Christiaan Kunneke Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Role : Design ManagerManage, co-ordinate and integrate activities of of internal & external design consultants. Working with Estimators, Surveyors and Contracts Manager Pre-construction activities, tender stage opportunitiesDesign management of projectsDuties : Manage the design process during the tender stageAttend prequalification interviews and presentations as requiredDrive innovative and cost effective solutions into the designProgress design… Show more Role : Design ManagerManage, co-ordinate and integrate activities of of internal & external design consultants. Working with Estimators, Surveyors and Contracts Manager Pre-construction activities, tender stage opportunitiesDesign management of projectsDuties : Manage the design process during the tender stageAttend prequalification interviews and presentations as requiredDrive innovative and cost effective solutions into the designProgress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery datesReview Sub contractor design proposalsVerify & control status of consultants and subcontractors drawings and specifications & maintain registersEnsure the consultant scope of services, responsibilities and fees are agreedSeek 'Value Engineering' to provide a commercial advantageAttend tender launch meetings Main contractor experience, Commercial and Residential project exposureHave an understanding of different Client procurement routesExperience of site/contract proceduresAbility to organise, plan, programme and manage workloadsBuilding Regulations and Planning Permission procedures. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

- Develop iconic triathlon events in Africa.- Proudly SA triathlon brand- 3 Races in World Heritage Sites- Brand development

Twickenham, United Kingdom

Site development analysis Provide basic planning outlinesFinancial suitability analysis Purchase price negotiation

London, United Kingdom

Terminal 5, Heathrow Arora Hotel Development – Stage D-E Project value: £120 million – Project Assist This was my first foray into hotel design. This a design and build contract with Laing O’Rourke as main contractor to complete this project by March 2008. The hotel is unique in that it is linked directly to the new main Terminal 5 building. It is a unique scheme not so much in design but in the constraints of the site and location. Key areas of challenges are acoustics and with the… Show more Terminal 5, Heathrow Arora Hotel Development – Stage D-E Project value: £120 million – Project Assist This was my first foray into hotel design. This a design and build contract with Laing O’Rourke as main contractor to complete this project by March 2008. The hotel is unique in that it is linked directly to the new main Terminal 5 building. It is a unique scheme not so much in design but in the constraints of the site and location. Key areas of challenges are acoustics and with the hotel having three basement areas this caused complex issues of design as to not disturb the new underground tunnel. My areas of responsibility were mainly structural with some M & E development. My time was largely spent developing the sections and understanding the key areas of conflict with the file caps at an early stage as we took the project over whilst the pile foundations were being completed. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Cross rail - Tender WorkDevelop tender packages for Atkins in bid work for CrossRail project. Coordinate with engineers to provide a clear set of documents for a competitive tender set of documents. Ensure deadline met for projectLead a team of 10 multidisciplinary

London, United Kingdom

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Brighton in Partnership with Frank Gehry – Stage DProject value: £120 million – Project AssistHOK have uniquely aligned with Frank Gehry for a mixed use development in Brighton with the Leisure Centre being the main attraction tucked at the base between two ‘Victorian dressed ladies’ of 20 storeys. HOK have lead the design of the sports items and the overall strategy in the leisure centre, with Frank providing the master plan and overall scheme… Show more King Alfred Leisure Centre, Brighton in Partnership with Frank Gehry – Stage DProject value: £120 million – Project AssistHOK have uniquely aligned with Frank Gehry for a mixed use development in Brighton with the Leisure Centre being the main attraction tucked at the base between two ‘Victorian dressed ladies’ of 20 storeys. HOK have lead the design of the sports items and the overall strategy in the leisure centre, with Frank providing the master plan and overall scheme design.Extreme 3D modeling and continual teleconference calls to Los Angeles. The first stage of planning has been approved and currently in design development for a Stage D issue in mid October 2005.Arsenal Emirates Stadium – Stage KProject value: £450 millionContract Type : Design and BuildThis project is the new home for Arsenal FC. My key area was to cover all vertical circulation routes and access. Working part of a 30 strong team to deliver a fantastic modern era stadium..My stint was relatively short but offered the chance to do some detailing yet sufficient time to understand the Arsenal history and progress of what is an impressive stadium. Completion: April 2006Wembley Arena – Stage D-KProject value: £26 millionContract Type: Design & BuildThis building is synonymous with all the music legends. The brief was to bring the Arena into the modern era yet maintain its Grade II architectural features. This sort of project challenged every level, from client liason, contact administration, to managing the unknowns an existing building brings to any refurbishment and modernization project. It was Wembley which was trial by fire and by which I learned operational issues and working with a developer like Quintain Estates.The Arena is only remaining building within the whole Wembley masterplan development and serves as the centre piece of public space with Arena Square adjacent to the new Wembley Stadium. Project completed in March 2006. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Terminal 5 - Concourse BTerminal 5 has been the largest infrastructure project in Europe in recent years. Based on site at Concourse B working on large blockwork packages and for the various levels. The introduction to working completely in 3D was a first, and continual usage of clash detection software to aid working with M&E and the structural engineers. Given the large volume of spaces in a building reaching 700m long provided some unique challenges in producing the blockwork… Show more Terminal 5 - Concourse BTerminal 5 has been the largest infrastructure project in Europe in recent years. Based on site at Concourse B working on large blockwork packages and for the various levels. The introduction to working completely in 3D was a first, and continual usage of clash detection software to aid working with M&E and the structural engineers. Given the large volume of spaces in a building reaching 700m long provided some unique challenges in producing the blockwork package.Project LeaderMorden Train Crew Accommodation – Stage D-G Project value: £2.1 MillionThe brief for Morden TCA was to provide additional locker rooms and showers for the London Underground train drivers. The new build was an extension to an existing prefabricated building.This project albeit small has allowed me to oversee every aspect of the design process, from services co-ordination, details to specifications. In addition, an achievement in its own right was to get the design approved by Tubelines for construction. The project till Tender stage was complete on time. Show less

London, United Kingdom

The Grove, Watford – Stages D-HProject Value: £120 Million17th Century Grade II listed mansion to be restored to a 5 Star hotel with a 250 bedroom extension with spa and golf course by Ralph Trustees. Working closely within a team of four under the project architect.Gained a broader insight into the level of detailing required for a project of this nature. This was an exceptional project that involved a number of complications. So the experience gained has been invaluable not… Show more The Grove, Watford – Stages D-HProject Value: £120 Million17th Century Grade II listed mansion to be restored to a 5 Star hotel with a 250 bedroom extension with spa and golf course by Ralph Trustees. Working closely within a team of four under the project architect.Gained a broader insight into the level of detailing required for a project of this nature. This was an exceptional project that involved a number of complications. So the experience gained has been invaluable not only in dealing with English Heritage and historical fabric and how the new and old interact together. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Cscs, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager

Fundamentals Of Brewing

Prince 2

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Bachelor Of Building Arts (B.Bdg.A), Architecture

Matric

Activities and Societies: Cricket, Rugby, Hockey, Cross Country, Athletics, SCA Played cricket, rugby, hockey, cross country, athletics..

Primary School