Richard Wilson
Witham,United Kingdom
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in cost planning and control, specializing in project coordination and final account settlements. Demonstrated success in managing client negotiations and fostering strong supplier relationships. Proficient in estimating software and Excel for enhanced reporting and operational efficiency. Dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
44
44
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
4W Building Services Limited
Witham, Essex
07.2023 - Current
- Run the company along with my brother, priced all the jobs, dealt directly with the customers and sub contractors.
- Led negotiations with suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators.
- Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
Senior quantity surveyor
REL Maldon Limited
Maldon, Essex
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Assisted teams in managing multiple multi-million pound Drylining projects with clients including St Williams, Taylor Wimpey, and Bellway Homes. Largest project i was involved with was worth £11 million in Poplar for St William.
- Supported site team in preparing monthly valuations to ensure timely submissions.
- Priced drawing variations and reaching agreements with clients.
- Helped produce monthly cost value reconciliations and cost to complete reports to align projects with budget targets.
- Processed sub-contractor wages on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Participated in pre-start development and subcontract meetings to ensure smooth project initiation.
- Resolved contract disputes to maintain harmonious working relationships.
Senior buyer
Robert E Lee Limited
Maldon, Essex
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Executed purchasing orders
- Created an order form for site managers to use to email requests over to the office
- Mentored an assistant
- Assisted in strengthening supplier relations through effective communication.
- Supported identification of potential new suppliers for strategic growth initiatives.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Negotiated rebates from Manufacturers
Buyer
Robert E Lee Limited
Maldon, Essex
10.2003 - 01.2010
- Assisted the senior Buyer with supplier relationships through contract negotiations and terms.
- Processed all orders from site for plant and materials.
- Assisted site team in monthly stock takes to get used to all the different materials
Education
A-Levels - Business Studies
William De Ferrers
South Woodham Ferrers 09.1998 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Physical Education
William De Ferrers
South Woodham Ferrers 09.1998 - 06.2020
Skills
- Estimating software familiarity
- Final account settlements
- Variation order processing
- Project co-ordination
- Quantity take-offs calculations
- Procurement process knowledge
- Pricing work proficiently
- Cost planning and control
- Excel proficiency
- CVR reporting
- People Management
Timeline
Director
4W Building Services Limited
07.2023 - Current
Senior quantity surveyor
REL Maldon Limited
01.2018 - 06.2023
Senior buyer
Robert E Lee Limited
01.2010 - 01.2018
Buyer
Robert E Lee Limited
10.2003 - 01.2010
A-Levels - Business Studies
William De Ferrers
09.1998 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Physical Education
William De Ferrers
09.1998 - 06.2020