Stephen J Waters

Experience

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  ROC ROBINSONS JOINERY

  May 1975 - Aug 1993

  CARPENTER & JOINER/CONTRACTS MANAGER

  STEPHEN BEGAN WORK ON THE JOINERY BENCH, THEN ON TO SITE SHOP FITTING.HE WORKED ON HIGH QUALITY BESPOKE JOINERY PROJECTS AS: HARRODS,HARVEY NICHOLS, SELFRIDGES, LIBERTY, HOUSE OF FRAZIER, HILTON HOTEL, RITZ HOTEL, ST. ERMINS HOTEL, DUNLOP HOUSE, ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE, METROPOLIATAN POLICE AND BARCLAYS BANK.STEPHEN THEN WORKED MY WAY THROUGH TO FOREMAN THEN CONTRACTS MANAGR.

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  St. Petersburg Properties Limited

  Sept 1993 - Jul 2007

  Head of Project Excellence & Real Estate

  • Stephen was promoted to this new role to oversee the company’s entrance to the Russian real estate and property development market, working tirelessly to facilitate the development of strategic business plans for the region to direct the implementation of actions to meet current and long- term exponential growth plans.• Credited with yearly cost savings of $135,000 using a combination of skilful negotiation and planning securing improved discounts and services using alternative material products with suppliers and staffing agencies.• Received Achievement Award for exceeding sales budget consecutively 1994-1997.Grew local account contracts resulting in $2 million in sales annually Show less

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  Styles and Wood

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

  Project Manager

  • Stephen organised, planned and prioritised work, effectively managing shopfitting teams and monitored quality of workmanship to the acceptable level of the contract. • He was accountable for contractors and sub-contractors, consultants and third- party suppliers involved in the removal of existing and installation of new escalators whilst creating new shop floor space.• Stephen ensured that set-up was to close out in terms of establishing quality processes, problem resolution and snagging with focus on alignment of cost, scope and timescales. Show less

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  Pasha Insaat

  Apr 2009 - Feb 2011

  Project Manager - link: http://www.nizamiresidences.az/

  • Stephen was responsible and accountable for the delivery for Nizami Residences in Baku (61m) high rise R/C building consisting: Luxury lifestyle apartments, a spa, fitness and wellness centre, swimming pool, and high security underground parking.• He also directed all activities for the construction of (the first in Azerbaijan) Shulevan Shopping Mall 40 kms from Baku, consisting of high-end retail boutiques such as: Benetton, NEXT, Monsoon, and a drive-in McDonalds and also, secure offices for The First lady of Azerbaijan.• Stephen ensured adequate resources for the assigned projects focusing on design management, procurement, installation, commissioning and timely safe handover. BOTH BUILDINGS HAVE EARTHQUAKE PROOF LOADING AND FOUNDATIONS WITHSTANDING 9 ON THE RICHTER SCALE. Show less

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  PCL

  Jul 2012 - May 2014

  Project Manager

  .• Stephen was headhunted for this role to map-out and plan skill requirements for the assigned project, managing and personally working with the project team to recruit and select quality employees within budget adhering to client’s selection process and agency preferred suppliers. • He delegated and established close relationships with Russian building structural engineers and British joinery experts to facilitate specialist cabinetry and flooring.• Stephen personally provided a translation service: Annotations (spoken & written) of legal documents, bill of quantities and CAD drawings to site engineers and contractors.• Stephen managed all on-site construction quality workmanship, appraising quality of build reporting directly to the director with regarding progress. Show less

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  UHNWI's

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2018

  Property Asset Manager

  • Stephens’ prime role is to assist the administrative, financial, capital and operations of the assigned portfolio to maximise the performance and value of the property and company's portfolio of real estate assets managed through acquisitions, dispositions, or operations.• Essential functions: Oversee local third-party Property Managers and Leasing Agent’s, also, propose realistic objectives for each deal.• Stephen deals with private investors looking to invest in off-market prime sought after properties and land in Central London, Russia, (Moscow, St. Petersburg), Moldova, Lithuania and China Show less

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  CHESTERFIEFIELDS

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2022

  Owner & Business Development Director

  • Stephen works as a consultant for property development companies, primarily advising new investors/buyers on purchasing property and ROI.• Provided guidance, risk management and management of client team expectations through early identification of issues through reporting, meetings and any means necessary to ensure a transparent and professional delivery.• Stephen collaborated closely with clients developing long term relationships with stakeholders, surveyors and architects to grow the business profitably. Show less

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  Chesterfields Group

  Jul 2022 - now

  Group Expansion Directive

  We are expanding to provide UHNW & Family Office with a unique service sourcing, buying and selling 'ALL THINGS LUXURY LIFESTYLE LIVING'..... my role is to oversea deliverable investment opportunities, a complete bespoke service.