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Paul Stephenson

Brighouse,West Yorkshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in commercial and project management, quantity surveying, and contract management. Demonstrates proficiency in risk management, budget control, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at negotiating, monitoring project progress against key points on the project plan. Skilled in management of commercial aspects of projects and work in accordance with JCT contracts. Skilled in procurement process whilst understanding legal and contractual issues, can effectively communicate with the project team to ensure smooth transition throughout the project. I managed in ten years to drive business growth by an increase in turn over by 400% and maintain profit margins. Proven track record in conducting contract reviews and audits, providing guidance on best practices, and leading teams to success.

Diligent Quantity Surveyor skilled in negotiation and contractual requirements. Liaises between clients and internal teams. Exceptional record of client satisfaction and loyalty. The only person to be awarded 99% on Key Performance indicators and internal review by a multi billion pound blue chip company.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor

Freelance
Huddersfield, Kirklees
01.2016 - 04.2025
  • Freelance work for several building contractors,
  • Research Planning applications thirty per month, for suitable domestic extensions and write 'Expression of interest to Tender' letter
  • Prepare fifty estimates per month, fully detailed with scope of work individually priced so that client can fully understand what is included in quotation
  • Identify risk and advise client accordingly
  • Explain to client in definition of PC Sums, Provisional Sums and contingency sums
  • Manage costs in respect of PC Sums, Provisional sums and Contingency sums.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions with clients and prepare relevant JCT Form of Contract
  • Liaise with building control throughout contract and discuss with site manager
  • Make sure form: 'Notice of completion to Local Authority by person carrying out building work' is completed prior to final inspection to reduce delay in receiving completion certificates
  • Provide budget costs to architect at feasibility stage to determine if project is cost effective prior to preparation of detailed drawings thus incurring unnecessary costs
  • Prepare schedule of works and approximate quantities to form part of tender documentation
  • Conduct detailed cost comparison to determine which tender aligns best with requirements and recommend most suitable one based on predefined award criteria, whether it is lowest-priced or most economically advantageous tender
  • Ensure non-discrimination, equal treatment, transparency and confidentiality throughout tender evaluation period
  • Drafting and revising legal documents to outline terms of service and project deliverables
  • Liaising with representatives of parties, sub-contractors, technical and financial staff, and legal teams
  • Planning necessary workforce labour for delivery of project
  • Notify client of any variations and agree additional cost
  • Try and value engineer changes to keep additional work to minimum
  • Prepare valuations and final accounts as needed
  • Provide regular cost updates for specific work elements to support payment for completed tasks
  • Organising division of project into its component work packages, then awarding these work packages to smaller, more specialised subcontractors and, in that process, finding out who offers best deal
  • Dealing with contractual and legal matters in accordance with relevant Form of Contract usually small works or Intermediate Form of contract
  • Manage costs to make sure that initial budget isn't exceeded
  • Offering financial advice and monitoring progress for client
  • Arranging staff payments
  • Prepare Final accounts
  • Handled disputes resolution processes efficiently, minimising disruption to projects.
  • Established strong supplier relationships through strategic negotiations.
  • Managed complex contracts for successful project delivery.
  • Executed high-value deals negotiating favourable terms for organisation successfully.
  • Conducted comprehensive contract reviews, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Developed detailed contract specifications to meet client expectations.

Director and Quantity Surveyor

John Radcliffe & Sons Ltd, Radcliffe Construction Ltd, Radcliffe Consultants Ltd
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
01.1996 - 01.2016
  • Managed acquisition of local contractor who had good reputation, positive order book and employed approximately 20 operatives ranging from Site Agent to Labourers who were transferred on TUPE arrangement.
  • Acquisition allowed company to tender for more contracts, carryout larger projects, and expand business whilst maintaining operating margins
  • Managed to double turnover in twelve months and keep profit margins in line with business plan.
  • Demonstrated strong financial acumen from tender process to final account
  • Responsibilities included carrying out role of chief Quantity Surveyor ensuring full compliance through Quantity Surveying process.
  • Produced 'work in progress' figures for incorporation in monthly management accounts
  • Ensure that tender documentation to subcontractors is fully compliant and meets current building regulations
  • Directly managed Partnering agreement with elevator company and England's largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. This typically involved between twenty and thirty units per year spread all over England. Jobs were planned back to back with no lag in project plan so allocation of labour had to be planned weeks ahead. Total value circa £1.8M with good operating margins.
  • Managed site team and Quantity surveyor / project managers on Capex programmes for blue chip company. Job was manged on a cost plus basis with shared profit monitored against my project plan
  • Responsible for tendering process, checking and adjudicating tenders, identify risk and adjust prices accordingly
  • Acquired land for housing developments, maximised land usage working closely with architect and send planning applications that maximise profit
  • Managed to increase turnover and profit on year upon year basis
  • Completed 'Safe Contractor' accreditation and updated on annual basis
  • Fostered positive work environment, increased employee morale.
  • Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
  • Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
  • Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
  • Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
  • Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
  • Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
  • Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
  • Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals.
  • Instituted cost control measures, mitigated financial risk.
  • Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
  • Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in market.
  • Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
  • Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
  • Directed complex projects to successful completion.
  • Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
  • Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
  • Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
  • Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
  • Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Built harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
  • Radcliffe Construction contracts director for international blue chip food business working mainly in Halifax, Castleford and York
  • Responsible for preparing costs for Capex annual expenditure whilst demonstrating strong financial acumen
  • Director in charge for larger complex projects which included footbridge over main road £500K, new warehouse floor replacement whilst maintaining full production on factory floor £1.2M in 12 weeks. Complex phasing of works and design that facilitated minimal disruption to clients production. Provided weekly cost reports for client and prepared and agreed valuations.
  • Quantity surveyor and Contracts Manager for the largest value single contract. Large distribution units with 12 loading bays, Project completed on budget exceeding envisaged margin.
  • Company success relied on repeat business often working on Open book contracts so cost monitoring was paramount.


Building Technician Promotes to Contracts Manager

F&R Construction Group
Halifax, Calderdale
09.1985 - 11.1996
  • Assist estimator with sending enquires out, compare prices, chase late estimates. Circa 5 tenders per month.
  • Bonus surveying for 15 gangs of bricklayers, 4 joiners and 3 gangs of ground workers
  • Overseeing tasks such as monitoring build progress,
  • Negotiating with suppliers for best prices and delivery
  • Enhanced building safety by conducting regular inspections.
  • Contracts manager for circa £2M per year. At peak was Contracts Manager for 7 projects. On smaller jobs I had dual roll acting like Contracts Surveyor reporting to Managing Director.
  • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with project plan and record progress on weekly basis
  • Responsibility for quality standards
  • Monitor compliance with BS5750 and audit other projects
  • Collaborated with contractors to ensure quality workmanship
  • Carry out remeasure of subcontract packages and prepare information for project QS.
  • Worked for 14 months setting up new southern office working direct for company directors. Work initially involved construction of 4 large industrial units with integral 2 storey office facilities approximately £3M and construction of 4 storey office block in central London. circa £2M in £1990.

Education

BA (Hons) - Business Studies (First)

The Open University
01.1993 - 01.1995

BSc - Quantity Surveying (2:1)

St Albans College
St Albans
01.1991 - 01.1993

Higher National Certificate - Building Studies

Bradford University
09.1987 - 05.1989

MBA - Business Studies, Coaching & Mentoring

The Open University
09.1996 - 05.1999

Skills

  • Commercial & Project Management
  • Quantity surveying
  • Contract Management
  • Risk Management
  • Monitoring project progress
  • Managing the commercial aspects of projects
  • Procurement
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Conducting contract review and audits
  • Payments
  • Budget control
  • Budget estimations
  • Business management
  • Subcontract management
  • Client contract negotiations
  • JCT contracts
  • Contract variations, analysis and Resolution
  • Procurement process knowledge
  • Contractual dispute resolution
  • Variation order processing
  • Tendering procedures
  • Final account settlements
  • Cost planning and control
  • Quantity take-offs calculations
  • Cost plans
  • People Management
  • Construction management
  • Microsoft Project expertise
  • Profit and loss reporting
  • SAP software proficiency

Custom

  • Mental Health Advocate, Calderdale based mental health charity, Writing articles and participating in monthly discussions on stigma and awareness.
  • Suicide Prevention Initiatives, Calderdale Council, Developing a speech on suicide in the construction industry.
  • Community Engagement Member, Calderdale Council's ‘Community Voice Group', Presenting on the importance of community involvement.
  • Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Analyzing and altering patterns of thought and behaviour to achieve personal goals.

Timeline

Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor

Freelance
01.2016 - 04.2025

MBA - Business Studies, Coaching & Mentoring

The Open University
09.1996 - 05.1999

Director and Quantity Surveyor

John Radcliffe & Sons Ltd, Radcliffe Construction Ltd, Radcliffe Consultants Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2016

BA (Hons) - Business Studies (First)

The Open University
01.1993 - 01.1995

BSc - Quantity Surveying (2:1)

St Albans College
01.1991 - 01.1993

Higher National Certificate - Building Studies

Bradford University
09.1987 - 05.1989

Building Technician Promotes to Contracts Manager

F&R Construction Group
09.1985 - 11.1996

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