David Gomm
London,London
Summary
Accomplished Building Services Engineer with 25 years of international experience across the Middle East and Europe. Expertise in management consulting techniques that enhance processes and output for contractors. Delivered successful project outcomes while exceeding industry standards and driving innovation in engineering.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Gomm Design Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
- Supported clients in achieving best-value office fit outs and new builds.
- Delivered design support for data centres in office fit outs, new builds, and hotels.
- Provided project design guidance for restaurants and residential schemes, ensuring client specifications were met.
Director
BSE3D Consulting Engineers
London
09.2012 - 05.2023
- Planned projects and coordinated design strategies for planning applications, facilitating timely approvals.
- Managed London office projects from initiation to site handover, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Wrote Stage 2 reports during onsite delivery, overseeing completion of Stage 5 milestones.
Consultant
Celerant Consulting
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Led site productivity initiatives with 24 client team members, coordinating daily plans to optimise workflow.
- Engaged head-office leaders to improve decision-making processes, streamlining communication and collaboration across teams.
- Delivered a £40m cost-saving project within an Omani construction company framework.
Associate
De2
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Finalised mechanical design for Claverly Hotel Knightsbridge conversion into apartments, optimising space utilisation and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Delivered mechanical engineering design for Grange Tower Hotel projects, enhancing aesthetic and functional quality of facilities.
- Developed mechanical design plans for various facilities, ensuring integration with overall architectural vision.
Director of Design & Installation
Clearmech Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2009
- Coordinated projects with clients including Jamie Oliver’s Italian, Wagamama’s, and Bella Italia, facilitating timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Installed mechanical and electrical services for restaurants, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.
- Resigned following company administration and operational shutdown, impacting ongoing projects and client relationships.
Associate Director
MTT Consulting
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Managed contractor selection, conducted tender cost analysis, and facilitated value engineering and M&E plant approvals to optimise project outcomes.
- Coordinated design teams, tracking deliverables and representing practice at client meetings to maintain project momentum.
- Oversaw project delivery from stage D reports to completed buildings, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
- Directed day-to-day liaison with clients and site facilities management teams.
Associate
Hurleypalmerflatt
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Produced integrated chilled beams and exposed thermal mass design, optimising building performance and energy efficiency.
- Coordinated mechanical and electrical design for Shell Centre south bank fit-out, ensuring seamless integration of systems.
- Led client liaison, facilitating communication between clients, architects, and interior designers during project delivery.
Senior Engineer
Aukett Ltd
09.1999 - 07.2004
- Coordinated mechanical and electrical design for 550,000 sq ft IT knowledge facility fit-out, ensuring integration of systems for operational efficiency.
- Led mechanical engineering for TV studio and office complex with £2.6 million services.
- Managed installation of district-chilled-water cooling system for new data centre project, optimising cooling efficiency for critical operations.
- Directed refurbishment updates for £1 million data centre mechanical systems, enhancing performance and compliance with industry standards.
- Led mechanical design and M&E coordination for 500-bedroom Radisson hotel fit-out.
- Evaluated costs and applied value engineering across £10 million M&E services.
- Delivered mechanical designs across clinical skills, clean room, and new offices.
- Oversaw site operations as resident engineer for two projects in Kista.
Education
BEng (Hons) - Building Services Engineering
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield01-1999
Skills
- Construction management
- Project management
- Design strategy
- Mechanical design
- Value engineering
- Consulting
- Client relationship management
- Performance management
- Change leadership
- Executive communication
Custom
References are available on request.
Timeline
Owner
Gomm Design Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Director
BSE3D Consulting Engineers
09.2012 - 05.2023
Consultant
Celerant Consulting
09.2010 - 01.2012
Associate
De2
03.2009 - 09.2010
Director of Design & Installation
Clearmech Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2009
Associate Director
MTT Consulting
06.2006 - 07.2008
Associate
Hurleypalmerflatt
07.2004 - 06.2006
Senior Engineer
Aukett Ltd
09.1999 - 07.2004
BEng (Hons) - Building Services Engineering
University of Hertfordshire