Chris Ewing
About Chris Ewing
Chris Ewing is the Services Commercial Manager at Westfield, overseeing Mechanical & Electrical cost management for major developments.
Company
Chris Ewing currently holds the position of Services Commercial Manager at Westfield, a renowned developer and operator of large shopping centres. He has been with the company since 2014.
Title
Chris Ewing is the Services Commercial Manager at Westfield. His role includes overseeing all mechanical and electrical cost management for major development projects.
Career Background
Chris Ewing has an extensive background in commercial management. Before joining Westfield, he worked at Balfour Beatty Engineering Services as a Commercial Manager from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he was at DMS Controls as a Commercial Manager from 2009 to 2011. His earlier roles include a position as Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor at Haleys Ltd in 2008 for 7 months, and Commercial Manager at Crown House Technologies from 2006 to 2008. He also has significant experience from his decade-long tenure at Honeywell as T5 Commercial Manager from 1998 to 2008.
Mechanical & Electrical Cost Management
In his role at Westfield, Chris Ewing oversees the mechanical and electrical cost management for significant developments, including Westfield London Phase 2, Westfield Milan, and Westfield Croydon. His responsibilities include procurement expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Vertical Transportation Services, handling tender documentation, and overseeing contract execution.
Supplier and Contractor Management
Chris Ewing is responsible for the commercial management of suppliers and contractors at Westfield. His duties involve assessing monthly applications, agreeing upon final accounts, and ensuring effective financial management and contracts throughout various development phases.
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Chris Ewing frequently liaises with various departments within Westfield. This includes working closely with Centre Management, Marketing, Developments, Data & Analytics, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of services and effective project management.
Team Management
As a manager at Westfield, Chris Ewing leads a team of Mechanical & Electrical Surveyors. This involves overseeing their work, providing guidance, and ensuring that departmental objectives align with broader company goals.