Stephen Driver Email & Phone Number

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Experienced Site Manager and Carpenter with over fifteen years on site experience, including as main contractor for residential projects from shell and core through to fit out with responsibility for budget, schedule of works and stakeholder management, whilst ensuring adherence to building regulations.excellent customer service, consulting with clients or main contractor to advise on works and update on project status, including liaison with relevant professional bodies;providing work estimates, agreeing quotes and invoicing;managing the smooth running of sites, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations as well as keeping up to date on the latest changes to building regulations;supervision and coordination of multiple contractors on site, ensuring a high standard of work achieved through clear expectation setting, attention to detail and close monitoring of activity;creation, tracking and updating of project schedules, making adjustments as necessary to keep to timelines;responsible for procurement, delivery and replenishment of materials;problem solving to mitigate unforeseen quality or safety issues arising on site which could compromise project success; andtrade specialism in both first and second fix carpentry, including fire doors, wardrobes, kitchens, staircases, insulation, plaster boarding and roof work.

My first carpentry role having concluded my education at NESCOT, I specialised in timber, oak and aluminium installations, including repairs, installation and changing of locks.removing old windows and both by hand and with power tools;measuring up the space for new windows or doors;fixing units in place, ensuring accuracy of level and security; andsealing fittings to make them weathertight.

Effingham, England, United Kingdom

As a Site Manager, I was responsible for preparing the site, carefully planning the work to be done and site inductions for new staff.monitoring progress of and overseeing the loading of skips, carrying out safety checks and liaising with members of the public to ensure their safety;resolving problems which could hold up work as they arose;remaining in close contact with members of the site team at all times and kept the client updated regularly on progress of work; ensuring work complied with building regulations and health and safety legislation as well as other legal requirements; andacting as first point of contact for members of the public and subcontractors.

My first construction role, introduced to the industry through joining the family business. This gave me a solid foundation of how a site runs, health and safety requirements and how to support smooth running from the ground up. I was responsible for the preparation, positioning and distribution of materials and equipment.moving and handling large volumes of materials on site, with the use of a forklift, pallet jack, or wheelbarrow;mixing, transporting and distributing mortar and cement mixes for use;assembling temporary work platforms and scaffolding; andundertaking general clean-up associated with laying bricks, stone, concrete blocks and other building blocks to construct and repair walls, foundations and other structures.

City And Guilds Level Two, Carpentry/Carpenter

Nvq Level 2, Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry

Converting my previous qualification and time served as a Carpenter into the NOCN/Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations.

8 Gcses

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme