Esah Khan
Birmingham ,West Midlands
Summary
Second-year BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying student at Birmingham City University, seeking a trainee or assistant quantity surveying opportunity. Developing practical knowledge of measurement, estimating, cost planning, procurement, construction technology and contract administration through university study. Brings transferable property experience from supporting the management of a family Airbnb portfolio, including coordinating maintenance, communicating with contractors and guests, monitoring costs, and contributing to refurbishment and design decisions. A detail-oriented and commercially aware individual with strong Excel, organisation and communication skills, eager to gain site and commercial experience within a residential / main contractor / consultancy / refurbishment environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior MLRO
Mighty Technologies LTD
02.2026 - Current
- Supporting anti-money laundering and compliance operations, including customer due diligence, KYC/KYB checks, and ongoing monitoring of client accounts.
- Reviewing transactions, identifying potential risks, and escalating suspicious activity in line with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Aiding with compliance documentation, onboarding processes, and the use of compliance systems to maintain accurate records and support regulatory obligations.
Project manager
SMK capital Ltd
Solihull
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinate end-to-end guest experience, including check-in/out, housekeeping schedules, and issue resolution, developing strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Arrange and supervise property maintenance and repairs, liaising with contractors, obtaining quotes, and monitoring costs to ensure works are completed within budget
- Support basic design and refurbishment decisions (e.g. finishes, fixtures, layout changes), considering cost, durability, and guest experience – an introduction to value engineering and specification selection.
Track income and expenses for each property using spreadsheets, monitoring occupancy rates, cleaning costs, and maintenance spend to support profitability analysis. - Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (e.g. gas safety, EICR, fire safety equipment), building awareness of health & safety and statutory obligations in property.
- Manage listings, pricing, and bookings via online platforms, developing commercial awareness and basic revenue management skills.
Quality Inspector
Jaguar Land Rover
Solihull
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Inspected components against specifications, recording non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement – developing strong attention to detail and quality awareness.
- Worked to defined procedures and documentation standards, building habits of accuracy and compliance.
- Performed final inspections of finished products, ensuring they met customer specifications and quality criteria before dispatch.
Office Administrator
Pro Legal Compliance Ltd
Solihull
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted with FCA compliance, risk assessments, and auditing tasks.
- Coordinated virtual meetings during COVID-19 lockdown, ensuring seamless remote operations.
- Completed training in Fraud Prevention, Anti-Money Laundering, KYC, and Due Diligence.
- Managed office correspondence, including emails, phone calls and mail, efficiently and promptly.
- Communicated with staff through various internal platforms to keep colleagues informed of office updates.
Education
Quantity Surveying - construction & property
Birmingham City University (BCU)
Birmingham 01.2026
Neuroscience - ODP
Keele University
01.2024
Applied Science -
Cadbury College
01.2023
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science
Tudor Grange, Solihull
Solihull01.2020
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Revit
- Customer focused
- Time-management
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Relationship-building
- microsoft word/excel
- Attention to detail
- organised
Certification
- Customer Service
- Data Protection
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Autism Awareness
- Suicide Awareness
- Anaesthetic Machine (Operation & Safety)
Timeline
Junior MLRO
Mighty Technologies LTD
02.2026 - Current
Project manager
SMK capital Ltd
03.2025 - Current
Quality Inspector
Jaguar Land Rover
05.2022 - 09.2022
Office Administrator
Pro Legal Compliance Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
Quantity Surveying - construction & property
Birmingham City University (BCU)
Neuroscience - ODP
Keele University
Applied Science -
Cadbury College
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science
Tudor Grange, Solihull