Carl Shepherd
Fabrication Cost Manager at Aspire Create Limited- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Aspire Create Limited
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fabrication Cost Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Mivan Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Estimator
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May 2021 - Mar 2022
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Pure Fitout
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
To aid the workshop and fabrication managers, I was responsible for all in house manufacturing costs, labour programming and production procedures. Working with a team of specialist CAD designers and buyers, I developed relationships with suppliers to ensure materials were costed and procured accurately to enable efficient design, development and manufacturing times, whilst ensuring budgets and quality was delivered to the client.
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Mar 2017 - Jul 2019
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Senior Joinery Estimator
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2017
Estimating bespoke and standard joinery items for both commercial and marine markets. Liaising with designers, quantity surveyors and architects to help develop projects. Working closely with the in house manufacturing and design teams to ensure specifications are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget Site meetings with clients to discuss and develop proposals into achievable projects Value engineering to help clients accomplish their desired goals with their respective budgets Time management to make sure that tenders are returned on time Understanding of product specifications to enable me to provide the required standard for each individual project Good working relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers Understanding of drawings and plans Show less
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Senior Estimator
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
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Cavendish Joinery
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Italy
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Construction
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Senior Auto CAD Designer/ Estimator / Buying /Joinery
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Sep 2010 - Nov 2012
* Design of bespoke joinery using Auto CAD. * Liaising with architects and clients to develop drawings to produce final workshop manufacturing drawings. * Estimating a variety of bespoke joinery items from small buying enquiries to large tender packages. * Meeting with clients to discuss projects * Site visits * Liaising with suppliers and managing material orders * Purchasing Until recently I formed part of the management team as an estimator / buyer for Cavendish Joinery who supply a diverse range of bespoke and standard joinery items to some of the UK's largest main contractors such as: Geoffrey Osborne, Mansell, United House, Lake House Contracts, Morgan Sindall, Interserve & Vinci. I was involved with the project design and management aspect on numerous contracts assisting our production team with development and manufacturing drawings using Auto CAD, site visits and client meetings. Whilst working with Cavendish Joinery I have helped them to achieve their largest projected turnover increase to date, from 1.2 million to 1.8 million in the current trading year and introduced them to new clients and suppliers. Show less
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West Oak Joinery
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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Project Manager / Auto CAD Designer
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May 2008 - Sep 2010
Project manager / Auto CAD Designer: At West Oak Joinery I was employed as a Project Manager where I worked as part of a team. My responsibilities included the design and development of bespoke joinery items using Auto CAD to produce accurate manufacturing drawings. I was tasked with purchasing all relevant materials to meet the clients requirements and budgets. Project manager / Auto CAD Designer: At West Oak Joinery I was employed as a Project Manager where I worked as part of a team. My responsibilities included the design and development of bespoke joinery items using Auto CAD to produce accurate manufacturing drawings. I was tasked with purchasing all relevant materials to meet the clients requirements and budgets.
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Bench Joiner
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May 2004 - May 2008
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Clayton Carpentry
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Jun 2002 - May 2004
On site apprentice carpenter / joiner On site apprentice carpenter / joiner
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Education
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De Montfort University Lincoln
BA Hons Degree, Graphic Design -
North Hertfordshire College
City & Guilds, Auto CAD 2D Level 3 -
Hertford Regional College
City & Guilds NVQ, Joinery Level 3 -
Hertford Regional College
BTEC Foundation, Graphic Design -
Richard Hale School
A Levels, Graphic Design, Business Studies, General Studies, Geography -
Richard Hale School
GCSE, Various including Graphic Design, Design Technology, Business Studies, Maths, English & Art