E-mail: info@aura-consulting.co.uk
As a highly motivated and ambitious individual I enjoy leading a team as well as working within one. My skill set has developed more recently to incorporate disciplines relative to the inception of a major project and dealing with Senior Management, as well as the challenges faced by a business owner. Whilst focus is key I note my recognition for the long term requirements of a business, and ability to strategise key decisions, is now firmly in my operational mandate.
Financially, my reporting is concise and viable at all levels. Both cost plans and weekly/monthly reporting is achieved with good presentation.
Technically, my assistance in the implementation of major services infrastructure in an operational environment has led to an understanding of the importance of integrated services testing and building black outs, and general infrastructure associated within financial institutions, as well as the necessity to broadcast “outages” in a timely manner.
KEY SKILLS
| Leadership |
Communication |
Assertiveness |
| Problem Solving |
Influencing |
Negotiation |
| Co-ordination |
Implementation |
Organisational |
| Information Gathering |
Client Focus |
Team Collaboration |
Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Outlook. Corel WordPerfect, Visio Professional and PowerProject.
CAREER HISTORY
Position : Project Manager
Period : February 2004 to present
Projects : Morgan Stanley (Bank Street) Circa £48m
High end residential Project - undisclosed
Corporate:
- Fit Out of 6 Trading floors totalling 250k sq ft (three floors from Shell & Core, three from Cat B (Refurbishment)) to accommodate circa 2700 new trading positions, associated offices, Audio Visual ready and Board Rooms.
- Upgrade of infrastructure including 2 additional generator sets and UPS.
- Governance of Architect (lead consultant), Services Consultants, Design Team and Building Operations Division.
- Execution of the Clients standards document to ensure parity of finishes.
- Management of Client Quantity Surveyors and financial reporting.
- Monthly update reports (Construction and Financial) to Campus and Senior Management.
- Development of bespoke Trading Desk incorporating roll out of new Trading technology.
- Shell and Core modifications to accommodate new technology.
- Modification of construction program to allow timely completion, yet accommodate Business Unit changes in technology and space requirements.
- External façade works including liaison with Landlord and Local Authority, and successful planning application.
- Regular liaison with Senior Management of Business Units and management of personnel expectation.
- Developed strategy for Landlord approval process.
- Project Management of all the above from initial financial application to Firm Management, through scheme design to entire Cat B fit out.
Residential:
- Execution of “high end” refurbishment works (including initial survey/report, design input, sale of architectural salvage) to an exceptional standard as noted by the Client.
Company : Sterling Lomax Ltd
Position : Project Manager
Period : August 2004 to February 2006Projects : Lehman Brothers CW Tower (Ongoing), SPML Migration, Minor moves (LB) Atrium refurbishment (LB)
- Oversee, Manage, govern completion of snags and defective works on 1 million square ft site. (Both base build and fit out).
- Ensure CDM is incorporated in change and advocate.
- Negotiation of re-instatement requirements.
- Adaptation of procurement strategy and governance.
- Manage QS and Construction Management staff.
- Give clear direction to staff / consultants / contractors.
- Manage construction / landlord issues of refurbishment in live space.
- Took responsibility of aggressive fast track migration project due to Main Contractor going into administration mid – program.
- Completed the above project within original program and budget.
- Ensure client expectations are both realised and managed.
Company : Global Facilities (UK) Ltd
Position : Project Manager
Period : September 2001 to August 2004
Projects : Blackstone (Ongoing), Lehman Brothers (Circa £70m (Fit Out))
- Oversee and maintain responsibility to Client for timely completion of major international construction project up to £100 Million.
- Manage dedicated on and off site construction and design team.
- Value engineer all aspects of the project.
- Advocate CDM and retrieve “built” information.
- Monitor and respond to contractual correspondence.
- Provide concise reports to the Client on programme, finance and design.
- Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard.
- Objectively mediate between Consultants and Contractors alike to provide the best fit solution for the Client.
- Provide clear and concise Project co-ordination through requesting, chairing and leading weekly site meetings.
- Lead and motivate multi national work forces and Consultants, to achieve relationships between all parties.
- Review, approve or decline Changes/Variations to the contracted works.
- Provide cost analysis and budget reports to the Client.
- Advise the Client on aspects of construction, and provide due diligence.
- Promotion of site safety and review of legislative requirements.
- Offer construction management skills to on site team.
Company : I.C Service & Maintenance Ltd
Position : Contracts Manager
Period : July 2000 to August 2001
Projects : Pearson House (£1.2m) Tower Place (£1.2m)
Company : PCI Integrated Systems Ltd / High-Tech Comms
Position : Technical Director
Period : September 1997 to July 2000
Projects : British and American Tobacco (£1.5m) Barclays Call Centre (£250k)
Company : Gratte Bros.
Position : Technical Engineer
Period : August 1995 to September 1997
Projects : Tesco, Ionica, Marks & Spencers,
-
Company : Thorn Security (Now Tyco / ADT)
Position : From Electrical Apprentice to Grade 4 Engineer
Period : September 1991 to August 1995
Projects : (High Security Division / PSA)
-
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
William De Ferrers School (UK)
GCSEs achieved in English, Mathematics, Physics, Technology, History and Art.
Loughton College (London, UK)
C & G 236 Electrical and Electronics Parts 1, 2 & 3, AM1 AM2.
CDM “Overview and Execution” courses (Dec 2006)
Distance Learning
AutoCAD 2000, Beginners Course.
Currently applying for CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) status with a view to becoming MCIOB (Member).
Various Manufacturers courses.
BFPSA Level 1 Design.
PERSONAL DETAILS
|
