ANDREW LYNCH
Whitley Bay,North Tyneside
Summary
Project Lead with extensive experience in off-site and modular construction, specialising in MEP module delivery and DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) projects. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams from initial design through to final installation, ensuring seamless integration between architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. Proven ability to streamline manufacturing processes, optimise assembly workflows, and enhance production efficiency to support high-quality, on-schedule project outcomes. Recognised for strong communication, strategic problem-solving, and a collaborative leadership style that drives continuous improvement and successful project execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Lead
Merit
Cramlington, Northumberland
02.2019 - 11.2025
- Responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team within an off-site manufacturing facility.
- Carrying out MTO's and ordering materials.
- Attending various weekly meetings for design, procurement, production and resource.
- Arranging transport for completed projects to be delivered to site for installation.
- Reporting on progress to higher-level management.
- Working alongside management and the design team to develop a comprehensive project plan that includes project scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
- Ensuring team members work effectively together, assigning tasks and reinforcing health and safety culture at all times.
- Identifying potential risks and blockers to a project, and implementing mitigating strategies.
- Meeting with clients to ensure they are up-to-date on progress.
- Quality assurance - ensuring that the project is meeting quality standards.
- Reporting - Preparing weekly reports and daily project tracking on Excel.
- Identifying problems during projects and communicating with various teams to find solutions. Ensuring that these solutions are applied to future projects.
Key Projects & Contributions:
- Friday's- AD Plant
- Steris - Decontamination Centre
- UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) - Clean and dry room package
- Autolus Therapeutics - UK's First CAR-T Cell Manufacturing facility
- Berwick Hospital
- Solihull Hospital Elective Hub (Operating Theatre Block)
- York Hospital
- Modular construction company, specialising in Healthcare, Life Science and Semiconductor sectors.
Mechanical Supervisor
Merit
Cramlington, Northumberland
05.2020 - 03.2022
Pipefitter/Welder
Merit
Cramlington, Northumberland
01.2019 - 05.2020
Pipefitter/Welder
Henderson Site Services
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Working as a pipefitter/welder involved in a number of projects across the UK.
- Cramlington Biomass Plant
- Aintree University Hospital
- Calypso – Wrexham
- Piramal Healthcare
- Fabrication Shop
Pipefitter
Pipetawse LTD
06.2017 - 09.2017
Pipefitter
PT Pipe Fabrications
02.2017 - 06.2017
Welding/Fabrication Apprentice
Merit Holdings LTD
Cramlington, Northumberland
10.2012 - 02.2017
- Completed Level 3 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Welding & Fabrication.
Education
Level 3 Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Welding & Fabrication
Ashington College
Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Engineering - Fabrication and Welding, Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Pipe and Tube Fabrication)
Ashington College
Skills
- Project Management
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Data Management
- Project risk assessments
- Standard operating procedure (SOP) development
- Productivity improvement
- Data review and analysis
- Risk Management
- Processes and procedures
- Process Improvement
- Quality control procedures
- Project planning
Certification
- IOSH Managing Safety
- SSSTS
- First Aid
- Fire Marshall
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Full UK Driving License.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Running
- Being outdoors (Hiking, Family walks)
- Gardening
- Cars
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Supervisor
Merit
05.2020 - 03.2022
Project Lead
Merit
02.2019 - 11.2025
Pipefitter/Welder
Merit
01.2019 - 05.2020
Pipefitter/Welder
Henderson Site Services
09.2017 - 01.2019
Pipefitter
Pipetawse LTD
06.2017 - 09.2017
Pipefitter
PT Pipe Fabrications
02.2017 - 06.2017
Welding/Fabrication Apprentice
Merit Holdings LTD
10.2012 - 02.2017
Level 3 Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Welding & Fabrication
Ashington College
Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Engineering - Fabrication and Welding, Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Pipe and Tube Fabrication)
Ashington College