Geoff Heppell

Resolved technical and commercial challenges in failed residential scheme. Reconfigured and remobilised project within client budget and timeline, overcoming principal risks.

Led extensive feasibility analysis for multinational aerospace firm, assessing UK facility options via joint public/private funding initiative.
Achieved client recognition for outstanding leadership and delivery of business case and design solution within tight deadlines.

• Directed award winning Campus Program for company manufacturing synthetic DNA.
• Spearheaded program structuring, defining brief, timeline, budget, and quality objectives.
• Established governance with defined roles, responsibilities, and decision-making protocols.
• Led multi-disciplinary team in designing and constructing clean rooms, laboratories, offices and campus infrastructure within dilapidated Grade II listed Victorian waterworks.
• Secured necessary approvals to efficiently meet critical project milestones.
• Coordinated programme to optimise operational efficiency and drive progress.
• Managed daily operations while chairing strategic alignment meetings.
• Evaluated adverse trends to mitigate risks and address emerging issues swiftly.

Founded and developed Opera into leading independent project management consultancy in commercial property.
Secured major client accounts and attracted mission-critical executive staff.
Established renowned brand supported by prestigious client portfolio.
Successfully exited business through share sale.

Advised on development management of luxury schemes in prime Central London. Led de-risking and commercial enhancement of acquired schemes.
Achieved significant improvements in struggling luxury residential development business.

Established and launched specialist consultancy focused on acquiring, investing in, developing and managing luxury properties in Prime Central London for UHNW individuals and investors.

Board appointment to restructure three underachieving project services consultancies, successfully merging them into cohesive, financially stable business. Exited upon successful sale to overseas buyer.

• Achieved progressive promotions from Project Manager to Joint Managing Director over twenty years.
• Managed complex, challenging landmark projects
• Doubled company turnover through strategic initiatives and market expansion.
• Substantially increased employee headcount to enhance capacity.
• Secured high profitability levels, ensuring sustainable growth for future operations.
• Facilitated founders' buy-out to solidify leadership.

Executed site management duties for new Homerton Hospital and vast Broadgate office development.