Greg Macdonald

An experienced individual in the construction/ real estate industry, focused on Project / Commercial Management and Main Contractor Quantity Surveying roles. Passionate for continuous improvement and efficiency. Team player who enjoys collaboration in problem solving and working with others to get results. Currently seeking an new opportunity where I can apply my experience, continue to develop professionally, and make meaningful contribution to a forward thinking organisation.

Project Manager - Frasers Property UK Ltd

(2022)

• Assumed overall responsibility for the planning and delivery of developments ranging from £25k to over £1million. Working to a high standards ensuring works were delivered on time and to budget, supporting a consistent scheme of delivery.
• Projects included demolition, strip out, new build and substantial reinstatement/ refurbishment works for modern & secondary industrial and office buildings.
• Directed planning, procurement activities including tenders, contract drafting and site management including CDM.
• Supported Senior Development Manager on a £6million CAPEX new build shell development for a pre-let with a large automotive company, addressing challenging ground conditions and delivering the project to a BREEAM Excellent standard.
• Worked closely with the internal clients (Commercial Director and Asset managers) lead consultants and several contractors delivering tenant ready proven results for the business.
• Responsible for full CAPEX/OPEX budget management control.
• Managed professional services frameworks ensuring efficiencies in resources and optimizing consultant's costs.
• Involved in business planning, working on long term plans.
• Working for a large organisation, working with stakeholders across the UK, exceeding personal KPI's.
• Formed part of the Embodied Carbon Working Group with internal stakeholders and the sustainability team.

Commercial Manager - S&D Development Ltd

(2024)

Quantity Surveyor - S&D Development Ltd

(2012 - 2022)

• Responsible for all tender pricing, estimating and procurement.
• Managed the cost and performance of sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure high quality works/products were delivered.
• Regular financial control and management oversight of all projects including office and industrial refurbishments to the value of £3million.
• Prepared all H&S documentation with external consultant.

Surveying Technician - S&D Development Ltd

(2008 - 2012)

Working in a small organisation with a close team, providing exposure to the day to day running of the business. Gained the trust of lead consultants and end user clients. Long service showing loyalty and keen for progression.

Quantity Surveyor - Binnie McKenzie Partnership

(2014 - 2014)

Private quantity surveying and cost consultancy experience.

• Tasks included take off's, creating bill of quantities and liaising with main contractors.
• 6-week summer placement.

SFA Sports Coaching - East Dunbartonshire Council

(2007 - 2008)

Certified - Sustainable Real Estate: Creating a better build environment - University of Cambridge (2023)

BA - Business - University of the West of Scotland (2015 - 2019)

BSc - Quantity Surveying - Glasgow Caledonian University (2012 - 2014)

HNC - Building Quantity Surveying - City of Glasgow College (2010 - 2012)

NC - Building, Architecture and Quantity Surveying - City of Glasgow College (2008 - 2010)

Boclair Academy, Bearsden