Sara Dewar

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About Sara Dewar

SMD Consult limited Using my broad range of skills and experience of the construction industry in both public and private sectors I believe I can support, add value and make a difference to your business. Whether you are a client, consultants, main contractor or trade contractor. Services • Bid Management • Framework management • Strategy Planning • Commercial Management • Estimating • Business Development Please visit SMD Consult Limited linkedin page for more details I am an accomplished and passionate construction professional with 26yr excellent record and career growth. Skilled in Business Planning, Strategy Planning, Business Development, Work Winning, Commercial Management, People Management and Negotiations in both Public and Private sectors. Within the Public sector I have a proven track record of Framework management on several national and regional frameworks including Pagabo, North West Construction Hub and Hampshire CC. My responsibilities include strategy, pre-construction, on-site delivery and customer satisfaction to ensure success and growth in Bluelight, Education and Leisure sectors. Specialising in fit out and refurbishment market my private sector scope of experience includes Key Account Management and Commercial Management. Delivering projects and frameworks from £1m to £25m working in Commercial, Retail and Developers sectors for a number of high-profile customers. I am a business leader and a confident communicator with a strong network of trusting relationships, nationwide KEY SKILLS • Key Account management including Framework leadership. • Deep understanding of public & private sector services, policies, procurement, and funding. • Building & maintaining trusting relationships to fully understand their drivers. • Leading Work Winning teams for Framework and individual projects. • Leading 2nd stage negotiations to secure projects and maximising the financial position whilst maintaining positive customer and consultant relationships. • Strategy setting and implementation including new sector identification, research and development. • Business Development including networking, market research and strategy mapping. • All commercial functions from tendering, 2 stage negotiations and on-site financial management. • Delivered under all major forms of contracts.