KEN GILL

A highly experienced senior professional with exceptional commercial and negotiation skills gained over 40 years in the property industry (Commercial and Design and Build Management and more recently in PFI/PPP Management) with strong awareness and procurement experience, and familiarity with a wide range of financial systems. Has an extensive knowledge of contract management and public sector procurement practices and compliance. Ken is currently advising on all construction related matters associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Career

Construction Advice and Legal Services Limited,

Consultant

Gill Project Services Limited (GPSL)

Director and Consultant

Ochre Solutions Limited

Interim Technical Director

Babcock International

Interim Commercial Manager

Cyril Swett Investments (now Currie&Brown)

Managing Director

Jarvis PLC

Regional Manager Director/ Transaction Director

Team Services PLC

Commercial Director

Memberships

Member of the Association of Project Management (MAPM)

Associate for the Chartered Institute of Building (ACOIB)

Fellow of the Forum for the Built Environment (FBE)

Recommendations

“Couldn’t have done it without Ken” Lance Bonner, Forcia

“Ken has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, is an accomplished Project Director and Manager, shows exceptional commercial acumen and has a broad range of property, facilities management and construction experience. He has strong leadership credentials and has successfully led a number of property based projects and initiatives  across the UK, mainly within Public Private Partnerships.”   Bruce Dalgeish

Relating to London Fire Training Public Private Partnership “Ken provided commercial management together with project management support for the project across three London sites – procuring, contracting, directing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of all three main contractors. Additionally, he controlled changes to the contract, liaised with our client and provided invaluable support to me as the overall Babcock lead for the project” Tim Steene, Babcock

“Ken was commissioned to support the Ochre Team in his capacity as SPV Technical Director from January-October 2015. He provided commercial and strategic direction throughout his appointment whilst demonstrating an ability to work closely with the team and identify, develop and implement business strategy an solutions. Ken’s considerable experience in construction management was evident in helping to address constant challenges and ever-changing requirements on a project which has continued to increase in size, scope and complexity.” Ian Mullins, SPV Project Director

“Ken Gill has been employed by Jarvis plc since 1995 as a Director within its Accommodation Services Division. His initial role was Regional Managing Director of Jarvis Construction with a remit to break into the PFI/PPP market. This was achieved when ken led the company’s bid and negotiations for its first PFI project and the UK’s first PFI schools contract- Colfox School. He was also instrumental in securing the Group’s first long-term University accommodation project with the University of Plymouth and establishing a relationship with joint equity providers Barclays Capital, which formed the foundation of the Jarvis University Partnerships Programme (UPP).” Alan Birch

For a full CV and recommendations, please email me at:

Ken.gill@hotmail.co.uk