I am an excellent tri-lingual forward-facing cost consultant with over 15yrs experience within the built environment along with involvement in civil and M&E works. I have had exposure for approximately half his time client-side and the same against contractor-side. I am a very resourceful and adaptable with a comprehensive range of skill-sets encompassing New-Build, Refurbishment, Fit-Out & M&E and Civil works. I have been actively involved in both minor and major projects up to the value £800 million.
I have had extensive experience of working with sub and main-contractors, design team and interface with the Clients at all levels. I have effectively had 360-degree exposure to the construction industry.
Cost planning and management,
Commercial and contractual negotiations,
Cost modelling, Estimating
Procurement strategy and analysis,
Tender preparation, analysis and recommendation,
Preparation of Contract Documents
Value engineering,
Change and risk management and project control
Claims review and negotiations
Skills:
Cost ManagerCost planning and management,
Commercial and contractual negotiations,
Cost modelling, Estimating
Procurement strategy and analysis,
Tender preparation, analysis and recommendation,
Preparation of Contract Documents
Value engineering,
Change and risk management and project control
Claims review and negotiations
Known languages (and levels):
English-Very Good
French-Very Good
Hindi-Very Good
Other: creole,bhojpuri
Type of Employment wanted:
Full Time
Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers:
25000 GBP
Current Location:
UK England, England, Peterborough
Education & Experience
Education History, Qualifications & other additional information:
Level of Education:
Unspecified
Dip QS-ICIOB
(Working towards ASSoRICS and MCIOB)
Work History & Experience:
Years of Work Experience:
More than 15 Years
Profile: I am an excellent tri-lingual forward-facing cost consultant with over 15yrs experience within the built environment along with involvement in civil and M&E works. I have had exposure for approximately half his time client-side and the same against contractor-side. I am a very resourceful and adaptable with a comprehensive range of skill-sets encompassing New-Build, Refurbishment, Fit-Out & M&E and Civil works. I have been actively involved in both minor and major projects up to the value £800 million.
I have had extensive experience of working with sub and main-contractors, design team and interface with the Clients at all levels. I have effectively had 360-degree exposure to the construction industry.
Key Skills Cost planning and management,
Commercial and contractual negotiations,
Cost modelling, Estimating
Procurement strategy and analysis,
Tender preparation, analysis and recommendation,
Preparation of Contract Documents
Value engineering,
Change and risk management and project control
Claims review and negotiations
Project Experience(1992 to date)
Name of Project Sector Service Provided Description/Responsibilities
University of London-Senate House Phase 2 & 3 –Contract Value £27M
(Confluencepcm)-
(Dec 2007 to date)
Baldock Town Centre Enhancement-Contract Value-£2.2M
(Confluencepcm)-
(Dec 2007 to date) Higher Education
Town Enhancement Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy
Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy
Responsible for the day to day contract and commercial management of the refurbishment and rewiring of 25000sqm multi storey listed II building.
Responsibilities include review of Variation costs, Agreement of valuations and recommendation for payment, support to design and project management teams in terms of commercial and contractual issues. Financial management and reporting to client. All other routine quantity surveying duties, site surveys and measures, value engineering, extension of time claims.
Responsible for the day to day contract and commercial management of the Baldock Town Centre Enhancement. Involves 5000sqm of granite pavings, 4.5km of footways and resurfacing of 7500sqm of existing rood surfaces, complete with all drainage, kerbs, signage and traffic lights.
Main responsibilities for monthly Valuations up to Final account, valuation of variations and value engineering and financial reporting and and advice to the Client.
Anglian Water Services-(£750M)-(Turner & Townsend)
(Feb 2007 to Dec 2007) Utilities Cost & Commercial Management Responsible for the Validation and recommendation Target and Solution Costs and Value Engineering for Water and Sewerage projects involving both Civil and Building works.
Responsible to Overview and interact with all parties to the framework and Local based Partners both from the Client and Contractors side for the general Interim and Final Cost Assurance Audits and Reviews. This also involved the contractual administration based on the NEC 3 type of contract to AWS requirements.
Involved in the development and implementation of a Cost Database for Asset Management with the view of funding applications through the financial bodies concerned.
21Century network for BT-(£675M)
(Turner & Townsend)
(May 2006- Feb 2007) Utilities and Telecommunications Cost & Commercial Management Responsible for Change Management and Control, Cost estimating, and cost analysis/control activities maintaining a high quality service for BT 21Century Network Project estimated @ £800 million.
Specific responsibilities include the development and implementation of cost data base and cost model for the entire programme for funding purposes. Also procurement, pricing and contractual arrangements for Contractor framework agreements, contract administration and budgeting of the design and installation of M&E services including building works.
BAA Heathrow Airport – T3 Local Project(£33M)
(Turner & Townsend)
(May 2005 to Feb 2006) Air sector, New build and Refurbishment Cost & Commercial Management Responsible for end to end service delivery & act as the key day to day client interface with all the team of designers and framework suppliers to ensure that the client objectives are met through the delivery of value added cost and commercial management services.
Involved in the monitoring and reporting of the financial aspect to the board for the overall portfolio for T3 along with the involvement of procurement of main contractors and selective subcontractors for the different stake holders.
Grand Baie Sewerage Project for Sade CGTH(Mtius)-(Project Value MRU500M or £10M)- Civil Engineering Contractor(French International Company-SADE)
(Jan 2002-Dec 2003)
Utilities Project Quantity Surveying and Commercial Mangement Responsible for the end to end service from the contractors side to deliver one of the projects which is valued as one of the most prestigious engineering project located in sensitive built tourist areas of the island of Mauritius.
Specific key responsibilities involved the contractual and commercial liaison between the French Contractor and the Local engineers and client representatives to meet the requirement of the funding organisation.
Involved and responsible for the preparation for claim for extension of time and loss and expenses. Also responsible for all financial reporting internally and externally to the client.
Supporting and advising Site Management and Client Engineer in the general site Organization and Contract administration based on FIDIC form of Contract
New Hospital –Souillac Mauritius(Project Value MRU350M or £7M).Building and Civil Contractors
(Allied Builders Ltd)
(May 2001 to Jan 2002) Health Project Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Involved in the general Contractual and Commercial day to day running of this new 250 beds hospital based mainly on site. Administer reporting procedure in accordance with Company objectives and client requirement.
Responsible for General liaison with the Construction Manager, design team and the client representatives and the Health secretary.
Key responsibility involved Internal Finance and cost report preparation and presentation to the board of directors of the company.
Traffic Centre at Riviere du Rempart Mauritius-Contract Value – MUR 50M or £1M-Building and Civil Engineering Contractor (Allied Builders Ltd)
(May 2000 to May 2001)
Transport Project Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Responsible the general Contractual and Commercial day to day running of this new 36000sqm traffic centre in a busy developing area. Administer reporting procedure in accordance with Company objectives and client requirement.
Responsible for the procurement of the most feasible material, the fibre reinforced concrete launched for the first time on a construction site on the island enabling the client and the contractor to compromise of the heat effects and reduction in the programme completion time.
Safe landing station at Baie Jaquotet(Mauritius) Contract Value – MUR 50M or £1M- Building and Civil Engineering Contractor(Allied Builders Ltd)
(May 2000 to May 2001)
Telecommunications Project Quantity Surveying and Commercial Mangement Responsible for the general Contractual and Commercial day to day running of this new building to house the telecom amenities to link the South African network to the Asian network via Mauritius.
Involved in the selection and procurement of specialist subcontractors from India and South Africa.
Providing support and advice Contract Manager and Engineer in the general Contract administration based on FIDIC and East African Form of Contract
Various as Listed Below(Mauritius)-M&E Consultant/Contractor
(Systems Building Ltd)
Residence Hotel at Belle Mare(250 Rooms) Contract Value – MUR 130M or £6.50M.
(Oct 1999 to Mar 2000)
State secondary school at Surinam(25 classrooms) Contract Value – MUR 10M
(Oct 1999 to May 2000)
Lemuria Hotel(275 Rooms) at Seychelles Contract Value – MUR 175M
(Jun 1999 to Mar 2000)
New Dye House for consolidated fabrics Contract Value – MUR 190M:
(May 1999 to Dec 1999)
SSR Airport – (Main Live Terminal Building)refurbishment Contract Value – MUR 175M:
(Feb 1999 to May 2000)
Royal Palm and Le Cannonier Hotels(500Rooms) Contract Value – MUR 150M
(Jan 1998 to Oct 1998)
Hotel
Education
Hotel
Manufacture
Air Sector
Hotel Commercial and Analytical Management Responsible for to look over the various projects at all levels ranging form inception to final account. Responsible the general Contractual and Commercial day to day running of all the projects and administer reporting procedure in accordance with Company objectives and client requirement.
Key responsibility involved the development and implementation for analytical management and accounting for all jobs and preparation and reporting of end of year financial status for the group. Specific involvement for preparation of datas and key issues for the arbitration procedures and negotiations for Residence Hotel.
Involved in the procurement of materials and subcontractors for all jobs within the group of companies.
Responsible for tender submission and, reporting and negotiations at all levels interacting with the client design team, internal project engineers and board of directors.
Various as Listed Below(Mauritius)-PQS Firm(Hooloomann & Associates)
Golf Course at “Ile Aux Cerfs”Touessrok Hotel-Contract Value -MUR650M
(Oct 1997 to Dec 1997)
Lemuria Hotel at Seychelles(300 Rooms) Contract Value – MUR 900M:
(Mar 1997 to Sept 1997)
Extension and refurbishment– Villa Caroline(7o Rooms) Contract Value – MUR 40M:
(Feb 1997 to Nov 1997)
Sugar Beach Hotel(250 Rooms) Contract Value – MUR 650M
(May 1996 to Mar 1997)
Car park for the forum Complex at Curepipe (2500sqm)Contract Value – MUR 20M
(May 1995 to Dec 1995)
Water Front Building and Shopping complex at Port Louis Contract Value – MUR 40M
(May 1995 to Nov 1996)
Sports complex at La Vigie Curepipe(12500sqm) Contract Value – MUR 140M
(Mar 1995 to Sept 1996)
Refurbishment of Offices Port Louis(15000sqm) Contract Value – MUR 175M:
(May 1994 to Dec 1995)
Refurbishment of La Pirogue Hotel(210rooms) Contract Value – MUR 250M:
(Jan 1993 to Dec 1994)
Renovation and extension of Touessrok Hotel (290Rooms)Contract Value – MUR 600M:
(Sept 1992 to Dec 1993)
Sports & Leisure
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel
Transport
Marine and Commercial Building
Sports & Leisure
Offices
Hotel
Hotel
Project Quantity Surveying and Commercial Mangement
Feasibility and budget estimate and tender preparation for the 18 holes,par72 of 6476 m course o the world famous Island of “Ile Aux Cerfs” complete with all amenities,shops,Restaurant,Boat house and general landscaping
Involved with site surveys and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Public Relation Strategy Board. The Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course is one of these wonderful and unique courses of the world and once ranked No. 10 in the top 100 Golf Courses in the World by Golf World magazine
Involved at site and office level mostly for the Hotel fast track project working with project teams from various international level, USA, UK, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, India. Involved at all level from feasibility to final account and commissioning.
Responsible for the appointment of all consultant and design services and contractors where the company had a full service for Project Management and Quantity Surveying.
Key responsibilities involved preparation of Bill of Quantities, Estimate, budget and funding applications, feasibility and value engineering, tender submission, evalutaion, reporting and recommendations.
Responsible for the assessment, negotiation and preparation of interim and final accounts valuations. Also involved in the cost and financial reporting to clients, risk management and monitoring, procurement strategy and recommendations
Additional Skills
Claims preparation and negotiations.
Multi Linguistic Being involved in arbitration/litigation procedures in various occasions and claims for extension of time and loss & expenses.
Conversant and fluent both verbal and written in: English,French,Hindi and Creole(Mauritian dialect)
Terms and Standard form of Contract
Term Contracts:
Traditional
Design & Build
Construction Management
Management Contracting
Lump sum
Target cost
Cost reimbursable
Standard forms of Contracts:
Jct
Ecc 2/nec 3
Fidic
Ice
Gc works
East African
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