Abigail Blumzon FRICS MAPM

Experience

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  CSK Architects

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2013

  Architectural Assistant
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  Hyphen

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2017

  Key Projects and Achievements:Kate Spade — lead project manager and co- designer for £4m+ Regent Street UK Flagship plus other storesCalvin Klein — design team leader and project manager for multiple UK and EU storesTumi — lead project manager and co-designer for £3.5m+ Regent Street UK Flagship alongside other storesDeveloped UK store construction guidelines and “design handbook” for ConverseResponsibilities Included:Oversight and management of design teams from concept to detailed design and construction drawingsDevelopment of client project brief into working design packagesManagement of procurement processes including initial tender advice, contractor interviews and bid analysisOverseeing project cost-control to ensure value for money throughout project lifecycleLead organiser of company-wide training and mentoring programs (CPD) Show less

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Architectural Assistant

    Sept 2013 - Oct 2017
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  Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  Project Manager

  I worked in the roles of project manager, design-team lead, employers agent and contract administrator. My core work skills included full life-cycle management of projects from brief to in-use, including stakeholder management, design and specification, programme management, coordination of procurement processes, and management of building contracts.Key Projects and Achievements:L&Q Silwood Street – led large multi-disciplinary team on extensive renovation works to £23m housing estateUniversity of Greenwich – management of multiple residential and education projects across estateLondon Borough of Lewisham – management of education sector projects throughout the boroughSuccessfully managed 10+ projects simultaneously at multiple pointsResponsibilities Included:Developing project briefs based on site survey, client engagement and researchProcuring and managing sub-consultants and multi disciplinary design-teams Developing procurement strategies and managing tender and procurement processesManaging projects during construction stages including administering construction contracts Show less

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  Granite bpo

  Dec 2018 - now

  Relationship & Brand Manager

  Part of the executive start-up team of granite BPO, a financial services and professional employment organisation founded in 2018.I apply my knowledge of strategic development and client relationship management to develop bespoke marketing materials including capability statements, welcome packs for candidates and corporate clients, and bespoke white label marketing material.

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  Pick Everard

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

  Client Project Delivery Advisor

  Key Achievements:Converted client engagement into pipeline of £5 million plus per annumSecured new key clients including Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, several London Boroughs, and notable developersDevelopment of marketing collateral to target key sectorsDevelopment of business strategies for key markets including residential and local authority-led workResponsibilities Included:Strategically identifying and winning new businessRelationship management with clients, contractors and suppliers Maintaining strong market awareness Networking and awareness-buildingBusiness strategy Centre of knowledge within organisation for procurement strategy, frameworks and construction contracts Show less

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  Property Elite

  Apr 2020 - now

  RICS APC Training Mentor & Consultant

  Property Elite provides training and support to Chartered Surveyors for the RICS APC, AssocRICS and FRICS qualifications.I use my knowledge and experience as a MRICS Chartered Project Manager to provide candidates with both short and long-term support including mentoring and bespoke workshops for corporate clients. My work includes reviewing final assessment submissions, preparing question packs and tailored revision guides, conducting mock interviews, and developing online revision quizzes and blogs. Show less

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  Bailey Partnership

  Jan 2022 - now

  As a Fellow of the RICS and an APM Accredited Project Manager, I lead Bailey Partnership’s Chichester office and the South Coast Project Management team. I specialise in fire safety and façade remediation, as well as work within sectors such as education, residential and industrial.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Managing the South Coast project management team, driving collaboration, resource planning, and professional development.Client Lead: Serving as the primary contact for key accounts, including Woking Borough Council and Vivid Homes, ensuring strong relationships and successful project outcomes.Business Growth: Implementing regional business strategies, securing new opportunities, and managing bids to support the office’s continued success.Project Management: Leading multidisciplinary teams through all project stages, ensuring efficient delivery and high-quality results.Building Safety Expertise: Supporting leadership in fire safety and façade remediation projects nationally.Key Achievements:Office Expansion: Grew the Chichester office from 2 to 12+ team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.Knowledge Sharing: Initiated lessons-learned workshops to build expertise in recladding and façade remediation.Mentorship: Designed internal training programs to support RICS APC and APM candidates, mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.EDI Leadership: Chairing the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, driving initiatives that enhance diversity, mental health, and staff wellbeing. Show less

  • Senior Associate Project Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Associate Project Manager

    Dec 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022