Professional Qualifications & Associations
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying (1987)
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (1991)
- Member of Society of Construction Law (2003)
- HM Government Clearance (SC)
David Hewitt DipQS, MRICS
Managing Director
Profile
David has over 35 years’ experience providing quantity surveying, project management and strategic consultancy services in the construction industry covering a wide range of project types in different sectors of construction but particularly in rail, ports, heavy industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Prior to moving across to consultancy 1999 David held senior positions in main contracting with major international construction groups, latterly as UK Commercial Director for a major international power and process sector contractor.
Since his move into consultancy, David has continued to work and act as main lead on major projects for national and international clients both inside and outside of the UK, providing significant high level strategic, risk and dispute resolution advice.
Skills
- Providing cost, value, programme and strategic direction during the early stages of projects
- Formal risk management via Monte Carlo analysis
- Early identification of issues in disputes leading to speedy and cost-effective resolution
- An ability to conceptualise schemes from limited information
- Able to both actively participate or take the lead in key decision stage appraisals
- Developing “best fit” project procurement and delivery strategies
- Directing and leading consultancy teams and performing the lead Project Manager role
- Specialist services in secure environments both in the UK and abroad
- NEC trainer