Laura Lynch

Experience

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  Jefcoate Anderson Architects

  Oct 2005 - Dec 2009

  Architect

  • Residential developments and house extension design.• Developed Concept Design, Technical stages, 2D plans and technical details.• Assisted on private houses and house extension projects.

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  Laura Paterson Architect

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  Self Employed Architect

  • Established own sole trading RIAS Architectural Practice.• Worked with a range of Clients, negotiating fees and writing fee proposals inline with RIAS and PI Insurance terms.• Prepared, issued, evaluated and awarded tenders.• Supported Client during construction and ensuring post construction statutory approvals gained.

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  Somner Macdonald Architects

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Architect

  • Residential development and house extension design.• Developed Concept Design, Technical stages, 2D plans, tender documentation and technical details.• Prepared and gained approval for Planning and Building Warrant applications.• Monitored works on site to ensure H&S compliance.

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  Places for People Scotland

  Jun 2012 - Mar 2022

  • Led and motivated a team of 4-6 delivering PFP Scotland’s £7mill. planned investment program.• Implemented, monitored and maintained planned maintenance program delivery against agreed targets and contract specific requirements to achieve 80% customer satisfaction rating.• Established and delivered investment program for PFP Scotland's Mid-Market team.• Established programs of work based on stock condition data.• Monitored team’s CDM2015 compliance and H&S onsite.• Member of the PFP Scotland H&S Committee.• Reviewed, drafted and negotiated large scale planned works, Landscaping and Stair Cleaning contracts in line with PFP policy to maintain value for money and H&S compliance.• Advised internal and external stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations, and providing clarification on contract terms and conditions to ensure comprehension.• Successfully resolved four Stage 2 complaints in the last six months.• Developed range of leaflets to better inform tenants of upgrade works planned for their home, leading to reduction in tenant refusals.• Wrote technical reports for large value projects for SMT to successfully gain budget approval. Show less • Led technical specialist projects with external partners (Historic Environment Scotland/Napier University/ Technology Strategy Board) in trialing range of technical solutions for HTT buildings and renewable materials. • Controlled project scope, delivery timelines and monetary constraints, successfully managing budgets of £1.4million. • Resolved technical issues affecting cross-functional communication and project deliverables. • Established positive relationships with construction management and contractors, aligning team priorities, goals and objectives. • Negotiated cost-efficient contracts with suppliers to obtain quality workmanship within budget parameters. • Built positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through strong client management skills. Show less

  • Contracts Team Leader

    Oct 2014 - Mar 2022

  • Project Officer

    Jun 2012 - Sept 2014
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  Places for People

  Mar 2022 - now

  Regional Investment Manager (Scotland)

  - Responsible for leading the contract management and delivery of planned maintenance and investment programmes for Places for People Scotland.- Ensuring the projects are delivered to meet the required performance standards and specifications- Ensuring the pro-active monitoring of progress, the effective resolution of issues, and the delivery of value for money and effective reporting.- Delivering projects to meet customer service standards, consulting with customers and other stakeholders.- Ensuring delivery in accordance with H&S requirements including making sure that obligations around CDM, ensuring completion and handover information is completed. Show less