Gavin Ford Cqp Mcqi Email & Phone Number

London

I lead quality and handover of our TfL refurbishment contracts to ensure we deliver on our promises to our client and ensure we continuously improve in the construction sector. Our ultimate goal is to achieve right first time project delivery in line with the standards expected by our client and key stakeholders.

- Focusing on smart delivery of Quality Assurance Documentation (Digital Submission)- Leading the projects Quality Best Practice- Leading handover delivery of schemes through to completion.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I'm undertaking a collaborative PhD in Forecasting and Decision-Making in different opperational environments but ascertaining correlations in non-conformance and rework to reverse-engineer a solution to prevent repetative/future error.The PhD will have significant insight into supply-chain management and leadership decision-making with a view to improve construction.

Brynglas Tunnels, South Wales

Newport, United Kingdom

• Manager of all quality related issues including Inspection & Test Plans, non-conformance reporting, technical queries, design reviews, testing of installed equipment, Form 005 & E’s.• Production/maintainer of tunnels specific construction phase plan & site specific WPP’s.• Production and implementation of a Quality Plan and ensure procedures are followed for duration of works.• Review of hazard log with designers and construction team to eradicate hazards posed.• Liaising with… Show more • Manager of all quality related issues including Inspection & Test Plans, non-conformance reporting, technical queries, design reviews, testing of installed equipment, Form 005 & E’s.• Production/maintainer of tunnels specific construction phase plan & site specific WPP’s.• Production and implementation of a Quality Plan and ensure procedures are followed for duration of works.• Review of hazard log with designers and construction team to eradicate hazards posed.• Liaising with designers (ARUP), sub-contractors (AMCO), installation specialists (F&F) and client (NWR) on a daily basis with regular meetings scheduled. Show less

Bristol, United Kingdom

• Manager of design works along with issuing Design Trackers, Look ahead Design Programmes, Technical Query Registers and CVI summaries. Extensive interaction with Clients during IDC reviews, design/commercial meetings and accelerating of design works. Crucially aware of commercial issues, tendering and cost implications on the project. Reference made to AR/AA’s, PMI’s and VO’s.• Lead Civil Engineer in producing Inspection & Test Plans for all built structures. These include signal… Show more • Manager of design works along with issuing Design Trackers, Look ahead Design Programmes, Technical Query Registers and CVI summaries. Extensive interaction with Clients during IDC reviews, design/commercial meetings and accelerating of design works. Crucially aware of commercial issues, tendering and cost implications on the project. Reference made to AR/AA’s, PMI’s and VO’s.• Lead Civil Engineer in producing Inspection & Test Plans for all built structures. These include signal cantilevers/gantries, Location Bases, Signal Base, retaining Walls etc. Quality assurance testing undertaken for concrete sub-structures incorporated within ITP process.• Preparing/reviewing Engineer of designs, site surveys, WPP’s, Task Briefings & SSOW’s packs.• Assisting with project management and construction to ensure works are completed efficiently, as per design, within cost, on time and adhering to correct H&S standards. Show less

Crawley

• STE4 Asset Engineer reviewing/inspecting assets in Kent & Sussex region. PTS certified.• Inspection of bridges, retaining wall, culverts, earthworks, gantry’s, tracks, mines, cuttings and embankments to ensure all assets listed in Network Rails databases are fit for purpose.• Identify additional structures currently not on Network Rails Asset inspection lists.• Management of a COSS as lead engineer.

London, United Kingdom

Bridge and Civils Assessent Management (BCAM)- Addressing Bridge Condition Markinh Index Data (BCMI) to assure data complies with Network Rail database.- Quality Control leader of engineer/analyst work to assure accuracy. - Retaining Walls Examinations.- Culvert Examinations.- Design & Assessments.

Swindon, United Kingdom

Civils Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA) 2011-2014Member of team undertaking examination and assessment work in Network Rail LNW, Western and South and East Anglia Territories. Experience includes:-• Inspection for assessment of 5 bridges in Western and South & East Anglia Territory.• Preparation of interim assessment reports, defect sketches and details drawings.• Assessment of multiple underline/Overline bridges and preparation of assessment reports.• STE4 examiner… Show more Civils Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA) 2011-2014Member of team undertaking examination and assessment work in Network Rail LNW, Western and South and East Anglia Territories. Experience includes:-• Inspection for assessment of 5 bridges in Western and South & East Anglia Territory.• Preparation of interim assessment reports, defect sketches and details drawings.• Assessment of multiple underline/Overline bridges and preparation of assessment reports.• STE4 examiner competency. Assisted for visual and detailed examination of approx. 20 structures on MLN4 line.• Preparation of visual and detailed examination reports.• Lead engineer for a hidden critical elements examination and able to identify any significant defects for Mill Lane Underbridge (CAR line).• Inspection of railway structures including bridges, retaining walls and culverts.• Preparation of Visual, Details and Assessment Reports.• Assessment calculations of numerous bridges using relevant standards such as Network Rail 025/035, BS5400 and BD21/01. • National Bridge Strike Initiative (NBSI) inspections and assessments.• Luton Retaining Wall design - With additional CAD analysis.Sustainability Champion• Organising disposal units in office to recycle rubbish • Inducting and training staff.• Devised paper usage scheme to monitor paper and minimise spenditure. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Operations And Quality Management In Construction, Phd (Grade 1)

I undertook a PhD at Cardiff University focusing on non-conformance and rework in construction. My research contributes to continuous.

Master Of Science (Msc), Civil Engineering, 2:1 (Merit)

Activities and Societies: Captain of football team (Ajax Treesdown) 2:1 Grade awarded (Merit)

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Civil Engineering, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Football Captain (Ajax Treesdown)

A Levels, Maths, Physics, I.T & Art