About Us
Thomas Winter Associates Key Personnel
Paul Winter CQP MIQA FCMI - Managing Director
Paul's background is in major construction projects where his former position included Director of Industrial and Airport Projects. Operating at an executive level, projects ranged from the construction of airport terminal buildings to the planning of power plants.
In recent years TWA’s main focus has been on managing the implementation of facilities designed to convert Energy from Waste (EfW). In this area, Paul’s development of strategies and corporate solutions has led to the successful completion of some of the largest plants within the UK.
Key Skills
- Project management, including commercial and contractual awareness
- Business planning and the development of new initiatives
- Organisational skills and team development
- Knowledge and use of the Business Excellence Model
- Development of management systems
- Development of business strategies and deployment within the organisation
- Leadership skills
- Presentation skills
Stephen Ives BSc CEng MICE - Project Director
Stephen is a skilled professional manager with over forty years experience in the construction industry, the last 17 of which have been spent at Senior Executive level.
Having worked on ventures both in the UK and internationally, Stephen’s skills have contributed to the success of prestigious projects such as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link to major power related projects, including constructions within the waste to energy sector.
Key Skills
- Knowledge of the construction process throughout the whole cycle
- Business planning and development
- Team development and leadership
- Project, commercial and financial management
- Business development
- Communication with multi-cultural organisations
- Presentation skills
Dr Nidhal Latif PhD MSc – Assurance Director
Having implemented management systems into a number of prestigious projects for leading construction company Hochtief, Nidhal has enhanced her thirty years of experience as a specialist of quality management, health and safety, environmental and civil engineering.
Her recent assignments for Hochtief include the setting and implementing of the quality management, safety and sustainability strategies, implementing management systems on major projects throughout the UK, many of which have been valued at over £100m.
Key Skills
- Project management
- Development of management systems
- Creation and management of extensive auditing programmes
- Experienced safety, health, quality, sustainability and environmental assessor
- Strong leadership skills
- Development of rail related assurance case certification
Victoria R. Poolman BA, MA - PR and Marketing
Having completed a Masters in literature and creative writing, Victoria has five years of experience writing articles for trade titles, B2B copy and working on a number of promotional campaigns within the construction sector. Whilst working with TWA, she has prepared detailed content on a number of topics within the sector including: power, energy from waste, architectural design, building, rail traction and infrastructure, and a number of events and council projects.
The importance of accuracy when submitting tenders and bidding documentation is often overlooked, despite being crucial in the acquisition of new contacts. Victoria specialises in recognising the key objectives and presenting a company’s offering to meet those requirements in a professional, informative format.
Key Skills
- Experienced journalist and copywriter
- Broad knowledge of marketing and public relations
- Excellent administrator and planner
- Strong communication skills
- Practiced in the organisation of complex projects
Paul Jackson – Senior Estimator
With a broad range of experience accrued over decades of working within the UK’s leading construction and civil engineering firms, Paul’s speed, computing skills and ability to obtain detailed costs from basic line drawings provides the accuracy required when submitting tenders.
Having worked as the Lead Estimator on a number of esteemed projects, including the Channel Tunnel Rail link and the PFI bid for the £178,000,000 Woolwich Extension to The Docklands Light Railway, Paul’s level of accuracy has played a large part in the success of many prestigious developments.
Key Skills
- Experienced in all areas of construction and civil engineering
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient with a number of technical estimating systems
- Commercially aware with all aspects of estimating, ensuring cost-accuracy for tenders
- Experienced team leader
Peter Thomas BSc (Hons) MCIWM AIfL - Waste Specialist
Peter has worked in the waste industry for 18 years, principally at an operational level. He was General Manager of Bristol's largest privately owned waste management business until its sale in 2006, responsible for the operation of a fleet of 80 collection vehicles and a number of waste and recycling facilities covering the wider sub-region from Bristol.
As a registered assessor for statutory Certificates of Technical Competence, Peter now provides advice and mentoring to businesses involved in the waste management process. He also specialises in permitting work and general waste contracting business as well as interim management for operational waste facilities.
Key Skills
- Experienced in all areas of management
- Excellent communicator
- A good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental legislation
Peter Tesar – Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Architectural Drawing
Having developed his skills within the construction industry, Peter started his own architectural design and build business in 1993. As an experienced, dedicated project manager and planner, Peter is experienced in all elements of CAD, architectural design and planning, whilst being aware of all current rules and regulations.
Specialising in commercial, private and mobility and disability solutions, from renovation to complete new-build projects, Peter is skilled in all elements of the design and build process and can assist in developing bespoke solutions on any scale.
Key Skills
- Excellent project manager and team leader
- Skilled in all elements of CAD
- Expert planner and designer
- Widely experienced organiser and administrator
WGDP - Chartered Planners and Surveyors
As an independent practice advising clients on all aspects of town planning and development matters, WGDP incorporates specialist environmental and heritage expertise into their skills. Working with TWA to provide a friendly, ‘hands on’ and high-calibre service, WDGP works on private and landed estates, for corporate organisations, city-based and regional developers and their funding partners, NHS Trusts and charities.
Key Skills
- Strategic property advice
- Project management of the planning process
- All types of applications and appeals
- Direct access to the planning bar for appeals
- Master planning
- Urban regeneration
- LDF, local and structure plan representations
- Research and guidance on emerging policy
- Development plan monitoring
- Site identification & assessment
- Environmental assessments
- Historic environment advice - conservation area and listed building work
