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Work history
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Stephen Davies

Stephen Davies

Chislehurst,Kent

Summary

Dynamic director with a robust background in construction project management, specialising in refurbishment and operational leadership.

Proven ability to lead large teams and drive business growth through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Strong technical ability and vast knowledge of how to build.

Committed to delivering high-quality projects while maintaining strong customer relationships.

I am seeking to leverage my background in operational leadership or delivery to fulfil a new role.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Refurbishment Director

Structure Tone London
London
11.2020 - 03.2024
  • Employed to lead the refurbishment division to develop brand image and secure refurbishment projects within the £10-£50 target value.
  • Leverage my vast 'black book' to open doors for new business.
  • Head up a successful division to support the London markets appetite for retrofit projects.
  • Typically £100M annual turnover.


Responsibilities and outcomes:


  • Conducted strategic planning sessions to drive corporate objectives.
  • Managed daily operations of up to three projects by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
  • Initiated business development activities, and expanded client base. Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
  • Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts. Negotiated project procurement routes allowing for two stage and negotiated works.
  • Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
  • Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
  • Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals.
  • Employed key staff capable of delivering technically challenging projects. Train staff from within to support this division.
  • Championed customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and satisfaction.
  • Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
  • Introduced new marketing campaigns, boosted brand image.
  • Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for the company.

Board director

Collins Construction
London
06.2008 - 09.2020
  • Employed as Senior Project Manager before moving through the ranks to Board Director.
  • Challenged with organic growth of Healthcare and refurbishment divisions.
  • I pushed the boundaries of the companies refurbishment abilities to allow the business to grow from £28M to £150M.
  • Secured numerous tenders from a diverse client base to allow the business to select the best opportunities.
  • Successfully completed over 50 projects with repeat business from all clients and professional teams.


Responsibilities and outcomes


  • Navigated complex business challenges for successful outcomes.
  • Led organisational restructuring to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Set profitability targets with meticulous financial forecasting.
  • Executed board decisions with full compliance to regulations.
  • Implemented risk management practices, ensuring company longevity.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the organisation.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives, enhancing company reputation.
  • Boosted market presence for improved brand recognition.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key investors, securing long-term support.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Directed day-to-day work of over 70 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
  • Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.

Senior Project Manger

ISG major projects
01.2001 - 06.2008
  • Employed to assist with the delivery of the largest fit out in company history.
  • Delivered all client facing high end facilities at Allen and Overy (£100M), arrivals and retail areas at St Pancreas, Eurostar(£97M), all front of areas at Shell Tower (£95M).
  • Headed up teams of up to 20 ISG staff and reported to the project director.


Responsibilities and outcomes:


  • Facilitated change management processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Achieved process optimisation through quality control measures.
  • Developed comprehensive project programmes for successful execution.
  • Tracked project progress diligently, ensuring adherence to set deadlines.
  • Fostered a harmonious work environment, boosting team morale during high-pressure situations.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members promptly, minimising downtime in the workflow.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing best practices in project management.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying.

University of Greenwich
London
08.1990 - 08.1993

BTech ONC - Construction Management

Croydon College
Croydon
09.1987 - 08.1989

Skills

  • Non adversarial project delivery
  • Stakeholder management and engagement
  • Client focused project satisfaction
  • Honest reporting
  • Commercial awareness
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Programme and Project Delivery
  • Budgeting and Cost Control (£5-£50M)
  • Health and Safety Compliance and CDM regulations
  • JCT and NEC Contract administration
  • Leadership and Team Development



Affiliations

Outdoor pursuits - Paddle boarding, cycling, walking.

Martial Arts - Karate

Rugby Union - Medic and part time coach for Old Elthamians academy.

Socialising - Enjoying good company, food and wine.

Accomplishments

    CIOB - Construction Manager of the Year 2000 (Runner -up)

Certification

  • Member of the CIOB
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS
  • Nebosh - Directing Site Safety
  • DBS Checked
  • First Aider for Sport.

Timeline

Refurbishment Director

Structure Tone London
11.2020 - 03.2024

Board director

Collins Construction
06.2008 - 09.2020

Senior Project Manger

ISG major projects
01.2001 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying.

University of Greenwich
08.1990 - 08.1993

BTech ONC - Construction Management

Croydon College
09.1987 - 08.1989
Stephen Davies