- Gardening and allotment
- Historic buildings
- Environmental issues and buildings
- Films
- Ceramics and sculpture
- Carpentry and joinery
Abigail Bicheno
Sevenoaks,Kent
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in maximizing compliance for project success. Expertise in engineering principles and health and safety within construction. Proficient in conducting property inspections, identifying maintenance needs, and coordinating repair projects while ensuring safety standards. Dedicated to enhancing property value and occupant satisfaction through effective maintenance strategies.
Expertise in diagnosing building failure and faults in traditional and historic buildings particularly relating to damp and mould. Familiar with AWABS law and its implementation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Building maintenance surveyor
Brenwards
Northfleet, Kent
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough property condition assessments to identify necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Inspected completed works to verify adherence to standards and project requirements.
- Advocated for sustainable maintenance practices to reduce environmental impact.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on survey findings, highlighting potential issues and recommending solutions.
- Prepared detailed reports on building conditions, recommending prioritised action plans.
- Planned projects according to unique needs and available personnel.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate smooth project progression.
- Prepared project reports to track progress and keep stakeholders updated.
- Fulfilled desired standards of work by carrying out inspections.
- Evaluated existing buildings for condition, usage, and valuation purposes, providing detailed reports to clients.
- Assessed environmental impact of proposed developments to advise on sustainability measures.
- Delivered extensive and knowledgeable technical support to civil engineers on construction projects.
- Served as advisor to executive staff, management and public to educate on engineering and surveying matters.
- Facilitated regular meetings with property management teams to discuss ongoing maintenance issues.
- Coordinated emergency repairs, responding swiftly to maintain safety and minimise disruption.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers on structural assessments and renovations.
- Tailored maintenance strategies to suit individual property needs and budget limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Building surveying
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Fine art, sculpture
canterbury university
Canterbury01-2007
Certificate of Higher Education - PGCE
university of greenwich
Tonbridge, KENSkills
- Building inspections
- Measured surveying
- Risk assessment
- Technical troubleshooting
- Sustainability advocacy
- Effective communication
- Excellent written communication
- Customer engagement
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking skills
- Active listening
- Computer literacy
Certification
- Driving Licence
Interests
Additional Information
- Damp and mould surveyor
- Building maintenance surveyor
- Teacher of carpentry and joinery
- Landscape gardening
- Carpentry and joinery
Timeline
Building maintenance surveyor
Brenwards
04.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Building surveying
Kingston College
Bachelor of Arts - Fine art, sculpture
canterbury university
Certificate of Higher Education - PGCE
university of greenwich