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| Ref # |  | JS221467 |
| Year of birth | | 1958 |
Current Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Tillou |
| Country | | FRANCE |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Tillou |
| Country | | FRANCE |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Nationality | | UK |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Project Management | | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineer | | 10 |
| Architect | | 4 |
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| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Building and Construction | | 29 |
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Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Masters |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Masters or Higher | Energy Efficient Building Design | Oxford Brookes University, Oxford UK | 1997 |
| Degree | Architectural Studies | Oxford Brooks University, Oxford, UK | 1996 |
| HNC/ONC/Certificate | HNC/ONC Mechanical Engineere | Watford/Uxbridge Tech College UK | 1980 |
| Trade Qualifications | MET (Mech Eng Tech) | Uxbridge | |
Other Qualifications, Memberships, Certification
Project Management Institue - Member |
Computer Skills and Software Used |
Microsoft Office Programs(Excel, Word, Acess, Groove, OneNote, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, MS Projects), Indesign, Autocad,
Adobe Photoshop, Abobe Reader, |
Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | Countries NOT Willing To Work In! |
Yes - I will travel internationally
Yes - I will relocate internationally | AFGHANISTAN
PAKISTAN
LIBYA
IRAQ
IRAN |
Availability |
| Start Immediately? | | Available Now |
Ideal Next Job |
| My ideal position would be in Senior Proejcyt Managemnent in the construction / Development market with the emphasis on Sustainable Design and Development. I would seek a position on a single status basis |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| My minimum required salary would be 10,000USD per month plus Medical, Housing and Travel paid for dependant on location and contract(Short term or permanent) |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 36 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1976 |
| Job Title: | | Executive Director |
| Duration | | From : 2009 To: 2011 |
Work Experience |
Profile
Highly qualified and experienced professional within the International real estate and construction markets. Has shown extensive high level management skills in Development and Projects and is proven to be articulate and confident in any situation. Confident in his own personal performance and is well established in creating stable relationships both in the business and personal field. Has an extensive in-depth knowledge of the industry and market trends and together with this is proactive and innovative in issue such as problem solving and strategic planning. Studied both as an Architect and Engineer and has held senior positions in both fields
Key Skills and Experience
• Developing a global development planning strategies for leading Middle East Property Investment Company of future developments in both the national and international markets.
• Integral member of the Corporate Governances and Policies strategic planning committee
• Establishing the Sales and Marketing strategy reviews
• Establishing and implementing company policies and procedures
• Liaising and coordinating with outside management consultant (KPMG etc) for establishing company corporate governances, policies and procedures.
• Main Liaison with Investors/ Stakeholder etc during the initial sales process and once they have finalised their Contracts
• Procurement of Design Consultants and Specialists
• Establishing Corporate Lease and Contract policies and procedures
• Professional Services Consultant and Contractors Contract Reviews
• Reviewing and monitoring all Supply Chain Management processes.
• Coordinating the Financial Reporting for the Main Executive Share holders
• Assisting in Group P&L controls and strategy
• Responsible for the establishing of the corporate HR department and implementing the policies and procedures
• Managing and coordination of all authorisations and approvals on the day to day running of the company.
• Project Management reviews of the major development with the company’s senior development managers
• Evaluating external and internal project development proposal and then submitting them to the Executive board with recommendations.
• Operations management for the company
• Assisting in the day to day operations on projects worth AED 140bn
• Computer literate
• Self Motivation skills
Career Achievements
June 2008 - Present
Berkshire Management Consultancy FZC
After leaving my tenure with Tamouh Investment LLC, I decided to take the opportunity and establish an Independent Development and Construction Consultant (Berkshire Management Consultancy). Our role is to offer consultancy services on a range of areas relating to the Construction and Real Estate industry in matters of Project Management, Business Development, Real Estate Design and Development Management. The company relocated and now operates out of France.
Recent Contracts
• Investment and Development Consultant for several HNI (High Net worth Individuals)
• Shankland Cox – Business Development for a multidisciplinary consultant in Al Ain
June 2005 to June 2009 Tamouh Investments LLC, Executive Director
(Part of the Royal Group of Companies)
On completion of my tenure at Enmaa, I was transferred to Tamouh by the major shareholder, to act as an Executive Director and to assisting in the control of the direct development project on Al Reem island and together with all other projects currently in their portfolio. Tamouh has a diverse development portfolio ranging from residential, commercial, retail to hotel & leisure etc all with a current net value of 140Bn AED (US$40Bn). As ED the office’s main responsibility was the general operations of the development but also extended to assisting in the day to day running of the company and overseeing the various different department with the company, which included Sales and Marketing, Project Development, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Property and Facilities Management and both attending and chairing Executive Management meetings and on occasion representing the CEO of the company during his time out of station.
Enmaa (later Bayt Al Khidma), Executive Director.
(Part of the Royal Group of Companies)
Assisted in the start-up of a Non Governmental Development Authority company that would eventually be responsible for overseeing the all three master developers on the Al Reem Island development (US$300Bn). The Development Authority is responsible for the establishing comprehensive development and construction guidelines, Governmental and Municipality Approval procedures, Integration and negotiating of Utility services (Power, Water and Gas, Telecoms) to the main development. It also included the developing of strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoU’s) with both the governmental departments and external service provider. Responsible for the design development of a fully integrated infrastructure system (roads and utilities) for the entire developments. The Development Authority is also responsible for setting and putting into place a community charge for all occupant of the island (270,000) that would fund the maintenance and operations of the common services within the development. Finally as ED of Enmaa it was the responsibility to report to the Main Shareholders board comprising of ED’s of all 3 of the master developers for the Al Reem Island.
Nov 2004 – June 2005
Drees & Sommer Gulf FZ LLC, Dubai Director of Project.
Responsible for the Construction Management of a prestige development for a leading property developer in Dubai. The project was a predominantly a large residential development for approximate 20,000 residential units complete with a central retail hub (International City, Dubai) Total project construction cost was AED10Bn. As director of the Project is was the responsibility to deliver the project both on time and in Budget. Responsible for the engagement of all professional consultants and contractors.
Dec 2002 – Nov 2004
Turner Construction International, Dubai
Senior Project Manager for Internationally renowned US based project management company operating in the Middle East. Responsible for
• Six Towers Project Abu Dhabi for the Ruler of Abu Dhabi’s Private Department (AED420m)
• Pre-Construction development of the Dubai Pearl Project (AED3.6bn)
• High rise residential development for the Dubai Marina (250m).
• Emirates Towers remedial works(AED30m)
Jul 2001 – Dec 2002
WSP International Consulting Engineers, Dubai
Lead Design Engineer and Project Manager for the Regional Office in Dubai responsible for all the major projects under commission, which included Commercial Retail and Infrastructure Total Project worth is approx. 4 Billion AED.
Dec1998 – Jul 2001
Vinci Grand Projects (nee Campenon Bernard SGE), Abu Dhabi
Following on from Roberts and Partners, this was my initial entry point in the Middle East with Campenon Bernard, a leading French construction company that was awarded the Abu Dhabi Mall Design and Build contract. As Senior Design Engineer manager the responsibility was to ensure that all matter of design completed and delivered to the construction department on time and within budget.(1.5 Bn AED).
Jul 1997 - Dec 1998
Roberts and Partners, Oxford
After University I decided to return back to Oxford and take a position with a local Design Engineering Company as a Senior Project Manager. There I was Project design manager for several M&E projects ranging from Call Centers, Retail, Telecommunication and a multi use development in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Trade Centre). I was seconded to the Construction Design team located in Abu Dhabi again where i was involved with the Design and Construction of a 1.5Bn Dhm Retail Residential, Hospitality and Commercial Development.
Sept 1993 – Jul 1997
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford
In 1993 I was divorced and decided to rethink my career path. I was accepted by the Oxford School of Architecture to study for a BA (Hons) in Architecture. For the next 4 years I attended Oxford Brookes University full time gaining a Upper Class 2nd Honours Degree (2:1) and a Post Graduate Masters Diploma in Energy Efficient Building Design (Sustainability).. During the holiday periods I worked with Stanhope Wilkinson Charted Architects, Oxford and Buro Happold Consulting designing and managing several constructions projects in both the Leisure and Healthcare industry. During other times I worked as an Accountant clerk and Refuse waste Collector.
Oct 1984- Sept 1993
Independent Design Engineer/Manager, UK
During the next 8/9 years I worked as an independent Design and Project Engineer/Manager for several large International and UK based engineering companies. During this period most of the roles encompassed the financial and contractual issue for the day to day running of these construction projects. During that time I gained an increasing significant amount of experience in contractual and financial operations of projects and companies, as these positions evolved, liaison increased with senior and executive levels of management in the parent and the Development companies.
Companies I worked with during this period,
• Drake and Sculls International,
• Rosser and Russell,
• Haden Young,
• Sulzer Bros,
• Longstaff and Shaw,
• Young Austin Young
• Briggs and Forrester
Feb 1984 – Sept 1984
Fluor (Great Britain), London, UK
I was offered a position with a leading international Petro-Chemical Engineering company in London and worked as a Piping Design Engineer for the redevelopment of Rotterdam Oil Refinery Refurbishment. (Unfortunately the global financial market turned for the worse and the project was cancelled)
Aug 1980 - Jan 1984
Lorne Stewarts, Harrow Weald, London
After my apprenticeship (lasting for 41/2/Years) became a Mechanical Building Services Engineer with. As a junior project engineer my role was to assist the Senior Project Engineer in his role as leader of the project workforce and design teams on several projects. I worked on several different types of projects ranging from Retail Development, Commercial and Office Development, Hospitals (Private and Public) Industrial Parks. During this period again I was involved in the day to day running of projects (Financial, Procurement, Human Resources) reporting to my immediate superior and the senior management
Jul 1976 - Aug 1980
Airoil Burners, West Drayton, London.
I started as a 16 year old indentured apprentice working as a junior Combustion Engineer in 1976 for a company called They are one of the leading combustion Manufactures in Europe and service the Middle East with combustion equipment. During this period I spent 12 months working in a tool making workshop learning to become a toolmaker. My apprenticeship included time spent in the company’s engineering, contracts, financial and infrastructure departments, gaining invaluable experience at an early stage.
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Last Updated on 24-Feb-11
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