Graham Benton

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Global Operations Director @ KCA International
London, GB
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Greater Aberdeen Area, United Kingdom
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About Graham Benton

Experienced Architect and Project Manager with a history of working in the private sector in the UK and overseas, managing, coordinating, and leading a Team of staff and Consultants. Skilled in Design Management, Coordination, Architecture, Interiors, Project Management, Client Representative, Construction & Fit-Out and Coordination Consultancy Services Delivery to suit Client Requirements as well as Project Governance ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, operation design guidelines to ensure high quality finishing while delivering client goals on time and budget. After qualifying as a Chartered RIBA, RIAS Architect in 1987, worked initially for 5 years in Aberdeen on oil-company-related projects including Aberdeen Science Park and Schlumberger’s Proposed New Wireline & Well Logging Base in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This initial overseas work (while based in Aberdeen) attracted Graham to live and work overseas in 1991 to Indonesia Jakarta and Bali and transitioning to become a Project Manager on various building projects in Bulgaria 1998, Jakarta in 2002, Sri Lanka in 2005 and then working 2006 - 2020 in Dubai, UAE as an Operations Manager & PM for a world-renowned Interior Design Consultancy Company of 40+ staff. Graham Benton has played a leading role representing, managing, and assisting Clients of some of the most prestigious building projects in the world, having worked in: Aberdeen, Nigeria, Jakarta, Bali, Sofia, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Graham has returned to Aberdeen, UK in 2021 for family reasons, where he originally trained / qualified / started his career and looks forward to his next challenging role...

Graham Benton's Current Company Details
KCA International

Kca International

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Global Operations Director
London, GB
Website:
kca-int.com
Employees:
84
Graham Benton Work Experience Details
  • Kca International
    Global Operations Director
    Kca International
    London, Gb
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  • Kca International
    Operations Manager, Senior Associate (Riba Architect & Pm)
    Kca International Sep 2006 - Dec 2020
    Dubai, Uae
    Responsible for management of the Dubai office / studio with 40+ staff, Duties include: establishing deliverable programmes for all projects, setting priorities, allocation of staff, coordination of teams to achieve deadlines; assisting in review / preparation of fee proposals (FP's), calculation of variation orders (VO's), reviewing / advising on contractual matters, coordinating client monthly billing and invoicing; setting-up systems and efficient methods of working; establishing integrity of IT mainframe / server and looking ahead to future replacement / expansion of IT; HR duties include: staff recruitment / interviews, approving staff holidays / sick leave and looking ahead at workload; establishing budgets for staff recruitment and related hardware / software, day-to-day problem solving, staff mentoring and staff reviews on salary and performance. When necessary arrange for outsourcing of deliverables. Liaising / coordinating between Dubai, London and Hong Kong offices, assisting in developing efficient systems / methods of working across all country offices. Architect/PM background assists in the role of Team Leader / PM on various projects in Client-facing role including attending meetings with Client, PM, Lead Consultant and other Consultants and Contractors on project-related matters including programming, coordination of services / structure and their integration into ID areas.
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  • La Forteresse (Pvt) Ltd (Hotel Operator: Per Aquum Resorts And Spas)
    Project Manager
    La Forteresse (Pvt) Ltd (Hotel Operator: Per Aquum Resorts And Spas) May 2005 - Jun 2006
    Koggala, Near Galle, Sri Lanka
    Project Manager for the THE FORTRESS HOTEL, a new 49 Room Boutique Hotel Resort and Spa, Koggala, near Galle, Sri Lanka.Project Details: Total Construction Cost: US$ 13 million;Operator: Per Aquum Resorts and SpasClient: La Forteresse (PVT) Ltd
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  • Pt Permadani Khatulistiwa Nusantara (Hotel Operator: Four Seasons)
    Project Manager
    Pt Permadani Khatulistiwa Nusantara (Hotel Operator: Four Seasons) Jul 2002 - Aug 2004
    Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
    Project Manager for the Flood Recovery Project at the Regent Hotel, Jakarta including rebranding to a FOUR SEASONS HOTELProject Details: Flood occurred 02/02/02; rebranding to a Four Seasons Hotel occurred 14/07/04. Total Refurbishment cost: US$ 20 million incl. the refurbishment of two flood-damaged basement levels containing Ballroom, Pre-function, Meeting Rooms, Banquet Kitchen, Laundry, BOH areas, new Health Club / Spa, Gym, Parking, Fountains, Landscaping and entire building’s main infrastructure including sewerage, water treatment plant, switchgear / generator room. Works also included a new flood barrier protection system to prevent flooding in the future.
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  • Regent European Property Ltd
    Director
    Regent European Property Ltd Sep 1999 - May 2002
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Director (incl. ongoing role as Project Manager for the TZUM Project).Role: The aim of Regent European Property Ltd was to complete the refurbishment of TZUM whilst also establishing a company that could provide Project, Building Management, Leasing and Development services to the Client (a UK Fund Management Group) who planned on funding many projects in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe. My duties as PM on the Tzum Project continued and I also looked after the Bulgarian office operation, which at the end of 2001 included: 24 local staff, 56 security, cleaning staff and 4 expatriates.
  • D.G.Jones & Partners
    Project Manager
    D.G.Jones & Partners Dec 1998 - Sep 1999
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Project Manager for the refurbishment of the TZUM building into a Retail, Office Centre in Sofia, Bulgaria.Client: REGENT PACIFIC GROUP, 39, St James Street, London, SW1A 1JD, UK.Total Project Cost: US$ 30 million; total construction cost: US$ 14 million. Total Area: 40,000 square metres.
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  • Atelier 6 Architects
    Senior Site Architect
    Atelier 6 Architects Mar 1995 - Dec 1997
    Bali Province, Indonesia
    Position Held: Senior Site ArchitectProject: Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort (formerly known as Bali Nirwana Spa Resort and Golf Club) at Tanah Lot, Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia Client: PT Bakri Nirwana Resort, Wisma Bakrie – CSU, 3rd Floor, Jl Kemang Raya No. 4, Jakarta 12730, Indonesia. Tel: +62 (21) 7198634; Fax: +62 (21) 7198640Project Details: Total Project Cost US$ 350 million; Construction Cost US$ 140 million; site area 106 hectares.
  • Peddle Thorp Architects
    Resident Project Architect
    Peddle Thorp Architects Apr 1993 - Nov 1994
    Bali Province, Indonesia
    Position Held: Resident Project ArchitectProject: Refurbishment of the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Nusa Dua Beach, Bali, IndonesiaClient: PT Sejahtera Indoco (representing the Sultan of Brunei), Jalan Danau Tamblingan 41, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali.Project Details: Total Construction Cost US$ 35 million; 400+ guest rooms.
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  • Peddle Thorp Architects
    Senior Architect
    Peddle Thorp Architects Sep 1991 - Mar 1993
    Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
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  • Gordon Benton Associates
    Senior Architect
    Gordon Benton Associates Feb 1991 - Aug 1991
    Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
  • Michael Gilmour And Associates
    Associate & Junior Partner
    Michael Gilmour And Associates Sep 1986 - Jan 1991
    Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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  • Richard Horden Associates
    Architect
    Richard Horden Associates Jul 1986 - Aug 1986
    • Working with Richard Horden and Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, assisted in the design and fabrication of a prototype, modular, building system, projects included: • Yacht House 3; double module travelling exhibition for displaying computers, Meiko Ltd, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Richard Horden Associates
    Architect
    Richard Horden Associates Nov 1985 - Jan 1986
    London, United Kingdom
    • Working with Richard Horden and Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, assisted in the design and fabrication of a prototype, modular, building system, projects included: • Yacht House 2; one module for exhibiting at the Design Centre, London for Richard Horden Associates.

Graham Benton Skills

Design Management Construction Architectural Design Interior Architecture Project Planning Hotels Interior Design Submittals Design Research Renovation Management Contract Management Architecture Budgets Value Engineering Project Coordination Resorts Refurbishing Project Management Project Estimation Contract Negotiation Hospitality Drawing Microsoft Office Cost Management Ms Project Procurement Cost Control Spa Restaurants Space Planning Team Management Lighting Design Systems Analysis

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Graham Benton works for Kca International

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Graham Benton's current role is Global Operations Director.

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Graham Benton attended Robert Gordon's Institute Of Technology, Robert Gordon University, Robert Gordon's College.

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