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Emma Shakespeare

Haywards Heath ,West Sussex

Summary

Extensive experience in Construction Industry from Site Based to Management roles, Procurement to Handover.

Organised and thorough with excellent attention to construction detailing

Managed and Directed own engineering business

Always striving to understand, learn for betterment of projects and self.

Mentor and Coach for professional development and MCIOB

Passionate advocate of supporting peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing

Fundamental understanding of varied expectations of a Construction Projects for different stakeholders

Involved in Schools Awareness programmes from Interview techniques to Primary & Secondary Schools education on Construction Industry

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
London
2017.09 - Current
  • Oversee the Design through all stages with Design Teams and Trades to co ordinate, meet specification, satisfy Employers Requirements and project budgets.
  • Engaged wider teams in design development to identify and resolve concerns.
  • Develop specification to mock up to test standards and demonstrate buildability
  • Procure Work Packages to Tender Event Schedules
  • Work with Trade Contractors though CDP, Construction delivery and Handover
  • Tolworth Hospital Adult Acute Mental Health Facility Value £88M
  • Chesterfield & Derbyshire Adult Acute Mental Health Facility Value £60M
  • SLaM Douglas Bennett House Adult acute Mental health Facility Value £60
  • Knightsbridge Apartments Value £80M

Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
London
2013.08 - 2017.09
  • Quadrant 4 – Crown Estates Luxury Residential Value £55m
  • Battersea Power Station Phase 3a Luxury Residential Value £700M

Package Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
London
2011.06 - 2015.05
  • Directed and supervised Trade Packages on site to deliver Design to Quality and within Programme & Budget.
  • Croydon CURV Council Offices Value £110M
  • Cheyne Terrace Value £80M
  • Bulgari Hotel Value £120M

Senior Technical Project Manager

ISG (Asia)
Singapore, Singapore
2009.09 - 2010.07
  • Marina Bay Sands – Atrium Fit Out Value $25M
  • Marina Bay Sands – Paiza Fit Out Value $20M
  • Exxon Mobil - Void Deck to Office Value $1.6M

Project Manager

Mace Group
Singapore/ London, Singapore/ UK
2005.07 - 2009.03
  • Parkview Éclat Contract value SD$75M
  • Nokia Siemens Networks Contract Value SD $100M
  • Whiteley Homes Residential Homes Value: £30million

Managing Director

Omega (Sussex) Limited
, West Sussex
2001.09 - 2005.06
  • Managed Sheet Metalwork & Engineering Company - annual turnover £1M
  • Overview of process management and implementation of an all encompassing software system from material management, quotation, manufacturing to invoicing.
  • Employment of 10 plus staff, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
  • Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
  • Spearheaded development and delivery of future product offerings based on market research and knowledge

Media Operations Officer to Royal Engineers

HM Armed Forces
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1999.02 - 1999.07

Operational Tour to support and co ordinate media coverage of Royal Engineers

Assistant Package Manager

Mace Group
London
1997.07 - 1999.02
  • Millbank Tower Refurbishment Value £ 15 million
  • Atlantic House Fit-out. Value £20 million

Planner

PS Turner Construction
, North Yorkshire
1997.07 - 1999.02
  • Preconstruction and Construction phase planning, monitoring and reporting

Education

Master of Science - Façade Engineering

University West England
Bristol
2022.09 -

Gym Instructor & Personal Trainer - Personal Training

Origym Centre of Excellence
London
2022.01 - 2022.09

Mental Health First Aider - Mental Health

Mental Health England
London

CSCS - Construction

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

NEBOSH - Certification in Construction Health & Safety

NEBOSH
2013.08 - 2013.12

MCIOB -

Chartered Institute of Builders
London
2009.05 - 2011.06

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds
1994.09 - 1996.05

Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
1992.09 - 1994.05

Skills

    Attention to Detail

    Drive for Technical Excellence

    Able to take ownership of an issue

Other Interests/ Accomplishments

Active individual who likes to keep fit

Beekeeper and keen interest in the environment &  biodiversity 

Designed and Built own house 

Have been a Local Magistrate &  Local Mediator 

Construction News/ New Civil Engineer Inspiring Women 2023 Nomination  for “Engineering Excellence" category 

Future Health Spaces Webinar  April 2023

Design in Mental Health Conference 2023   

Presenter & Panel member on “Informed Choices and the Transparency Between Built Environment and Clinical Risk Management”

Timeline

Master of Science - Façade Engineering

University West England
2022.09 -

Gym Instructor & Personal Trainer - Personal Training

Origym Centre of Excellence
2022.01 - 2022.09

Senior Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2017.09 - Current

Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2013.08 - 2017.09

NEBOSH - Certification in Construction Health & Safety

NEBOSH
2013.08 - 2013.12

Package Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2011.06 - 2015.05

Senior Technical Project Manager

ISG (Asia)
2009.09 - 2010.07

MCIOB -

Chartered Institute of Builders
2009.05 - 2011.06

Project Manager

Mace Group
2005.07 - 2009.03

Managing Director

Omega (Sussex) Limited
2001.09 - 2005.06

Media Operations Officer to Royal Engineers

HM Armed Forces
1999.02 - 1999.07

Assistant Package Manager

Mace Group
1997.07 - 1999.02

Planner

PS Turner Construction
1997.07 - 1999.02

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Leeds Metropolitan University
1994.09 - 1996.05

Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Sheffield Hallam University
1992.09 - 1994.05

Mental Health First Aider - Mental Health

Mental Health England

CSCS - Construction

Construction Skills Certification Scheme
Emma Shakespeare