Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid Role) at Ampm Construction (2022-03 – Present)
Full lifecycle PM responsibility across a portfolio of high-end residential new builds and multi-unit developments within residential and commercial schemes. Sole PM accountable for programme, budget, quality and client relationships on all schemes.
- Delivered projects within agreed budget targets through disciplined cost control, weekly reconciliations and proactive variation management — maintaining close alignment between forecast and final cost across all schemes
- Managed multiple subcontractors simultaneously per project; introduced structured pre-start meetings and stage-gate inspections that reduced on-site rework and defects across the board
- Prepared and submitted monthly interim valuations and final accounts; maintained healthy project cash flow through prompt certification and early agreement with clients
- Lead weekly site meetings and monthly client reviews; built strong client relationships through transparent communication and reliable delivery
- Identified and resolved programme risks early through dynamic re-sequencing and contractor engagement — maintained programme integrity on all live projects throughout tenure
- Ensured full HSE compliance across all sites; zero reportable incidents during tenure and delivered regular toolbox talks and site inductions to all site personnel
- Managed procurement schedules and long-lead items; consolidated preferred supplier relationships across projects, reducing material-related delays and improving cost consistency
- Lead the project handover and defect management through to practical completion; achieved client sign-off within agreed defect liability periods on all completed schemes
Assistant Commercial Manager at BladeRoom Group Ltd (2019-11 – 2022-03)
Commercial oversight of a live project portfolio across multiple modular data centre schemes and modular hospital units. Supported the Commercial Lead in managing supply chain performance, cost reporting and contract compliance.
- Monitored commercial performance across 6–8 live orders simultaneously; flagged margin and programme risks early, contributing to consistent end-of-project forecast accuracy
- Assessed and agreed subcontractor variations and final accounts; negotiated settlement on a number of disputed claims, recovering meaningful value for the business across the portfolio
- Chaired weekly subcontract meetings and distributed action logs; supplier accountability and on-time delivery performance improved through structured weekly meeting and action log process
- Prepared subcontract and supplier package enquiries across a wide range of specialist contractors; competitive tendering process consistently achieved savings against budget allowances
- Certified subcontract payment applications and managed invoice approvals; maintained payment compliance and avoided contractor disputes across all active orders
- Developed a preferred supplier framework within the team — reduced procurement turnaround time and improved cost consistency across the supply chain
Project Manager / Contract Administrator at Airth Building PTY LTD (2017-03 – 2019-10)
Combined QS and PM role on high-end residential luxury new builds in Sydney, Australia. Full accountability for tendering, programme delivery, subcontractor management and client reporting across a range of high-end residential schemes.
- Managed concurrent residential projects simultaneously; maintained programme adherence through short and long-term scheduling and proactive subcontractor coordination
- Controlled 20+ subcontractors per project; introduced a structured monthly review process that improved quality outcomes and reduced defect notifications at completion
- Prepared and submitted Progress Claims; reconciled contractor invoices to keep costs within budget — final accounts landed close to forecast on all schemes
- Established client briefs and developed project-specific contract documents from day one, which significantly reduced mid-project scope disputes and variation requests
- Held regular design team meetings with architects and engineers, maintaining technical coordination across all disciplines and resolving clashes before they impacted the programme
Assistant Site Manager at Taylor Wimpey PLC (2015-11 – 2016-12)
Site management on an NHBC Seal of Excellence award-winning 90-unit residential development. Hands-on responsibility for subcontractor oversight, quality control, material procurement and H&S compliance across multiple house types.
- Managed subcontractor programmes across multiple house types to hit legal completion targets; coordinated trades sequencing to maintain consistent output across the site
- Contributed to the site achieving NHBC Seal of Excellence recognition — through rigorous quality checking, defect management and strong subcontractor supervision
- Managed material procurement and stock control; ensured timely deliveries to trades and avoided programme delays caused by material shortages
- Carried out daily and weekly H&S inspections; maintained a strong safety culture on site and ensured full compliance with site rules and legislation throughout
Quantity Surveyor at Clarkson Evans Electrical Contractor (2012-11 – 2015-11)
Commercial management across a portfolio of national house builder accounts covering multiple live developments simultaneously. Full commercial cycle from tender to final account.
- Managed commercial relationships with 6 national house builder clients; maintained strong retention through reliable delivery and responsive commercial management
- Prepared tenders, negotiated contracts and managed final accounts across 30+ developments; consistently delivered profit margins in line with business targets
- Issued electrical installation drawings and material schedules; coordinated site starts to align with build programme milestones, keeping delays to a minimum
- Monitored project costs weekly against budget; escalated variances promptly and implemented recovery plans where required to protect margins
Electrician at Clarkson Evans Electrical Contractor (2009-10 – 2012-11)
First and second fix electrical installation on new-build residential schemes. Built a strong foundation in site discipline, quality standards and build programme awareness that directly informed later management roles.
- Installed electrical systems to a high standard in compliance with IET Wiring Regulations across multiple new-build developments
- Coordinated workload with site managers to meet programme deadlines — an early grounding in project delivery that underpins the management approach applied throughout career
