Imran Haq

Slough, SL3 7NE 07712 200723 Imranhaq@live.co.uk

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A first-class honours degree graduate in Construction and Project Management looking to secure a role within the
building, regeneration, development and construction sector. With experience in working on complex housing
development projects in multi-supplier environments, implementing clear governance frameworks and processes
to ensure robust management and fiscal stewardship. A keen learner, taking proactive steps to secure opportunities
to expand knowledge of regeneration and construction and professional leadership.

PROFILE OF SKILLS
Project Management & Planning People Skills/Team Player Contract Negotiations
Budget Planning & Cost Control Proposal Development Compliance/Governance/HSE
Active Leadership Risk Management Challenge Driven/Fast Learner
Advanced IT & Design Skills Process Analysis/Re-engineering Surveys & Planning
Strategic Awareness Problem Solving Innovation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New Developments Analyst/Researcher | EquityRED, Ashank Patel, Airport House, Croydon

2015-2019
• Recruited to lead research and analysis of new development opportunities to drive programme viability for £multi-
million London real estate company.
• Undertook deep-dive research and analysis of property prospects; creating data and appraisal parameters including
local points of interest, school districts and competitor analysis on local square footage pricing and designing financial
data and modelling against initial concept to solicit support and buy-in from global property investors.
• Attended site viewings with Equity colleagues, Property Developers and commercial agents; aiding design and
concept discussions to formulate site design in-line with relevant regulations and best practice frameworks.
• Collaborated with the Equity team and Planners to develop planning proposals; ensuring fiscally viable developments
in-line with local authority frameworks across several elements including building height, storage facilities, parking
and communal areas to facilitate a positive high return in approvals and ensure local community support.
• Spearheaded the use of drone technology; obtaining a license to provide imagery and videography of the site and
geographical location to be used in marketing collateral and overseas investor buy-in. The footage is additionally
being utilised to support survey reports.
• Led the delivery of multiple concurrent work streams, creating detailed programme / project plans to realistic
timeframes, defining scope, managing risk and applying systematic alignment of best practice frameworks and
business needs.
• Supervised site activities, ensuring tasks are within appropriate level of skill and expertise; managing multiple work
methods, ensuring each are technically sound, safe, economically viable, feasible and consistent.
• Oversaw supervision of contracted works, material orders and specialist support services in compliance with
established work programmes, progress and cost objectives; managing material suppliers, ensuring prompt delivery
of resources to site within agreed budgets and timeframes.

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Imran Haq
Slough, SL3 7NE 07712 200723 Imranhaq@live.co.uk

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Key Projects include:

• Verum House, New Street Basingstoke: Office conversion to 24 residential apartments with a contracted value of
£1.4m and sale of £4.1m.
• Vantage House, Victoria Street, Basingstoke: Office and roof conversion to provide 37 units; requiring the
construction of an additional floor to house 8 penthouse apartments with a contracted value of £5.6 and proposed
sale value of £7.5m.
• Hightrees House, Redhill: Part co-version and part-new build scheme for 14 open country luxury apartments with a
contracted value of £5.2m and sale of £7m.

Co-Founder | LyraPlatform Ltd

2018-2020
• Co-founder of an end-to-end encrypted communication platform across freemium and premium products including
email, text, audio and video chats and cloud storage services; additionally, offering a native multi-currency wallet,
ESCROW service and content paywall for one time, recurring and micropayments.
• Led initial cradle-to-grave concept; managing business proposals to solicit investor fundraising; creating innovative
sales strategy, optimising lead generation, funnel management and brand story telling.
• Utilise omni-channel approach to drive market share gain and profitability, focusing on a number of key areas
including brand positioning, communication, customer experience, lead generation and digital marketing.
• Chair meetings to discuss market disruptors, showcasing innovative thought leadership and providing insight into
competitive threats to ensure robust risk mitigation planning across the organisation.

Founder | Vosschain Ltd

2016-2018
• Founder of a marketing and sales consultancy to work alongside technology start-ups and SMEs.
• Led a global team network, utilising interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others;
advocating sound financial/business decision making through a “lead by example” approach.
• Supported companies on marketing practices, exchange listings, white paper creation and development.
• Troubleshoot and mitigate bottle necks to projects, streamlining processes /resources to effectively mitigate
technical or personnel issues.
• Additionally, spearhead a mutual fund for selected investors that ran successfully for 12-months.
• Expanded operations to form new LyraPlatforms Ltd.

EDUCATION

BS c ( Ho ns) Co nstr uc ti on Pr oj ec t M ana g e m en t

First Class Honours, Oxford Brookes University, 2019
Dissertation on Skilled Labour Shortages and Remedial Strategies within the Construction Industry – Obtained First Class
Honours for this thesis.
A-levels in Politics, History and Economics – BBC, 2015
GCSEs include English and Math – BB, 2013
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