Ali Rajabi
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Chartered Construction Professional (MCIOB) and PMP-qualified Site Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience delivering civil engineering, infrastructure, realm projects across rail. Proven track record of safely delivering medium to large-scale projects to programme and budget. Extensive experience managing subcontractor packages, issuing permits, coordinating utilities and highways works, enforcing CDM compliance, and ensuring quality assurance through ITPs, NCR management and structured close-out procedures. Strong leader with hands-on site management expertise and a comprehensive understanding of construction contracts, stakeholder coordination, and project lifecycle delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Construction Manager
Colas Rail
Birmingham, west midlands
2023.03 - Current
- Lead site operations on urban transport and rail infrastructure schemes, ensuring safe delivery in compliance with CDM and company H&S standards.
- Manage subcontractor packages, ensuring full understanding of scope of works and adherence to contract requirements.
- Issue and manage permits to work, ensuring RAMS are approved, implemented and closed out appropriately.
- Coordinate with TFWM utility companies (SEVELA, CPC, etc) for service diversions, temporary connections and protection works.
- Monitor programme performance, labour resources and cost control, escalating risks to senior management.
- Review and enforce Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and raise NCRs for non-compliant works, ensuring timely corrective actions.
- Compile and manage snagging lists, driving structured close-out processes.
- Liaise with client representatives, engineers and project managers to resolve technical and contractual matters.
- Support procurement processes and coordinate material and plant orders in line with project requirements.
Site Foreman
Cultura Group
Coventry, west midlands
2022.05 - 2023.02
- Monitored workmanship quality and reported defects for corrective action.
- Handled unexpected challenges efficiently, maintaining project continuity despite disruptions.
- Procured necessary materials, avoiding project delays due to shortages.
- Liaised with clients for status updates and feedback, enhancing project alignment and client satisfaction.
Project Manager (Placement)
Hi Tech Plus
London
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Mitigated potential risks to safeguard project timelines and deliverables.
- Allocated resources effectively through meticulous project scheduling.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance compliance with standards.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
Manager
rue Leisure Limited
Birmingham
2015.05 - 2019.05
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
Project Manager
Self employed
Tehran
2013.03 - 2015.05
- Managed full project lifecycle from excavation to handover.
- Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
- Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
- Controlled subcontractor packages, procurement and logistics.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England 2019.09 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ahvaz Azad Univarsity
Ahvaz/ Iran 1992.09 - 1996.09
Skills
- Site Management & Project Delivery
- Subcontractor Package Management
- Programme & Budget Control
- Building Contracts & Stakeholder Coordination
- CDM Regulations & H&S Compliance
- Highways & Infrastructure Coordination
- Quality Assurance (ITPs, NCRs, Snagging)
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Procurement & Material Orders
Certification
- Chartered Member (MCIOB) – CIOB
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- SMSTS
- CSCS
- IOSH Managing Safely
First Aid at Work
Timeline
Assistant Construction Manager
Colas Rail
2023.03 - Current
Site Foreman
Cultura Group
2022.05 - 2023.02
Project Manager (Placement)
Hi Tech Plus
2021.12 - 2022.03
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Birmingham City University
2019.09 - 2020.11
Manager
rue Leisure Limited
2015.05 - 2019.05
Project Manager
Self employed
2013.03 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Ahvaz Azad Univarsity
1992.09 - 1996.09