Andrew Bennett
10a Clockhouse Mansiond,London
Summary
Time-served Bricklayer with over 40 years of hands-on expertise, across residential, commercial, and heritage projects in the UK and internationally. Proven ability to deliver high-quality brickwork, repairs, new builds and renovations as an employed or self-employed professional, consistently earning repeat business through precision and reliability. Committed to modern UK safety standards and adaptable to team or independent.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
01.2005 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with home owners on bespoke builds, ensuring alignment with design specifications.
- Including patterned slab laying, pointing and stone wall construction.
Bricklayer
Lewisham Borough Council
01.1980 - 01.1989
- Bricklayer Refresher Courses (2 x 1 year)
- Health & Safety Compliance: Self-trained in UK regulations (e.g., Working at Height, manual handling).
- CSCS Card Renewal: Proactively pursuing renewal to meet UK site requirements.
Bricklayer
Highbury Technical College
Cosham, Hants
01.1977 - 01.1979
- City & Guilds Bricklaying (Partial Completion)
Education
Bricklayer Refresher Courses - 2 x 1 year
Lewisham Borough Council
01-1989
City & Guilds Bricklaying - Partial Completion
Highbury Technical College
Cosham, Hants01-1979
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer collaboration
- Quality control
- Health and safety
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Working on English Heritage sites (King John House, Romsey)
- Renovating Victorian properties.
- Finishing projects within time projection.
- Completing projects within budget.
- Adapted techniques to diverse environments (e.g., harsh Norwegian winters, U.K. Heritage conservation).
Custom Section
Self-trained in UK regulations (e.g., Working at Height, manual handling)., Proactively pursuing renewal to meet UK site requirements.
Hobbies and Interests
- Online Retail
- World Travel
- International stonework
- Islamic Tiling
Languages
Norwegian
Proficient
C2
Timeline
01.2005 - 01.2025
Bricklayer
Lewisham Borough Council
01.1980 - 01.1989
Bricklayer
Highbury Technical College
01.1977 - 01.1979
Bricklayer Refresher Courses - 2 x 1 year
Lewisham Borough Council
City & Guilds Bricklaying - Partial Completion
Highbury Technical College