Experience

dhp building design consultancy

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Surveyor/Project Manager

  • May 2021 - Present



MADLINS LLP

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chartered Surveyor

  • Jan 2018 - May 2021

  Construction and property consultants Construction and property consultants



NHBC

• United Kingdom
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Building Inspector

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2018



Harold James (London) Ltd

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CAD Draughtsman

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

  I am required to use computer software to design plans for buildings for the construction industry using computer aided design (CAD) software to create 2D modeling projects. I usually perform many of the following tasks: • Producing detailed drawings. • Discussing designs with other professionals. Many skills that I have gathered from working as a CAD TEchnician are;• Being able to meet deadlines. • Having math and IT skills. • Being able to work alone or with a team. • Having analytical skills. • Having good communication abilities. • Being able to visualize in 3 dimensions. • Being accurate and patient. • Having understanding of construction methods. • Having problem solving abilities. • Being able to work under pressure.



Wokingham Borough Council

• Work experience

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Whilst working along side the property department of Wokingham Council I shadowed one of their experienced Project Managers and assisted him in his day to day activities, many tasks I was given reponsibility for include; •assisting in the formulation, planning and monitoring of policies and procedures;•working with members of the public, councillors and other stakeholders, presenting information at meetings when required;•liaising with other council departments, such as finance or marketing;Many skills I obtained from working at the council include;•Teamworking skills•Communication skills•Organisational skills•Analytical skills•Well developed interpersonal skills•Numeracy skills



FJ Lane & Son

• Labourer

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

  Labourers are responsible for doing manual work requiring high physical fitness and strength to construct structures or buildings. They perform physical and manual work including laying foundations, fitting windows, clearing sites, building walls, digging trenches, etc. They team up with other professionals such as architects, plumbers and electricians in order to construct houses including different building systems.Some of my other duties involved; • Ordering equipment for construction processes. • Performing calculations. • Digging trenches for drains. • Layering concrete for foundations. • Maintaining work records.Some important skill I gained from working as a labourer for this period were;• Having awareness of safety and health issues. • Being able to follow verbal and written instructions. • Being physically fit. • Having practical skills. • Being able to work at heights. • Having knowledge of materials and building methods. • Being able to work with a team. • Having good interpersonal abilities. • Having good communication skills. • Being able to use computerised equipment.



SMC Ford

• Sales Executive

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Meet and greet customers on the forecourt and showroom, qualify customers on needs and wants for a new vehicle purchase. Important skills I learnt from working at SMC included:•relationship building;•presenting the product or service in a structured professional way face to face.•listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;•maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;•responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;•acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;•negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;•gathering market and customer information;•representing their company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;•negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;•challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;•advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;



Hornby Hobbies

• Sales Executive

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  Manage the day-to-day operations of the Hornby Concession within Daniels of Windsor, manage the shop floor and all product levels, manage weekly accounts and new product order forms. I was the key point of contact between Hornby and their clients, answering queries, offering advice and introducing new products. Some skills I gained from working at Hornby were;•demonstrating/presenting products•establishing new business•maintaining accurate records•attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings•reviewing sales performance•negotiating contracts•Confidence•Perseverance•Patience•Excellent interpersonal skills•Commercial awareness•IT skills•Numerical skills