Dr Peter Gombera MRICS MBENG MAPM MaPM

A proven Capital Projects Director and a senior property executive, leading teams in delivering best practice asset management initiatives and high quality property development projects and effective performance in both commercial and housing associations. A strategic thinker with strengths in programme management, business development and process improvement, co-asset asset management and property development management, with a demonstrable track record of success and currently managing over 120 million college capital redevelopment project.
Latest Achievements

Successfully project managed 10 large complex commercial projects from (inception to asset management) throughout the United Kingdom worth over 200 million of commercial and industrial including the development of feasibility projects with a development pipeline worth 70 million.

Successfully management the production of the business plan and development strategy ( including the overall property portfolio development and construction budget and cashflow formulation

Appointed as a non executive director responsible for all strategic property asset management, construction contracts and programme and commercial management, sustainability and environment issues for a leading registered social landlord in East Surrey

An Approved Energy Performance Assessor and who has carried out over 6 commercial property assessments.

Developed new framework agreements for consultants managing commercial and regeneration of a schemes.

Developed robust and new effective KPIs for construction and development projects for measuring the delivery of commercial development projects

Carried out effectively Best Value review of all development projects and property Services

Responsible for the day to day management of the construction programme with an annual budget in excess of 70million. This is constantly increasing as the portfolio grows. The current Trade Park portfolio is worth over 280 million

A senior member of the management team responsible for developing effective project management guide, reporting systems which monitor and control development/construction projects and budgets through to final accounts and asset management.

Non Executive Director Raven Housing Trust March 2008 to date

A large RSL in Surrey owning and managing over 6,000 affordable housing stocks for general needs, supported/sheltered housing, Shared Ownership and commercial properties

Responsibilities

Setting the strategic focus, philosophy and values of Raven Housing Trust
Agreeing and set strategic direction of the Trust
Management of strategic relationships with stakeholders
Providing challenge, feedback and support to the Executive team
Providing community accountability
Considering any matters that are novel, contentious or sensitive
Delegating to the Executive Directors the day to day operational management of Raven
Attending Board meeting and contributing expertise where appropriate

Director of Capital Projects South Thames College Progressive Further Education College, South Thames College with a current student enrolment of over 21000 ( Executive Role): - November 2008 to date

Strategic management of the colleges current capital projects and redevelopment of the site with a value of over 100 million


Provide the Principal, and the Corporation Governors with expert advice relating to strategic capital planning and capital projects and ensure that appropriate governance systems are in place.

Working with the Governors and Strategic Planning Executives to ensure that the College has appropriate involvement in and contributes to the Local Authorities Strategic Services and estates planning processes.

Lead on the development of the existing estates/accommodation strategy, creating an overarching capital strategy and implementation plan, which delivers a coherent vision for estates development, acquisition and disposal within the Colleges strategic objectives.

Research and advise the Principal and Corporation Governors about the availability / suitability of innovative financing products, leasing arrangements third party management schemes, LSE and independent sector models.

Responsible for oversight of major capital programmes (Circa 100 million) and apply robust programme and project management skills to ensuring the delivery of a complex range of capital schemes, including the management of capital planning and expenditure..

Deputise for the Vice Principal in chairing the Estates Strategy Committee and represent them at strategic estates forums as required.

Develop and manage the Colleges capital programme

Act as project director and manage all client interfaces with internal and external partners, users, project consultants and other contractors as part of the estates strategy.

Ensuring that all developments take full cognisance of appropriate legislation and guidance including best practice in reducing environmental impact

Ensuring the timely development and submission of capital scheme business cases as required in accordance with local and national guidance.

Take the lead in developing and maintaining effective, strong partnerships with private sector organisations, other FE sector and statutory bodies and other organisations to optimise the cost efficient use of estate and facilitate service delivery..

Take the lead in managing wider stakeholder engagement in estates development, including the management of highly complex and sometimes contentious multi-agency involvement.

Ensuring that appropriate representation is made to Learning and Skills Council Committee and Children Service Department Building schools for the Future

Ensuring that appropriate contractual frameworks are used and that tenders, where required, are obtained and managed in line with SFIs, trust procedures NHS standards and national legislation.

Managing capital and other delegated budgets in relation projects reviewing performance, highlighting concerns and proposing solutions to the relevant programme / project boards.


Prepare appropriate progress reports, business cases, keep appropriate records and audit trails for all projects and their decision making forums/processes.

Establish, review and maintain risk registers for each project in order to identify, control and manage risks.

Ensure and manage the delivery of all capital projects to time, agreed specification, quality standards, minimum impact on the operational delivery and within the allocated budget.

Challenge design and costs to ensure that all capital projects are delivered to the highest quality, best value for money and sustainability taking into account whole life costs.

Ensure that all projects and services work within existing and future codes of practice, codes of conduct, national and local guidance and are responsive to any changes in such guidance.

To line manage and provide expert supervision and support to the Capital Projects Office, Estates and Facilities and the Estates and Facilities Support Officer

Ensure that line managed staff are performance managed, have appropriate CPD plans and have regular 1:1 reviews including an annual appraisal.
Fix UK:- Part of Paradigm Real Estate Managers Limited and Capital and Regional Plc
Development Manager ( Senior Management role) - :April 2007 to October 2008
Responsibilities
Senior member of the management team responsible for developing project management reporting systems which monitor and control construction projects and budgets through to final account valuations.
Day to day development, formulation of the client investment criteria and project management procedures including risk management, brief/specification, planning development, innovative procurement and construction management for all projects within the property portfolio
Management of Fix UKs development/construction partners in procuring new business opportunities and delivering build projects including mixed use developments.
Responsible for the effective management and maximisation of the Forward Funding and commercial development and pipeline schemes, and site assembly, feasibility appraisals and arrangements worth over 170 million
Responsible for the business planning, budgeting and project cashflows for all new and ongoing construction projects
Project monitoring, value engineering/enhancement and quality management of new schemes
Maintaining close links with the commercial development market ensuring that it is updated on a regular basis with Fix UK (client) requirements
Responsible for the day to day management of the construction programme which includes new build, extensions and refurbishments with an annual budget in excess of 50million. This is constantly increasing as the portfolio grows. The current Trade Park portfolio is worth over 280 million
Appointment and management of a group of external consultants and contractors who undertake construction projects on behalf of the client
Working with the Investment Director and external consultants in reviewing and agreeing development agreements, statutory consents and leases including tenants approval/warranties for new building and refurbishment works.
To pro-actively and timely manage a team of external consultants to deliver the developments and refurbishments
Ensuring responsible sustainability solutions , planning, health and safety, statutory compliance, effective asset management initiatives and customer care
Liaising with all our stakeholders including tenants/occupiers, statutory authorities, solicitors, agents, designers, and tenants project managers

Accent Peerless (Part of the Accent Group) -The Largest Social Housing and Commercial Regeneration Group in West Yorkshire

Development Manager ( Head of Department) :August 2003 to April 2007

Responsible To:Group Development services Director

Responsible For: 2 Development Project Manager, New Business Manager, Development Programme Officer, Housing Options Manager, 2 Clerk of Works and Technical Services Administrator

Providing support to the development and technical services team, ensuring proper strategic and management information is produced, and to have an external focus in identifying the landscape and promoting the organisation. Deputising the Group Development and Technical Services Director.

Leading in the the delivery of new affordable homes and mixed use developments. Responsible for all matters that affect sites acquisition, viability, development and programme management including external consultations with the South East
Working with the Group Director to bring in new business opportunities and developing a network of contacts with all stakeholders.
Supporting Project Managers and the team in taking schemes from acquisition to end of defects period.
Ensuring that development policies and procedures are updated and implemented.
Implementing and maintaining the Construction Clients Charter Action Plan, Sustainability Strategy, Design Champion and Procurement Innovation issues. Providing development support on Asset Review and liaising with all internal departments.

Principal Responsibilities

To promotes the Association and secures new business leads with stakeholders - Private and Public Developers, Landowners, Local Authorities and Customers including Land Banking.
Manage the departments resources and ensures objectives are met
Procure and develop all capital schemes
Control and manage the Groups Development and Capital Programme
Liaise with statutory and other bodies on development activity
Manage and implement schemes with the Groups development and renovation programmes.
To comply fully with all legal and statutory guidance on the implementation of such schemes
Day to day management of the development team and responsibility for a portfolio of projects and contribute to the achievement of the Group

Position:Senior Manager Capital and Estates Projects

Organisation: Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust :August 2002 to 2003 August

Major Duties & Responsibilities:Reporting to the Director Services Strategy and Capital Developments.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of business cases with all key stakeholders.
Developing and adhering to an agreed project plan for delivery of business cases.
Producing business cases and supporting documentation that adhere to best practice in NHS Capital Investment manual. This includes numerical analysis and report writing.
Reviewing performance monthly and identifying issues for resolution with appropriate groups including and health safety management.
Designing and agreeing project plans for the delivery of complex capital projects.
Ensuring the implementation of the agreed project plan. This includes liaison with strategic, clinical, estates and technical staff delivering the project.
Managing the capital budget and capital planning within the NHS PFI/PPP environment
Reviewing performance monthly and identify issues for resolution to appropriate groups
Ensuring the 'close down' of completed projects
Evaluating key learning points and ensuring these are fed into the capital planning system of the NHS Trust
Evaluating capital projects on completion for future lessons to be learnt
Liaising with the Hospital Executive team, Clinicians and senior managers involved in capital projects, estates and technical services, Finance, Primary Care Trusts and Strategic Health Authority capital leads.

Position Projects Manager

Organisation:University of Oxford: - October 1999 to August 2002

Major Duties & Responsibilities:Reporting to the Director of Estates.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Being the Intelligent Clients representative pre and post contract stages
Evaluation of strategic procurement options and project management of design consultants and construction management (contractors)
Health and safety management of capital projects/programme
Providing consultants with the Clients brief and selecting project consultants
Project risk and total quality management opportunities.
Value management and best value for money analysis
Managing and coordination progress of works including legal agreements:-
Clients manager between contractors and adjoining occupiers to minimise disruption of works
Business case and financial management of project budget
Project cost control and financial management
Implementation and project integration planning
Negotiations to final selection of project team members
managing pre-contract and post contract works
Total quality management of works
project documentation and management
project management audits and reviews pre- and post occupancy
Facilities maintenance and estates management

Employer/Company:University of Derby - 1997 to 1999 October

Position Projects manager: - FM and Project management consultancy

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing public and private sector clients with FM and project management advise
Lecturing on Bsc and MBA Construction and Facilities Management
Researching and publishing FM and project management information
Consultancy advise to FM clients
Training and development of healthcare FM and estates staff
Benchmarking and performance FM audits
Health and Safety management consultancy
Risk and facilities management consultancy
Total quality systems management and implementation
Implementation of best practice IT systems in FM and construction firms
Customer service management surveys, tools and techniques

Employer:Standard Bank of Southern Africa Plc - Feb 1993 to June 1996

PositionSenior Projects Manager

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Being the Intelligent Clients representative pre and post contract project management stages
Evaluation of procurement options and project management of design consultants and construction management contractors
Projects health and safety management
Providing consultants with the Clients brief and selecting project consultants
Project risk and total quality management opportunities.
Property reviews and lease negotiations
Managing and coordination progress of works
Property administration and investment management
Rent reviews and lease negotiations
Property maintenance and estates management consultancy

Employer:Costain Africa Ltd Plc - Jan 1992 to Jan 1993

Position:Contracts Manager maintenance & refurbishments

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme management
Operational site and construction management
Value management and buildability
Measurement and valuation of construction work
Health and safety management
Project construction information analysis and evaluation
Project cost control and financial management
Implementation and project integration planning
Negotiations to final selection of project team members
managing pre-contract and post contract works
Total quality management of works
people management on multi-projects Over 350 plus

Employer:G & M Developers Ltd - 1989 June to 1992 Jan

Role:Trainee Site contracts Manager

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Contracts management
Measurement and valuation of construction work
Health and Safety management
preparation of claims and certificates for completed works
Project cost control and financial management
Implementation and project integration planning
Managing pre-contract and post contract works
total quality management of works
Operational site and construction management
People management and supervision of subcontractors

Professional Membership and Qualifications:

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - Full Member 1149811
Association of Project Managers Full membership R27389
Association Project Safety - Full Member passed Examination M5588
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) UK Full Member N0. 001236520
Association of Building Engineers - Full - Member N0. 1149811
Licensed Eco-Homes, Code of Sustainability and HQI Assessor

HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Building Estimation and Surveying 1992 - Harare, Polytechnic Zimbabwe
Bsc (Hons) Building Surveying University of Wolverhampton 1996 (Distance learning)
Msc Construction Project Management - University of Wolverhampton (1997)
MA Customer Services and TQM- Nottingham Business School (2000)
Post Graduate Diploma in Real Estate and Management Birmingham City University (2001)
PHD Construction Management - Projects Risk Management - University of Derby 2003

REFEREES
To be supplied when required

Special award paper for the International CIB W70 2002 Conference 18-20 September 2002, Glasgow, Scotland.
The RICS FM Maintenance Faculty prize for Best Paper on Sustainability in FM on Healthcare Facilities Management Operations and Organisation Decisions. www.caber.org.uk.cibw70/rics.as
The BIFM Best Paper Price on FM Innovation - www.caber.org.uk.cibw70/bifm.asp.
Also published numerous refereed journals and international papers on property development and construction project and risk management issues