INNOCENT EVANS NDHALI

Oversee commercial aspects of £30 million annual refurbishment programme on JCT contract.

Designed and implemented commercial strategy to align with project goals of the business

• Assist in procurement processes by evaluating suppliers and negotiating contracts.
• Review and analyse tender submissions to support decision-making processes.
• Review and approve variations and monthly applications for compliance and payment.
• Charged with final accounting of Contractor accounts.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress for cost and budget monitoring.
• Timely Cost reporting and contract management.
• Periodically reported on costs to ensure alignment with annual budget requirements.
• Undertake pricing and assessment of variations in designs to maintain budgetary control.
• I Establish and maintain relationships with our external consultants throughout lifecycle of the projects we deliver.

Managed client and subcontractor accounts to optimise commercial operations.

Prepared weekly valuations cost value reconciliations and cash flow forecasting for project financial stability.

Executed procurement and management of subcontractors, ensuring compliance with specifications.

Conducted detailed measurements and variations to evaluate changes in project scope.

• Negotiated loss and expense claims to reduce financial exposure.
• Prepared and finalised project accounts with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborated with clients to compile and agree on monthly applications, doubling application value.
• Reengineered commercial processes to enhance work standards, increasing project efficiency.

Managed cost monitoring and control for social housing maintenance across 40K properties in London, Oxford, Reading, and Solent.

Ensured profitability through precise job pricing aligned with contractual agreements.

Oversaw operative productivity to enhance workflow efficiency.

Conducted monthly application production and consensus, finalising costs with client representatives.

• Led subcontractor procurement and negotiations to optimise cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Tender reviews and evaluation of contractor packages
• Increased application value by 20%, significantly enhancing turnover.
• Maintained consistent gross profit margin of 20-24% through strategic cost reductions.
• Strengthened subcontractor relationships, securing favourable terms via effective negotiation.

Oversaw subcontractor valuations, variations, and final account authorisations to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.

Increased billing for orders by 90% through meticulous review of commercial Work in Progress (WIP).

Managed billing processes for repairs and void works, guiding clients, subcontractors, and finance teams for accurate final invoicing.

Enhanced cost efficiency by developing a comprehensive Schedule of Rates (SOR), streamlining specification preparation.

Produced management reports for strategic analysis and forecasting, contributing to informed decision-making.

• Provided support on extensions of time and identified upcoming work requirements with operations team.
• Implemented cost control measures by closely monitoring work costs.
• Generated applications for payment to ensure financial accuracy aligned with subcontractor work completion.

Reviewed and analysed payment notices from main contractors, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

Maintained and updated variation orders on spreadsheets, enhancing invoice generation efficiency.

Measured work completion on-site, facilitating accurate cost management and billing.

Pursued site instructions and compiled data for final account preparations.

• Collaborated across departments to align cost management practices with organisational objectives.