About NathanP
Trainee Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend studying on BSc Quantity Surveying degree apprenticeship, APC, & RICS at the University of Salford

I am working on the Chartered Surveyor Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship programme at Turner & Townsend to achieve a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at the University of Salford, as well as to become qualified for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Chartered status.
- Delivering cost management services to clients, contractors, and designers to provide the best value and maximising their return on investment
- Supporting the commission manager by delivering a wide range of tasks to the highest quality standards
Photography and exploring the outdoors is my outlet for creative expression and have won several awards in international competitions, including the Landscape Photographer of the Year.
As an avid practitioner of physical health and performance, I train towards gymnastics strength skills (e.g handstands and planche) and provide health & fitness coaching for those seeking to optimise their well-being.
Other hobbies include: learning Japanese, brewing speciality coffee, and cooking and /baking.
Website: nathanphua.com
Instagram (photography): @nathanphua
Instagram (fitness): @nathanathlete
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