Project/Programme Management
Tanaka Chakwana,
Consultant
Project/ Programme Management
Skills & Expertise
Career experience
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8 Years
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Key Technical Competencies
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Program & Project Management
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Stakeholder Management
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Strategic Planning & Implementation
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Risk Management & Mitigation
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Commercial Management
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Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
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Sector Experience
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Technology, Industrial & Logistics
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Transportation & Infrastructure
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Sustainability & Energy Management
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Public Sector
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Public Speaking
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CBRE: Women's Network Confidence Seminar (2024)
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CBRE: Black History Month Poetry Reading (2023)
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CITB NI: Women in Construction (2022)
Qualifications & Awards
​Qualifications
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Washington Ireland Program (WIP) Academy: Service and Leadership Program, 2025
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ILM3 Leadership Programme Certificate, 2025
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Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Professional Certificate, 2024
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Association for Project Management Certificate (PMQ), 2022
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Awards
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CBRE Internal - Client Focused Award 2022
Memberships
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Association for Project Managers (APM) :
Associate Member -
Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) : Associate Member
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Black Professionals in Construction (BPIC) Network: Member | Volunteer
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Association for Neurolinguistic Programming (ANLP): Member
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Washington Ireland Program (WIP) Academy: Alumni
Education
2017 - 2018
Heriot Watt | MSc Construction Project Management
2013 - 2017
Loughborough University | BSc Geography and Management
Work Experience
2024 - 2025
Programme Manager: CBRE
Last-Mile Warehouse EBMS EU Deployment, EU Locations
Leading the implementation of Enterprise Building Management Systems (EBMS) across 43 sites in the EU including Spain, Italy, UK, and Germany, targeting 35% Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) energy reduction. Responsible for:
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Leading the rollout of Building Management Systems across 43 sites in seven countries, improving system visibility and control across diverse building types.
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Managing concurrent workstreams covering system upgrades, installations, and issue resolution.
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Coordinating with vendors, local contractors, and regional teams to ensure alignment and technical compliance.
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Implementing governance models and reporting processes to monitor progress and risk.
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Supporting funding approvals and programme communication with senior leadership.
2022 - 2023
Project Manager: CBRE
Business Operations Continuous Improvement, PMO, London
Partnered with Global Realty Systems Engineering and Transactions teams to design and deploy strategic programs and process improvements:
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Delivered Plot Size Reduction Initiatives that improved efficiency in land selection, resulting in optimised site footprints
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Led the E2E delivery of the Template Performance Package Process Improvement initiatives that standardised approaches across regions
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Collaborated with the Systems Engineering team and Design Team to create Standards Implementation Cycles that ensured consistent deployment of best practices
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Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between business units to identify and implement operational efficiencies.
2022 - 2022
Assistant Project Manager (APM): CPC Project Services
Transport for London (TfL), DLR Station Enhancements,
London
Facilitated the delivery of Thames Wharf New Station (£50m) and Pontoon Dock Station Upgrades Project (£30m – NEC3 Option A):
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Led feasibility and concept design for multiple station enhancements, including Thames Wharf and Pontoon Dock station upgrades.
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Engaged with regulatory bodies and multi-disciplinary teams to align on funding and resource allocations, scope, design, and delivery.
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Developed and implemented risk management strategies to maintain timelines and cost control.
2021- 2022
APM: CPC Project Services
TfL, London Underground Crossrail Project, London
Worked with the Operations Readiness Team to deliver 5 Central Line Stations on the Elizabeth Line:
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Supported the transition of new Crossrail stations into operational readiness.
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Facilitated cross-team communication to resolve technical issues and ensure timely handovers.
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Coordinated operational readiness activities to ensure smooth transition to Revenue Service of 5 central line stations adjacent to existing London Underground stations
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Developed handover prprocesses and documentation in line with service launch requirements.
2021 - 2021
Scheme Project Manager: CPC Project Services
Enfield Council, Lea Valley Rail Programme (LVRP) Phase 2, London
Scheme Project Manager on the £60m capacity increase on Network Rail's West Anglia Mainline:
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Delivered infrastructure works supporting increased rail service capacity during the planning phase.
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Managed stakeholder relationships with national rail and government partners including Housing Infrastructure Fund, Network Rail, Greater Anglia, and Department for Transport.
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Oversaw planning and delivery integration with broader regeneration efforts.
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Managed complex interfaces between rail operations and construction activities
2021 - 2021
APM: CPC Project Services
HS1, London Resort Enhancement Feasibility Study, London
Supported the development of a world-class, sustainable entertainment resort:
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Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for enhancements to meet proposed service requirements
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Analyzed additional passenger demand impacts on the network and identified infrastructure requirements
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Developed recommendations for capacity enhancements to support increased ridership
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Collaborated with technical specialists to evaluate engineering solutions
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Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior stakeholders
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Identified potential risks and mitigation strategies for implementation phases
2019 - 2020
Scheme Project Manager: Lendlease
Transport for London (TfL), Sandilands Safety Improvement Programme, London
Managed multiple infrastructure and safety systems modification projects following the 2016 Sandilands Incident:
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Delivered critical safety improvements through TfL's Pathway approach to project management
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Managed document control, change control, risk management, and contract administration
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Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with safety recommendations
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Implemented robust quality assurance processes to verify system modifications
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Facilitated technical reviews and safety assessments throughout implementation
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Developed comprehensive handover documentation for operational teams