Kieran O'Brien
Porthcawl,Bridgend
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong background in critical reasoning, client liaison, and exceptional communication skills. Demonstrates expertise in financial forecasting, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to train staff, enhance commercial awareness, and execute strategic planning. Adept at client management and negotiation proficiency. Committed to leveraging skills for continued career growth in dynamic environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Partner
Gardiner & Theobald
London, City of London
07.2022 - Current
- Jointly responsible for managing a team of 12 Cost Managers ranging from Apprentice to Senior Associate level.
- Facilitated increased revenue & profit generation with strategic business development & financial planning.
- Key client liaison on high profile construction projects across the UK
- Responsible for management and success of Cost Management services across a wide range of high profile UK based projects.
- Purpose Built Student Accommodation lead within the business
- Led comprehensive market research initiatives for informed decision-making capabilities.
- Retained specialist knowledge to offer clients expert case guidance and management.
- Promoted high standards and improved Cost Management practices to uphold firm reputation.
- Secured key client accounts for sustained firm growth. Current Clients include Fusion Group, Grosvenor, Mclaren Property, Moda, Art Invest, Halcyon/DTZi & The Southbank Centre.
Purpose Built Student Accommodation Recent Experience
- Brent Cross Plot 25, London -£80m - 662 PBSA Beds
- Brent Cross Plot 43b, London - £82m - 666 PBSA Beds
- Lordship Lane, London - £93m - 627 PBSA Beds + Affordable Housing
- Bristol Road, Birmingham - £55m - 605 PBSA Beds
- Canada Water Dockside, Plot B - £
- Newmarket Road, Cambridge - £16m - 219 PBSA Beds
- Eddington, Lot 5 - £30m - 325 PBSA Beds
Residential & Co-living Recent Experience
- Bridgewater, Stratford Masterplan - £220m, 600 Homes
- The Biscuit Factory, Bermondsey - £300m, 1,500 PRS units
- Chatfield Road, Battersea - £34m, 270 Co-living units
Commercial Office Sector Recent Experience
- South Molton Triangle, Mayfair - £260m - 360,000sft new build office including retained and listed facades
- Black & White Building, Shoreditch - £20m 5,000sft new office space in CLT & LVL construction
- Shepherds Bush Market, London - £250m, 360,000sft new build office
Other Sector Recent Experience
- Heritage - Trinity College Master's Lodge - £7m Grade I listed refurbishment
- Retail - Cathedral Lanes - £5m retail refurbishment and fit out
- Hotel - The Saville Theatre - £90m event space & new 200 unit hotel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
University of Reading
Reading 09.2007 - 07.2010
Skills
- Critical reasoning
- Client liaison
- Exceptional communication skills
- Financial Forecasting
- Strategic partnerships
- Stakeholder engagement
- Staff training
- Commercial Awareness
- Strategic planning
- Client management
- Negotiation proficiency
Affiliations
- Rugby
- Skiing
- Modern Methods of Construction
Timeline
Partner
Gardiner & Theobald
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
University of Reading
09.2007 - 07.2010
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