Peter Pietrzyk
London,County
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in COINS software, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrates persuasive communication, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. Proven track record in resource optimisation, building strong supplier relationships, and commercial risk analysis. Adept at quality assurance, workplace safety, and compliance monitoring. Strong focus on customer engagement and relationship-building. Experienced in construction cost estimating, CVR reporting, and risk management. Committed to enhancing time efficiency and resource allocation while maintaining a safety-conscious work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kinovo Group
10.2022 - Current
- Leading the commercial management of multiple sites to maximize cash flow and margins
- Building, maintaining and retaining customer confidence
- Managing large projects including a block of flats and individual occupied houses and flats
- On-site measures, scoping of works and submitting quotes
- Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
- Procuring materials and services
- Negotiating working rates with subcontractors
- Meetings with the client and independent consultant representative
- Providing commercial and operational contractual support for all projects
- Reviewing all work issues and providing advice on all contractual matters
- Working on full cost-control aspects for each project
- Conducting reviews on all contract templates and reviewing these regularly on a daily basis
- Accurately maintaining, processing and updating all project-related documents and records
- Agree on payment applications for clients and the supply chain
- Pricing and management of variation accounts both upstream and downstream
- Working as part of a wider team with Contracts Managers and Site Supervisors.
- Collaborated with internal teams to verify project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
- Developed procurement strategies, accelerated project execution.
- Measured, certified and approved sub-contractor interim valuations.
- Prepared detailed quantity surveys and cost breakdowns for client presentations.
- Formulated and implemented strategies to maintain project control and enhance final margins.
- Managed client relationships and requirements at contractual level.
- Improved financial efficiency by streamlining procurement processes.
- Maximised commercial results and profit margins for allocated projects.
- Determined project feasibility by estimating quantities and costs of materials.
- Handled project schedules and managed stringent deadlines to deliver projects within agreed timelines.
- Attended development, pre-start and subcontract meetings.
- Collaborated with project teams to understand design requirements and constraints.
- Assessed applications, valuations and cost reconciliations and drafted reports with findings.
- Provided accurate project estimations to ensure profit margins.
- Prepared interim valuations, ensured timely payment collections.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator
Freelance
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Managing various projects at one time, dealing with procurement of sub-contractors, liaising with clients and managing financial issues, searching and purchasing required materials, weekly visits on sites and quality checks, meeting with clients and subcontractors, and carrying out take-offs for material procurement
- Sub-contract negotiation and managing site measurements and value variations, Preparation, and submission of several work's final accounts.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Collaborated with project teams to understand design requirements and constraints.
- Collaborated with other departments for comprehensive project costings.
New Build Senior Quantity Surveyor
TSG Building Services PLC
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Managing large projects including a block of flats and individual houses and extensions
- Conducting on-site checks for pre-tender surveys and working in an off-site office environment
- Managing tenders and all related documentation
- Monthly meetings with clients, architects, and engineers
- Providing commercial, financial and contractual support for all projects
- Coordinating quotations and proposal development
- Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
- Procuring materials and services, managing, and negotiating with subcontractors
- Reviewing all contracts and providing advice on all contractual matters
- Working on full cost-control aspects for each individual projects
- Delivering monthly financial reports to Surveying Director
- Building, maintaining and retaining customer confidence
- Conducting reviews on all contract templates and reviewing these regularly
- Accurately maintaining, processing and updating all project-related documents and records
- Managing and accessing variations and providing accurate costings on additional works
- Working as part of a wider team with Contracts Managers, site managers and Estimator
- Ensuring accuracy of all contracts processed through the Ensign Quantity Survey System
- Key escalation point for any subcontractor issues or enquires.
- Analysed completed projects for future cost improvements.
- Conducted risk assessments, improved project safety measures.
- Ensured project delivery within set deadlines through proficient time management.
- Provided accurate project estimations to ensure profit margins.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to obtain quotes for specialised services.
- Managed contract negotiation for beneficial vendor relationships.
- Prepared interim valuations, ensured timely payment collections.
- Improved financial efficiency by streamlining procurement processes.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Olli Group
London
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Meetings with clients and obtaining new contracts Estimate construction costs for residential, commercial, and government projects
- Respond to subcontractor and management questions regarding costs and valuations
- Coordinate with management on costs estimates and project changes
- Receive and valuate bids from subcontractors Participate in meetings and build relationships between the company and the client
- Looking for new supply new chain Responsible for managing all project costs from pitch to completion
- Procurement of subcontract works
- Ensure interim certificates are received in accordance with the terms of the contract and monitor any unpaid work
- Inspecting and then valuing completed work
- Preparing estimates of labour and materials costs for each project
- Ensure the Contracts Manager and Site Managers are kept informed of the financial position in respect of both cost and value
- Fully monitor all costs for the project including preliminaries, design fees, utility fees, subcontracts and materials
- Attend and report current procurement and cost situation at monthly review meetings including identifying any areas of concern.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Designed digital and print materials to engage audiences.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Quantity Surveyor
Mears Group
London
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Procurement of subcontract works
- Monthly detailed quarterly forecasts and cash flows
- Assist the Contracts Manager with preparing preliminary budgets for Director Approval and targeting
- Ensure interim certificates are received in accordance with the terms of the contract and monitor any unpaid work
- Measure subcontractor’s work where appropriate, maintain proper records, marked up drawings, etc, also completes payment certificate in accordance with the pre-agreed payment terms, liaising with Site Managers and Contracts Managers in respect of the quality of work, day works etc
- Inspecting and then valuing completed work
- Monitoring the cost of site resources
- Ensure Contracts Manager and Site Managers are kept informed of the financial position in respect of both cost and value Fully monitor all costs for the project including preliminaries, design fees, utility fees, subcontracts and materials Attend and report current procurement and cost situation a monthly review meeting including identifying any areas of concern.
- Complied to all main contract and subcontract processes.
- Addressed post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
- Measured, certified and approved sub-contractor interim valuations.
- Managed multiple construction projects, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline parameters.
Major works Estimating/Surveyor
MNM Property Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Monitoring relevant websites to identify tenders Obtaining tender documents Completion and submission of PQQs Maintaining subcontractors and material supplier’s database assessment of tender documents to ensure sufficient information for tender take-off quantities
- Preparing and issuing subcontract and material inquiries and assessment of quotations upon receipt Compiling budgets dealing with procurement of sub-contractors, liaising with clients, and managing financial issues
- Pricing of all trade subcontracted Completion of tender documents for submission
- Preparing specifications and contractors proposals Submitting tenders and follow-up
- Post tender negotiations Maintaining contract documentation and advice on pre-tender and post-contract matters
- Preparation and issue of contractual letters to clients and subcontractors Post contract liaison with clients and team Carrying out take-offs for material procurement Sub-contract negotiation and letting Site measurement Manage and value variations Preparation and submission of several works final account
Site foreman Team leader
MNM Property Services Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Assigning crew tasks Recognizing, addressing and resolving issues among crew members Maintaining work standards to ensure crew productivity Applying the principles of workplace respect on site Ensuring crew compliance with project and company policies and procedures Translating general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for the crew Working with the crew to overcome work challenges.
- Coordinated site operations to meet strict deadlines.
- Delegated responsibilities, maximising team performance.
- Checked construction materials met safety, quality and compliance standards.
- Organised material supplies to facilitate smooth construction works.
- Kept site areas clear of obstructions to limit risk.
- Provided on-the-job training for skill enhancement of the workforce.
Multi trader
MNM Property Services Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Maintenance and repair of general building fabric whilst complying with the Company Health and Safety Policy
- Undertaking a wide range of maintenance works including decoration, joinery, minor plumbing and electrics, tiling and general minor internal and external repairs.
Highly skilled operative
GLA Stroud
London
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Subcontractor for MEARS PLC
- Highly skilled operative Performing all kind of full refurbishing works in kitchens and bathrooms, voids.
- Assisted in training new employees for shared knowledge and skills.
Education
Estimating/Surveying Advanced Diploma - Construction
ICS Learn
EdinburghRetrofit Level 2 -
NOCN
Skills
- COINS software expertise
- Persuasive communication
- Expert in autocad
- Resource optimisation
- Building strong supplier relationships
- Commercial risk analysis
- Quality assurance focus
- Critical-thinking
- Customer engagement
- Workplace safety
- Cost value reconciliations
- Time efficiency
- Cultural awareness
- People Management
- Resource allocation efficiency
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Technical troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Relationship-building
- Strategic thinking
- Compliance monitoring
- Creative problem solving
- Safety consciousness
- CVR reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Commercially aware
- Risk Management
Timeline
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kinovo Group
10.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator
Freelance
04.2021 - 09.2022
New Build Senior Quantity Surveyor
TSG Building Services PLC
10.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Olli Group
01.2017 - 10.2019
Quantity Surveyor
Mears Group
01.2014 - 01.2017
Major works Estimating/Surveyor
MNM Property Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
Site foreman Team leader
MNM Property Services Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2010
Multi trader
MNM Property Services Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2005
Highly skilled operative
GLA Stroud
01.1999 - 01.2002
Estimating/Surveying Advanced Diploma - Construction
ICS Learn
Retrofit Level 2 -
NOCN
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