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Daryl Irvine

Daryl Irvine

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Commercial Manager

DG Jones & Partners | Qatar

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My New Course

Understanding Data Engineering

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Data-Driven Decision Making for Business

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Data Storytelling Concepts

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Understanding Data Engineering

Construction Data Enthusiast

My Work

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Introduction to Data Science in Python

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Intermediate SQL Queries

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Understanding Data Engineering

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Data-Driven Decision Making for Business

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Communicating Data Insights

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Data Warehousing Concepts

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Data Storytelling Concepts

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Understanding ChatGPT

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Implementing AI Solutions in Business

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Data Fluency

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Intermediate Python

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Introduction to Data Science in Python

My Certifications

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Data Literacy

Data Literacy

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Understanding ChatGPT
Intermediate Python
Introduction to Data

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

RICS | Mar 2024 - Present

Qatar Regional Advisory Board Member

Providing market insights and intelligence, supporting business planning and alignment of the RICS strategic goals and enhancing local member engagement for the region.
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The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Aug 2023 - Present

Hub Committee Vice Chair

Representing the construction profession in Doha by helping to grow local networks, provide membership guidance and expand knowledge in the region.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Jul 2023 - Present

Member Engagement Committee Member

The Member Engagement Committee provides the strategic steer to strategies related to membership and continually engages with stakeholders ensuring market relevancy across a global field of building and construction.

Simple Construction Software | May 2022 - Nov 2023

Strategic Advisor

• Provided strategic steer and direction on product development • Advised on market and pricing strategy throughout the development lifecycle • Provided strategic steer and direction on product development • Advised on market and pricing strategy throughout the development lifecycle • Identified and secured key partnerships with suppliers and industry stakeholders • Developed and implemented business plans to support growth and expansion • Conducted market analysis to identify new business opportunities and trends • Advised on funding strategies and secured initial seed funding • Implemented best practices in project management to enhance efficiency and delivery • Advised on risk management strategies to mitigate potential project and financial risks • Developed a go-to-market strategy for new products and services • Mentored and provided guidance to the leadership team on strategic decisions • Created and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business success • Provided insights on regulatory compliance and industry standards

DG Jones and Partners | Feb 2022 - Present

Commercial Manager

• Preparing concept and detailed design cost plans in line with ICMS3, NRM1 and NRM2 standards • Nominated to be on the AI Committee to provide strategic direction to the business • Preparing business strategy reports on machine learning and AI implementation for government ministries • Automated CostX output into a standardized bill formats using PowerQuery which saved 100s of manhours • Preparing formal project proposals for various scope of works • Secondment as a full time Commercial and Contracts Manager on a high- profile civil infrastructure project of strategic and national importance for the World Cup 2022 (QAR 1 billion) • Secondment as a full time Client Representative on a mixed-use retail complex Dune Plaza which involved navigating and managing multiple insolvencies (QAR 140 million) • Investigation, analysis, drafting and issuance of a commercial report which resolved a 7-year legacy internal dispute between subsidiary construction companies • Investigation, analysis, drafting and issuance of 4 successful extension of time claims on behalf of subcontractors and contractors which included carrying out both quantum and delay analysis • Investigation, analysis, drafting and issuance of COVID-19, minimum wage and material escalation claims • Investigation, analysis, preparation, drafting and issuance of loss of efficiency/disruption claims on behalf of subcontractors and contractors • Preparing and issuing merit reports to establish the veracity of claims • Secondment as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on Hamad International Airport Expansion • Secondment as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a private warehouse project • Secondment as a Commercial Manager on Lusail International Circuit Formula 1 Track (QAR 1 billion) • Secondment as a full time Senior Claims Consultant on Lusail Towers (QAR 2 billion) • Preparing ad-hoc commercial reports for pre-contract analysis of contractors and subcontractors

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

Hub Committee Member

Representing the construction profession in Doha by helping to grow local networks, provide membership guidance and expand knowledge in the region.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) | Sep 2021 - Aug 2023

Founding Tomorrow's Leaders Champion

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Quantum Global Solutions | Nov 2020 - Feb 2022

Contractual/Commercial Consultant

• Marketing, networking and business development through Zoho, successfully closed over QAR 200k of commissions • Discovery and drafting of arbitration documents on behalf of the testifying expert witness • Secondment as a full time Commercial Manager across 3 high-profile luxury villa developments • Secondment as a full time Commercial and Contracts Manager on a high- profile civil project of strategic and national importance for the Qatar World Cup 2022 • Investigation, analysis, preparation, drafting and issuance of 3 successful extension of time claims on behalf of subcontractors and contractors which included carrying out both quantum and delay analysis • Investigation, analysis, preparation, drafting and issuance contract risk profile reports on behalf of subcontractors, contractors (FIDIC) • Preparing draft letters and flow charts based on contractual obligations and requirements for subcontractors • Preparing merit reports to verify the veracity of subcontractor claims against contractors and clients • Provided training to subcontractors and contractors for commercial matters through public speaking events

Mackenzie Construction Limited | Apr 2018 - Nov 2020

Quantity Surveyor

• Leading and managing a team of quantity surveyors • Drafting, negotiating and issuing subcontracts to suppliers and subcontractors (NEC3 Short Form, Option A, Option B, Option C, Option E, PSSC) • Led the commercial strategy for a successful major construction programme (£300m) for structural repairs, waterproofing and rectification for concrete service reservoirs, which involved commercially managing over 300 individual projects across Scotland • Led company-wide training on client Oracle Unifier management system and provided key feedback to the overall final client implementation of the system • Managed, audited and obtained ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security) and was first construction business in the UK to achieve this accreditation • Led and implemented the digitalization and automation of legacy accounting software reporting using SQL and PowerQuery • Standardized and digitalized multiple paper-based processes and systems across multiple departments such as credit control, hire management, lodging and interim payments to enable transparency and increased efficiency throughout the business • Led and implemented a full digitalization strategy across the business in partnership with multiple vendors to transform the company into a modern and digital environment which included automation of key business functions and saved over 1000s of manhours across multiple departments • Managed and led the commercial recovery strategy for all COVID-19 claims across the business and recovered over £500k across 60 claims while obtaining two 100% client transparency audits • Created and implemented a digital process for managing subcontract payments using Microsoft Power Automate to enable business continuity during the pandemic and keep cash flowing to suppliers during a critical period • Reviewing major public framework tenders for commercial risk and strategy • Resolved and settled historic and complex final accounts through dispute resolution and negotiation

Mackenzie Construction Limited | Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Preparing compensation events in coordination with project and technical teams • Weekly site visits to measure site progress and assist with physical construction activities • Preparing and issuing interim payment applications to clients • Preparing and issuing interim payment applications to suppliers and subcontractors • Updating early warning registers, compensation event schedules and commercial reports on a monthly basis

BAM Ritchies | May 2017 - Aug 2017

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Preparing and organizing substantiation for major claims • Preparing compensation events in coordination with project and technical teams • Weekly site visits to measure site progress and assist with physical construction activities • Reviewing and analyzing risk profiles of contract terms and conditions (NEC3 Short Form, Option A, JCT) • Preparing and issuing interim payment applications to clients • Preparing and issuing interim payment applications to suppliers and subcontractors • Updating early warning registers, compensation event schedules and commercial reports on a monthly basis • Issuing final accounts for subcontractors and suppliers • Assisting with preparation of quarterly commercial forecasts for regional directors

Ferrovial | Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Updating early warning registers, compensation event schedules and commercial reports on a monthly basis • Assisting managing quantity surveyor with interim payment applications • Preparing commercial comparatives of suppliers and subcontractors • Negotiating, drafting and implementing subcontract terms and conditions (NEC3 Short Form, Option A, Option C) with suppliers and subcontractors • Drafting and issuing purchase orders to suppliers

My Education

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Master of Laws, Construction Law and ArbitrationRobert Gordon University | 2025
Glasgow Caledonian University
City of Glasgow College

About Me

Daryl Irvine

With over a decade of experience and education in commercial management, I have successfully led teams in managing contracts, navigating disputes, preparing commercial reports, controlling costs, and enhancing profitability.

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