Mark Edwards

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Profile
I have 20 years experience in the construction Industry; I am an enthusiastic and
professional Construction Manager who enjoys being part of a team, as well as
leading teams. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative
and creative solutions to problems, able to work well on my own initiative and can
demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines,
even under significant pressure and I possess a strong ability to perform effectively.
For 10 years I have been in management, progressing from a Foreman, Finishing
Foreman to an Assistance Site manager. I am well versed in the processes of
management and I have worked on projects from £100,000 to £300,000,000, from
hotel fit out (working in a live environment), Hospitals and luxury apartments.
Working within a team I have helped turn projects around from being behind schedule
to back on track to the client’s specification. I have experience of working on multi
storey Timber Frame buildings, Steel Frame, and Concrete Structures. I am dedicated
to the job in hand from start to finish; I also have good communication and
management skills.
I am now looking to build on my extensive range of skills within the construction
industry and I am keen to achieve and further my professional development.

Skills
Project Planning
Time Management
Daily Management
Conduct quality assessments
Define and implement the projects strategies
Chair sub-Contractor meetings
Source labour
Ensure the materials to site
Co-ordinate between Sub-contractors
Analyse and implement method statements
Site Inductions
Leadership skills
Effective oral Communication
Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Weekly project reports
Provide cover
Quick to understand project situations
Fully versed in all Health and Safety requirements
Employment

Sleep Exhibition 2009

Working with two separate designers we implemented and built two bedrooms which
where exhibited at this event. This was a new venture, which was a challenge in that
both bedrooms where of different design. The design was built off site and then
transported to London where we re-erected it in two days ready for the opening day.
Both designs were a great success and one was transported to Dubai to be
implemented into a new designer hotel.
This was a great team effort as all involved were greatly praised for their commitment
and involvement in bringing this event to a successful conclusion.

Ocon Construction (part of the Opal group) 2009

Assistance Site/Project manager
Working as the intermediate site manager on this 8 Million Pound project for the
University of Nottingham. Initially this was a 60 week programme but due to the
intake in September it was reduced to a 40 week programme.
My daily duties include coordinating with the sub-contractors, reviewing the site
progress and reporting this on a weekly basis to the management team and the sub-
contractors, daily checks on materials, programming the works and Daily H&S
checks. Oversaw all internal finishing trades’ packages which involved the
supervision of trades and labour on a daily basis and ensure that areas of work where
completed up to standard with minimal defects as possible

Ocon Construction Assistance site manager 2007/2008

As the Assistant to the Site manager the performance and the allocation of the
technical work on this project was my responsibility.
I supervised and lead a large group of employees who performed complex works.
This work was done based on drawing and instructions.
As the A/SM I checked if the necessary materials and tools where present and if
necessary took corrective measures. I ensured the proper processing of administrative
information on the project took place within the deadlines required (Time Sheet and
Site measurement of works carried out by the sub-contractors).
Working for this multi million pound turn over company we were successful in
turning round 81 bedrooms in just 11 weeks. This project was a total refurbishment of
one of Manchester’s conference hotels, so time was of up most importance as well as
the quality of the finishing.
2006 /2007

Oyster Construction (UK) Ltd 2006/2007

Project manager
As the Project Manager for this small to medium sized construction company I was
responsible for running projects ranging from the complete re-fit of houses to
rebuilding the inner shell while retaining the outer.
Working on hotels: bringing them into line with the current regulations from the fire
Regulations to the Disable Access Act. My duties included Cost reporting to the client
– MD, coordinating works, managing the site team, programming the works, Chairing
meetings, keeping the client informed of the works programme, and making sure the
project was delivered on time and on budget.

Nation Wide 2002 /2006

Blackburn Hospital (NWJ
Finishing Foreman
Whilst working on this 300 million pound project I was responsible for the
supervision of the direct and sub-contract labour, maintaining the site in a manner
which promotes a good corporate image and controlling quality of work through
inspections. Other aspects of the role included testing and reporting, compiling the
snagging list for the sub-contractors, mortaring the works, carrying out and making
sure the works were completed. It was also my responsibility to support the detailed
management and quality of the project. I was required to maintain resource levels,
manage local logistics, meet programme requirements and ensure product is both
ready and able to pass through a series of external quality checks prior to handover.

J. Taylor ( Wigan )2000/2002

Foreman Joiner.
Lakeside Hotel (Ambleside)
Burnley (Witherspoons) Foreman Joiner
King Edward School (Lytham) Foreman Joiner
As the Foreman Joiner it was my duty to delegate roles and responsibilities, inspect
the quality of work as it progresses and ensures that all workers adhere to safety
guidelines. I (Apprentice Joiners) also train new members of the construction crew
and evaluate established members on a regular basis.

Mr Eric Pollitt 1988/2000

Apprentice / Joiner
Mr Eric Pollitt’s company was of medium size, employing 25 tradesmen. I started my
apprenticeship after coming out of the Military with a broken knee due to playing
football for the Army.
I studied at Blackpool and Fylde College gaining a City & Gild & an Advance Craft.
After my time I carried on working for Mr Pollitt working on project as the Metropole
Hotels (Blackpool, Brighton, London and Birmingham).

Education
Currently Studding Degree In Management
HNC in Construction Management
5 C.S.E Maths, English, Physics, Geography & Art & Craft
City and Guilds
Advanced Craft
C.I.T.B Construction Skills C.S.C.S Health and Safety test
Edexcel level 3 Btec National Award In construction Management
Health, safety and Welfare. Btec
Construction and the Environment
Construction, Technology and Design
Construction, Science and Materials
Graphical Detailing
Surveying Processes

References
Mr E Pollitt …….01253 866758
Mr John Smith ……….07764155595
Dave Ledwidge... Construction Director Ocon Construction 07875558535