Steve Pearce

Highly accomplished Sector Manager and operational leader with over 35 years of experience across construction, refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit, fire safety remediation and social housing sectors. A focused leader with a proven track record of delivering multi-million-pound programmes, improving business performance, mobilising major contracts and developing high-performing teams. Experienced in managing portfolios of up to £30 million per annum, with full responsibility for operational delivery, profitability, health and safety, customer satisfaction and strategic client relationships.

Having progressed from a stonemasonry background through surveying, commercial management and contract leadership roles to Sector Manager within VINCI Construction UK, I bring a combination of technical expertise, operational excellence, commercial awareness and people leadership that enables successful delivery of complex projects and long-term client partnerships.

Sector Management Unit Lead - VINCI Construction UK Ltd – Building Solutions Division - London and the South East

(2020-01)

Promoted to Sector Manager with responsibility for a portfolio generating approximately £30 million per annum across London and the South East. Accountable for operational delivery, commercial performance, profitability, health and safety, contract compliance and client satisfaction across multiple refurbishment, retrofit and fire safety programmes.

• Full P&L responsibility for a £30m annual business portfolio.
• Leadership of operational, commercial and management teams comprising approximately 35–40 personnel.
• Strategic management of multiple client relationships across local authority and housing association sectors.
• Oversight of refurbishment, retrofit, fire remediation and planned maintenance programmes.
• Contract mobilisation and implementation of new business awards.
• Budget management, forecasting, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Health, safety, environmental and quality leadership across all business activities.
• Successfully mobilised and delivered the London Borough of Islington contract, valued at approximately £12 million per annum.
• Mobilised and delivered Southern Housing retrofit projects valued at approximately £6 million per annum.
• Led the delivery of approximately £10 million per annum of complex fire safety and cladding remediation works across high-rise residential buildings in Central London.
• Successfully delivered PAS 2030 retrofit programmes.
• Consistently achieved profit, quality, safety and programme objectives.
• Developed strong client relationships resulting in repeat business and successful contract delivery.

Contracts Manager - VINCI Construction UK Ltd – Building Solutions South - London and the South East

(2014-01 - 2020-12)

Managed a portfolio of major social housing refurbishment and planned maintenance contracts throughout London and the South East with an annual turnover of approximately £20 million. Responsible for operational delivery, commercial performance and profitability across occupied residential estates; managed project teams, site management, commercial functions and supply chain partners; led client relationship management, performance reporting and health and safety compliance across multiple contracts.

• Successfully delivered multiple refurbishment and improvement programmes across large housing portfolios.
• Maintained strong client satisfaction and KPI performance.
• Achieved commercial objectives whilst maintaining excellent safety performance.
• Led multidisciplinary operational teams across multiple sites.

Contracts Manager - VINCI Construction UK Ltd – Flagship Housing Contract

(2009-01 - 2014-12)

Responsible for the successful operational and commercial delivery of a flagship social housing maintenance contract valued at approximately £12 million per annum. Managed all aspects of contract delivery, led a workforce of approximately 90 operatives, supervisors and site managers, and oversaw planned and reactive maintenance programmes, reporting directly to both the client and VINCI directors on health and safety compliance and commercial performance.

• Consistently exceeded profitability targets.
• Successfully delivered all contractual obligations to programme.
• Achieved exceptional health and safety results.
• Built and led a high-performing team servicing a major housing portfolio.

Company Surveyor / Construction Manager - DAB Construction Ltd - East Anglia

(2006-01 - 2009-12)

Reported directly to the Company Director and Owner, managing the commercial, operational and health & safety functions of a construction business delivering residential and commercial developments throughout East Anglia. Responsibilities spanned commercial management including estimating, procurement and cost control, project delivery and operational management, budget preparation and financial reporting, health and safety leadership, and stakeholder and subcontractor management.

Building Maintenance Manager - Ipswich Borough Council

(2002-01 - 2006-12)

Responsible for the management of housing refurbishment and void property programmes.

• Managed direct labour and subcontractor teams delivering approximately 20 void property refurbishments per week.
• Introduced new methods of working that significantly reduced refurbishment turnaround times and operational costs.
• Coordinated labour, materials and supply chain activities.
• Ensured all properties met required quality and compliance standards.
• Worked closely with housing teams and stakeholders to maximise property availability.
• Delivered measurable service improvements through process redesign and efficiency initiatives.

Company Surveyor - Hencan Country Homes - London and the South East

(1996-01 - 2002-12)

Responsible for the commercial and surveying management of bespoke luxury residential developments across London and the South East, including cost planning and budget control, procurement and subcontract management, site-based project delivery, client and architect liaison, and commercial reporting and contract administration.

Apprentice Stonemason to Company Surveyor - Collins & Curtis Masonry - London and the South East

(1986-01 - 1996-12)

Progressed from apprentice through to Company Surveyor whilst obtaining professional qualifications and delivering specialist restoration and conservation projects across London and the South East, covering surveying and commercial management, contract administration, cost management and financial reporting, site inspections and quality control, and client and consultant liaison.

HNC - Building Studies - Ipswich College

ONC - Building Studies - Ipswich College

Apprenticeship - Stonemasonry