Peter Walker
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Bilingual professional with native proficiency in English and proficient in French. Demonstrates technical capability in Czech, Ukrainian, and Russian, enhancing communication in diverse environments. Proven ability to leverage language skills for effective collaboration and project execution. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development in multilingual settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Project Manager
Rocco Forte & Family Hotels
London
2023.01 - 2025.07
Operated as Client Representative managing four hotel refurbishment projects throughout Europe.
Director & Country Manager Finland
Aurora Construction Consultancy
Helsinki Finland
2021.06 - 2022.10
Directed operations as Country Manager advancing company revenue development
Head of Project Management
Chandler KBS
London
2019.12 - 2021.05
- Directed project management for Hilton Hotel Park Lane.
- Oversaw project execution at DoubleTree by Hilton Park Gate, maintaining high standards of quality.
Both Projects Postponed by COVID Lockdown.
Project Manager
WT Partnership / Self Employed
London
2018.06 - 2019.05
Appointed as Project Manager by Mandarin Oriental Knightsbridge into WT Partnership, to oversee reconstruction post-catastrophic incident in 2018
Managing Director
Walker & Associates
Kyiv Ukraine
2013.02 - 2017.12
Operated as consultant Development Manager on numerous large-scale Shopping Centre Developments and Hotel Projects within Ukraine, Poland, and Czech Republic
Member of Board of Directors / Equity Partner
Gardiner & Theobald LLP
London & Central Europe
2006.05 - 2012.12
- Served on Management Board of Partners for Central and Eastern Europe.
- Directed operations as Managing Director and Country Manager for Ukraine from August 2008 to December 2012.
- Contributed as G&T Partner on secondment within Central and Eastern Europe.
Sourced & Managed development projects for €1 billion fund on behalf of Fordgate Group, seconded to Mayfield Management.
Education
Chartered Building Surveyor -
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
LondonBSc Building Surveying -
De Montfort University
Leicester 1985.09 - 1987.07
Skills
- Substantial Board level Management Experience, team leading and business development
- Development Management, sourcing development opportunity, project financial modelling and management of full project life cycle
- Asset Management, responsible for asset improvement critically to improve revenues and dispose of asset at higher value
- Creator and Head of Technical Due Diligence team for Central Europe on behalf of Gardiner & Theobald with an extensive network of consultant expertise and participation in large real estate transactions
- Hotel Experience in Europe for development, refurbishment of 5 star and boutique hotels in Europe
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Rocco Forte & Family Hotels
2023.01 - 2025.07
Director & Country Manager Finland
Aurora Construction Consultancy
2021.06 - 2022.10
Head of Project Management
Chandler KBS
2019.12 - 2021.05
Project Manager
WT Partnership / Self Employed
2018.06 - 2019.05
Managing Director
Walker & Associates
2013.02 - 2017.12
Member of Board of Directors / Equity Partner
Gardiner & Theobald LLP
2006.05 - 2012.12
BSc Building Surveying -
De Montfort University
1985.09 - 1987.07
Chartered Building Surveyor -
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors