Gary Thomson Email & Phone Number

Lasswade, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Bonnyrigg, Midlothian

In December 2016 the opportunity arose to form my own business and the concept of 'SALT design solutions' evolved.Over the years I have gained enormous experience in Space Planning, Project Management and Architectural Services. Experience in more than one specific sector means I can provide a multi disciplined range of services tailored to suit the.

Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade

• Responsible for Space Management and integral to Dobbies LFL growth in a challenging retail market
• Coordination of Buyers to ensure space utilised to create maximum sales
• Assist in providing set up pack information to stores to implement the retail and VM strategy
• Created space for new concession opportunities
• Developed fixture specification to increase product density and improved customer flow around stores

• Overseen construction of 4 new build garden centres each up to £9million in value
• Managed simultaneously an extensive Capex construction programme from minor to large scale projects
• Delivered each project on time and on budget
• Developed design concepts and cost saving initiatives

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Preparation of feasibility, Planning, Building Warrant & Construction drawings
• Coordination of Design Team to deliver Clients requirements
• Experience in a wide variety of sectors – retail, housing, commercial, mixed use, leisure
• At the forefront of Tescos extensive development programme for 15 years
• Sample client list - Asda, Tesco, Dobbies Garden Centres, University of Stirling, Edinvar Housing Association

Architectural Technology, Architecture, Hnc

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