Kim Thorpe

150 Howard Avenue, Bexley, Kent, DA5 3AX 07971 858129 • kimthorpe1@yahoo.co.uk

Personal statement

A conscientious and professional Project Manager with extensive experience in Move Management and Project Management roles, a highly organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to projects has yielded excellent results. Equally able to work on own initiative and also enjoys being part of a team

Key Skills

IOSH, BIFM Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Space Planning, Fire warden training, DSE Assessments, Fire Safety Training, Healthy & Safety,

Asbestos Awareness, Legionella Awareness, Equality & Inclusion, Project Management, Procurement, Budget Control

Employment History

Contractor for HHCPMProject Manager (Client RSA)(June 2016 – Present)

Achievements and responsibilities: The client currently sublet the GF and LGF space within one side of their building and their requirement is to

sublet a further 2 floors To facilitate this there was a requirement to implement a programme to move 1500 staff within one building

which has 6 floors and the remaining one floor where they are subletting. This will achieve an increased occupancy rate throughout all floors. All moves are being carried out in 3 phases over 2 months

Engage with the business and discuss scope of works and identify target move date High level move programme – production, sign off by Stakeholders Engage all 3rd party suppliers Work on demobilisation programme for 2 floors by the end of December

Contractor for CBREProject Manager (Client State Street Bank)(May 2015-May 2016)

Achievements and responsibilities: Supported UK Vice President Asset Manager on a large number of capital projects that was being

undertaken in their London office Building redecoration project – 8 month programme Building stone floor maintenance programme – 4 month programme Assisted with CAT B fit out to 2 Floors which were being sublet. Various fit out projects within the building. Managed works for 7 flood damaged floors within building Managed budgets for all UK projects

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Contractor for HHCPMProject Manager (Client Lloyds Register)(February2013 – April 2015)

Achievements and responsibilities: Provided effective and efficient move management for Lloyds Register re-stack programme. Implemented strategy/programme for re-stacking 4 floors in their London office. London programme included procuring new furniture, Building and carpeting works Direct and managed all contractors to ensure compliance with the standard and consistent service delivery. Managed the transition of employees to Southampton office, working within HR processes for their moves Re-stacked Southampton office to fit London staff. Reconfigured desking and Installed temporary additional

desks to max out each floor, 500 staff in total. Managed transfer of 500 Southampton staff to new building Clearance of old building ensuring 0% went to landfill.

Contractor for PiMS WorkspaceProject Manager (Client EE)(May 2012 – Jan 2013)

Achievements and responsibilities: Move Manager for Everything Everywhere working on Project Orbit, which is to make workplace

improvement’s incorporating new ways of working and substantial financial savings. New ways of working involve staff going from a 1.1 ratio to a more flexible way of working by allocating staff

fixed desks, Team desks and hot desks.Reducing the space in Hatfield from 6 buildings down to three buildings (1, 2 and 3). To achieve this over 3000 people were moved over a period of 8 weeks

Reducing the space in Bristol by vacating St James’ Court A and B and condensing into 3 main buildings. To achieve this over 2000 people were moved over a period of 6 weeks

All moves involved liaising with Departmental move champions to gain the requirement of their departments. Managing all contractors to ensure the programme was completed in a professional and timely manner.

Transport for LondonMove Manager(May 2007 – Jan 2012)

Achievements and responsibilities:

To lead, direct and develop the Moves Team in terms of work allocation, scheduling, cost control, resource requirements and all aspects of day to day management associated with the work flow.

Manage all moves and refurbishments within Transport for London’s 52 Head office buildings

Manage Head office budgets in excess of 1 million pounds Forecast spend on all jobs Manage Procurement Head Office Processes Contractor framework Tendering works for removal companies

Achievements Merge Ex-Metronet into London Underground integration

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Implemented strategy/programme Integrated 5 buildings into 2 and disposed of 3 leased buildings and furniture over a period

of 4 months Produced procedures for moves team Recruitment

References

References are available upon request.

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