Mark Allard

• Managing multiple leisure projects (£500k–£5m) from concept to completion. Oversee schedules, budgets, quality, and compliance while maintaining strong collaboration with designers, contractors, and operations teams.

Key Achievements:

• Lead H&S training matrix and Safe Contractor accreditation.
• Deliver annual supply chain meetings and quarterly Board reports.
• Mentor project and site teams; manage recruitment and appraisals.
• Control budgets, variations, and final accounts; produce detailed construction programmes.
• Conduct 12-month defect reviews, snagging, and retention release.

• Directed major leisure projects for David Lloyd, W3 Mode, and Sports & Leisure Management, reporting to Directors.

Key Achievements:

• Managed procurement, subcontractors, and supplier negotiations.
• Planned programmes, monitored critical paths, and implemented recovery plans.
• Chair DTMs, client meetings, pre-start meetings; liaise with councils and consultants.
• Ensure full H&S, Building Regulations, and QA compliance.
• Produced snagging and client reports; ensured swift aftercare and defect resolution.

• Senior Site Manager delivering complex and technical projects with minimal supervision. Trusted by repeat clients for high-profile projects.

Selected Projects:

• Another Space / Digme Fitness – £1.2m – Luxury fitness studio refurbishment; strict fire and noise compliance in high-rise basement.
• Westway Sports & Fitness – £2m – Gym, studios, climbing and reception areas; sensitive delivery during Grenfell Tower humanitarian operations.
• Gymbox Elephant & Castle – £3m – Fast-tracked delayed project; managed 100+ operatives to complete on schedule.
• Berkeley Homes – South Quay Plaza PFA – £5m – Residential pool and fitness suite with Foster + Partners; managed QA, BIM updates, H&S, and Covid compliance.