Experience

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  Unite group plc

  Nov 1998 - Apr 2004

  Responsible for securing a pipeline of the orders for modular construction units. Also responsible for developing and managing the project management function to scope projects and deliver these to site, on time and to quality. Tasked with refocusing and improving the R&D and Design teams to develop, evaluate and design products and schemes to expand the business and the application of the modular construction product.• Identified pipeline of modular construction projects and developed reporting/forecasting tools to feed production at automated 200,000 sq ft modular manufacturing facility.• Created and developed project management function to implement secured schemes (c1,000 beds).• Developed and implemented testing and training area for product marketing, testing and contractor education before using the product in the field.• Refocused, developed and managed design team to enhance project evaluation, design, production and information flow with internal and external customers including implementing the group’s first fully finished volumetric scheme.• Developed and managed product change control, new product introduction processes and the R&D function to develop modular product and components.• Alongside the Director of Manufacturing, developed a marketing strategy, managing external market research resources to identify further target markets. Show less Alongside the Business Development Director, responsible for identification and resolution of business critical issues to achieve corporate growth and development goals across all divisions (Finance, Property Development, Accommodation Services, HR/Office Services, Construction, Manufacturing and IT).• Worked with divisional teams to develop and implement business processes.• Worked with individual Directors, cross divisional teams and external resources to consider and resolve matters to facilitate corporate growth including the relevance of brand and scale in the sector.• Developed, implemented and managed innovation capture, assessment and development process to harness internal knowledge to improve and enhance the business including product and service offerings to students. Show less Responsible for identifying, acquiring, development managing and letting student and key worker assets in London. Working with the group property director to establish the London office and to deliver and advise on internal group valuations. Seconded to group Head Office with responsibility to facilitate and deliver group wide business process mapping project.• Part of 4 man set up and operational team for the London regional office of Unite group.• Acquired and development managed then implemented and oversaw management of student/key worker schemes in London (predominant involvement in three schemes ~ c600 beds).• UK wide portfolio valuation including asset enhancement and corporate acquisition target advice.• Participated in certification of information for full Stock Exchange listing of UNITE Group.• Managed Group wide business process mapping project identifying, developing and implementing scalable cross functional processes. Show less

  • Products and Customer Development Manager

    Sept 2002 - Apr 2004

  • PFI Bid Manager

    Mar 2002 - Sept 2002

  • Strategic Development Manager

    Mar 2001 - Mar 2002

  • Investment and Development Surveyor

    Nov 1998 - Mar 2001
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  General practice

  Apr 2004 - Feb 2006

  Consulting surveyor

  Professional, valuation and general practice surveyor providing a residential and commercial advice.

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  Valad europe

  Feb 2006 - Nov 2015

  Fund and asset manager

  Fund and Asset Manager of the University Capital Trust (UCT), a c£100m specialist student accommodation vehicle.Within the Fund Management responsibilities has been heavily involved equity raising and undertaken investor liaison, communications and reporting. Management of fund governance resources and liaison / coordination with offshore Trustees and Managers has also been a key part of this role. Recent specific achievements include:• Negotiated, managed and implemented Fund extension.• c£40m refinance.Alongside the Fund Management responsibilities, as the Asset Manager, has undertaken all aspects of this key operational business management role across the UK portfolio including:• Hands-on property management, procuring, overseeing and developing third party managers to ensure investor returns are delivered.• Identified and appraised acquisition targets and acquired £40m of student accommodation.• Delivered due diligence and client side scheme design and development management.• Identified and explored new business opportunities including student accommodation markets in mainland Europe.• Identified and successfully implemented £4.5m of time constrained, intense, refurbishment and upgrading programs across the older assets in the portfolio since 2010.• Internal valuations, developed and implemented business plans and budgets.• Identified, procured and managed external resources including valuers, lawyers, project manager, property managers and contract administrators. Show less

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  Global student accommodation group

  Nov 2015 - now

  Asset manager