CURRICULUM VITAE
Raymond Bone
Dove Shield
Riding Mill
Northumberland
NE44 6EN
Mobile: 07971456007
E-mail: rayb24@aol.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-bone-43a5a34a/

Overview Profile:

Supporting the Construction & Fit Out Function within Development Dept.
Transformation of brand new builds and fit out, within UK Europe international projects delivering the project management function and accountable for ensuring end to end delivery of construction and fit out element of projects, to time, cost and quality. ensure the optimum utilization of all available resources through strategic decision making and problem solving. I have been accountable to the Property Director and the Hubs Workstream Board. Use of JDE accounts system, AutoCAD and BREEAM, CDM and asbestos awareness within Roles.

Employment History:

Sept 2006 – Sept 2018
Arcadia Group Ltd, Store Development
Store Development Project Manager
 Experience in delivering £2m+ projects through the end to end project lifecycle & experienced in managing Brand projects as a client user, Outfit,Top Shop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Burton &BHS : 5000sq ft – 25,000sq ft average.
 Managing effective governance controls in a complex business and IT environment
 Leading a multidisciplinary project team and building strong relationships across team/business area/ departmental/ boundaries
 Forming effective relationships with senior/high influence stakeholders. In effective team engagement and motivation.
 Track record of success at in Construction Management or Project Management capacity in a consultancy or client organisation
 Highly commercial with experience of enhancing and delivering value and continuous improvement. Thorough understanding of project cost management methods and delivery of comprehensive reporting to senior management boards.
 Clear understanding of construction H&S legislative requirements and ability to promote high standards.
 Thorough knowledge of construction designs, materials, technologies or processes and able to assess a variety of options and propose viable solutions.
 Evidence of an understanding of construction schedule risks, dependencies and critical paths.

Sept 2004 – Aug 2006
North Tyneside Council, Asset Department
Asset Manager (Freelance)
 Project managed council projects from concept to completion
 Coordinated all disciplines involved: shop fitting, decoration, flooring, furnishings and DDA regulation
 Regulated audits of public buildings and procurement of works
 Monitored quality control and performance of contractors
 Delivered quantity surveying and project management in the construction of high way roads
 Controlled special projects on historic Grade II listed buildings and subsidence works.
Site surveys on dilapidations and preparation of CAD drawings

Dec 2003 – Aug 2004
DP Furniture Express
Property/Project Manager
 Project managed all projects from concept to completion
 Preparation of preventative maintenance schedule and implementation and refurbishments. Site surveys on dilapidation and H&S
 Monitored expenditure and prepared budgets
 Quality control and measuring contractor performance
 Controlled all administration and management of contractors
 Liaised with professional bodies: architects, local authorities, fire officers, magistrates and company operational staff including directors
 Assisting on acquisitions and disposals
 Responsible for H&S and implementing legislation and ensuring compliance

Mar 2000 – Nov 2003
Allied Carpets
Regional Project Manager – North
 Preparation of preventative maintenance schedule and implementation and refurbishments
 Responsible for over 122 sites throughout the UK – home based
 Site surveys on dilapidation and health and safety
 Monitor expenditure preparation of budgets
 Quality control and monitoring performance of contractors
 Liaison with professional bodies e.g. architects, local authorities, fire offices magistrates, company operational staff (directors and operational executives)
 Co-ordination of all disciplines e.g. shop fitting, decoration, flooring, furnishings and lighting design, warehouse design and access safe racking to warehouses
 Project managed contracts to final completion

Sept 1989 – March 2000
Mowlem/Skillbase / Insurance works
Regional Building Surveyor/Manager insurance Accessor
 Assess perils and insurance claims report to revelavant bodies
 Cost Manage of works
 Project manager remedial works to completion
 Final accounts handover to insurance bodies

Feb 2000 – June 1997
Scottish & Newcastle Breweries, Northern Inns
Regional Building Surveyor/Manager
 Liaison with professional bodies e.g. architects, local authorities, fire offices, magistrates, company operational staff (directors and operational executives)
 Formulation and monitoring of budgets for capital and revenue expenditure for current financial year
 Coordination of all disciplines: shop fitting, decoration, high tech equipment, flooring, furnishings and light design
 Responsible for 86 sites
 Procurement of design and liaise with operations on design and financial restraints
 Project managed contracts to final completion and preparation of preventative maintenance schedule

May 1989 – July 1997
Gala Clubs, Bass Leisure
Regional Project Manager/Surveyor
 Liaison with professional bodies e.g. architects, local authorities, fire offices, magistrates, company operational staff (directors and operational executives)
 Preparation of preventative maintenance schedule
 Formulation and monitoring of budgets for capital and revenue expenditure for current financial year
 Monitor quality and performance of the contract
 Responsible for over 96 sites
 Procurement of design / in conjunction with operations and financial restraints
 Procurement of specification
 Preparation of tender documents & tender awards, CDM procedures and practice.
 Project managed contracts to final completion

Sept 1984 – May 1989
Reading College of Technology
Lecturer in Building Studies
 Teaching students on all building related matters theoretical/practical requiring:
 Design of project modules
 Team leadership
 Motivation
 Maintaining discipline
 Encouragement and development of student potential
 Monitoring of individuals progress

July 1982 – Sept. 1984
London Transport – Works and Building Department
Building Surveyor
 Site surveys – stations/garages & tunnels
 Monitor expenditure
 Quality control
 Administration to in-house contractors
 Encouragement and development of student potential
 Monitoring of individuals progress

April 1972 – Sept. 1980
John Laing Construction, Gosforth
Bricklayer
 Work on various contracts: domestic, commercial and industrial
 High quality brickwork and setting out of projects
 Fully conversant with all building practices

Education:

1982
Slough College of Further Education

1983
C.I.O.B Part One Building Technology and Practice

1982
Huddersfield Polytechnic

1981
Certificate of Education

1980
Manchester College of Building
HTC/HNC in Building

1973
Newcastle College of Arts and Technology

1976
Advanced Craft City & Guilds London
Institute in Brickwork
Ordinary Craft City & Guilds London
Institute in Brickwork

Additional Information:

 IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point
 Car owner. Full driving licence
 Hobbies & Interests: Fitness training, financial current affairs, travelling abroad, socialising with friends and family, history

Professional courses attended:

 Asbestos awareness courses
 CDM
 Time management
 Project management programming.
 Health and safety
 Design management