Mark Mbogo
London,City of London
Summary
Assistant Quantity surveyor with 4 years of experience in civil engineering and flood defence projects in the UK. Demonstrated expertise in cost control, subcontractor management, and NEC4 contract administration within tier 1 contractor environments. Skilled in preparing and maintaining cost value reconciliations, forecasting costs, and negotiating changes to enhance project performance and ensure commercial accuracy. Actively pursuing RICS chartered surveyor status, recognised for strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills and practical site awareness.
Overview
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Certification
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd
2025.11 - 2026.07
- Carry out quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings to support accurate cost planning, procurement, and commercial decision-making.
- Prepared and submitted monthly interim applications and client valuations, ensuring timely cash flow and visibility of completed work.
- Conducted regular site visits to verify works progress and validate completed works, enhancing accuracy of interim valuations and payment assessments.
- Provide commercial support to ensure measured works, records and valuations align with contract requirements and site progress.
- Managed cost control processes to ensure accurate valuations.
- Maintain project cost control systems and liability tracking tools, helping to improve accuracy in forecasting and financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly CVRs, cost reports and cash flow forecasts to support reporting cycles and improve visibility of commercial performance.
- Manage subcontract procurement by issuing tender enquiries, reviewing tender returns and preparing subcontract documentation to improve package readiness and commercial control.
- Oversee subcontract account administration, including drafting subcontract orders, issuing instructions, drafting early warning notices and processing interim payments, helping to keep accurate records and accounts up to date.
- Monitored subcontractor performance and contributed to commercial reviews, identifying issues early to facilitate timely resolution.
- Identify, track and price changes across subcontract works packages, improving visibility of change and supporting recovery of entitlement.
- Review drawings and proposed methodologies to price tendered projects, ensuring accurate and competitive client proposals.
- Coordinated subcontractor selection process to improve project efficiency.
- Support contract administration by issuing notices, maintaining records and risk registers in line with project and NEC4 requirements.
- Attend commercial and project meetings, record key actions, and provide follow-up support to help keep commercial matters progressing effectively.
- Attend commercial and project meetings, record key actions, and provide follow-up support to help keep commercial matters progressing effectively.
Apprentice / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Volker Stevin Infrastructure Ltd
2022.09 - 2025.11
- Measured works and prepared monthly subcontractor valuations and client applications for payment, ensuring accurate records and timely valuation cycles.
- Maintained monthly CVRs, cost forecasts and project financial reports to enhance performance monitoring and support informed commercial decision-making.
- Processed subcontractor payments and maintained cost and liability trackers to improve financial visibility and account accuracy.
- Supported the commercial delivery of major flood defence and civil engineering projects across the UK, contributing to cost management and contract administration on live schemes.
- Assisted in administering NEC4 contracts, including drafting compensation events and early warning notices, strengthening contractual compliance and change management.
- Prepared Project Manager Reports summarising commercial and operational performance for internal reporting and project review.
- Supported change control processes, including instructions and variations, capturing entitlement and ensuring robust commercial records.
Part-Time Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose & Partners
2019.09 - 2022.09
- Provided customer service and supported daily store operations, ensuring organisation and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated till effectively, minimising queue times for customers.
- Assisted in unloading deliveries, keeping backroom organisation optimal.
- Conducted inventory checks regularly for accurate stock management.
General Construction Labourer
William Hare
2021.05 - 2021.12
- Supported site operations on 8 Bishopsgate project, facilitating logistics, material handling, and adherence to safety practices on major construction scheme.
- Assisted in the erection of scaffolding for safe access to high structures.
- Assisted with site organisation and compliance activities, gaining practical understanding of construction operations and health and safety standards to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Performed regular equipment checks, ensuring operational efficiency at all times.
- Worked in all weather conditions whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying
University of Greenwich
London 2022.01 - 2024.01
HND - Quantity Surveying
London South East Colleges
London 2020.01 - 2022.01
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma - Plumbing
London South East Colleges
London 2019.01 - 2020.01
Skills
- Valuations & Interim Applications, Quantity Take-offs & Measurement
- NEC4 Contract Administration
- Subcontractor Procurement & Management, Change management
- Financial forecasting
- Microsoft Excel & Office, AutoCAD (Basic), Coins, Fast Draft
- Time management efficiency
- Risk management and forecasting
- Cost and value reporting
- Dispute avoidance strategies
- Cost reporting
Certification
- RICS APC – In Progress
- CSCS Card (Valid to Oct 2031)
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption | Equality & Diversity
- Sexual Harassment Awareness | Stress Awareness
KEY PROJECTS
Drockmill Pumping Station Project - Supported the commercial delivery of a pumping station replacement scheme involving civil works, specialist mechanical elements and NEC4 contract administration.
Leigh Expansion & Hildenborough Embankment - Contributed to the commercial management of a major flood defence scheme involving embankment works, pumping station infrastructure and flood storage improvements.
Peckham Rye Flood Alleviation - Supported a flood alleviation and environmental improvement scheme focused on reducing surface water flood risk and enhancing public space infrastructure.
Rother Tidal Walls East - Supported commercial activities on a large-scale coastal and flood defence project involving embankment raising, flood wall works and associated civil engineering packages.
Affiliations
- Working out in the gym and rock climbing
- playing basket ball
- volunteering
References
References available upon request.
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Timeline
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd
2025.11 - 2026.07
Apprentice / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Volker Stevin Infrastructure Ltd
2022.09 - 2025.11
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying
University of Greenwich
2022.01 - 2024.01
General Construction Labourer
William Hare
2021.05 - 2021.12
HND - Quantity Surveying
London South East Colleges
2020.01 - 2022.01
Part-Time Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose & Partners
2019.09 - 2022.09
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma - Plumbing
London South East Colleges
2019.01 - 2020.01