Oliver Stacey
Pontarddulais,Swansea
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in Microsoft, SAP, CEMAR, COINS, and Oracle. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and flexibility, coupled with effective communication and time management abilities. Known for meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in financial forecasting, contract negotiations, and supply chain management. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Cost Manager
Cumming Group (Formerly ChandlerKBS) (Consulting to DCWW)
Clydach
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed all contractors within Capital Delivery for Water Non-Infra Engineering Team, , overseeing £5M annual budget.
Executed monthly cost and cash forecasts to maintain budgetary control.
Processed monthly accruals and journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Raised Compensation Events for works outside contract to facilitate project compliance.
Distributed Activity Schedules for tendering and contract setup, ensuring timely progress.
Completed Data Capture Templates prior to project commencement for streamlined operations.
Finalised Full Final Account documentation upon project completion to close financial records.
Senior Cost Manager
AECOM (Consulting to Transport for Wales)
Pontypridd
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed £70M contract for Ebbw Vale Frequency Enhancement Project, ensuring compliance with Welsh Government requirements.
Conducted monthly cost and cash forecasts to maintain financial accuracy.
Prepared monthly accruals and journals to support budget management.
Raised Compensation Events for additional works outside of contract scope.
Senior Cost Manager
Cumming Group (Formerly ChandlerKBS) (Consulting to DCWW)
Clydach
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed all contractors within West Wales Area, overseeing £3M annual budget.
Prepared monthly cost forecasts and cash flow projections.
Executed monthly accruals and journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Raised Compensation Events for works beyond contract specifications.
Facilitated tendering process through distribution of Activity Schedules and contract setup.
Completed Data Capture Templates prior to project initiation.
Finalised Full Final Account documentation upon project completion.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Amalgamated Construction Ltd (AmcoGiffen)
Pontyclun
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Managed Minor Works Commercial Team comprising one Quantity Surveyor and two Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
Executed monthly cash forecasts and accruals, ensuring financial accuracy.
Developed target costing strategies to optimise project budgets.
Monitored and quoted emergency reactive repairs and project tenders under £500,000.
Generated comprehensive monthly reports and valuations to inform stakeholders.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kier Infrastructure Ltd
Port Talbot Parkway Station
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed commercial operations for £9M station remodelling project, ensuring financial accuracy.
Executed sub-contract enquiries and setups, maintaining compliance with project guidelines.
Prepared monthly cash flow forecasts to track project financial health.
Generated monthly valuations and applications to Network Rail for timely payments.
Conducted monthly accruals and journals to reflect accurate financial reporting.
Raised change requests to address evolving project requirements promptly.
Oversaw completion of final accounts to conclude project successfully.
Quantity Surveyor
Galliford Try Infrastructure Ltd
A380 SDLR, Kingskerswell
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Issued sub-contract enquiries for projects valued at £85M in total.
Established payment processes for sub-contractors, ensuring timely transactions.
Managed monthly accruals and journals to maintain accurate financial records.
Quantity Surveyor
Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd (Formerly Dean & Dyball Rail & Birse Rail Ltd)
Swansea/Bristol
12.2006 - 01.2014
- Established payment processes for sub-contractors within £3M annual framework.
Generated monthly cash flow projections and accruals to ensure financial accuracy.
Conducted target costing and monitored emergency reactive repairs under £500k.
Produced comprehensive monthly reports detailing project performance and financial status.
Collaborated on FTN/GSM-R project claim team, managing claims worth approximately £7M.
Cost & Value Manager
May Gurney Utilities Ltd
Exeter
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Managed commercial operations of Sewer Networks under Environmental Management Contract for Southwest Water, valued at £10M annually.
Prepared monthly reports and cash forecasts to support financial planning.
Procured subcontractors efficiently to ensure project delivery and compliance.
Area Quantity Surveyor
Laing O’Rourke Utilities Ltd
Nelson/Blackwood
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Established and managed payment processes for sub-contractors within £5M annual budget.
Produced weekly cash flow projections to support financial planning.
Executed monthly accruals and journals to maintain accurate records.
Conducted target costing and monitoring to optimise project expenses.
Calculated bonuses for site labour based on performance metrics.
Compiled comprehensive monthly reports to inform management decisions.
Area Quantity Surveyor
Morrison Utility Services Ltd
Bristol
05.2003 - 09.2004
- Established payment processes for sub-contractors, ensuring timely disbursements.
Conducted weekly cash flow projections and monthly accruals to maintain financial accuracy.
Performed final account re-measures to reconcile project costs.
Prepared weekly and monthly cost value reports to track project performance.
Managed responsibilities across Bristol and Bath areas due to staff shortages.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Lawrence Civil & Mech Engineering Ltd
Bath
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Managed payment processes for sub-contractors, ensuring timely transactions.
Executed weekly cash flow projections to assess financial performance.
Prepared monthly accruals and comprehensive monthly Cost Value Comparisons (CVC).
Collaborated on Wessex Water Contract valued at £5M annually during first year.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
GT Rail Maintenance (GTRM)
Newport
03.2000 - 12.2000
- Conducted site visits with sub-contractors and section managers to assess project requirements.
Evaluated necessary resources for effective project execution.
Processed payments to sub-contractors post-approval from a Railtrack Representative.
Managed total project value of £20M for South Wales Area.
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Alfred McAlpine Civil Engineering
Carmarthen
05.1997 - 03.2000
- Managed SC valuations for the A40 Carmarthen Eastern Bypass Contract, Value £26M.
Conducted monthly material on-site measurements to ensure accuracy.
Processed sub-contractor payments efficiently.
Performed final account re-measures to confirm project cost alignment.
Education
GNVQ Advanced - Construction & The Built Environment
Swansea Institute of HE
Swansea 09.1996 - 07.1998
HNC - Building Studies
Swansea Institute of HE
Swansea 09.1998 - 07.2000
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft, SAP, CEMAR, COINS, and Oracle
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Financial Forecasting
- Contract negotiations
- Supply chain management
Certification
- Gas Network Safety Passport Course – May 2004 (Transco Internal)
- I.O.S.H. 4 Day Course – February 2005 (Laing O’Rourke Internal)
- Fire Marshall Course – June 2005 (Laing O’Rourke Internal)
- First Aid at Work Certificate – July 2005/October 2013/August 2016 (St John’s/British Red Cross)
- NEC ECC Managing the Contract Course – September 2005/February 2014 (Online In-House)
- Manual Handling Theory & Safe Handling Techniques – April 2006 (May Gurney Utilities Internal)
- Environmental Course – January 2007 (Dean & Dyball Rail Internal)
- Right From the Start H&S Workshop – April 2007 (Dean & Dyball Rail Internal)
- Health & Safety for Site Supervisors – June 2007 (Dean & Dyball Rail Internal)
- Network Rail 8 Version 1.2 Contract Course – June 2008 (Bezzant External)
- Network Rail 9 Version 1.4 Contract Course – June 2008 (Bezzant External)
- Personal Track Safety Course – February 2007/February 2009/February 2011/February 2013 (AC & DCCR)/March 2015 (AC & DCCR)/February 2017 (AC & DCCR) (Various Rail Organisations)
- Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Certificate – October 2013 (Balfour Beatty Internal)
- Height Safety Equipment Appreciation & Inspection Course – May 2015 (SpanSet External)
- National Water Hygiene Course – November 2019/March 2023 (EUSR External)
- CEMAR Training – November 2021 (Thinkproject UK)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Cost Manager
Cumming Group (Formerly ChandlerKBS) (Consulting to DCWW)
03.2023 - 09.2025
Senior Cost Manager
AECOM (Consulting to Transport for Wales)
10.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Cost Manager
Cumming Group (Formerly ChandlerKBS) (Consulting to DCWW)
09.2019 - 10.2022
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Amalgamated Construction Ltd (AmcoGiffen)
09.2015 - 09.2019
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kier Infrastructure Ltd
04.2014 - 09.2015
Quantity Surveyor
Galliford Try Infrastructure Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2014
Quantity Surveyor
Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd (Formerly Dean & Dyball Rail & Birse Rail Ltd)
12.2006 - 01.2014
Cost & Value Manager
May Gurney Utilities Ltd
12.2005 - 12.2006
Area Quantity Surveyor
Laing O’Rourke Utilities Ltd
09.2004 - 12.2005
Area Quantity Surveyor
Morrison Utility Services Ltd
05.2003 - 09.2004
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Lawrence Civil & Mech Engineering Ltd
08.2001 - 05.2003
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
GT Rail Maintenance (GTRM)
03.2000 - 12.2000
HNC - Building Studies
Swansea Institute of HE
09.1998 - 07.2000
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Alfred McAlpine Civil Engineering
05.1997 - 03.2000
GNVQ Advanced - Construction & The Built Environment
Swansea Institute of HE
09.1996 - 07.1998
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