Dave Evans Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Joined the Murphy business to lead the development and implementation of commercial strategies from PQQ to contract award. Led the review, negotiation and agreement of major EPC and framework contracts across their UK operations.* Negotiation and agreement of major EPC and framework contracts.* Development of key client relationships.* Development and adoption of corporate governance processes.* Preparation and management of pre-construction budgets and reporting.* Training and development of commercial and legal resources.* Review of tender estimates and submissions.

Accountable for the commercial team within the Civil Engineering business unit. As part of the leadership team, we successfully achieved our business objective of increasing turnover of the business unit from £30m to £100m as well as increasing net margins.* Actively led the management of cash in and out of the business.* Reported to the board on profit and loss.* Strategic negotiation with clients on contract terms.* Pivotal in supporting the Group Commercial Director to streamline and enhance commercial processes within the UK and Irish business.

Moorgate, England, Gb

Part of the team that sucessfully grew the business' presence within the rail sector; as part of this transformation we managed a restructure in which 3 regional business units were combined into a single, efficient UK wide business unit. In financial terms, the transformation saw the business grow from a turnover of £38m to more than £150m, whilst also improving the net profit margin and enhanced cash flow.* Engagement and development of relationships with key clients.* Reported to the board on profit and loss.* Training, development and leadership of surveying team.* Business budgeting and forecasting.

Area Commercial Manager for the North West business of Wrekin Construction. In this role I was primarily responsible for the financial and commercial performance of the business area and for leading a team of surveyors.I developed and implemented a strategic commercial improvement plan that included the development, training and adoption of key commercial systems and processes, including:* Accurate reporting and review of financial reports from a project to business board level.* Tender adjudication and reviews* Project assurance reviews* Development and review of strategic business plans* Development and maintenance of client relationships* Budgeting and forecasting of cash flow, capital employed and WIP* Review and validation of cost to complete and cost value reconciliations (CVRs)

Started with Dew Construction after graduating university. Worked progressively through Commercial roles from an entry level, learning the trade of a QS/Commercial Manager. Ultimately, holding the position of Regional Managing Surveyor. In that role, I was accountable for the financial performance of the Building, Piling and Steel Fabrication Divisions.Responsible to the board, I reported on profit and loss, embedded financial and cost to complete controls as well as building and leading a high performing team of surveyors.In this role I successfully achieved a significant reduction in the number and costs of disputes as wells as improving the business' cash flow.Project highlights include:* Manchester Airport Terminal 3* Fairhaven Pumpung Station* Chorley Town Centre Bypass

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