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Top class QS dedicated to delivering projects on budget every time
Steve Talbot
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prudhoe, United Kingdom
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Vastly experienced construction professional who has worked all over UK and abroad with experience in different sectors. Fully committed and dedicated to getting the job done and being part of the delivery team.
Markets
United Kingdom
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2007 - ?
job
Sole Trader
UK Construction Consultants.
Working with clients in roles including Project Surveyor, Contracts Administrator, PQS and Claims Handler;
generally managing commercial considerations on behalf of developers, contractors, and sub-contractors,
supporting the wider construction industry.
- Freelance Quantity Surveyor for Meldrum Construction Services 2020, Bensham Gateshead. Synagogue New
Build and fit out. £6m
generally managing commercial considerations on behalf of developers, contractors, and sub-contractors,
supporting the wider construction industry.
- Freelance Quantity Surveyor for Meldrum Construction Services 2020, Bensham Gateshead. Synagogue New
Build and fit out. £6m
Contracts, Administrator, Contracts
2019 - 2020
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Meldrum Construction Services.
Auckland Castle Grade 1 Listed
Building refurbishment and extension. £18m
Building refurbishment and extension. £18m
Castle
2018 - 2019
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor HT Leisure
Whitley Bay.
Bar / Restaurant fit out. £500k
2018 - 2018
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
La Parisienne Hotel.
Refurbishment of 65 bed hotel including
reception, bar, lounge, restaurant, kitchen areas and back of house. £1.8m
- Freelance Quantity Surveyor for La Tour Hotel, Blackpool 2017, Refurbishment of 45 bed hotel including
reception, bar, lounge, restaurant kitchens, and external facade. £1.4m
reception, bar, lounge, restaurant, kitchen areas and back of house. £1.8m
- Freelance Quantity Surveyor for La Tour Hotel, Blackpool 2017, Refurbishment of 45 bed hotel including
reception, bar, lounge, restaurant kitchens, and external facade. £1.4m
Reception
2016 - 2017
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Rivers Hotel, Gateshead.
Refurbishment of 28 bed hotel
including car park and external works. £1.2m
including car park and external works. £1.2m
2015 - 2016
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Alpha Properties.
3 student accommodation developments in Sunderland and Aberdeen 273 units. £7m
2013 - 2015
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Riverside Apartments.
high specification apartment
development in Gateshead Quays 112 units. £16m
development in Gateshead Quays 112 units. £16m
Development
2012 - 2013
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Pudding Chare Developments.
city centre residential block in Newcastle, 142 units. £26m
2010 - 2012
temp
Contract Administration / Clients Agent for Executive Care Group
unknown.
care village in Dundee, 124
rooms. £9m
rooms. £9m
Administration, Agent
2007 - 2009
freelance
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Dolphin Property Company.
residential dwellings, private
2007 - 2007
job
developer
Claims Handler for Aspenframe Limited.
represented Client in dispute against PQS and bank's
monitoring surveyor for negligence in over-valuing and overpaying Contractor.
- Carried out feasibility studies, accurately forecasting all costs for development according to a specific design
and specification, including finance costs, and possibilities within the given planning permission. Advised on
commercial impact i.e. potential sale value based on research, loan to value appraisals including lending
application / reviews, cashflow, security, exit strategy, and risk mitigation with monitoring role
- Negotiated / managed disputes including contract termination, changes in value, and differences over
specifications.
- Applied value engineering, using systematic approach and culture of innovation e.g. in materials,
specification, finish, insulation etc - to maximise value within any budget.
monitoring surveyor for negligence in over-valuing and overpaying Contractor.
- Carried out feasibility studies, accurately forecasting all costs for development according to a specific design
and specification, including finance costs, and possibilities within the given planning permission. Advised on
commercial impact i.e. potential sale value based on research, loan to value appraisals including lending
application / reviews, cashflow, security, exit strategy, and risk mitigation with monitoring role
- Negotiated / managed disputes including contract termination, changes in value, and differences over
specifications.
- Applied value engineering, using systematic approach and culture of innovation e.g. in materials,
specification, finish, insulation etc - to maximise value within any budget.
Design, Budget, Forecasting, Research, Innovation, Cash Flow, Finance, Security, Engineering, Developer, Monitoring, Development
2005 - 2007
job
Commercial Manager
Koru Property Services Ltd.
Led the start-up of a new business, responsible for all commercial aspects. Developed business plan,
supply chain strategy, and sourced an entire supply chain. Set up estimating, planning, buying, and QS
departments, and all admin systems. Responsible for financial performance on projects up to £30m.
Managed 20 people including 4 surveyors.
➢ Managed £3m extension to St Cuthbert's hospice with net profit of £600k.
➢ Other jobs included a petrol station, supermarket and the George Washington Hotel.
➢ Personally, delivered projects, client satisfaction and repeat business.
supply chain strategy, and sourced an entire supply chain. Set up estimating, planning, buying, and QS
departments, and all admin systems. Responsible for financial performance on projects up to £30m.
Managed 20 people including 4 surveyors.
➢ Managed £3m extension to St Cuthbert's hospice with net profit of £600k.
➢ Other jobs included a petrol station, supermarket and the George Washington Hotel.
➢ Personally, delivered projects, client satisfaction and repeat business.
Net, LED, Manager, UP
2003 - 2005
job
Procurement Manager / Build Team Leader
ROK Property Solutions PLC.
previous role post-acquisition, having ran one of the most profitable divisions. Team leader of a building business unit turning over £5m and managing 12 people (Estimator, Surveyor, Buyer, Site Supervisors). Responsible for the supply chain, estimating, and procurement in the North East region.
Dedicated UK category manager for categories totalling £40m. Assistant to Supply Chain Director for
national indirect spend categories.
➢ Integrated Ballast into ROK and developed procurement strategy on a national basis.
➢ Personally oversaw contracts up to £5m including Whitley Bay High, and George Stephenson School.
➢ Supply chain that I had previously built was used to deliver major works contracts managed by others.
➢ Drove change programme that moved to a centralised procurement function. Included introducing an efficient
ordering system across the business. Focused on leveraging national strength whilst ensuring relationships
were maintained.
Dedicated UK category manager for categories totalling £40m. Assistant to Supply Chain Director for
national indirect spend categories.
➢ Integrated Ballast into ROK and developed procurement strategy on a national basis.
➢ Personally oversaw contracts up to £5m including Whitley Bay High, and George Stephenson School.
➢ Supply chain that I had previously built was used to deliver major works contracts managed by others.
➢ Drove change programme that moved to a centralised procurement function. Included introducing an efficient
ordering system across the business. Focused on leveraging national strength whilst ensuring relationships
were maintained.
Contracts, Procurement, Contracts, Manager, UP
2000 - 2003
job
Head of Procurement
Ballast PLC.
Responsible for sourcing strategies that delivered long-term and short-term objectives for the procurement
team across the Group. Drove improvement programmes around technology, resources, capability, and cost.
➢ Developed supply chain strategy that helped the company win a contract worth £100m over 4 years. All
building work over £5m for North Tyneside Council. Strategy was quoted in the Latham report.
➢ Achieved savings of hundreds of millions on suppliers, sub-contractors and consultants through more
professional approach, competitive tendering and market insight. Mitigated risk through effective SLAs. Built
thorough understanding of each market. Presented and won approval from the board. Introduced a whole life
cycle focus.
➢ Built Dalton Park outlet shopping centre - a £20m project with profit of £1m.
➢ Part of the team that built a 50 bed hotel on the side of a 200 year old listed building - Guisborough Hall.
➢ Planned and delivered Antenatal unit for RVI - built whilst the hospital was operating. Worked around limited
access conditions and changes whenever theatres were needed.
➢ Other jobs included Stadium of Light Stadium, Sunderland, St James' Park, Newcastle, South West Corner,
Killingworth Leisure Centre.
team across the Group. Drove improvement programmes around technology, resources, capability, and cost.
➢ Developed supply chain strategy that helped the company win a contract worth £100m over 4 years. All
building work over £5m for North Tyneside Council. Strategy was quoted in the Latham report.
➢ Achieved savings of hundreds of millions on suppliers, sub-contractors and consultants through more
professional approach, competitive tendering and market insight. Mitigated risk through effective SLAs. Built
thorough understanding of each market. Presented and won approval from the board. Introduced a whole life
cycle focus.
➢ Built Dalton Park outlet shopping centre - a £20m project with profit of £1m.
➢ Part of the team that built a 50 bed hotel on the side of a 200 year old listed building - Guisborough Hall.
➢ Planned and delivered Antenatal unit for RVI - built whilst the hospital was operating. Worked around limited
access conditions and changes whenever theatres were needed.
➢ Other jobs included Stadium of Light Stadium, Sunderland, St James' Park, Newcastle, South West Corner,
Killingworth Leisure Centre.
Procurement, Technology, Sourcing
1998 - 2000
job
Commercial Manager
Sir Alfred McAlpine.
Responsible for supply chain and procurement in the North East and category manager for some products
nationally.
➢ Member of operation team, responsible for commercial performance of House Building Division constructing
300+ units per annum.
➢ Worked with regional teams to encourage them to develop strategic relationships with key specialist sub-
contractors, establishing a measured approach to continuous improvement.
nationally.
➢ Member of operation team, responsible for commercial performance of House Building Division constructing
300+ units per annum.
➢ Worked with regional teams to encourage them to develop strategic relationships with key specialist sub-
contractors, establishing a measured approach to continuous improvement.
Procurement, Continuous improvement, SoMe, Manager
1997 - 1998
job
Buying / QS Manager
Frank Haslam Milan.
Established procurement, estimating, and surveying departments and supply chain function within regional
office.
➢ Commercial lead specialising in refurbishment of LA housing (occupied / voids) in Washington and Gateshead,
delivering 500+ units on budget within timeframes.
office.
➢ Commercial lead specialising in refurbishment of LA housing (occupied / voids) in Washington and Gateshead,
delivering 500+ units on budget within timeframes.
Budget, Procurement, Office, Manager
1992 - 1997
job
Buyer / QS / Estimator
Mansell Construction.
1990 - 1992
job
Assistant Buyer
Purdie Lumsden North East Limited.
1987 - 1990
internship
Trainee Buyer
John Palmer Builders Limited.
My education
?
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2019
Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
?
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2000
Incorporated Chartered Institute of Building
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
?
-
1999
Associated Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
?
-
1997
Chartered Institute of Building Sunderland College
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
?
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1995
Northumbria University at Newcastle
Hndhncorequivalent, N/a
Hndhncorequivalent, N/a
?
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1994
Northumbria University at Newcastle
Hndhncorequivalent, Site Surveying and Levelling
Hndhncorequivalent, Site Surveying and Levelling
?
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1988
Newcastle College
Certification, N/a
Certification, N/a
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