Natalia Gornik
Tamworth
Summary
A well-established Technical /Adoptions Engineer with years of experience in the construction industry. A very efficient and pragmatic person who is able to work well under pressure. An individual with great analytical skills as well as communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technical Co-ordinator - Adoptions
Keepmoat Homes
Tamworth /Birmingham
2022.08 - Current
- Manage legacy developments towards maintenance and adoption.
- Perform snagging inspections on roads, sewers and POS.
- Coordinate work timelines within completed sites (inc. road space permits, seamless transition from one site to another).
- Conduct assessments of financial risks and opportunities for developments.
- Forecast and analyse performance bonds and overrun charges associated with bonds
- Report and prevent health and safety incidents.
- Liaise with authorities to progress legal agreements for S104, S38 and S278.
- Assist with adoption of utilities and claiming rebated charges (inc. street lighting).
- Collaborate with external stakeholders (i.e. NHBC, Councils, Homes England, Consultants) to resolve adoption issues.
- Review legal agreements, consultants contracts, conveyance plans, engineering, architectural and landscaping drawings.
- Oversee maintenance and adoption of sewerage pumping station
- Outline solutions to engineering challenges.
- Complete health and safety files for housing associations.
- Undertake dilapidation reports predominantly of S38, S278 and adoptable landscaped areas
- Provide advice on legal processes for SUDS and drainage adoptions
- Achieved around £3,000,000 bond reduction in FY25, saving company around £6,500 quarterly in overrun charges
Adoptions Coordinator
Bellway Homes West Midlands
Tamworth, Staffordshire
2017.05 - 2022.08
- Assist in reducing and cancelling NHBC bonds and related overrun charges.
- Analyse NHBC bond reports to determine financial impacts.
- Prepare forecasts for bonds subject to potential overrun fees.
- Review monthly costs for remedial works on outstanding sites to facilitate maintenance or adoption.
- Liaise regularly with local authorities and water companies to negotiate bond reductions and conduct inspections.
- Collaborate with commercial and construction teams to manage remedial works timelines and costs.
- Inspect public open spaces and coordinate with landscaping contractors to ensure timely completion for handover.
- Oversee legal transfer of pumping stations and SUDS infrastructures.
- Work alongside company solicitors to expedite legal matters affecting site adoption.
- Provide temporary engineering support on live sites during staff transitions.
- Achieving over £9,000,000 in bond reductions while being in charge of circa 100 completed sites varying in size and stages of construction
Design Technician
Severn Trent Water
Coventry, West Midlands
2015.01 - 2017.05
- Oversaw timely review and approval of new S104 & S185 applications and designs, ensuring readiness for building sites.
- Championed maintenance and adoption of S104 schemes, leading to enhanced project outcomes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with inspectors and accounts department through proactive communication.
Customer Service Assistant
Severn Trent Water
Coventry, West Midlands
2012.10 - 2015.01
- Resolved customer issues related to water and waste services, ensuring prompt support and communication.
- Achieved efficient project completions by facilitating teamwork between network control and site teams.
- Delivered timely scheduling of non-urgent works, contributing to overall service improvement.
Education
MA in Human Resources Management - Human Resources
Coventry University
Coventry, West Midlands2010
BA in International Relations and American Studies - Politics, Economics, International Law
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law
Warsaw, Poland2009
BA in International Relations & Economics - Politics, Economics, International Law
Cukurova University
Adana, Turkey2008
Skills
- Excellent planner and coordinator
- Well organised
- Highly efficient
- Effective under pressure
- Great communication skills
- Reliable
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Elementary
A2
German
Intermediate
B1
Turkish
Elementary
A2
Korean
Beginner
Certification
- Accredited Mental Health First Aider
- Emergency First Aider
- Foundation of CDM
Affiliations
- Korean Martial Arts (Han Guk Mu Sool) & Muay Thai, cooking, travelling, music and live events
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Co-ordinator - Adoptions
Keepmoat Homes
2022.08 - Current
Adoptions Coordinator
Bellway Homes West Midlands
2017.05 - 2022.08
Design Technician
Severn Trent Water
2015.01 - 2017.05
Customer Service Assistant
Severn Trent Water
2012.10 - 2015.01
MA in Human Resources Management - Human Resources
Coventry University
BA in International Relations and American Studies - Politics, Economics, International Law
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law
BA in International Relations & Economics - Politics, Economics, International Law
Cukurova University