Andrew Lamont

• Delivered a sector leading Planned Maintenance Programme.
• Collaborated with Energy & Sustainability Team to increase the energy efficiency of the Associations stock.
• Created the sectors first fully in house stock condition survey programmed.
• Developed a data led approach to asset management.
• Developed a sector leading long term capital investment model.
• Carried out full appraisals of any difficult to let or at risk assets, completing a financial viability assessment, making recommendations on action and future use.
• Responsible for asbestos management for Choice Housing
• Drives tenant engagement through developing tenant engagement for planned maintenance activities.
• Provides management of Planned Maintenance team of over 20 staff.
• Reporting, monitoring the performance of all planned maintenance contractors.
• Identifying, preparing and controlling budgets for the agreed planned maintenance programmes.
• Procurement of projects to ensure transparency and value for money
• Liaising with the Finance department to ensure accurate and timely budget management.
• Budgetary responsibility of approximately £20m per annum

• Delivering a comprehensive asset management service.

• Providing specialist Health & Safety advice in relation to properties and facilities.

• Procurement and management of a comprehensive suite of contracts including large Measure Term Contracts, Term Service Contracts, and construction contracts.

• Managing and developing a team of specialist technical and administrative staff.

• Expert knowledge of statutory compliance in relation to property assets and facilities.

• Developing and delivering a £2.5m property maintenance budget in line with the Associations’ asset management strategy.

• Developing and implementing asset management strategy and business plans.

• Designing, procuring, and managing delivery of an extensive database of stock condition data and life cycle costings.

• Collaborating with Development in relation to remodelling and redevelopment opportunities.

• Providing detailed performance reports to Executive Team.

• Managing a diverse commercial and residential property portfolio for a wide range of clients.

• Acting as managing agent for the Company’s largest client, to include the management of a large, award winning residential estate (c400 units).

• Managing a team of surveyors and administrative staff.

• Practical involvement in the merger of three companies.

• Liaising and negotiating with both commercial and residential tenants.

• Marketing of commercial and residential property sales and lettings.

• Conducting viewings and negotiating sales and lettings.

• Gathering and collating data on commercial sales and lettings

• General administration duties