Chester Gumunyu

An experienced quantity surveyor with strong knowledge of construction operations and application of Main Contract and Subcontract forms. Experienced mainly in civils and utilities sectors. A high level of problem solving and analytical ability with good attention to detail. Commercially astute and an effective communicator at all commercial and construction team levels. 

October 2017- Present         Kier Integrated Services Limited – Cost Manager

Project: Anglian Water IOS - Replacement and refurbishment of key infrastructure; improvements to existing    assets and systems extending their shelf life and performance. Value £60 million   

• Assisting the procurement process to maximise profit and making sure Sub-Contract orders are placed on time and in accordance with company policy 
• Preparation of Sub-Contract documentation 
• Creating and maintaining accurate expenditure plans in Anglian Water’s corporate system (SAP)
• Valuing Sub-Contractor applications and making payments 
• Measurement and production of final accounts
• Keeping accurate records of work carried out by Sub-Contractors
• Attending regular internal and client meetings
• Work with the Performance Reporting & Systems team to ensure that commercial reports are fit for purpose, accurate, and timely.
• Supporting site team with general commercial awareness.
• Identify, report and escalate commercial risk, such as early warning notices, to ensure appropriate mitigation is implemented.

April 2017 – August 2017       Kaybridge Construction Ltd – Assistant Quantity Surveyor 

Projects: Groundworks - Wharf Lane, Rickmansworth  - St. William. Value  £1 million 

                                                   Hazel End, Bishop’s Stortford - Countryside . Value £3 million 

• Assessed tender documents to ensure sufficient information is available to prepare for tenders
• Completed take-offs and produced bills of quantities for tenders.
• Sent out Sub-Contractor works enquiries and assessed quotations upon return
• Prepared monthly valuations to the client 
• Managed and valued variations on site.

• Measured works carried out by Sub-Contractors and made payments accordingly
• Carried out take offs for procurement of materials

April 2015 - April 2017            Volkerfitzpatrick Ltd - Assistant Quantity Surveyor

 Projects: Greenwich Peninsula Infrastructure Works.  Value £7.5 million 

                    DP World Berth 3 Port Extension. Value £33 million                     

• Assisted the procurement process to maximise profit and helping ensure Sub-Contract orders are placed on time and in accordance with company policy 
• Prepared Subcontract documentation  
• Measured Subcontract works and variations
• Valued Subcontractor applications and made payments 
• Compiled accurate Subcontractor liabilities and accruals for monthly cost reports
• Kept accurate daily records of work carried out by Subcontractors 
• Managed project plant and equipment schedule 
• Chairing pre-start meetings for packages managed 
• Supported site team with general commercial awareness 

August 2014 - April 2015        EM Highways Ltd – Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Project: London Highways Alliance Contract. Value £70 million                 

• Prepared bills of quantities for road works.
• Verified Subcontractor invoices and processed of payments 
• Prepared monthly applications of payment for the client 
• Produced weekly and monthly cost reports. 
• Prepared and agreed final accounts
• Maintained Early Warning and Compensation Event register 

January 2012 - August 2014     Ringway Eurovia – Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Project: Hertfordshire Highways TMC. Value £35 million               

• Managed Highways Locality Budget for counsellor spend in local communities  
• Carried out site measures and prepared target costs for schemes designs 
• Re-measurement of completed jobs.
• Reviewing Subcontractor invoices and making payments. 

Attending site meetings with Client and Subcontractors

Anglia Ruskin University 

MSc Project Management (2009-2011)

BSc Quantity Surveying (2006-2009