What’s your job title?
Quantity Surveyor
What does your role involve?
I’m the quantity surveyor responsible for the three sites that make up Elkins’ new build residential project, The Brooks. I look after the commercial side of the project, which includes valuations, variations, procurement of subcontractors, contract management, financial management and more.
What’s your background?
I have over 20 years’ experience working in the construction industry. I’ve mainly worked for main contractors on a variety of new build and fit out projects in the residential, commercial, education and healthcare sectors.
What are you looking forward to about your role?
I’m looking forward to getting stuck into a large project that uses new modern methods of construction. It’s a great opportunity to gain knowledge and grow my skillset.
What appealed to you about the job?
Elkins’ head office is local to me, so taking this role has massively reduced the time I spend commuting. This makes for a better work-life balance and a happier workplace.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Apart from spending time with my wife and two kids, I enjoy playing badminton. I play to quite a high level and have represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the World and European Transplant Games.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Loyal, honest and hardworking
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
A coke or orange juice.
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