Simon formed Artisan Restoration Ltd, having spent 26 years managing works in the field of stonework and the restoration of historic facades and monuments. With extensive experience of Cleaning, Restoration & repair, Dismantling & Façade reconfiguration, along with the New-build Cladding and the Landscaping market, Artisan Restoration can service all of your external stone and masonry requirements. The name Artisan was chosen to reflect the quality of our supply chain and labour… Show more Simon formed Artisan Restoration Ltd, having spent 26 years managing works in the field of stonework and the restoration of historic facades and monuments. With extensive experience of Cleaning, Restoration & repair, Dismantling & Façade reconfiguration, along with the New-build Cladding and the Landscaping market, Artisan Restoration can service all of your external stone and masonry requirements. The name Artisan was chosen to reflect the quality of our supply chain and labour resources that are experienced, qualified, and aware of the requirements of working on listed and landmark buildings. We are equipped to deal with works involving natural limestone, ornate brickwork including glazed and red rubber specials, terracotta, faience, cast stone and stucco/renders. With trained and experienced cleaners, we can provide Jos and Torc cleaning, Doff and other proprietary hot wash systems, paint and graffiti removal, along with the traditional mason’s water cleaning processes.Our craftspeople are trained to work to the standards expected by English Heritage and Conservation officers and Simon is directly involved in ensuring these standards are maintained at all times.Artisan Restoration can provide technical and cost advice for repair and maintenance strategies which can be followed up with comprehensive budgets and competitive tender submissions. Show less

I formed Ascar as a new cleaning and restoration company in partnership with ASG Ltd.

Developed and lead a team focussed on the commercial project portfolio within central London. We specialised in the clean and repair of retained facades, along with dismantling and re-building of facades, In addition we managed the C.D.P. and packages that required design input, utilising my engineering background, and new build experience. We also expanded the Principal contractor portfolio and operated as a principal contractor for external envelope projects, the management of these fell… Show more Developed and lead a team focussed on the commercial project portfolio within central London. We specialised in the clean and repair of retained facades, along with dismantling and re-building of facades, In addition we managed the C.D.P. and packages that required design input, utilising my engineering background, and new build experience. We also expanded the Principal contractor portfolio and operated as a principal contractor for external envelope projects, the management of these fell within my remit.In addition, I also had the opportunity to gather knowledge and experience of the heritage restoration sectors of the business, working on a number of churches, monuments, and listed buildings for English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, and a number of private clients.Responsibilities:• Leading a team of Contracts, Project and Site managers and co-ordinating with estimator and surveyor functions.• Delivery of projects from award to completion and Final Account with financial responsibility.• Pre-award bid review and compliance checks.• Project overview including client liaison, procurement, programming, & cost management.• Site quality control and technical implementation of innovative techniques• Review, assessment and appointment of new sub-contractors and suppliers.• Training and management of new team members in company systems and management principles.• Company IT Strategy and network architecture.• QA System and Audit Manager.Successfully managed works on many high profile and award winning projects including The British Museum, Henry Moore’s “The Arch”, The V & A Museum, The Savoy Hotel, the Tower of London, Southwark Cathedral, Blackfriars Bridge and Station, Kenwood House, Islington Town Hall, The Corinthia Hotel, Maiden Lane Bridge, Highbury Stadium redevelopment, The Reform Club, Apple Flagship Store in Covent Garden, and the Phillimores. Show less

Initially recruited to carry out site engineering and design co-ordination for the company, as they secured more work, the role expanded to managing 16 site engineers carrying out the setting-out and major site control for phases of the project on behalf of the client.Having gained knowledge of the works along with labour and sub-contractor/supplier management, it became a natural progression to move into the Stone business to start managing this process… Show more Initially recruited to carry out site engineering and design co-ordination for the company, as they secured more work, the role expanded to managing 16 site engineers carrying out the setting-out and major site control for phases of the project on behalf of the client.Having gained knowledge of the works along with labour and sub-contractor/supplier management, it became a natural progression to move into the Stone business to start managing this process. Responsibilities:• Estimating, Contract Negotiation and management.• Surveying and programme management.• Appointment and management of direct labour and sub-contractors.• Procurement of Materials and Plant and quality management Show less

Joined as an apprentice Land surveyor, and eventually took this to advanced level as a pair commander within the survey section.During my time in the Army, carried out tours in N. Ireland, Germany, Canada along with short term detachments in Denmark and Salisbury Plain.Achieved the following qualifications:Advanced Land SurveyorAdvanced SignallerCommand Post AssistantHGV3, P.S.V., Track vehicle & motor bike licencesAdditional Info:Played Rugby (lh… Show more Joined as an apprentice Land surveyor, and eventually took this to advanced level as a pair commander within the survey section.During my time in the Army, carried out tours in N. Ireland, Germany, Canada along with short term detachments in Denmark and Salisbury Plain.Achieved the following qualifications:Advanced Land SurveyorAdvanced SignallerCommand Post AssistantHGV3, P.S.V., Track vehicle & motor bike licencesAdditional Info:Played Rugby (lh prop) and Boxed (light Heavy) at Regiment levelRegularly classified as marksmanCompleted Nijmegan and Black Watch MarchAchieved RICS equivalency for SurveyingCompleted brickwork course during resettlement education Show less