Michael John Taylor MRICS

Experience

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  Plymouth City Council

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2007

  Senior Technician/Trainee Surveyor

  • Assisted senior surveyors in measuring surveys and producing plans using Autocad.• Produced tender documents and contract documents for council property surveys.• Estimated and quantified construction works for monthly valuations.• Prepared progress and cost reports for construction projects.

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  Quantity Surveyors Gibraltar

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2012

  Quantity Surveyor

  • Managed cost control and reporting for projects up to £100 million, ensuring efficient budget allocation.• Drafted contracts and assisted senior surveyors in multi-lingual/multi-currency environments.• Completed RICS APC in Madrid, 2010, showcasing expertise in quantity surveying.• Worked on major infrastructure projects like international airport terminals and high-rise residential buildings.

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  Underhill Engineering Ltd

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

  Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Managed commercial aspects of civil engineering, defence, and nuclear projects at Underhill Engineering Ltd in Plymouth.• Led tender adjudication and dispute resolution processes, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.• Produced claims and conducted contract reviews, optimizing project financial performance.• Oversaw and mentored a team of surveyors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

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  Currie & Brown

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

  Senior Cost Consultant

  • Managed all aspects of quantity surveying for major international cost consultancy projects, including NEC 3 Project Management and JCT Contract Administration.• Led teams in Bosnia & Herzegovina, overseeing office refurbishments to civil engineering projects, resulting in successful project delivery.• Trained and mentored junior surveyors, enhancing team skills and efficiency.• Achieved ICE NEC 3 Project Manager accreditation, demonstrating expertise in project management.

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  MJT Surveyors Ltd

  Sept 2017 - now

  Founder

  • Founded a Quantity Surveying and Project Management practice in Plymouth, UK, regulated by RICS.• Managed a team of 4 staff members, focusing on quality and professional delivery in construction projects.• Worked on large schemes in Devon & Cornwall, showcasing expertise in project management and quantity surveying.