Project managing minor JCT tendered insurance works.

I am a highly skilled and determined Contract / Site manager working within the Building Insurance Property Repair sector. Working in managerial positions, I have the ability to self-motivate & manage myself, as well as managing others within a team. I have developed an uncompromising approach to detail and quality. Having experience in civil engineering projects, as well as flood resilience schemes for the Environment Agency. I am fully equipped with a commercial awareness required within this… Show more I am a highly skilled and determined Contract / Site manager working within the Building Insurance Property Repair sector. Working in managerial positions, I have the ability to self-motivate & manage myself, as well as managing others within a team. I have developed an uncompromising approach to detail and quality. Having experience in civil engineering projects, as well as flood resilience schemes for the Environment Agency. I am fully equipped with a commercial awareness required within this role. Show less

Site Agent/ Surveyor

Overseeing operations on a day-to-day basis and ensuring that work is done safely, on time and within budget and to the right quality standards.Pre-project activities include preparing the site, carefully planning the work to be done and installing temporary offices for site staff.During project execution, responsibility for monitoring progress, overseeing delivery of materials and carrying out safety checks/sorting out any problems which could hold up work as they arise. Close… Show more Overseeing operations on a day-to-day basis and ensuring that work is done safely, on time and within budget and to the right quality standards.Pre-project activities include preparing the site, carefully planning the work to be done and installing temporary offices for site staff.During project execution, responsibility for monitoring progress, overseeing delivery of materials and carrying out safety checks/sorting out any problems which could hold up work as they arise. Close contact with members of their site team at all times and liaison with the environment agency who in this instance are the clients.Ensuring that work complies with health & safety legislation as well as other legal requirements.Keeping the client updated regularly on progress. Acting as the first point of contact for members of the public and sub-contractors.Primary responsibility to ensure that the deadline for completing work is met and as site manager, sharing some of the responsibility if someone on site has an accident.Singularly responsible for the development and implementation a totally new, Cloud based project management, reporting and information system which allowed UK Flood Barriers to have web based, up to date analysis and progress reports of the day to day running of its sites. This has resulted in considerable improvements in the way the company runs all of its projects.Head of Surveying & Quality Control Show less

Independent project management and consultancy activities associated with residential and commercial property flood protection, civil engineering.Site management. Involvement in property surveying, flood solutions' identification, product manufacturing recommendations, implementation and trialling of solutions.Project management activities include: management of resources within financial budgets and project related performance criteria e.g. Time, cost, quality and risk. Extensive… Show more Independent project management and consultancy activities associated with residential and commercial property flood protection, civil engineering.Site management. Involvement in property surveying, flood solutions' identification, product manufacturing recommendations, implementation and trialling of solutions.Project management activities include: management of resources within financial budgets and project related performance criteria e.g. Time, cost, quality and risk. Extensive stake holder engagement throughout project life cycle.Extensive production of documentation for costing purposes, senior management reporting and general project performance reporting.Extensive involvement to date with the Environment Agency, UK Local Authorities and National Utilities.SMSTS certified and therefore able to carry out all SHEQ site related duties.CSCS Black card holderFully proficient in the use of all MS Office modules including Project 2013. Show less

Successfully introduced a more professional approach to site-based surveys, thereby introducing economies of scale and a more quality-oriented approach to ‘business-as-usual' activities. Successfully introduced new management processes to improve quality of projects related to government's DEFRA-scheme, working closely with local councils, covering an area from Humberside to Cornwall.Instrumental in the successful introduction of the concept of ‘property mounted barriers' to private… Show more Successfully introduced a more professional approach to site-based surveys, thereby introducing economies of scale and a more quality-oriented approach to ‘business-as-usual' activities. Successfully introduced new management processes to improve quality of projects related to government's DEFRA-scheme, working closely with local councils, covering an area from Humberside to Cornwall.Instrumental in the successful introduction of the concept of ‘property mounted barriers' to private properties, funded by local authorities.Currently providing a range of technical & environmental training to new staff, necessitating a sound ability to interface with all grades of personnel, from fitter-level to RICS-accredited quantity surveyors. Successful client interaction resulting in excellent customer feedback and positive sales' closure (often). Focus on on-site accuracy of measurements taken, eliminating previously-high incidence of errors. Show less

I ran a painting & decorating business, achieving a turnover in excess of £98,000 per annum, utilising contract staff where required. My main source of income was gained from residential contracts, which necessitated an extraordinary level of quality workmanship - work was primarily gained through customer recommendation. Work undertaken for Metropolitan Police - refurbishment of local police stations, necessitating appropriate security clearance levels.Experienced in specialised… Show more I ran a painting & decorating business, achieving a turnover in excess of £98,000 per annum, utilising contract staff where required. My main source of income was gained from residential contracts, which necessitated an extraordinary level of quality workmanship - work was primarily gained through customer recommendation. Work undertaken for Metropolitan Police - refurbishment of local police stations, necessitating appropriate security clearance levels.Experienced in specialised paint-effects and wood-graining techniques - methods that were successfully applied to residential customers with property values exceeding £1 million.Member of Dulux ICI Select Decorators.Successful customer interaction, resulting in repeat business with some clients exceeding 20 year span. Show less

Achievements:Awarded BT's ‘Most Improved Engineering Apprentice' in September 1983, as a result of a 3-month engineering project on optic fibre coupling.Achieved satisfactory completion of ONC Parts 1 & 2 Mechanical Engineering.Developed a mechanical aptitude which I have subsequently successfully utilised throughout my working career.