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Shane Black

Croydon,Surrey

Summary

Building Surveyor with over 9 years’ experience delivering planned investment, refurbishment and compliance projects across social housing and public-sector portfolios. Currently working within the Planned Investment team at Notting Hill Genesis on a temporary contract, supporting the inspection, scoping and delivery of investment works across occupied homes. Strong technical expertise in building inspections, defect diagnosis, fire safety, building regulations and contractor performance management, with a customer-focused approach to ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality homes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Building surveyor

Notting Hill Genesis
London
2025.09 - Current

Planned Investment - Building Surveyor

  • WIP Reports
  • High level handover
  • Pre GLS Surveys
  • Raising and closing defects
  • Weekly Inspections with Axis

Duties Include:

  • Progress updates with the contractor of the above key activities.
  • Building Completion & Handover
  • Contributing to detailed building inspections and surveys
  • Recommend long-term solutions that improve safety and quality
  • Monitoring contractor performance, snagging and de-snagging
  • Resolve customer complaints relating to workmanship or incomplete works ensuring effective communication and rectifying any customer concerns

Building surveyor

Atkins Realis
Epsom, Surrey
2022.05 - 2025.07

Local Authority – Building Surveyor

Work quality inspections of a wide variety of school retrofitting / maintenance schemes for Surrey County Council (SCC) and Bracknell Forest Council. Assessment of work progress and the quality of workmanship recorded on a regular basis and issued to all parties. The production of supporting photographic schedules recorded both the progress and quality of workmanship. Supporting a senior surveyor assisting in the End of Defects inspections preparing certificates and snagging lists. Undertaken Revit modelling for (SCC) large commercial property to allow for design team internal remodelling works, showing existing and proposed layout, windows and doors renewals, roof replacement and general adaptation works internally to suit client requirements and fit for purpose.

Local Authority - June 2022 to September 2023 – Building Surveyor

Undertaking measured surveys to a wide variety schools based in Surrey for refurbishment of WC's and phase plans for works to be carried out for quality management. Producing section details, elevation and proposal plans to fit for purpose. Refurbishment work brief preparation and supervision of external consultants in delivery of various housing estates refurbishment projects such as Kitchen and Bathroom renewal programmes. Carrying out weekly inspections, challenging contractors with issues on site, works remaining and programme. Working with Surrey County Council, developing design and specification for the Walsh CofE Junior School refurbishment project, comprising of the internal adaptation of four WC's.

Central Government - May 2022 to Present – Building Surveyor

Conducted condition and Net Zero assessments of a wide variety of buildings throughout the UK for the GPA. The inspection was undertaken on tablets recording overall condition, any required remedial works and potential Net Zero intervention could improve thermal performance. Following the on-site survey, where existing plans for sites didn't exist or were not reflective of current layout, identify discrepancies and amendments were made or development of new plans as necessary.

Blue light / MOD - April 2023 to Present – Building Surveyor

Undertaking space planning options appraisal reflecting client requirements alongside detailing all necessary refurbishment options on drawings across the MOPAC estate. Coordinating with a multi-discipline design tea

m, carry out design and specification work for Plumstead Police Station.

For a MOD client, conducting a measured survey of a large roof recording the position of all MEP and safe access equipment. From the onsite survey information assisted in the design development of the tender documentation.

Stratford Waterfront East Bank - LLDC - June 2024 to Present – NEC Supervisor

4 building sites (Sadlers Wells, BBC Studio, V&A Museum, UAL/LCF Uni Campus) Project value £1.1bn

  • Reviewing as-built drawings
  • Quality of installation
  • Site visits and snagging
  • Raising and closing defects
  • Room closure inspections

Progress updates with the Client of the above key activities.

Building Completion & Handover

Continue to review BIM Checklists and Issues.

Raise and close defects.

The works overseen in terms of QA are: fire stopping, (inc fire

doors). Various types of flooring installations, (Pre-pour screed,

void formers and post screed, raised access flooring), Floor finishes,

(timber & vinyl), Joinery, (rooms & corridors), Dryline partitions,

Architectural metalwork, Steelwork, (stairs & ladders), Decorations,

(plaster, tiling & paint), IPS cubicles.

Construction Assistant Site Manager/Labourer

Truman Tyson Ltd
CROYDON, Surrey
2020.04 - 2022.05

Apprentice Electrician - running new cables to properties inc double sockets, lighting, external security lighting, thermostatic extractor fans and isolator switches


Apprentice Plumber
- changing the water flow and layout of the bathroom, washroom and kitchen

FreelanceMeasuredBuildingSurveyor

Self Employed
CROYDON, surrey
2020.01 - 2022.04

Produce measured surveys and proposals for private clients; producing proposals for rear/side addition extensions, flat conversions & rear outbuildings.

Building Surveyor/ CAD Technician,

Pellings
Bromley, Kent
2018.01 - 2020.11

Duties included; Liaising with Contractors and Clients on projects and maintaining good working relationships
Managing the Weekly Progress Inspection/report on site visit
Liaising with Contractors to quote for tender as well as producing Budget Estimates
Spreadsheets for Tender Reports
Producing Certificates of Payments/ Practical Completion
Producing Windows and Doors Replacement Drawings to Residential, Listed and Social
Housing Buildings
Managing the Kitchen and Bathroom Renewal Programme for Housing Associations
Produced a Scope of Works to the Fire Escape Stairwell to Actons Lock
Window and Door Replacement Drawings for East Sussex Libraries
Carrying out Measured Surveys and producing Proposed Drawings on AutoCAD for
Private Sectors and Social Housing
Clerk of Work Inspections on a Weekly/ Monthly Progress with Photo Schedule Reports
and Dictating Schedule of Condition

Assistant surveyor

Brodie Plant Goddard
Dorking, Surrey
2016.01 - 2017.12

Working as an assistant to shadow senior surveyors whilst progressing into working
independently since gaining my degree at Kingston University


Producing Party Wall Surveys, Measured Surveys, Site Inspections, Schedule of Conditions as well as Photo Schedules to site visit and weekly/monthly inspection reports. Working alongside the practices architects, producing plans, making
amendments and carrying out design tasks. Produce 2D floor plans, elevations, sections, construction details, working /Building Regulation drawings and site plans.


I started working at Brodie Plant Goddard in February 2016. I was working at BPG part time whilst attending Kingston University full time to finish my last year of my Building Surveying degree. After graduating from University, BPG took me on at a full time position.

Trainee Building Surveyor/ Architect Technician

Gardener Partnership
London
2012.01 - 2013.12

Working as an assistant to Senior Surveyors as well as Architects. Working alongside the team to produce proposed plans as well as carrying out design tasks and altering
revision drawings.


Main CAD operator within the office, self taught and experience in AutoCAD 2013 to present and REVIT 2013 draftsmen/technician and able to Produce and understand all
2D/3D floor plans, elevations, sections, construction details, working/Building Regulation drawings, M&E layouts, landscaping/site plans, construction drawings. To Produce
Planning Portal applications as well as having a good knowledge of Building Regulations
I have been at Gardner Partnership since leaving Harris Academy Sixth Form March 2013.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
2013.09 - 2016.07

A-Levels - Maths, Business & Science

Harris Academy Sixth Form
Crystal Palace, Bromley
2010.09 - 2012.08

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering

Croydon College
Croydon
2008.09 - 2010.08

Skills

Technical & Surveying

  • Building condition surveys & defect diagnosis
  • Planned maintenance & refurbishment projects
  • Building Regulations & compliance
  • Measured surveys (AutoCAD / Revit / BIM)

Project & Contractor Management

  • Contractor performance monitoring
  • Site inspections, snagging & de-snagging
  • Quality assurance & certification review
  • Budget and programme monitoring
  • Clerk of Works duties

Customer Focus

  • Resident liaison & complaint resolution
  • Client and local authority liaison

Certification

  • CSCS Card
  • SC Security Clearance
  • Full UK Driving License
  • L3 Traditional Building Course

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Building surveyor

Notting Hill Genesis
2025.09 - Current

Building surveyor

Atkins Realis
2022.05 - 2025.07

Construction Assistant Site Manager/Labourer

Truman Tyson Ltd
2020.04 - 2022.05

FreelanceMeasuredBuildingSurveyor

Self Employed
2020.01 - 2022.04

Building Surveyor/ CAD Technician,

Pellings
2018.01 - 2020.11

Assistant surveyor

Brodie Plant Goddard
2016.01 - 2017.12

Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying

Kingston University
2013.09 - 2016.07

Trainee Building Surveyor/ Architect Technician

Gardener Partnership
2012.01 - 2013.12

A-Levels - Maths, Business & Science

Harris Academy Sixth Form
2010.09 - 2012.08

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering

Croydon College
2008.09 - 2010.08
Shane Black