Siu Cheong Chan
Sale,Cheshire
Summary
Over 28 years of experience in construction and consultancy, with 23 years in main contractor environments. Expertise in building project management, civil works, and rail projects, including significant government contracts. Proven track record in commercial and contract administration, cost engineering, and procurement strategies. Currently managing the national gas cyber framework, establishing effective commercial strategies and processes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Managing Quantity Surveyor
Yokogawa UK Limited
- Client: National Grid Gas PLC
- Contract: NEC 4 – Option C - EC&I Framework
- Contract value: £120M
- Scope of Work: Manage the portfolio of Framework projects from design to implementation to final account value, approximately £40M each project, renewal of National Grid Gas infrastructures.
- Main Responsibilities: Manage two frameworks and oversee commercial management to achieve the Clients’ KPI and meet financial targets. Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, negotiate with the Client on various commercial issues, and ascertain the best outcomes. Setting commercial processes and procedures to achieve the Company’s commercial expectations.
Company Director
DC Independent Surveyor Ltd
2020.01 - 2026.03
- Founded and led a successful independent surveying practice specialising in residential property surveys for a diverse client base, with a strong focus on supporting Hong Kong BNO immigrants relocating to the UK. Since establishing the company, I have personally completed over 550 full property inspections, covering a wide geographical area including Manchester, Cambridge, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, and Nottingham.
- My role combines technical surveying expertise with strategic business leadership. I manage end-to-end service delivery—from client engagement and scoping through to detailed reporting and post-survey advisory support—ensuring every client receives clear, actionable guidance tailored to their needs. I have built a reputation for producing high-quality, risk-focused reports, identifying defects early, and helping clients make confident, informed purchase decisions.
- Key strengths and contributions include:
- Extensive residential surveying experience, with deep knowledge of UK housing stock, regional construction methods, and common defect patterns across both modern and traditional properties.
- Exceptional client communication, particularly with first-time UK buyers and international clients who require clear explanations of UK property standards, risks, and maintenance expectations.
- Strong diagnostic capability, providing practical, commercially aware advice that balances technical accuracy with real-world implications for cost, safety, and long-term asset performance.
- Efficient, reliable service delivery, consistently meeting tight turnaround times while maintaining high reporting standards.
- Business leadership, overseeing operations, compliance, client relationships, and continuous improvement of survey templates, workflows, and quality assurance processes.
- Trusted advisor status, with a high proportion of repeat and referral clients due to clarity, transparency, and a supportive approach throughout the buying journey.
- This combination of technical depth, commercial awareness, and client-centred service positions me as a surveyor who not only identifies issues but also helps clients understand their significance and navigate the next steps with confidence.
Managing Quantity Surveyor
CML
2020.01 - 2025.05
- Client: Network Rail
- Contract: CP7 NW&C NEC4 amended
- Method of Measurement: CESMM4
- Contract value: NW&C £25M/annum, LNE £40M/annum.
- Scope of Work: Manage the portfolio of Minor Works Framework remits from design to implementation to final account value, ranging from £500 to £6M. Projects include earthworks, de-vegetation, brickwork repair, kee clamp fencing, and examination.
- Main Responsibilities: Manage two frameworks and perform day-to-day commercial operations in order to achieve the Clients’ KPI and meet financial targets. Train and develop the team of Quantity Surveyors. Negotiates with the Client on various commercial issues and ascertains the best outcomes. Setting Commercial processes and procedures to achieve the Company’s commercial expectations.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
AMCO-GIFFEN
2018.10 - 2019.12
- Client: Network Rail
- Contract Name: LNW Minor Work Contract
- Value: Over £25M/annum
- Condition of Contract: Network Rail Minor Works Contract with NR4
- Method of Measurement: CESMM4
- Scope of Work: Manage the portfolio of Minor Works Framework remits from design, and implementation to final account value from £500 to £2M. Projects range from de-vegetation to track renewal.
- Main Responsibilities: Manage a team of 5 QSs to perform day-to-day commercial operations in order to achieve the Clients’ KPIs and meet financial targets. Train and develop the team of Junior Quantity Surveyors. Negotiates with the Client on various commercial issues and ascertains best outcomes.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Programme Commercial and Management Unit - Energy Utilities and Power Division – Nuclear Oil & Gas sub-division
Mott MacDonald Ltd
2014.10 - 2018.10
- Client: United Utilities
- Contract Name: APM6 AMS
- Value: Over £12M/annum
- Condition of Contract: NEC3 ECC Option A, C & E
- Method of Measurement: N/A
- United Utilities Provide commercial support from inception to final account on various maintenance work orders ranging from £100K to £3M. Working closely with the Project Managers and Engineering team in providing value for money to the sponsors and the business. Ensure commercial compliance in line with the company’s governance, processes and procedures. Managing two surveyors in the AMS team, mentoring and supervising day-to-day commercial matters and professional career development.
- Client: United Utilities
- Contract Name: APM6 ESP - Jacobs
- Value: Over £80M
- Condition of Contract: NEC3 ECC Option A, C & E
- Method of Measurement: N/A
- United Utilities Provide commercial support in the final accounting of over 200 legacy orders approximate total value of £20M. Conduct investigation and provide recommendations to a number of overspent option E projects. Assist and provide reasoned advice to the Area Contract Manager on various commercial issues.
- Client: United Utilities
- Contract Name: AMP5 PAN - KMI
- Value: Over £80M
- Condition of Contract: NEC3 ECC Option E
- Method of Measurement: N/A
- United Utilities Working for United Utilities to provide commercial support in the closing of AMP5 PAN with KMI as the main contractor to interrogate and report the problems and issues with the LBE and prelims.
- Client: Sellafield Ltd
- Contract Name: Sellafield Security Enhancement Programme
- Value: Over £85M
- Condition of Contract: NEC3 ECC Option E
- Method of Measurement: N/A
- Sellafield Represent our Client Sellafield Ltd on the Site Security Enhancement Programme, the Island Sites, HSA1 & HSA2 (design) projects to provide commercial support and contract administration services. Working closely with the Main Contractor on site and the Client to ensure milestones and budget are met in a highly complex working environment.
Principal Quantity Surveyor
George Corderoy Co Ltd
2014.06 - 2014.10
- Client: Ove Arup, Network Rail, Carillion
- Value: Varies from £0.5M to £3M
- Method of Measurement: CESMM3 and RMM
- Hampden Street Footbridge Produce GRIP 3-level estimates for a partial reconstruction of the existing Hampden Street footbridge in order to be DDA compliant. Working closely with Ove Arup Engineers to ensure the estimate captures all costs in relation to the site and method of construction.
- Ilkeston Platform refurbishment estimate GRIP 3 level.
- MML – Structural Clearances Optioneering GRIP 2 level estimates for structural clearances due to increased line speed over Bradway Tunnel, Clay Cross Tunnel, Blythe Bridge Station Platform, Longton Station Platform and Uttoxeter Station Platform.
- Selkirk Flood Defences Scheme Taking measures and billing to all structural elements of the scheme, which includes flood protection retaining walls, culverts, bridges and piers and concrete weirs with baffle walls. All measures are based on CESMM3.
- Main Responsibilities: To provide first-class quantity surveying services to various clients such as the framework with Ove Arup, We produce cost estimates at different GRIP (Governance for Railway Investment Projects) stages for the client and work closely with the Engineers to ensure an accurate and robust estimate can be produced.
Principal Quantity Surveyor
Mott MacDonald (Franklin and Andrews)
2012.04 - 2014.06
- Client: Network Rail
- Contract Name: Northern Hub
- Value: £1M (Fee)
- Condition of Contract: Emerging Cost / Target Cost
- Method of Measurement: CESMM3 and RMM
- Scope of Work: Northern Hub (Outer), United Kingdom – Network Rail – Produce GRIP 3 level estimates for the capacity and Journey time improvement schemes, works comprised of new platform or extension, bridge deck replacement, permanent way, signalling, Telecoms and E&P. Review estimates with the Client and obtain approval with the use of Candy estimating software, work closely with the Mott MacDonald design team to ensure programme completion.
- Barnt Green to Bromsgrove Electrification ; Wadham's / Linthurst Newtown BAG2-OB109 - Network Rail – GRIP 3 level estimate for various deck replacement options including Pre-stressed concrete beam and Conarch.
- Ely Bridge – Network Rail - GRIP 3 level estimates for a steel box beam deck replacement.
- Ilford Depot – Crossrail - GRIP 2 level estimates for a new car park and 2-storey training centre.
- Kent Route – Network Rail - GRIP 3 level estimates for various station platform repairs.
- Area 10 ASC – Highway Agency – Target costing for area 10 planned works. NEC ECC Option C.
- Metrolink - Second City Crossing, Deansgate Castlefield – TfGM - Validating MPT 2CC, DCF tender submission on rates, measures and prelims.
- Main Responsibilities: Working closely with the Client and the design team to ensure the estimates are updated in line with the current design. Advise the Client on budget issues and carry out monthly reviews on any changes in the overall estimate. Negotiate and agree estimates with the Client to gain approval, working collaboratively with the design team to produce AIP submission documentation.
Quantity Surveyor
BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL (BIRSE RAIL)
2008.03 - 2012.04
- Client: Network Rail
- Contract Name: LNW Civil Framework Agreement
- Value: £40M per annum
- Condition of Contract: Civil Framework Agreement with Rail Track 24, IChemE
- Method of Measurement: CESMM 3rd Edition
- Scope of Work: Designed, procured and implemented in a wide range of infrastructures maintenance and repair projects to Network Rail bridges, drainage, permanent way, embankments, cuttings, tunnels etc. The type of project ranges from a simple embankment regrade to a complete reconstruction of a permanent way and major earthworks embankment stabilisations, Mersey tunnel. Under this Contract also encompass any emergency works instructed by Network Rail for the duration of the Contract. A total of 63 projects during the 4 years range from £20K to £6M.
- Main Responsibilities: Work closely with the Client and the management team on all commercial and operational matters. Weekly cost monitoring and constant updating to ensure projects are within the Client’s budget.
- Submits monthly valuation, prepares and agrees on final accounts with the Client, identifies potential claims and provides substantiations. Ensure the client certifies monies, produces, submits and negotiates target cost.
- Prepare documentation for subcontract packages. Manage and review tenders and conduct post-tender interviews. Review and manage cost files and all subcontractor accounts from interim payments to final accounts.
- Produce and update cash flow forecast report on a monthly basis, provide information for four weekly financial reports and support data to the Client. Daily manage, maintain and update PDR and other trackers to meet KPIs.
- Manage, supervise and train Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Trainee Quantity Surveyor. Archiving files and conducting commercial duties in accordance with BRIMS.
Quantity Surveyor
AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
2006.10 - 2008.02
- Client: Network Rail
- Contract Name: LNW Minor Work Contract
- Value: £5 Million per annum
- Condition of Contract: Network Rail Minor Works Contract with RT/24
- Method of Measurement: CESMM 3rd Edition
- Scope of Work: Manage from design to implementation of minor projects value from £500 to £1M. Projects range from minor brickwork repairs to refurbishing an entire bridge. Also this Contract encompasses any emergency call-out works within the duration of the 4-year term.
- Main Responsibilities: Produce and submit full estimates from drawings on planned and emergency works to the client for approval. Submit final accounts to clients for completed jobs and to produce weekly reports on all accounts and estimates to indicate key performance.
- Liaison with Site Managers on work progress and gather information on-site visits to produce estimates.
Quantity Surveyor
BETHELL CONSTRUCTION LTD
2003.10 - 2006.10
- Client: University of Manchester Property Management
- Contract Name: Arckers and Rumford Street Resurfacing and New Kiosk
- Value: £500K
- Conditions of Contract: ICE
- Method of Measurement: CESMM 3rd Edition, Highway Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Work: The works include resurfacing the entrance of Rumford Street and Arcker Street leading to the staff car park and constructing a new car park kiosk, including all electrical and mechanical services inside the kiosk and the automatic barrier system. Replace all concrete kerbs and bollards as specified per drawing. Repair and realign the existing drainage systems.
- Client: Salford City Council
- Contract Name: Resurfacing footpath and Roads
- Value: £400K
- Conditions of Contract: ICE
- Method of Measurement: CESMM 3rd Edition, Highway Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Work: The project entails the resurfacing of minor roads and footpaths in the residential areas within Salford.
- Client: University of Salford
- Main Contractor: HBG Construction Ltd
- Contract Name: New Faculty of Health and Nursing
- Value: £1.25M
- Conditions of Contract: ICE
- Method of Measurement: CESMM 3rd Edition, Highway Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Work: Bethell carried out subcontract works for the initial ground clearance and demolition work, main foundations, multi-level concrete floors plus staircases and the surfacing of the car park and access road with the integration of drainage.
- Client: Bradford City Council
- Contract Name: Resurfacing A627 Leeds Road, Bradford
- Value: £650K
- Conditions of Contract: ICE 5th Edition
- Method of Measurement: CESMM 3rd Edition, Highway Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Work: Major resurfacing on part of the A627 Leeds Road, Bradford, block paving along both sides of the footpath, replacement of all concrete kerbs and full carriageway resurfacing of the full length of 300m and all intersections.
- Client: United Utilities
- Contract Name: Mechanical and Electrical Standard Operation (MESO)
- Value: £5M
- Conditions of Contract: ICE
- Method of Measurement: Agreed Tender Rates
- Scope of Work: The project was to provide mechanical and electrical maintenance services on planned and reactive remits on pumping stations in the North West Area.
- Main Responsibilities: Working as a Quantity Surveyor responsible for all aspects of commercial matters of the projects which include some of the following;
- After the tender was awarded, analysis tendered BoQ to assess cost and value for the final outcome, cash forecast and prepare subcontracts and materials procurement. Check BoQ quantities against tender drawings for any major discrepancies or potential claims. Carry out post-tender interviews with potential subcontractors before finalising subcontract tender awards. Produce monthly valuation of application to the Client and variations, joined site visit prior to application with Client’s representative to ensure no major issues. Prepare certification for subcontractors and process supplier invoices.
- Preparing weekly and monthly internal cost and value reconciliation reports with the Site Manager, and establishing any issues which would affect the forecasted cash flow and the tender allowance.
SUB AGENT AND ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR
WELCOME CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
1998.11 - 2003.03
- Client: Drainage Services Department Maintenance
- Contract Name: Drainage Maintenance and Construction in Mainland North Districts DC/96/13, DC/97/01, DC/97/02
- Value: £100K to £10M
- Conditions of Contract: Drainage Services Department – Standard Form of Building Contract 4th Edition
- Method of Measurement: Highway Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Works: Carry out full construction of drainage systems in villages within the New Territories Area. Maintain and repair damaged drainage system and conduct CCTV survey on all new and existing drainage.
- Main Responsibilities: Carry out site measurements, and prepare measurement books and payment forms. Processing final account for and gathering information to support Claims and Rates for Variation Orders.
- Client: Civil Engineering Department
- Contract Name: Public Filling Barging Point at Tuen Mun, Area 38
- Value: £115,000.00
- Conditions of Contract: Civil Engineering Department – Standard Form of Contract
- Method of Measurement: Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Works: Create, set up and manage a public filling barging point at a designated area. Construct a temporary two-storey shared office for the Client and Main Contractor. Built new open surfacing drainage channels system covering the site and access road which leads from the entrance to the barging point. A two-storey entrance kiosk is built and a CCTV computerised ticket system is installed to manage the filling barging point. After 18 months of operation time, the site will be demolished and cleared to hand back to the Client.
- Main Responsibilities: I was involved in the tender process of this project and coordinated the site set-up, procurement of subcontractors and all specified systems and materials in accordance to Contract. Gather barging point information and tabulate it to submit to the Client on a weekly basis. Produce monthly applications of valuation to the Client and substantiate variation and claims.
- Client: Territory Development Department
- Contract Name: Kau Hui Development Phase 1 – Roads and Drainage Works In Area 16, Yeun Long (YL 47/99)
- Value: £10M
- Conditions of Contract: Standard Form of Building and Civil Contract
- Method of Measurement: Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Works: A village re-development project involves the construction of a new fresh and foul water pumping station which integrated by a series of under ground box culverts, network of drainage and retaining walls. Install an inflatable dam on the existing river channel near the foul water pumping station. Construct two new public toilets, new roads and landscaping within the village.
- Main Responsibilities: After involved in the tendering process of the project, I was responsible for coordinate the site set up, and procurement of subcontract packages, materials and all the necessary systems according to the Main Contract. Submit monthly application of valuation and joined site measure with the Client representative. Supporting and substantiate variations and claims.
- Client: Territory Development Department
- Contract Name: Main Drainage Channel for Ngau Tam Mei Phase 2 Ngau Tam Mei to Yau Mei San Tsuen Section (YL 48/99)
- Value: £8M
- Conditions of Contract: Standard Form of Building and Civil Contract
- Method of Measurement: Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Works: Construct a 1600m long 15m wide River Channel near the existing river flow. The river channel incorporate footbridges, catchpits, overflow outlets, handrailing, staircases, main inlet and outlet, access road and landscaping.
- Main Responsibilities: Working with the Contract Manager in the tendering bid of this project, we continue the implementation of the Contract. Site set up, procurement of subcontract packages and materials. Prepare monthly application of valuation to the Client and substantiate variation and claims. Liaison with the Client’s representative on joined site measure, agreeing variations and claims.
Project Co-ordinator
CHI FU CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING CO LTD
1998.03 - 1998.11
- Client: Sino Properties Development
- Contract Name: Clifford Centre
- Value: £11M
- Conditions of Contract: Standard Form of Building Contract
- Method of Measurement: Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Works: Construct a 32 storey commercial office building in between two existing buildings. The building frame is reinforced concrete frame with outer glaze curtain walling and dense concrete block internal partitions, including fully air conditioned and electrical and mechanical installation. The first 5 storeys are car parking spaces and a restaurant space on the ground floor, 2 no passenger lifts and a single cargo lift provide the quick ascent and descent for each of the 32 floors in the building.
- Main Responsibilities: My duties include preparing documents for various inspections, site co-ordination, and liaise with various parties involved, measurement of work, preparing subcontract final accounts.
Project Co-ordinator
HING LEE CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
1997.10 - 1998.03
- Client: Architectural Services Department
- Contract Name: Film Archive & Leisure Centre Complex
- Value: £30M
- Conditions of Contract: Standard Form of Building Contract
- Method of Measurement: Standard Method of Measurement
- Scope of Works: Construct two multi storeys buildings, a Film Archive Museum and a Leisure Centre with an underground car park and landscaping works. Install and test all Electrical and Mechanical operations and to apply all internal finishing and fixtures as specified in Main Contract.
- Main Responsibilities: Duties include and not limited to observe record and monitor site progress and operations. Preparing construction programme; assists in running safety and ISO 9001 audits. Liaison between all parties involved including nominated, domestic sub-contractors and suppliers. Ensure the smooth flow of information to all relevant parties and provide contract administration support.
Education
RICS Adaptation Route 1 Course -
College of Estate and Management
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
UMIST – University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology
Higher National Diploma - Building Studies
Salford College of technology
Ordinary National Diploma - Construction
Manchester College of Art & Technology
Skills
- Computer Software – Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Writer, Microsoft Project, Candy Estimating Software, Projectwise, ICEPAC, CEMAR, COINS
Certification
- (MRICS) Full Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
- (MCIHT) Full Member of Chartered Institute of Highway & Transport, CIHT Committee Member
- (MCInstCES) Full Member & Examiner of Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors
- (AMICE) Associate member of the Institute of Civil Engineers
- (RPSA) Full Member of Residential Property Surveyors Association
VOLUNTARY WORK
Salford University Industry Advice Mentoring Scheme 2020/2021, Manchester University Mentor programmes (Manchester Gold) Member, Manchester University Alumni Ambassador, RICS APC Mentor, Supervisor / Counsellor and Assessor, ICES Mentor, Supervisor and Assessor
RECENT FEEDBACK
- From: Steer, Matthew
- Sent: 28 February 2018 15:17
- To: Munro, Kevin
- Cc: Ambrose, Mark
- Subject: David Chan
- Kevin
- Just thought I would give some feedback which I would appreciate being forwarded to Alan Jones for David’s end of year appraisal.
- Although I gave feedback at Xmas – see attached, I would like to add that in the 12months David has been in our office he has brought professionalism and helped contribute to delivery and will be a loss to our office.
- Whenever I have asked for quick turnarounds or commercial disagreements to be resolved quickly, David has stepped up and made it happen.
- The biggest compliment I can give is the number of people in my team that have approached me to express their disappointment in him moving on.
- I do believe the move to Blackburn is a good one for him where he will be able to deliver as a senior QS In his own right and I am sure he will be able to manage the unique personalities there!
- Cheers
- Matthew Steer
- Senior Project Manager
- Asset Maintenance Support
- United Utilities
Timeline
Managing Quantity Surveyor
CML
2020.01 - 2025.05
Company Director
DC Independent Surveyor Ltd
2020.01 - 2026.03
Senior Quantity Surveyor
AMCO-GIFFEN
2018.10 - 2019.12
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Programme Commercial and Management Unit - Energy Utilities and Power Division – Nuclear Oil & Gas sub-division
Mott MacDonald Ltd
2014.10 - 2018.10
Principal Quantity Surveyor
George Corderoy Co Ltd
2014.06 - 2014.10
Principal Quantity Surveyor
Mott MacDonald (Franklin and Andrews)
2012.04 - 2014.06
Quantity Surveyor
BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL (BIRSE RAIL)
2008.03 - 2012.04
Quantity Surveyor
AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
2006.10 - 2008.02
Quantity Surveyor
BETHELL CONSTRUCTION LTD
2003.10 - 2006.10
SUB AGENT AND ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR
WELCOME CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
1998.11 - 2003.03
Project Co-ordinator
CHI FU CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING CO LTD
1998.03 - 1998.11
Project Co-ordinator
HING LEE CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
1997.10 - 1998.03
Managing Quantity Surveyor
Yokogawa UK Limited
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
UMIST – University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology
Higher National Diploma - Building Studies
Salford College of technology
Ordinary National Diploma - Construction
Manchester College of Art & Technology
RICS Adaptation Route 1 Course -
College of Estate and Management