Andy Tichopad BEng (Hons), MSc, GCGI, CEng MCIBSE MAPM

Partner at Knight Frank

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Knight Frank (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Partner
      Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Associate Building Consultancy
      Jul 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs

      To Lead and Deliver the Building Services Engineering Offering for Knight Frank within Building Consultancy. To support the business, review & manage engineering risk and deliver on business development Nationally. Undertaking Due Diligence Surveys, Dilapidation Surveys, Facilities Management Audits, Production of PPM Plans. Delivering Building Services Projects. Undertake project management - offering an in house project management service covering M&E replacement and installation across retail, commercial and industrial properties. Offer Pre-development M&E advice and BIM consultation for new build projects.

  • Consulting Engineer at Cushman & Wakefield
    Dec 2015 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    To deliver, on a multi site, multi client basis, the agreed service, strategy and business plan within the Cushman & Wakefield and client teams Nationally to prepare monitor and execute the agreed forecasts on time and within the agreed parameters. To support the business, review & manage engineering risk and deliver on business development Nationally. Undertaking contractor audits and reviewing site compliance to all current regulations. Reviewing the PPM's and associated documentation provided by the contractor and their nominated subcontractors. Reviewing all plant on site to give an overview of the condition and standard of maintenance being carried out. Carry out asset verification surveys - attending site and surveying all assets making detailed notes of details and generating an accurate asset list. Undertake condition surveys / life cycle reports / planning - reviewing the assets and documentation on site to build an accurate report as to the state of the plant, comparing it's working condition to CIBSE guide M to enable life cycle and budgetary planning to take place where replacement is recommended. Undertake project management - offering an in house project management service covering M&E replacement and installation across retail, commercial and industrial properties. Offer Pre-development M&E advice and BIM consultation for new build projects.

  • Clerk of Works (Mechanical) at HM Forces
    Nov 2015 - Nov 2015 · 1 mo

    Resettlement and commenced discharge from HM Forces following a successful and distinguished career. During this period continued continuous professional development and seeking new employment.

  • HM Forces - Defence Infrastructure Organisation (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Programme and Requirement Manager
      Dec 2011 - Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Directly responsible for developing the annual and future strategic infrastructure and capital works programmes. Responsible for the management of the annual maintenance budget and approving funding for works. Responsible for the development of customer needs and producing business cases to facilitate delivery of the requirements. Manager of the Water Management Board and future plans of the water infrastructure. Contract management of the Infrastructure Support Provider.

    • Project and Facilities Manager
      Apr 2011 - Nov 2011 · 8 mos

      Strategic and Operational Infrastructure Manager in an austere environment, which was forward based and remote from the main HQ. Facilities management and project management for 4 main sites within Kabul City. Developed the strategic Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) for the military estate within Kabul and the 10 year investment plan to sustain military capability. Contract management of the Infrastructure Support Provider.

    • Project Manager and Assistant Service Delivery Manager
      May 2008 - Apr 2011 · 3 yrs

      Directly responsible for managing the service delivery for the on-site facilities management company. Management of the essential services that support critical assets on the estate. Project management of a diverse range of infrastructure projects, which included successful delivery of operational decompression works to strict timelines and budget. Authorised Person Electrical, Petroleum and Working at Heights. Contract management of the Infrastructure Support Provider.

  • HM Forces (14 yrs 2 mos)
    • Design Engineer and Project Manager
      Apr 2006 - May 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for the design of mechanical, electrical and civil works within a Specialist Royal Engineers Works Team for discrete works at overseas austere and operational theatres. Contract management of the Infrastructure Support Provider at a forward based location in an operational theatre ensuring delivery of maintenance and new works.

    • Design Engineer, Project and Facilities Manager
      Jan 2004 - May 2006 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for engineering designs in mechanical, electrical and civil works. Project management of new works in the UK and Overseas locations. Facilities management for infrastructure in Oman, which included contract management, tender management and contract award.

    • Establishment Works Consultant
      Dec 2001 - Feb 2004 · 2 yrs 3 mos