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Matt Smith

Senior Estimator

Matt has thirty-five years of construction experience working for Main Contractors. Matt trained as an estimator but in previous employment the role also included quantity surveying which has given him both site and commercial experience of live projects, in addition to pre-contract knowledge.
Projects cover all sectors of the industry from new build, refurbishment, alterations, heritage in education, commercial, social and leisure and residential ranging in value from small works to £5m.
The split of occupied to vacant sites/buildings is equally split so Matt fully recognises the implications and different approach to each at tender stage in respect of buildability and cost.
Matt manages the pre-contract department overseeing tenders being prepared by other estimators. After handover to the delivery team upon award of contracts, Matt remains aware of on-site progress through our contract meetings and is on hand to provide assistance/support, should it be required.

Procurement Experience

Traditional/Design and Build
Partnered / Negotiated/one and two-stage Tender
JCT/Government/NEC and bespoke forms of Contract

Selected Project Resume

Public and Private Sector projects £50,000 to £25 million
Listed properties – commercial and private clients £5k to £5 million
Refurbishment of large domestic London properties £500k to £4 million
School extensions and refurbishment projects £100k to £1.5 million
Large domestic extensions £500k to £1 million
One-off architect designed, domestic new houses £500k to £2 million

Qualifications:

HNC and ONC Building Studies

Part I CIOB

CSCS

CDM and other Health & Safety and Environmental training

Introduction to BIM

Asbestos Awareness

Key Contract Documentation / Provisions – NFB

Environmental Awareness

Fire Warden

Introduction to the Building Safety Act

Qualifications:

HNC and ONC Building Studies

Part I CIOB

CSCS

CDM and other Health & Safety and Environmental training

Introduction to BIM

Asbestos Awareness

Key Contract Documentation / Provisions – NFB

Environmental Awareness

Fire Warden

Introduction to the Building Safety Act

What Our Clients Say

  • “Peter was outstanding when it came to communications and implementing changes and fixes that were required by the building work supplier. Very happy to recommend Gipping's services to others.”

    Oliver Squirrell, Old Jet Airspace Programme

  • “I just wanted to thank you again for pretty much everything! I absolutely love our home and it was totally worth the wait. There isn’t a single thing I’d change, it really is perfect. The landscapers have been now too and it’s totally transformed the outside space, it just looks incredible. I feel super lucky to live here, every time I pull up back home I smile and feel so grateful and lucky.  All the workmen have been incredibly lovely and gone above and beyond too, you have such a great team of people, they are extremely lovely and that makes a huge difference. I wish you well in all that you do creating beautiful homes for people. Thank you so so much.”

    Kayleigh Williams: Wix

  • “As a team, Gipping met every expectation throughout the project. Steve James provided the exact role and attitude required for a project of this nature. The way he managed the works on site, given the difficult “live” environment was a credit to the firm. The overall management and support for Steve from Steve Offord and Joe was also a large factor in the smooth running of the scheme. All involved should be commended and are a credit to Gipping. Thank you for your part in a very successful scheme.”

    Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place

  • “Carl, and the team, were fantastic during this phase of the project. Carl kept us updated with how the work was going and always had time to check with us if he thought things would impact on the running of the school. The site was always clean and tidy. The project was delivered slightly ahead of schedule, which made the transition into the build much easier for us! Thank you!”

    Hannah Brookman, Tollgate Primary School Phase I

  • “It was a pleasure working with Gipping and we are very happy with our new home. Shaun Whiting was an exceptional Site Manager and remained professional, approachable and friendly throughout the entire build. The site was always tidy, well-managed and busy. We felt as if the entire Gipping team took our project seriously and truly cared about getting the build right. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering building a home.”

    Elizabeth Goodrich, Amento