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3R Restoration LtdDirector
Aug. 2021London, England, United KingdomCleaning and restoration of all building finishes internal and external, commercial, private, heritage, insurance works and bespoke specialist projects
Arena Stone&CeramicsContract Manager
Dec. 2020London Area, United KingdomDelivering all things stone, tile, ceramic, porcelain, new build and restoration
Total Homes and Developments LtdOperations Manager
Nov. 2019 - May. 2020South London/ SurreyI primarily undertook a business role to implement and ensure the company was running a professional and safe operations department, including the development of Health and Safety and the development and implementation of an ISO 9001 policy, due to the influx of projects, this led to a client facing role with a remit to lead and deliver a number of construction projects from demolition and site clearance to completion. I ensured each site strictly complied with Health and Safety standards and work was completed in adherence to the highest quality standards, the operational management of project teams including site managers and multi experienced contractors. I was responsible for 4No projects with a value of approximately £2M each.
Key Responsibilities: • I meticulously monitored and coordinated all activities from the cradle to grave including: design, engineering, demolition, site clearance and new build developments • We established and held regular robust cross project and workstream dependency reviews, ensuring milestones were met and communicated across the project team using Microsoft Project and Internal Master Deliverables Index
• My role was to act as a vital conduit between the key stakeholders, procurement, subcontractors, the design team, and the client advocating transparent and regular communication. • Ensure all planning and warranty conditions were met and signed off as well as the complete coordination with external services, utilities including TFL, UK Power Thames and SES water.
Restore London LtdOperations Manager
Mar. 2018 - Aug. 2019London, England Metropolitan AreaI was invited to return to undertake a dual faceted role as a result of previous successful project track record, deep market knowledge and strong network. Scopes of work including, newbuild stonework, restoration, hard landscaping, Portland Stone repairs and structural steel treatment. Key Responsibilities:
• Operational management of 2 high profile projects and subsequent project teams. Recruited multi skilled workforce.
• Helped define the business development strategy acutely focused on the scaling of this mid-sized London based Stone Restoration Company.
PRELUDE STONE LIMITEDOperations Manager
Sep. 2015 - Mar. 2018London, England, United KingdomI was asked to join Prelude Stone to have full responsibility for securing and developing new build and restorations projects across London markets, with P&L responsibility. As part of the larger Prelude Stone offering, I closely collaborated and supported the Senior Management team in commercial pursuits and projects by offering expertise and insight, procurement, and project deliver. Typical projects encompassed brick and stone work, restoration and new build façade both render and Portland Stone, tiling, lift lobbies, receptions and WC’s. Key Responsibilities:
• A key element of each project was to review and refine concept development, all site drawings, and schematics, to ensure bespoke, specific requirements were captured and planned into the final design.
• Deploying strong organisational skills I directed multiple suppliers, trades and undertook detailed planning of projects to successful completion encompassing development appraisals.
Stone & Ceramic Ltd and Restore London LtdSenior Operations Manager
Feb. 2013 - Aug. 2015London, England, United KingdomAs a key member of a start-up of Restore London Ltd, contributed to significant growth, whilst also driving and doubling revenues in sister company. I led the business development strategy whilst also undertaking hands on project management for complex engagements. Project values ranged between £200k and £2.5M. and involved cleaning and restoration of stone and brick facades, precast concrete tower, fireplaces, new build natural stones receptions and lift lobbies, Key Responsibilities:
• Communication was imperative and I ensured that all stakeholders were regularly informed of project progress, risks, and reporting.
• As a result of deep sector knowledge, I was able to identify key projects and decision makers in which to target. I then proceeded to forge strong relationships, priced, bid and presented for projects. Once won, I had full operational management and accountability to lead to run and deliver to successful conclusion.
SzerelmeyContracts Manager
Jan. 2005 - Feb. 2013
Paye StoneContracts Manager
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2004
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