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Enjoy sporting activities ( running and gym ) and reading.
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Denis Ahmed

Northamptonshire

Summary


Knowledgeable individual with robust background in cost management and contract administration. Including managing budgets for small/medium and large scale construction projects and ensuring financial efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in risk assessment and negotiation.


Maintaining good working relationships with external clients, consultants, supply chain and internally with colleagues within the production, technical and commercial disciplines.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Self Employed)

DSP Construction Management
05.2023 - Current
  • Senior Quantity Surveyor (Self Employed) on a £ 220 Million New Build Aldi distribution centre. Proposed scope of works includes the provision of 1 Million square feet of warehouse and office space.
  • The warehouse area includes the provision of highly automated storage and distribution equipment. Provision of Freezer and chilled storage areas. The provision of passenger and goods lifts and full office fit out.
  • There will 120 No HGV bays with a waiting area further 160 HGV’s and the provision of 300 car park spaces.
  • Programme of works will be approximately 160 weeks.
  • Procurement of Sub Contractor packages to date includes Earthworks, Sheet Piling Retaining Wall, Enabling Groundworks, Tarmacadam, Acoustic Fencing, Site Services and preliminaries packages including site accommodation including modular units, temporary site services including green alternatives, security, cleaning, provision of Information technology, Fire alarm and equipment package, Fencing and Barriers. The above packages procured to date totalled in excess of £ 35 Million.
  • The scheme was due to commence on site during the summer of 2024. However, due to planning matters commencement has now been deferred provisionally until late 2025.
  • Have been working simultaneously since mid 2024 on a £ 250 Million New Regional Aldi Distribution Centre in Leicestershire providing 1.3 Million square feet of highly automated warehouse and office space.

Commercial Lead (Self Employed)

Barnack Estates UK Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Commercial Lead (Self Employed) on a £ 12 Million New Build Industrial project providing 27 No Industrial units with office space in Bedfordshire. Works include groundworks, roads and drainage, steel frame, Roofing, cladding, industrial doors, glazed windows and doors, Internal concrete slabs, fire protection, blockwork, jumbo stud partitioning, scaffolding, plumbing and mechanical, electrical, partitions and ceilings, carpentry, joinery, decoration, floor finishes and external works including external concrete slabs, landscaping, tarmac, block paving, road markings, bollards and signage. Also provided a new 500 KVA substation and carried out installation and diversion of water mains.
  • Also carried out fit out works for purchasers of the units.
  • Barnack Estates are the developer on this project.
  • Also engaged on separate infrastructure project for an adjoining Landowner, Solai Investments (procured under the JCT Design and Build 2016 Contract).
  • Pre-Construction Phase, Setting up of the project budget (Baseline Cost and Value Report). Procurement of all sub contractor packages.
  • Sub Contractor Payments (issuing of payment notice’s). Commercial management ensuring maximisation of project profitability, Technical Fees, Statutory Authorities including new 500 KVA substation and water mains. External Client valuations (Producing Cashflow forecast and ensuring a healthy cash positive position at all times). CVR reports.
  • Weekly project review meetings, Client meeting (Producing contractor’s report), Design Team Meetings.
  • Contractual Matters (10 week Extension of Time and Loss and expense claim agreed with our clients on Infrastructure Project. Final Accounts. Completion and Handover and liaising with purchasers.
  • Also responsible for procurement of materials, programming and design co-ordination

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Jelson Homes Ltd
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Senior Quantity Surveyor employed on 3 No New Build Housing projects collectively providing 420 plots across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
  • 120 Plots in Melton Mowbray
  • 170 Plots in Long Buckby
  • 130 Plots in Corby
  • Finalising Budget
  • Sub Contractor Procurement.
  • Fortnightly and Monthly Payment applications.
  • Processing of weekly paid invoices.
  • Agreement of Sub Contractor variation costs and raising variation orders as applicable.
  • Issuing of contra Charge notice to Sub Contractors where applicable
  • Agreement of Sales Extra’s.
  • Design Changes. Agreement of cost and value.
  • Updating Site Progress tick Sheets and Material stocks on site.
  • Valuation Reports and Cost Value Reconciliations.
  • Producing and presenting Valuation Report to main board of directors.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Self Employed)

Bellway Homes
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Senior Quantity Surveyor (Self Employed) on a £ 11 Million New Build Residential project in Oxfordshire for Bellway Homes.
  • Fanilising of Project Budget.
  • Sub Contractor Procurement.
  • Sub Contractor Payments
  • Agreement of Sub Contractor variation costs and raising variation orders as applicable.
  • Agreement of Sales Extra’s.
  • Design Changes.
  • Updating Site Progress tick Sheets and Material stocks on site.
  • Valuation Reports and Cost Value Reconciliations.
  • Producing and presenting Valuation Report to main board of directors.
  • Contractual Matters – Administered 3 No contractual claims – Sub contractor against main contractor. Claims value’s in isolation exceeded 250K.
  • Implementation of full commercial role for clients incorporating pre construction services, setting up of project budget, subcontract procurement, sub contract payments, commercial management of project, external valuations, monthly cost reporting cycle, project review meetings, client meetings, addressing contractual matters and agreement of final accounts.

Commercial Lead (Self Employed)

Redrow
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Commercial Lead (Self Employed) June 2015 – December 2017
  • Site based Commercial Lead on a £ 63 Million new build residential project for the provision of 312 No flats of mixed tenure, 270 private units for sale and 42 affordable units with ground floor commercial units housed within 8 No reinforced concrete framed blocks ranging in storey height from 6 to 14 storeys. The scope of works comprised of an enabling works/bulk muck shift removal of 30000m3, CFA piling and the provision of a lower ground floor car park providing 320 No spaces and a podium deck complete with hard and soft landscaping with a communal recreation area. The combined heating and power supply was provided via an on-site energy centre. The provision of 11 No passenger lifts. The external envelope comprises of a Metsec external walling system facing brickwork, composite windows and curtain walling.
  • The works construction programme was 150 weeks.
  • Preparation of Project Budget.
  • Sub Contractor Procurement.
  • Sub Contractor Payments
  • Agreement of Sub Contractor variation costs and raising variation orders as applicable.
  • Agreement of Sales Extra’s.
  • Design Changes.
  • Agreement of cost and value.
  • Updating Site Progress tick Sheets and Material stocks on site.
  • Valuation Reports and Cost Value Reconciliations.
  • Producing and presenting Valuation Report to main board of directors.

Commercial Lead

Higgins Construction
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Commercial Lead January 2013 – June 2015
  • Site based Commercial Lead on a £ 25 Million new build residential project for the provision of 138 No flats of mixed tenure housed within an eight-storey reinforced concrete framed structure. The scope of works comprised of an enabling works/bulk muck shift removal of 18000m3, CFA piling and the provision of a lower ground floor car park providing 170 No spaces and a podium deck complete with hard and soft landscaping with a communal recreation area. The heating/power supply was provided via an off-site energy centre. The provision of 5 No passenger lifts. The external envelope comprised of a Metsec external walling system with an alucabond cladding system and composite windows.
  • The works construction programme was 80 weeks. The scheme was procured under the JCT 2011 with contractor’s design.
  • I also carried out estimating (through a PCSA) on a £ 45 Million scheme for the provision of 250 Units for Catalyst Housing Association. Worked alongside the pre - construction bid team in tendering the entire scheme.
  • Overseeing surveying team (1 no project and 1 No assistant surveyor)
  • The role involved.
  • Pre-Construction Phase. (Estimating)
  • Setting up of the project budget (Baseline Cost and Value Report).
  • Procurement of all sub contractor packages.
  • Sub Contractor Payments (issuing of payment notice’s).
  • Commercial management ensuring maximisation of project profitability.
  • Technical Fees.
  • Statutory Authorities including section 278/38 and 104 works.
  • External Client valuations (Producing Cashflow forecast and ensuring a healthy cash positive position at all times).
  • CVR reports.
  • Monthly project review meetings.
  • Client meeting (Producing contractor’s report).
  • Design Team Meetings.
  • Contractual Matters (6 Month Extension of Time and Loss and expense claim agreed with our clients Catalyst housing Association and their employers Agent – EC Harris) Final Accounts. Completion and Handover. Addressed defects issues during rectification period.

Managing Surveyor (Self Employed)

Hill Partnership
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managing Surveyor (Self Employed) January 2011 – January 2013
  • Managing Surveyor on a £ 16 Million new build housing scheme for the provision of 120 No units of mixed tenure housed within a six-storey reinforced concrete framed structure and low-rise housing units.
  • The scope of works comprised of an enabling works/bulk muck shift removal of 9000m3, CFA piling and the provision of ground floor car park providing 130 No spaces with hard and soft landscaping with a communal recreation area. The provision of a traditional wet central heating system, 2 No passenger lifts. The external envelope comprised of a Metsec external walling system facing brickwork, composite windows and curtain walling.
  • The works construction programme was 82 weeks. The scheme was procured under the JCT 2011 with contractor’s design.

Senior /Managing Quantity Surveyor

Mansell Construction
03.2007 - 12.2010
  • Senior /Managing Quantity Surveyor. March 2007 – December 2010
  • Projects completed were an £ 11 million design and build scheme for the provision of 84 no social housing units within a six storey timber framed structure(Metropolitan Housing Trust) a £8 million NEC 3 procured scheme for the provision of a new build school for Oxford city council and a £ 7 million scheme of traditional construction procured under the PPC 2000 for the provision of 52 no social housing units for Catalyst Housing Association.
  • Dealt with insurance companies loss adjustor in preparation and agreement of a £1.5 Million insurance claim relating to an arson attack which resulted in the complete destruction of a timber frame structure in August 2007. Agreed applicable extension of time relating to claim.
  • Pre- Construction Phase. (Estimating)
  • Setting up of the project budget (Baseline Cost and Value Report).
  • Procurement of all sub contractor packages.
  • Sub Contractor Payments (issuing of payment notice’s).
  • Commercial management ensuring maximisation of project profitability.
  • Technical Fees.
  • Statutory Authorities including section 278/38 and 104 works.
  • External Client valuations (Producing Cashflow forecast and ensuring a healthy cash positive position at all times).
  • CVR reports.
  • Monthly project review meetings.
  • Client meeting (Producing contractor’s report).
  • Design Team Meetings.
  • Contractual Matters (7 Month Extension of Time and Loss and expense claim agreed with our clients Metropolitan Housing Trust)
  • Final Accounts.
  • Completion and Handover.
  • Dealt with £ 1.5 Million Insurance claim relating to Fire Damage.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mainland Construction
05.2005 - 03.2007
  • Senior Quantity Surveyor employed on a £ 5 million design and build scheme for the provision of 18 no office units including all carparking, access roads, hard and soft landscaping. Also responsible for a £ 2 million design and build scheme for the provision of one large industrial unit incorporating an office fit out.
  • Estimated, secured and completed a £ 1 million design and build care home extension. Responsible for all matters from initial handover meeting through to agreement of all final accounts including estimating, sub contract procurement, payments, valuations, monthly cost and value reports, updating cost/value forecast, completion of sub contractor and consultants warranties, consultants appointment documents.

Project Surveyor

Morrison Construction
01.2000 - 04.2003
  • Project Surveyor on a £ 12.5 Million design and construction of an eight Storey apartment block comprising of 84 no 1,2 and 3 bedroomed apartments with ground floor commercial units, mechanically operated car stacking system and two number car lifts.
  • Procurement of all Sub Contract packages, sub contract payments, client valuations, cost value reports, agreement of variations and sub contract final accounts

Projects Surveyor

Clugston Construction
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Projects Surveyor on a £ 10 Million design and build scheme for the provision of a new retail development comprising of fourteen retail units housed in two steel framed structures with an internal gross floor area of approx. 138,500 square feet. Also provided 220 car park spaces, access roads, paved areas, hard and soft landscaping.
  • Procurement of sub contract packages, sub contractor payments, interim valuations, cost/value reconciliation’s, client variations, agreement of sub contractor final accounts

Assistant QS

Cable London PLC
06.1993 - 12.1997
  • Assistant QS involved in head office fit out and move, acquisition and equipping of shops and industrial units. Involved in preparation of internal cost budgets, tender documentation, selection of main/ sub contractors and contract administration throughout projects involving preparation and certification of valuations, issuing instructions, agreeing cost of variations, monthly cost report and preparation and certification of final accounts.

Office based trainee project surveyor

Crispin & Borst
09.1989 - 06.1993
  • Office based trainee project surveyor reporting to senior surveyor on numerous local authority refurbishment contracts ranging from £100,000 to £ 1.1 Million for the London borough's of waltham forest, brent, tower hamlet's and newham. Placing sub contractors orders, Sub contract payments, valuations, assisting in preparation of cost/value reconciliation's, agreement of sub contractor final accounts.

Education

BSc Honours 2.1 - Construction Management

London Southbank University
London
06-2001

HNC - Building

Secondary Education

Enfield Grammar School
London

Skills

  • Pre Construction Phase
  • Setting up of Project Budget Baseline CVR ( Buying Targets and Prelims Forecast
  • Production and ownership of Procurement Schedule
  • Procurement - Sub Contractor, Stats and Technical Fees
  • Procurement - Taking off and scheduling of Materials
  • Sub Contractor Payments ( Payment Notices )
  • External Client Valuations ( Ensuring Cash Positive Position is maintained )
  • Cost reconciliation and presentation commercial position and overview of project
  • Claims resolution ( EOT/loss and expense )
  • Agreement of Final accounts with client and supply chain
  • Rectification period ( Ensuring defects are closed out to facilitate retention release )

Enjoy sporting activities ( running and gym ) and reading.

I enjoy both cross country and road running as well going to gym. I am keen football fan and having lived in London for many years I am a keen Tottenham supporter.


I enjoy reading and have recently read "Who Runs Britain" by Robert Peston, the financial journalist and reporter.

Timeline

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Self Employed)

DSP Construction Management
05.2023 - Current

Commercial Lead (Self Employed)

Barnack Estates UK Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Jelson Homes Ltd
05.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Self Employed)

Bellway Homes
01.2019 - 05.2020

Commercial Lead (Self Employed)

Redrow
06.2015 - 12.2017

Commercial Lead

Higgins Construction
01.2013 - 06.2015

Managing Surveyor (Self Employed)

Hill Partnership
01.2011 - 01.2013

Senior /Managing Quantity Surveyor

Mansell Construction
03.2007 - 12.2010

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mainland Construction
05.2005 - 03.2007

Project Surveyor

Morrison Construction
01.2000 - 04.2003

Projects Surveyor

Clugston Construction
01.1998 - 01.2000

Assistant QS

Cable London PLC
06.1993 - 12.1997

Office based trainee project surveyor

Crispin & Borst
09.1989 - 06.1993

BSc Honours 2.1 - Construction Management

London Southbank University

HNC - Building

Secondary Education

Enfield Grammar School

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