David began his career in Quantity Surveying as a Trainee while studying part-time at Glasgow Caledonian University, graduating with an Honours degree in 2014. He went on to become an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2021.
David has built his career in both private practice and freelance consultancy, with extensive experience across a wide range of sectors including high-end residential, education, healthcare, commercial, and transport. He is well-versed in all aspects of cost management throughout the RIBA Plan of Work, from early-stage feasibility and procurement advice through to post-contract cost control and handover. He has also undertaken roles as Contract Administrator and Project Manager.
In addition to project delivery, David has played an active role in business development, preparing fee proposals, responding to RFPs, and producing capability statements that have contributed to securing new commissions.
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (AssocMRICS)
BIM Level 2 Certified Practitioner
BIM Implementation & Management
High-End Residential Development, St John’s Wood
Client: Private
Contract Value: Undisclosed
Role: Cost Consultant / Contract Administrator
Services: Full pre and post-contract cost management
New Build Learning Campus, Kilmarnock
Client: East Ayrshire Council
Contract Value: £42m
Role: Project Quantity Surveyor
Services: Post-contract cost control on campus delivered under the NPD model
New Build Learning Campus, Dalbeattie
Client: Dumfries Council
Contract Value: £24m
Role: Project Quantity Surveyor
Services: Post-contract cost control for infant, primary and secondary facilities
Refurbishment of Secure Wards, Leverndale Hospital
Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Contract Value: Undisclosed
Role: Project Quantity Surveyor
Services: Full cost management across multiple refurbishment phases
Office Refurbishment, Scottish Police Federation
Client: Scottish Police Federation
Contract Value: Undisclosed
Role: Project Quantity Surveyor
Services: Full cost management from inception to completion on listed building
Office Refurbishment, Network Rail
Client: Network Rail
Contract Value: Undisclosed
Role: Project Quantity Surveyor
Services: Pre-tender documentation and post-contract cost control for office reconfiguration
