PROFILE SUMMARY
Experienced Site Carpenter & Multi-Trade Specialist with over 12 years of hands-on commercial and high-volume residential housebuilding experience across Essex and London. Proven track record in plot sequencing, structural first/second fix carpentry, timber-frame construction, and full site snagging. Highly skilled in coordinating sub-contractors, managing secondary trades, and maintaining strict progress schedules and quality control. Currently transitioning into Assistant Site Manager roles, fully supported by SMSTS and First Aid at Work certifications.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Site Management & Coordination: Plot Snagging, Defect Rectification, Sub-Contractor Supervision, Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation, Trade Sequencing & Progress Tracking.
- Timber-Frame & Structural Expertise: Timber-Frame Construction, First & Second Fix Carpentry, Roof Framing, Joisting, External Cladding, Window & Door Installation.
- Safety & Compliance: UK Building Regulations, On-Site Health & Safety Management, Risk Reduction, Site Inductions & Toolbox Support.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) — 5-Day Course
Passed
• First Aid at Work (3-Day Qualification)
Valid thru Sept 2029
• NVQ Level 2: Carpentry & Joinery
Completed
• CSCS Card: Blue Skilled Worker
Active
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Deliver end-to-end carpentry and structural multi-trade solutions across major domestic renovations, commercial projects, and residential sites.
- Take complete ownership of site snagging lists and defect rectifications, significantly accelerating plot turnaround times and ensuring quality standards prior to handovers.
- Manage material estimations, cost control, site compliance, and client liaison across multiple active site projects.
- Coordinate day-to-day workflow for secondary sub-contractors to eliminate operational bottlenecks and maintain strict timeline targets.
Partnered with: PGM Carpentry Contractors Ltd, S.J. Root & Co. Ltd, and Manor Carpentry Ltd
- Supervised junior team members and secondary trades on high-volume residential housebuilding developments to ensure maximum productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Executed precise structural timber framing, roof erection, first/second fix carpentry, and complex internal fit-outs strictly adhering to architectural drawings.
- Enforced continuous compliance with site Health & Safety legislation, RAMS, and UK Building Regulations across all assigned plots.
- Worked closely alongside Site Managers to resolve structural site discrepancies, manage logistics, and streamline daily operational handovers.
EDUCATION
Carpentry & Joinery Qualifications (Level 2 Diploma & Equivalent Frameworks)