William Dodoo-Ankrah
Desborough, Kettering,Northamptonshire
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in negotiations, project management, and contract law, with a strong focus on procurement and dispute resolution. Proven track record in budgeting, cost management, and financial reconciliation, ensuring optimal resource allocation. Expertise in contract administration and client relations, utilizing effective communication to address complex challenges. Recognized for organizational excellence and attention to detail, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Contract Surveyor
VIVO Defense
, West Midlands/Hybrid
2024.04 - 2025.03
- Company Overview: Client – Defense Infrastructure Organization (Ministry of Defense)
- Surveyor on Reactive, Arbs/GM and Voids projects.
- Duties – Cost Management, Auditing, Contract Administration, change control, Supervising Junior QSs
- Client – Defense Infrastructure Organization (Ministry of Defense)
Senior QS
Bell Group
2023.04 - 2024.02
- Company Overview: Client – Progress Housing Group
- Lead Surveyor on Reactive, Planned and Voids projects.
- Duties – Pricing Works, Subcontractors Accounts Management, Procurement, Client Liaison, Direct Labour Management, Valuations, Cost Value Reconciliation.
- Client – Progress Housing Group
Associate QS
Fu-Consulting Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Company Overview: Clients – Morgan Sindall Property Services St. Albans & MOAT), Wates, Guildmore, Milestone, London Borough of Lambeth, Hammersmith, Newham Council – Framework Contracts
- Projects - M&E, Estate Improvement, FRA Works, Structural Work, External Works, Roof Replacements, etc.
- Contract Value – Up to £6M.
- Duties – Client liaisons, Mapping out works, Pricing works, Cost Analysis, Tenders preparation/returns analysis/recommendation, subcontractors’ procurement and account management, Cashflows & Forecasting, Client Valuations, Final Accounting, Cost Value Reconciliations.
- Clients – Morgan Sindall Property Services St. Albans & MOAT), Wates, Guildmore, Milestone, London Borough of Lambeth, Hammersmith, Newham Council – Framework Contracts
Contract Surveyor & Project Manager
Apolodor Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Company Overview: Client – APA Concrete Repairers, The Clancy Group, Fortem, Durkan & Oxford College, Logan.
- Contract works – masonry & structural repair works, waterproofing works, screeding.
- Contract values – £10K to £500K.
- Client – APA Concrete Repairers, The Clancy Group, Fortem, Durkan & Oxford College, Logan.
Contract Surveyor
Tudor Construction Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Company Overview: Clients – Balfour Beatty, The Guiness Partnership & Wates.
- Contract Values - £20K to £100K.
- Duties – Procurement, Valuations, Cost management and Cashflows Forecasting.
- Clients – Balfour Beatty, The Guiness Partnership & Wates.
Contract QS
RAAM Construction Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Company Overview: Clients – Fairhive Homes
- Contract Works – Kitchens & Bathrooms upgrades, Rewiring, Central Heating and Windows & Doors Replacements.
- Contract values – up to £600K.
- Duties – Client liaisons, Mapping out works, Pricing works, Tenders preparation/returns analysis/recommendation, subcontractors’ procurement and account management, Cashflows & Forecasting, Client Valuations, Final Accounting.
- Clients – Fairhive Homes
Senior QS
Kier Services
2016.08 - 2020.08
- Company Overview: Housing Maintenance South (Sites across East London & Midlands)
- Clients – Clarion Housing Group, Muir, Metropolitan Thames Valley, and Hammersmith & Fulham.
- Framework & Measured Term Contracts.
- Forms of Contract – JCT, NEC, ICE, TPC/PPC.
- Contract Works – Planned Works consisting of Estate Regeneration & Externals (Roof, Windows, Ext. & Comm. Decs) – M&E – Civils – FRA Works – Decent Homes Refurbishment Scheme – Drainage & Water Works systems in various high-rise buildings – Brick-slip Façade Replacement to tower blocks.
- Contract Values - £0.1M to £23M.
- Duties – Managed a team of surveyors (2-7), Tenders, Procurement, Client Liaison, Cost Value Reconciliation, Valuations, Subcontract Management, Claims, Drawn up Programmes for Works.
- Housing Maintenance South (Sites across East London & Midlands)
Senior QS
Breyer Group Plc
2014.06 - 2016.07
- Company Overview: (Sites across Tower Hamlet and Romford)
- Client – Tower Hamlet Housing Framework.
- Form of Contract – NEC Option B.
- Contract Works – Estate Regeneration, Externals Decorations, Concrete Repairs on Tower Blocks, Roofs Replacement, Windows & Doors Replacement, External Wall Insulation Works & Decent Homes Kitchen, Bathrooms, Rewiring and Central Heating Upgrades Contract.
- Contract Value - £20M.
- Duties – Managed a team of 6 surveyors, Tenders, Procurement, Client Liaison, Cost Value Reconciliation, Valuations, Subcontract Management, Drawn up Programmes for Works.
- (Sites across Tower Hamlet and Romford)
Quantity Surveyor
VINCI Facilities-Construction
2011.06 - 2014.07
- Company Overview: (Office and Sites across South London)
- Client - Merton Priory Homes and Peabody Quality Homes Frameworks.
- Form of Contract TPC/PPC.
- Contract Works – Planned Works; Roof Replacement, Windows & Doors, Decs, M&E, FRA Works.
- Contract Value - £10M.
- Duties – Procurement, Management of subcontractors’ accounts, Valuations, assisted in programming subcontract works, Cost Value Reconciliations Reports.
- (Office and Sites across South London)
Quantity Surveyor
Kier Building Maintenance
2007.08 - 2011.05
- Company Overview: (Office and Site based in Harrow – Northwest London)
- Client – London Borough of Harrow Frame Works.
- Form of Contract – TPC/PPC.
- Contract Works – Kitchens & Bathroom Upgrades including Rewiring & Central Heating, Retrofit Projects. Lateral Mains, Environmental Works, FRA works.
- Contract Value - £7.5M.
- Duties – Procurement, Management of subcontractors’ accounts, Valuations, assisted in programming subcontract works, Cost Value Reconciliations Reports.
- (Office and Site based in Harrow – Northwest London)
Assistant QS
GE Sharpe & Co.
2006.04 - 2007.07
- Company Overview: A Construction Consultancy Firm (Office Base in South London)
- Clients – Bestways, Australian House, Purley Baptist Church.
- Form of Contract – JCTs.
- Contract values - £250K to £2M.
- Duties – Taking Offs and preparing Bill of Quantities.
- A Construction Consultancy Firm (Office Base in South London)
Assistant QS
Adeo Consulting
2005.10 - 2006.03
- Company Overview: A Construction Consultancy Firm (Office Base, Billingshurst West Sussex)
- Clients – Various.
- Form of Contract – JCTs.
- Contract Value - £0.05M - £0.1M.
- Duties – Taking Offs/Measurements off drawings and preparing Bill of Quantities.
- A Construction Consultancy Firm (Office Base, Billingshurst West Sussex)
Trainee QS
Eden Time Builders Ltd.
2005.06 - 2005.09
- Company Overview: Medium Size Contractor (Site Base at Kings Cross, London)
- Client - Private.
- Form of Contract – JCT.
- Contract Value - £2.5M.
- Duties – Site Based measurements and assisted in planning and programming.
- Medium Size Contractor (Site Base at Kings Cross, London)
Education
PgCert. - Construction Project Management, Strategic Management in Construction, Project Management & Procurement, Cost & Value Management
Loughborough University
2008.09 - 2010.06
BSc (HONS) - Design & Construction Management, Construction Management, Construction Contract Law & Construction Economics
Greenwich University
2003.09 - 2005.06
HND - Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Mathematics, Building Surveying
Kumasi Technical University
1998.09 - 2001.08
Skills
- Negotiations
- Project Management
- Contract Law
- Procurement Acumen
- Dispute Resolution
- Budgeting
- Client relations
- Contract administration
- Precise measurements
- Budget forecasting
- Cost management and reconciliation
- Organisational and Planning
- Methodical approach
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- CSCS Card (Professional)
- Associate Member of APM
- Working towards AssocRICS
Custom
- Travelling
- Cycling
- Gardening
Accomplishments
As a treasurer of a charity, I managed incomings and outgoings funds for the smooth running of the charity. I also organised and chaired various important meetings.
Affiliations
- I like gardening, walking and occasional swimming and bike riding.
Timeline
Contract Surveyor
VIVO Defense
2024.04 - 2025.03
Senior QS
Bell Group
2023.04 - 2024.02
Contract Surveyor & Project Manager
Apolodor Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
Contract Surveyor
Tudor Construction Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
Associate QS
Fu-Consulting Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
Contract QS
RAAM Construction Ltd.
2020.09 - 2023.03
Senior QS
Kier Services
2016.08 - 2020.08
Senior QS
Breyer Group Plc
2014.06 - 2016.07
Quantity Surveyor
VINCI Facilities-Construction
2011.06 - 2014.07
PgCert. - Construction Project Management, Strategic Management in Construction, Project Management & Procurement, Cost & Value Management
Loughborough University
2008.09 - 2010.06
Quantity Surveyor
Kier Building Maintenance
2007.08 - 2011.05
Assistant QS
GE Sharpe & Co.
2006.04 - 2007.07
Assistant QS
Adeo Consulting
2005.10 - 2006.03
Trainee QS
Eden Time Builders Ltd.
2005.06 - 2005.09
BSc (HONS) - Design & Construction Management, Construction Management, Construction Contract Law & Construction Economics
Greenwich University
2003.09 - 2005.06
HND - Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Mathematics, Building Surveying
Kumasi Technical University
1998.09 - 2001.08