of electronic approval methods

Superintendent for the delivery of two 20 metre Archer Class fast patrol boats for the British Ministry of Defence. Project value £2.2 million Assistance with the design of various projects including pilot and patrol vessels Project administration to ensure fabrication standards were adhered to

Prince2 - Practitioner

Hnd, Naval Architecture

B.Eng. (Hons), Mechanical & Aeronautical Design Engineering

Hnd Hotel, Catering And Institutional Management