Manish Khaling Rai
Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Experienced in refurbishment and new build projects, with a strong background in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, contract management and construction management. Proficient in setting out and specifications, Autodesk AutoCAD, and project management. Demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpretation skills, and computer literacy. Skilled in LinkedIn networking, estimation, pricing work competently, and knowledgeable in construction legislation. Expertise includes cash flow forecasting, contract law, CVR reporting, quantity surveying, profit and loss reporting, and contract administration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Quantity Surveyor
C-53 Building Services
Watford
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Working for a small residential contractor in refurbishment and new build bespoke homes.
- All duties of quantity surveying, estimating and contract management.
- Working as a lead for procurement of subcontractors and cost management.
- Billing Clients and attending client meetings with architect and designers
- Sub contractor valuations
- CVR's monthly submissions
- Achieved cost savings with careful budget management.
- Resolved contract disputes to maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Conducted risk assessments, improved project safety measures.
- Undertook pricing and assessment of variations in designs to maintain budgetary control.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities for seamless site operations.
- Managed contract negotiation for beneficial vendor relationships.
- Prepared interim valuations, ensured timely payment collections.
- Ensured project delivery within set deadlines through proficient time management.
Commercial Manager
House Build Solutions
Staines
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Do site visits in client homes.
- Prepare estimates for refurbishment, lofts, extensions.
- Commercial lead for projects and contract management.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Oakbridge Bespoke
St Albans, Hertfordshire
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Negotiating costs and working with vendors to draw up bids for contracts.
- Monitoring the construction of the building project to ensure costs and materials are in line with the initial assessment.
- Updating the client on the progress of the project, with particular reference to financial matters.
- Preparing and maintaining financial records.
- Preparing schedules.
- Responsible for new build bespoke high end houses for clients.
- Main contractor on site.
- Managing subcontractors and payments.
- Start to finish sites.
- Improved financial efficiency by streamlining procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings with careful budget management.
- Implemented cost control measures, enhanced overall profitability.
- Mentored Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
- Prepared detailed quantity surveys and cost breakdowns for client presentations.
- Attended development, pre-start and subcontract meetings.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to obtain quotes for specialised services.
- Produced and presented final cost plans and procurement reports.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Montreux Group
East Molesey, Surrey
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Carrying out initial feasibility studies in order to assess costs and materials, and estimate the timescales involved in the project.
- Negotiating costs and working with vendors to draw up bids for contracts.
- Monitoring the construction of the building project to ensure costs and materials are in line with the initial assessment.
- Updating the client on the progress of the project, with particular reference to financial matters.
- Representing the client if and when disputes arise.
- Working for a developer to build flats from redundant office buildings.
- Main surveyor on site.
- Responsible for day to day surveying.
- Subcontractor procurement and final accounting.
Quantity Surveyor
Hesler Homes
St Albans, Hertfordshire
03.2010 - 01.2015
- Worked for a new build developer company to oversee all construction works and managed a new residential build of flats with market value of £3 million and another project worth 7 million as a sole surveyor.
- Main surveyor for completing high end residential bespoke houses.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kingston University
Kingston 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Katmandu Engineering College
Katmandu, Nepal10.2003
Skills
- Refurbishment and new build
- Bespoke High end residential houses
- Project management skills
- Estimation
- Cash flow forecasting
- Contract Law
- CVR reporting
- Quantity Surveying
Certification
- Auto CAD, 05/02, Eastern Polytechnic
- MS Office, 03/98, Eastern Polytechnic
Accomplishments
MCIOB
Nepal Engineering Council (Member)
Recent Projects
5 Bed House (High-End Residential) £3.5m Harpenden
Masonry construction, Sauna, Steam Room, Basement
5 Bed House (High-End Residential) £4.5m St Albans
Timber Frame, Basement, Swimming Pool, Theatre, Cladding
4 Bed House (High-End Residential) £2.5m Beaconsfield
Masonry construction, Sloped landscape, Garage, Outhouse
5 Bed House (High-End Residential) £3.2m Berkhamsted
Masonry construction, Swimming Pool, Feature staircase, Garage
5 Bed House (High-End Residential) £3m Harpenden
Basement, Games Room, Cinema Room, Bar
62 Flats (Mid-Range Spec) £4.2m Maidenhead
Conversion of office to flats, Façade works, Landscaping
48 Flats (Mid-Range Spec) £3m Bushey
Office-to-flats conversion, Car Park, New Windows, Façade improvements
15 Houses (Mid-Range/Housing) £7.6m Cambridge
Detached & semi-detached homes, Enabling works, Landscaping, Kids Park
10 Flats (High-End Flats) £2.5m Brentwood
New-build flats, 2-bed & 3-bed units, Car Park
Timeline
Senior Quantity Surveyor
C-53 Building Services
01.2023 - 09.2025
Commercial Manager
House Build Solutions
06.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Oakbridge Bespoke
02.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Montreux Group
02.2015 - 02.2019
Quantity Surveyor
Hesler Homes
03.2010 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kingston University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Katmandu Engineering College
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