Georgina Powling BSc ICIOB

Experience

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  Hyams QS Ltd

  Jun 1996 - Jan 2002

  SECRETARY / RECEPTIONIST,

  Personal Assistant to the company Partners/Quantity Surveyors.

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  East of England Co-operative Society Ltd (formerly Ipswich & Norwich Co-op)

  Jan 2002 - Mar 2006

  TRAINEE TECHNICIAN

  Directing reactive maintenance of the Societies property portfolio. Preparing new build/refurbishment/ alterations/ extension scheme designs and shop layouts on CAD. Assisting with and coordinating capital and minor works projects including organising and liaising with consultants and contractors, to supervise the works and ensure it met its financial obligation. Preparation of Health and Safety Plans and Files. Creating and developing the Asbestos Control Manuals and preparing and undertaking Fire Risk Assessments in compliance with current legislation and regulations. Show less

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  Suffolk Constabulary

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2008

  ESTATES OFFICER

  Coordinated management of new build, refurbishments and minor work projects, of the Constabulary’s estate, together with organising maintenance. This included liaising with a variety of senior officers, contractors, consultants, suppliers and other police forces. Preparing new build, refurbishment, extension and space planning scheme designs to Building Regulations and Constabulary standards together with recommending layouts to meet the changing demands. Developing project costs for approval and adjustment where necessary to suit agreed commitments. Assisting with the administration of service contracts and letting agreements for the various facilities the Constabulary utilised or leased. Assisting on major police incidents. Show less

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  East of England Co-op

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2016

  Project Manage a variety of projects from in-store refurbishments to joint venture projects to accommodate new specialist retailers and overseeing commercial redevelopments to provide new facilities for new tenants or trading facilities. Produce and prepare designs for the various elements of a project.Created and maintained the detailed design guide/specification for new stores. Assess schemes for space planning, refurbishment or development potential including design and cost appraisals. Overseeing the progression of schemes through concept, feasibility, design and construction phases.Reviewing and assessing costs during project delivery.Liaising with internal management and external consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure a successful outcome.

  • CAD Technician / Design Co-ordinator

    Sept 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Project Co-ordinator

    Apr 2008 - Sept 2012
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  East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  May 2016 - now

  Capital Project Manager

  To manage & co-ordinate construction projects at Ipswich Hospital that meets the vision of the Trust to provide improved facilities for patients and staff. Being involved from inception through design, feasibility, detailed designs, user integration, tendering, cost analysis, business case submissions, implementation, completion and occupation, together with evaluations. The schemes have included Ward refurbishments, creation of new in-patient and out-patient services, extensions, internal alterations, departmental moves and associated building works, asbestos abatement works (including removal and reinstatement) and fire improvements works. Liaising with stakeholders, whilst also deputising for Head of Capital Development. Directing external consultants, contractors, suppliers and partners to ensure all parties understand the scheme and the needs of the hospital are met throughout and on completion of the project. Chair meetings and produce minutes. Assess the operational impact of the project and consider best practices to ensure any disruption is kept to a minimum. Prepare and issue specification documents for pricing and analyses thereof. Liaising and negotiating with consultants and contractors to ensure good value, best programme, minimal impact and good quality is achieved. Provide technical support and expert advise as required to all levels of personnel in relation to construction, space occupation, planning needs, and recommendations on health and safety issues. Assess and develop project feasibilities, programmes and elements for business case development. Control and review project finances. Work alongside and assist the Estates Operational and maintenance teams to ensure the hospital is a safe environment for all. Show less