CLPM are the leading provider of independent construction and cost consultancy services for residential building projects in London, the South East, Home Counties and Oxfordshire. We also provide specialist commercial building Project and Cost Management services, Quantity Surveying, Cost Planning in addition to energy efficiency and future proofing building advice. CLPM have extensive specialist experience of disability adapted and independent living projects.Clients call CLPM because they want help with:* selecting and employing an architect* checking the affordability of their design versus their budget* selecting and contracting the right build team* monitoring and managing the project during build* evaluating costs and bills throughout the buildMost importantly our services allow them them focus on family and business commitments and minimise the stress and disruption of a building project in their already busy lives!CLPM advise property owners about the different choices available of managing the build process. We offer a flexible service that allows as much or little involvement as is wanted by our clients. Our passion is for consistently providing the highest quality of service to ensure that building works are delivered on time, within budget.CLPM build strong relationships with professionals in the property industry who share our pursuit of excellence in design, development and the build process. We work with businesses with these strengths and where possible, a sustainable service provision.We have specialised experience in historic and listed buildings and we regularly work on these unique buildings. We compliment the skills offered by architects and architectural designers, structural and chartered surveyors, trade professionals, estate agencies and financial advisors.My role also includes liaison with marketing and PR professionals, client contact, company branding and website development.

Ad hoc and interim Projects)Providing on-going business development and support to a technical recruitment business co-founded in 1999 (see below for further details). Responsibilities have included :Candidate selection - applicant screening and interviewing, assistance with CV and interview preparationNew Business Development - researching potential new clients in specific geographic locations and developing business relationships. Preferred Supplier Agreements - preparing supporting documentation for applications for preferred supplier statusOrganisational procedures - writing Equal Opportunities statement and ensuring that the company was compliant with current employment legislationExhibitions - client research and document preparation for specialist technical exhibitions attended with a view to developing new industry contacts and meeting existing clients.

My role within Bucks University included:Linking with affiliate external colleges of Further Education including Amersham, Aylesbury & East Berks colleges to raise student awareness of services available to them through the University.Preparing and delivery an engagement programme with affiliate college staff. Working with students to prepare them for securing employment including CV and interview preparationWorking with the broader careers service team to organise and deliver careers fairs.Business Development - contacting employers to secure technical part time or placement opportunities enabling student to gain "real world" commercial experience to support academic studies.

Co-founder of an independent recruitment agency specialising in the provision of IT, Scientific and telecomms professionals to a variety of local businesses and Blue Chip organisations.Client account management and new business developmentCandidate interview and selectionManagement of administrative staff and full responsibility for profit and loss accountingWriting and proofing of advertisements for vacancies in a variety of media including local and national press and the Internet.

Employed as a recruitment consultant within an agency specialising in the provision of technical staff.Screening, interviewing and registration of applicants.Management of existing accounts to ensure maintenance of high service levels, ensuring customer loyalty and increasing business levels.New business development utilising a variety of tools to expand existing client base including specific corporate mailings, company presentations and advertising.

Senior Buyer for a mail order company, specialising in the provision of Apple Mac and PC products for the corporate and home markets.