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Abu Okhai

Abu Okhai

Leicester

Summary

An aspiring MRICS Quantity Surveyor with Traditional and MMC experience, seeking to develop my commercial skillset and expand my knowledge within a well-established firm, Although a strong individual with numerical proficiency, I can operate in a team effectively and adapt to challenging environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

TG Escapes Ltd
Coventry
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in estimating and tendering projects through cost planning, elemental creation, and procurement.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing variations, valuations, and client/consultant engagement. Appointed as the primary Quantity Surveyor for projects up to 2,000 m².
  • Prepared and administered contractual procedures under the JCT Design and Build form.
  • Competent knowledge in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and Timber Frame Technologies.
  • Operating alongside the Commercial Director to enhance and manage commercial areas of TGE.

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Wimpey Plc
East Midlands
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Played a major role alongside the QS managing a development consisting of 254 plots handling general dayworks, valuations and budget adherence
  • Successfully reduced variations/dayworks on a specific site by 10% for 3 months, consecutively
  • Assisted the Commercial department in the tender process and subcontractor selection for upcoming sites whilst simultaneously responsible for retendering specific trades on 3 other developments
  • Involvement in the production of bi-monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and presented to company directors for a period of 6 months
  • Able to perform at an advanced level within Bill of Quantities (BofQ) and COINs which are the primary programmes used by TW to control payments and budget

Construction Administrator

Ace Properties
Leicester
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Worked as a delegate of Ace Properties on various construction projects, communicating with other parties involved on behalf of the estate agency
  • Evaluated current and potential projects ensuring budget compliance for various contract services that Ace Properties were involved in
  • Obtained a role as a team leader and was able to manage and communicate with other members of the team effectively
  • Spent a month shadowing a Quantity Surveyor learning the skillset and preparing myself to be competent at skilled roles within construction.

Sales Representative

AT Management
Leicester
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked on a campaign representing TalkTalk in order to retain customers who were intending to leave
  • Achieved and exceeded sales targets (SPA) over consecutive months, significantly improving campaign performance
  • Provided excellent customer service ensuring clients were satisfied by the end of the call, showcased by the extensive positive customer feedback received

Education

BSc (Hons) - Economics and Management

ASTON UNIVERSITY
09.2018 - 07.2022

MSc - Quantity Surveying

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 08.2024

Skills

  • Client engagement
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Bill Of Quantities & COINs Software's
  • Spanish - Intermediate Level
  • Microsoft Office (Excel Proficient)
  • Drivers licence since 2017


References

References are available on request.

Timeline

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

TG Escapes Ltd
07.2024 - 01.2025

MSc - Quantity Surveying

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 08.2024

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Wimpey Plc
10.2022 - 10.2023

Construction Administrator

Ace Properties
02.2021 - 07.2021

Sales Representative

AT Management
06.2020 - 01.2021

BSc (Hons) - Economics and Management

ASTON UNIVERSITY
09.2018 - 07.2022

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