Education and Training

Doncaster Institute of Higher Education Professional Qualification

1985 - 1987 of the Institute of Quarrying

Northumberland Technical College H.N.D. Opencast Mining/

1979 - 1984 Surveying

Cockermouth Grammar School GCE 'O' level

1975 - 1979 Maths, Physics, Chemistry Geology, Biology, English

Language, Woodwork

Professional and other training

Business Management: Various Project and Presentation studies along with team

working, negotiation, financial control, time and Work Management.

Computer Management Utilisation of Computer systems to provide and maintain windows skills: packages.

Technical Writing Skills: Improvement of drafting of communications, letters, reports, and technical specifications,

Estate Management: Three years of a correspondence study course for the College of Estate Management Diploma in Surveying.

Employment History

2002 - to date Self Employed - Civil Engineering, Land surveying,

Site based Civil Engineering,

setting out, supervision and

management of construction and

civil engineering contracts

Examples of projects worked on over past 5 years :

Carlisle Flood alleviation scheme for Volker Stevin-rc structures, embankments, liaison with Env Agency and project consultants.

Stainburn by-pass with Cumbrian Industries - a 5km single and dual carriage way involving 2 bridges, 2 underpasses, 2 roundabouts;

West Lakes Science Park site expansion with Thomas Armstrong - site servicing for future development involving 2kms link road;

West Lakes Science Park New build with Thomas Armstrong;

Workington Town Centre Development with Thomas Armstrong;

Lakeland Plastics development with Border Construction;

Water Treatment Plant with HMB Alliance

Cockermouth Business Park units - Thomas Armstrongs

2002 - 2002 CAPITA dbs Engineer

Schedule 38 works

2001 - 2002 Copeland Borough Engineer

Council Land Drainage

Coastal and Flood

Management

1992 - 2001 Self Employed Civil Engineering, Land

Surveying and Estate Management

Site based Civil Engineering,

setting out, supervision and

management of construction and

civil engineering contracts.

1989 - 1992 British Coal Estates Officer

Corporation Acquisition and disposal of land and

property. Negotiation with property

owners and tenants.

Compensation claims/Assessments.

Management of land and property assets

1988 - 1989 British Coal Deputy Area Land Surveyor

Corporation Management of a team of personnel in all aspects of land surveying.

Quantification of large scale earthworks Management of computers and communication systems.

Measurement and supervision of Contractors works.

1985 - 1988 British Coal Assistant Site Engineer

Corporation Management and supervision of major civil engineering contracts.

Liaison with Council officers, residents and statutory authorities.

Preparation of plans and specifications for land restoration schemes.

1979 - 1985 British Coal Land Surveyor

Corporation All aspects of land and Mining surveying

Additional Information

* My work within the construction industry has required technical expertise, site supervision and management skills to enable various contracts within the region to proceed successfully to completion.

* Setting out and supervision of civil engineering and building projects.

- Highway construction.

-Groundworks and drainage

-Reinforced concrete foundations.

-Steel framed structures.

-Housing and Industrial development.

* Supervision of multi- disciplined site operatives and personnel.

* Liaison and communication with Local Authority inspectors and other statutory bodies.

* Liaison with and provision of technical advice to employers, clients and sub-contractors.

* Management of contractors and sub-contractors on a daily basis.

* Preparation of technical drawings and specifications for various building works, production of plans and technical information.

In addition to this experience, I am also able to draw upon a host of other attributes and skills detailed below:

* Administration of fixed term contracts, preparation of orders, supervision of works and authorisation for payment.

*Liaison with residents, local authorities and statutory bodies to promote and improve working relations

* Property management, lease renewals through negotiation, property surveys and implementation of property maintenance /improvement contracts.

*Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team from all walks of life and a recognition of the need for team working.