Matthew Catterick
MK42 0JX
Summary
Accomplished commercial leader with extensive expertise in managing projects up to £50m, specialising in cladding and façade remediation, and Grade II listed and heritage refurbishments. Demonstrates proficiency in pre-contract, PCSA, two-stage procurement, contract administration, change control, and cost reporting. Skilled in CVRs, forecasting, risk management, supply chain procurement, performance management, final accounts, and commercial close-out. Adept at client, consultant and stakeholder engagement while mentoring and managing junior surveyors. Known for resourcefulness in problem-solving and effective subcontractor coordination. Career goal includes advancing strategic leadership roles within the construction industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Quantity Surveyor
John Graham Construction Limited (Tier One Contractor)
London
2015.06 - 2026.02
- Progressed through Trainee QS, Assistant QS, and Project QS roles to Senior QS position on major refurbishment and cladding schemes.
- Served as commercial lead on projects valued over £30m, reporting directly to Managing QS.
- Assumed full responsibility for cost planning, procurement, commercial reporting, and risk management.
- Managed projects from RIBA Stage 2 through extended PCSA periods into construction and completion.
- Led negotiations for contracts sum agreements with clients and consultants.
- Procured and managed high-value specialist packages including façade, M&E, and internals.
- Executed ownership of CVRs, cashflow forecasting, and margin protection strategies.
- Conducted final account negotiations while managing change control and valuation of variations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
London South Bank University
London, England 2017.07 - 2022.07
BTEC - Construction and the Built Environment
College of North West London
London 2015.07 - 2017.07
Skills
- Commercial leadership on projects up to £50m
- Cladding & façade remediation (compliance-led scopes)
- Grade II listed & heritage refurbishments
- Pre-contract, PCSA & two-stage procurement
- Contract administration & change control
- Cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting & risk management
- Supply chain procurement and performance management
- Final accounts and commercial close-out
- Client, consultant and stakeholder engagement
- Mentoring and managing junior surveyors
- Resourcefulness in problem-solving
- Subcontractor coordination
- Quantity take-off
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
London South Bank University
2017.07 - 2022.07
BTEC - Construction and the Built Environment
College of North West London
2015.07 - 2017.07
Project Quantity Surveyor
John Graham Construction Limited (Tier One Contractor)
2015.06 - 2026.02