Paul Bulmer

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ABOUT PAUL BULMER

A highly experienced professional with thirty years in the construction industry, founded on a B.Sc.(Hons) in Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying from Loughborough University (RICS Accredited).​I currently serve as a Senior Cost Manager, specializing in the cost control & delivery of refurbishment projects with a primary focus on NHS clients across the East & West Midlands.​Experience Highlights​My expertise is built on a diverse career spanning main contracting, housebuilding, & client-side consultancy:• ​Senior Cost Management: Currently delivering critical projects, including RAAC replacements & Community Health Partnerships (CHP) refurbishments.• ​Commercial Management: Spent over four years as a Commercial Manager for a regional East Midlands housebuilder, overseeing cost control, procurement, & final accounts across multiple developments.• ​Quantity Surveying Foundations: Sixteen years at Tilbury Douglas Construction (Interserve), delivering major new-build projects, including distribution centres valued at c. £45m.• ​Consultancy & Estimating: Valuable experience as a Client Quantity Surveyor & Facilities Management Consultant (Gleeds), supported by extensive estimating expertise.​Key Skills​I offer proficiency across the full spectrum of Quantity Surveying & Cost Management:•​ Cost Management & Planning: Order of Cost, Cost Plans, Pre-tender estimates, Benchmarking, Value Engineering.• ​Contract & Procurement: Tendering, tender analysis, procurement strategy. Expert knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts.• ​Valuations: Interim & site valuations.• ​Measurement: Take-offs utilizing RIB CostX, production of Bills of Quantities using SMM7/ NRM2 (trained by the lead author).• ​Compliance: Full clean driving licence, British passport, DBS certification.​Approach & Values​I thrive in hybrid working environments, valuing the efficiency of remote focus alongside the collaboration of client meetings & site visits.​I\'m often described as honest, methodical, & down-to-earth. I prioritize cooperation & believe the best results come from positive, collaborative environments rather than adversarial ones.​Culture & Leadership​I believe strong organizations are built on transparency & genuine human connection. My professional philosophy is to replace the friction of \"legacy management\"- such as information silos & unrealistic pacing - with a culture of psychological safety.I\'m passionate about empowering teams to do their best work in an environment where they feel heard, valued, & strategically supported.