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Nottingham, Gb

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

British Virgin Islands

Project: - Moskito Island Value: -$255 MillionClient: - Ten Private ClientsSector: Bespoke High End ConstructionA unique role working for a development management company acting as the client representatives but with oversight over the design, cost management and building of Prestigious Bespoke Estates for wealthy individuals. Comprising of ten private estate lots with refined amenities Moskito island is a rare opportunity for clients to build their tranquil retreats. My initial role on Moskito involved the preparation and finalising of the insurance claim and reinstatement budgets as a result of the devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Irma in September 2017 to the Branson Estate and refined amenities. I assisted the main contractors in the preparation, submissions and agreement of the insurance claims for the estate projects that were being constructed. I led the procurement and negotiation of the contract prices with the main contractors for two of the estates and carried out commercial management duties on the remaining. This involved reviewing and authorising payment application, change orders, prolongation and EOTs, proposing and implementation of VE options and advising on terms of the contract. I managed the design phase for two proposed housing complexes for staff on a neighbouring island from initial concept to detailed design including submission to planning and government departments and dispute avoidance with local stakeholders and lawyers.

London, England, United Kingdom

Project: - Acton Train Modification Unit Value: -£19 MillionClient: - London Underground LimitedSector: Civil Engineering and Infrastructure A purpose built Train Modification Unit to deliver major packages of repairs and upgrade works to the existing LUL fleet. My role involved the final negotiations and finalising of the contract document with the client. I was involved in the transfer of information from the bid team to the construction team. My role for the construction team was the preparation and formalisation of a suite of documents to be used for subcontractor procurement and management. I was responsible for the negotiation of the M&E contractor and the enabling works contractors.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Project: - Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement ProgrammeValue: -£360 MillionClient: - Network RailSector: Civil Engineering and InfrastructureA huge iconic project for Scotland to undertake in the Rail Sector. The Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP) is a comprehensive package of improvements to Scotland's railway infrastructure which included modernisation and upgrades to key junctions and infrastructure along with widespread electrification of the rail network. My main duties on the project were to look after two separate packages of works. These were bridges and parapets. Each package of works had between ten and twenty subcontractors to manage and each a separate Cost Value Reconciliation Report. The two packages of works were worth in the region of £18 million with £8 million of the works being completed in the period between December 2016 and March 2017.

London, England, United Kingdom

Project: - Paddington Spans 1-3 Value: -£31 MillionClient: - Network RailSector: Civil Engineering and InfrastructureA face lift of the Grade I listed London Paddington Station. The works involved a complex array of temporary works to gain access to the stations roof to allow cleaning, strengthening and decoration works. The scheme included the installation of improved luminaires and replacement of the polycarbonate roofing system. The aim of the project was to achieve a brighter environment for the millions of customers who visit Paddington each year. The complex nature of the temporary works meant the works were carried out in a live rail environment which created difficulties. The project had a number of Loss and Expense claims and claims for Extension of Time due to the client not providing adequate access to the work sites. I was responsible for the change management on the project and implemented a number of systems to assist in the recording of the change to the client. As Senior Quantity Surveyor on this project I was responsible for management of the main subcontractors on the project as well as the periodic reporting to the Joint Venture and to Morgan Sindall directors. A key learning experience from this project was my involvement in an Adjudication between a sub-contractor and Colas Rail Morgan Sindall JV.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Project: - Nottingham Station Hub (Contract 2)Value: £42 MillionClient: Network RailSector: Civil Engineering and InfrastructureA Complex New Build Extension and refurbishment/transformation of an existing Grade II listed station in a live rail environment. Contract Value raised from £18million to £42million due to client variation during the construction phase of the works with limited disruption to the completion date.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Project: - King Edward VII SchoolValue: -£20 MillionClient: - Sheffield City CouncilSector: Building - EducationThis project introduced me to the complications of refurbishment particularly with regards to dealing with a listed building and the problems this created.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Project: Yewlands Technical College Value: £18 MillionClient: Sheffield City CouncilSector: Building - EducationThe second part of my industrial placement, this contract involved a three phase development to build a new technical college on the site of an existing school. This project exposed me to some difficult works packages and how to defend against potential claims.

Ghana

Project: Iduapriem Gold Mine Phase 1Value: $1 BillionClient: Anglo Gold AshantiSector: Civil Engineering - MiningA long term gold mining project in Western Ghana. This contract involved the blasting , excavating and processing of rock on a huge scale to produce gold in Equatorial Africa. This project introduced me to the cultural and lifestyle differences of living in a developing African Country.

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Project: Tesco SuperstoreValue: £10 MillionClient: TescoSector: Building - Retail.This project introduced me to the partnering ethic between contractor and client. A four month summer placement with rewarding and valuable experience in the daily activities of a busy construction site.