Experienced Commercial and Managing Director of a £20 million turnover business reporting into Group Chairman, Finance and Managing Director, proficient in; Negotiation, Estimating, Value Engineering, Cost Management, Pre and Post Contracts, Dispute Avoidance and Resolution, Subcontract Management, Planning, Building Regulations, Dilapidations, Party Wall, and Contract Administration.
Resolved many disputes to realise legacy cash through Adjudication or Negotiation realising millions of pounds of additional cash for the business from legacy problematic final accounts with some of the Construction industries high profile Tier 1 consultants and Construction Management Companies.
Develop the business plan and model to streamline and save 30% of the overheads by lean working.
Formalise department procedures and training programmes – creating a back to basics focus for the 99 staff and driving the business forward.
Major focus on margin for all jobs, to ensure that we were adequately compensated for our skill set and expertise.
Improved site housekeeping, in respect of Health, Safety and Welfare to achieve zero Riddors (in the last 18 months of working at BB) in a safety critical environment and competitive marketplace.
Managing and Commercial Directors role dealing and closing out many historical project and business issues and avoiding potential disputes through negotiation.
Advising all stakeholders on Value engineering, risk avoidance and mitigation, cost management, contract avoidance and disputes resolution.
Advise and deliver on all Surveying, Project Management, Health and Safety and Finance matters with the senior management leadership team.