Mark Cheeseman Email & Phone Number

Kent, United Kingdom

2015 – Present Self-Employed Director – Owl Construction Ltd, UK2012 – 2013* Utilised entrepreneurial skills by creating and developing a brand-new Construction business* Developed high quality business strategies ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives* Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produced the desired results and were consistent with the overall strategy and mission* Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvement* Managing site and subcontractors on various contracts with a value of £40,000 to £500,000 within the domestic and residential market, including new builds, renovations of period properties and extensions* Negotiating and managing external and internal procurement and contracting arrangements* Identify procurement opportunities and ensuring these opportunities are evaluated and progressed* Evaluating the needs of customers and clients* Facilitating the re-negotiation of existing contracts* Managing invoices from generation to payment; overseeing and signing off the departmental invoices* Ensure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation* Monitoring contract budgets and forecasts* Providing expert advice to colleagues on any issues that may arise* Leading complex contractual negotiations; amending contractual documents when necessary* Regularly monitoring the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective* Conduct site safety inspections to ensure quality and safety assurance of all projects

St.Lucia

* Oversaw and directed all aspects of construction of a high-end resort valued at $360,000,000 USD, constructing a luxury hotel, spa and private villas on a World Heritage Site, unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control the project was not completed* Worked collaboratively with the Project Manager to ensure that work is undertaken and completed in a timely and professional manner adhering to strict guidelines and budgets. Reviewed project operations from schedules, deliverables and estimate costs* Procurement and shipping of materials from across the globe* Managed all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations* Coordinated and directed construction workers and subcontractors* Successfully met contractual conditions of performance and reviewed the work progress on a daily basis* Negotiated terms of agreements, drafted contracts and obtained relevant legal paperwork and licences* Analysed, managed and mitigated risks* Ensured high quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Durham, United Kingdom

County Durham* Responsible for the regeneration of a failed site of thirteen three and four-bedroom properties with a contract of £1.2million* Supervised the direction of projects, ensured that client’s specifications and requirements were met, reviewed progress and liaised with quantity surveyors to monitor costs* Coordinated and supervised construction workers and third-party contractors* Carried safety inspections and ensured construction and site safety* Checked and prepared site reports, designs and drawings* Maintained quality control procedures

Melbourne, Australia

* Working with the engineering and design teams utilising extensive knowledge and experience of Modular building systems within Australia and Korea. Completed two major commercial projects to the value of $1,200,000/$6,800,000 AUD

St Kitts

* Managed the construction of two private villas valued at $7,000,000 USD for the CEO of Ocean’s Edge. Due to achievements, offered a full-time position working closely alongside the Project Manager overseeing the construction of high-end private villas with a total project of value of $200,000,000 USD

Hawkhurst, Kent

Utilised entrepreneurial skills by creating and developing a brand-new Construction business* Developed high quality business strategies ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives* Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produced the desired results and were consistent with the overall strategy and mission* Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvement* Managing site and subcontractors on various contracts with a value of £40,000 to £500,000 within the domestic and residential market, including new builds, renovations of period properties and extensions* Negotiating and managing external and internal procurement and contracting arrangements* Identify procurement opportunities and ensuring these opportunities are evaluated and progressed* Evaluating the needs of customers and clients* Facilitating the re-negotiation of existing contracts* Managing invoices from generation to payment; overseeing and signing off the departmental invoices* Ensure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation* Monitoring contract budgets and forecasts* Providing expert advice to colleagues on any issues that may arise* Leading complex contractual negotiations; amending contractual documents when necessary* Regularly monitoring the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective* Conduct site safety inspections to ensure quality and safety assurance of all projects

Heidelberg Area, Germany

Nvq Level 6 In Construction Management, Construction Management, Pass

Currently holds a Black Manager's CSCS card.

Site Manager'S Safety Training Scheme, Health And Safety In Contruction

First Aid At Work

Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health

Health And Safety For Managers And Professionals

Btec National Diploma In Business Finance And Contractual Law

City And Guilds Levels 1,2,3 And Advanced In Brickwork

Cse, C-D