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Antoinette CHARLES

London

Summary

Experienced Programme Manager, with a wealth of knowledge in managing and strategising Real Estate projects within the construction industry. Expertise involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring they align with the strategic goals of the organization, and managing resources across various projects. Experience in the EMEA region delivering projects up to a budget of $25 million USD, across a wide geography, from Ireland to the Middle East, indicates a strong ability to adapt to different cultural work environments and deliver a diverse range of projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Programme Manager

CBRE GWS
France
11.2023 - Current

Client Sector: Technology

As a member of the CBRE Integrator EMEA Project Delivery Team, I deliver new build, relocation, consolidation and retrofit projects in Ireland, United Kingdom and Germany.

Responsibilities include:

· Development and implementation of project procurement strategy

· Contract execution, experience with FIDIC contracts

· Programme and budget development and management

· Financial planning, reporting, budget and cashflow forecasting

· Risk management - Stakeholder Management (CRE, end user, workplace strategy, sustainability)

· Management of framework of sustainability consultants across EMEA

Senior Programme Manager

CBRE GWS
France
04.2023 - 11.2023

Client Sector: Life Sciences

Project Management Delivery working within the Capital Planning team in delivering projects in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Middle East. Responsibilities include:

  • Directed all stages of project management from procurement through closeout, overseeing planning, execution, monitoring and controlling phases.
  • Enhanced performance in the areas of scope, budgeting, scheduling, quality and risk
  • Managed client programs in the EMEA region.
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of projects encompassing property strategy, project planning, and seamless handover.
  • Oversaw the accurate and timely procurement, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts in adherence to regulations.
  • Contracts included company's agreements, client/vendor agreements, company/vendor and supplier agreements
  • Monitoring adherence to policies and procedures regarding internal governance and controls
  • Business case preparation including direction of all financials & ROI information
  • Developed strong relationships with internal business units, identifying needs & strategizing solutions.

Programme Manager

CBRE GWS
London
06.2019 - 04.2023

Client Sector: Life Sciences and Financial Services

Programme Manager for commercial fit out projects in EMEA as part of the Clients Workplace team (UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Romania and Middle East).

Programme Coordinator

Atelier Ten
London
09.2016 - 06.2019

Client Sector: Technology

  • Championed effective information management processes and quality management principles.
  • Focused on developing protocols and processes in line with the organisation’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001).

Research Associate

Glasgow School of Art
London
09.2012 - 03.2015

Developed and integrated the ability to assess sustainable, low-energy housing performance in the Architectural Practice, successfully informing forthcoming design projects.

Education

Ph.D. - Construction Management and Building Sciences

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
09-2012

Master's Degree - Project Management

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
11-2007

Bachelor's Degree - Architecture

Sathyabama Institute, India
India
08-2006

Skills

Strategic & Operational Planning

Vendor Procurement & Management

Leadership & Team Management

EMEA Project Delivery

Workplace Strategy & Planning/Programming

Quality Management – Internal Auditor ISO 9001

Programme & Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Execution & Administration

Process Improvement & Gap Analysis

Analysis & Reporting

Stakeholder Collaboration & Management

Schedule & Budget Management

Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SPSS, NVivo, Tableau, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Google Sketch up, Pertmaster, MS Project

Affiliations

Enjoy hiking; photography and swimming.

Certification

Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5

Quality Management Services (QMS) Internal Auditor

Languages

English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Senior Programme Manager

CBRE GWS
11.2023 - Current

Senior Programme Manager

CBRE GWS
04.2023 - 11.2023

Programme Manager

CBRE GWS
06.2019 - 04.2023

Programme Coordinator

Atelier Ten
09.2016 - 06.2019

Research Associate

Glasgow School of Art
09.2012 - 03.2015

Ph.D. - Construction Management and Building Sciences

Glasgow Caledonian University

Master's Degree - Project Management

Glasgow Caledonian University

Bachelor's Degree - Architecture

Sathyabama Institute, India

Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5

Quality Management Services (QMS) Internal Auditor

Antoinette CHARLES