Allan Dunning
Dunmurry,County Antrim
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in contracts and project management, construction site management, and health and safety compliance. Skilled in project planning, scheduling, budget control, and final accounts, ensuring efficient delivery of projects within scope and budget. Demonstrates strong leadership in workforce management and excels in client and stakeholder communication to foster collaboration. Adept at quality assurance, site inspections, risk management, and problem-solving with a proactive attitude and tactical thinking. Committed to upholding regulations while driving operational excellence across diverse projects.
Reliable individual skilled in building positive relationships through excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Plans and prioritises well to achieve project objectives. Leads by example to motivate hardworking, high-performing teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Owner / Self-Employed
Painting & Decorating Business
Belfast
2020.09 - 2026.03
- Founded and operated a successful painting and decorating company delivering residential and commercial projects.
- Managing all aspects of the business including client relations, project delivery, and financial management.
- Supervising subcontractors and tradespeople.
- Preparing quotations, schedules, and project timelines.
- Ensuring high-quality finishes and customer satisfaction.
Contracts Manager
Affiniti Response Limited
2009.02 - 2020.01
- Responsible for managing a wide range of construction, repair, and reinstatement projects from initial planning through to completion.
- Managing multiple construction and reinstatement projects simultaneously.
- Organising and leading pre-start meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
- Reporting project progress to surveyors, directors, and clients.
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- Coordinating subcontractors, site teams, and suppliers.
- Managing site handovers, project documentation, and final accounts.
- Ensuring strict compliance with health and safety regulations on all sites.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with commercial and public sector clients.
- Key Clients & Projects
- North Lanarkshire Council – Flood and fire reinstatement works
- South Lanarkshire Council – Property repair and restoration works
- River Clyde Homes – Void property refurbishment
- RSPB – Repair and maintenance works
- Scottish Natural Heritage – Building repair works
- Cunningham Lindsay – Insurance reinstatement projects
- Speirs Gumley – Property repair and reinstatement
- PMP, Kerr Baxter & Trident Building Consultancy – Industrial repair projects
Painting Apprentice
John Paterson and Son
1996.06 - 2002.09
- Completed apprenticeship gaining strong practical experience in painting, decorating, and building maintenance across residential and commercial projects.
Skills
- Contracts & Project Management
- Construction Site Management
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Budget Control & Final Accounts
- Team Leadership & Workforce Management
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Insurance Reinstatement Works
- Quality Assurance & Site Inspections
- Risk Management & Problem Solving
- Interpersonal leadership
- Understanding of regulations
- Proactive attitude
- Tactical thinking
Professional Strengths
- 25+ years experience in construction and building works
- Strong leadership and workforce management skills
- Extensive experience dealing with insurance reinstatement and council contracts
- Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
- Committed to maintaining safe working environments and high-quality standards
Timeline
Owner / Self-Employed
Painting & Decorating Business
2020.09 - 2026.03
Contracts Manager
Affiniti Response Limited
2009.02 - 2020.01
Painting Apprentice
John Paterson and Son
1996.06 - 2002.09