Taylor Gardener-Newman

Results-driven property developer and maintenance specialist with over 15 years of hands-on experience managing and developing multiple end-to-end residential development projects. Undertaking major structural conversions, optimizing property layouts, delivering high end finishes and specialising in residential intensifications. Strong foundation in planning and regulatory compliance, multi-dwelling conversions, and property upkeep/maintenance.

Junior Project Developer at Residential Expansion Project (2010-01 – 2019-12)

• Launched construction career early by actively developing/aiding on site contractors during the long-term structural transformation of a 4-bedroom bungalow into an expansive 8-bedroom house.
• Gained deep, multi-disciplinary exposure across core building sectors, including carpentry, plumbing, electrics, plastering, structural alterations, roofing, and full-scale interior finishes.
• Cultivated a foundational expertise in property maintenance and asset enhancement techniques.

Property Developer at Family Business Development Venture (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Residential intensification renovation, converting a standard 4-bedroom house into 3 separate high-yield modern dwellings.
• Took a lead role navigating local regulatory frameworks, planning approvals, and building codes ensuring full structural compliance.
• Comprehensive hands-on development across all major construction roles, carried out works from all construction areas except electrical installation/testing.

Property Developer at Family Business Development Venture (2022-01 – Present)

• Residential intensification renovation, of a large 5-bedroom property into 5 separate, high-yield, self-contained residential dwellings.
• Took a lead role navigating local regulatory frameworks, planning approvals, and building codes ensuring full structural compliance.
• Comprehensive hands-on development across all major construction roles, carried out works from all construction areas except electrical installation/testing.
• Led remediation efforts for a high-risk, potentially contaminated site, Conducted on-site testing and installed containment barriers to achieve required safety and compliance standards.

Plastering, rendering, floors – Chameleon school of construction (2014-01 – 2015-12)

Construction, bricklaying, and maintenance – Swadlincote college (2015-01 – 2016-12)