Specialisms
I specialise in the following areas:
- Asset Management
Neil has been operating through Cyclo Consulting Limited (Founding Director) and Remit Consulting LLP since December 2008. During this period, he has led Corporate Real Estate transformation programmes, implemented Corporate Property Model models, and developed Strategic Asset Management Plans for a range of public sector organisations.
Previously, he was the Interim Director of Asset Management at Metropolitan Police from June 2009 to May 2011 , where he led a Corporate Real Estate change programme that delivered over £6.5 million in savings for FY 2009/10. He was responsible for directing a team of over 50.
Before that, he held roles as a Partner then Director at GVA (strategic property consultancy) and as a Director at Gleeds Management Consultancy. His earlier career includes being a Management Consultant at Price Waterhouse.
Key Strengths/Area of Expertise
- A commercially driven public-sector real estate professional with strong strategic and financial management skills.
- Successful record in property change programmes.
- Focused, self-motivated real estate professional.
- Strategic thinker with a very organised approach to planning and managing change projects and an eye for detail.
- Proven background in design and implementation of asset management strategies/plans.
- Experienced in leading multiple, multi-disciplined team projects.
- Cultural, team, and management development.
Professional Qualifications
- MRICS, CMCS
Notable Achievements/Value Added
- Led the Corporate Real Estate change programme at Metropolitan Police, which delivered over £6.5 million of savings for FY 2009/10.
- Delivered the Seacole Centre temporary hospital as Interim Director of Estates for Surrey Heartlands ICS (June 2019 – July 2020).
- Authored the 2010-14 Metropolitan Police Authority Estate Strategy.
- Wrote the plans and programmes section for the RICS Public Sector Asset Management Guidelines.
- Worked with 14 public bodies in the West Midlands to map assets, develop options for asset rationalisation, and draft four business cases.
- Chair of Governor at a local primary school for 20 years – OFSTED Outstanding.
Relevant Sector Knowledge
- Public sector real estate, including Corporate Real Estate transformation and Corporate Landlord implementation.
- Health sector, including Interim Director of Estates for Surrey Heartlands ICS and Estate Strategies for major London health Trusts and PCTs.
- Policing, including Interim Director of Asset Management at Metropolitan Police.
- Local Authorities/Public Bodies: experience with multiple London Boroughs, District Councils, and other local authorities on asset strategies, reviews, and business cases.
- Education, including advisor to Partnership for Schools on the Building Schools for the Future programme.
Training/Coaching Programs/Workshop offers
- Trainer/presenter for Module 7 (Asset Management Today) on the CIPFA/ACES accredited Diploma.
- Experienced in designing and delivering workshops for local authorities developing cross public-sector property programmes.
- Trained coach and mentor
LGR Experience & Expertise
- Governance, team and data structuring for a Target Operating Model
- Led for London Borough on Corporate Real Estate transformation programme – included “corporate landlord,” Strategic Asset Management Plan, data, compliance, and cost saving programme.
- Corporate Landlord implementation, Strategic Asset Management Plan, and Office accommodation strategy for north-west authority.
- Strategic plan for major public body looking to outsource property management function.
- Critical friend to local authority and helped develop intelligent client function.
- Office HQ business case for south-east local authority.
- Lead for North Central London Health and Social Care Estates Devolution pilot.