Andrew McKenzie
Glasgow
Summary
A self-motivated, reliable and hardworking individual with a Joinery background with over 25 years' experience in the construction industry, progressing from time served joiner to Senior Supervisor / construction manager within the rail sector. I carry out all work professionally and to the highest of standards with Health & Safety procedures being strictly adhered to at all times. I am trustworthy, assertive with meticulous attention to detail. I work effectively as a standalone element or as part of a team and demonstrate good leadership skills. I can demonstrate skills which are beneficial to all aspects of the construction/civils process. Key Skills Highly experienced Joiner with over 15 years' experience in concrete formwork Site foreman / Senior Supervisor responsibilites - always demonstraing effective and safe and professional work ethic, Reliable, hardworking and professional when working on any project Always adhere to health and safety procedures - ensuring highest possible safety in any working environment Can prioritise workload accordingly and work to strict deadlines Excellent practical skills with a methodical approach and attention to detail Ability to effectively follow technical plans and drawings
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Construction Manager
Network Rail
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2019 - Current
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Monitoring staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Addressed contractor issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Resolved conflicts by acting as mediator and rule enforcer as appropriate.
- Created and implemented best practice policies and processes to aid operational performance.
- Acted as point of contact for high-level queries and represented team at senior leadership meetings.
- Chairing daily interface meetings with contractors to review and plan next days works
- Carrying out weekly safety audits on contractors
- Implemented strict health and safety regulations for continued compliance and project requirements
- Overseeing all aspects of project , Bridge refurbishments , demolition rebuilds, station construction , track relay, earthworks soil nailing , ole foundations
Senior Supervisor
Costain Rail
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Promoted best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.
- Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Implemented strict health and safety regulations for continued compliance with site requirements.
- Performed detailed safety briefings and new team member inductions, reducing onsite risks.
- Installation of tubular steel piles
- Installation of concrete foundationsConcrete approach slabs for rraps
- Overseeing all aspects of civils construction works within the rail sector
- Working to tight deadlines and time constraints
- Planning and supervising all aspects of civils work
- Planning and implementing health and safety at all times
- Submiang shib reports, site diary and quality check sheets
- Overseeing track maintenance works
- Welding works
- Stressing rail
General Foreman
BAM Nuttall
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Bridge works
- Demolition rebuilds (consisted of demolition of over bridges)
- Re-instatement of new pre cast over bridges with in-situ parapet walls)
- Installation of temporary works to carry out works on day shift over live railway
- Coordinated site workflow to properly allocate labour and material resources within stringent deadlines.
- Led labouring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Formulated and submitted project reports to Construction manager.
- Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
- Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
- Prioritised tasks and adjusted schedules to meet key milestones
Lundy Projects Foreman
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Working effec=vely as part of the Paisley corridor improvement team
- Forming and erec=ng =mber shuPers for Gantry bases throughout the railway (Signal bases, Reb bases, retaining walls)
Tec, Joiner / Forman
Source
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Carried out all aspects of Joinery work at London Bridge station
- Part of the Roof reconstruction team
- Fixing corrugated steel sheets to scaffold cassettes sheeting out with plywood hoardings
- Stair encasements
- Carried out all above work to the highest standard as station was live ensuring attitude, behaviour and workmanship was professional at all times
- Adhering to the strict health and safety guidelines at all times
Sky Blue Frameworks Joiner
01.2010 - 01.2012
- As a joiner on Airdrie to Bathgate rail link bridge reconstruc=on
- Construct and erect shuPers using SGB system to form bridge abutments, slabs, wing walls and retaining walls
joiner
Sky Blue Civil Joiner
01.2008 - 01.2010
- On a flood preven=on project, making and erec=ng =mber shuPers for bases, kickers and retaining walls
Education
Higher National Diploma - construction management
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow 08/2016 - 07/2018
Skills
- Construction management
- Labour resource allocation
- Subcontractor management
- Project planning
- Inspection principles
- Permit approval process management
- Contractor management
- Exemplary communication
- Construction safety compliance
Certification
HNC Construction Management
CSCS (White Card) Academically Qualified
SMSTS
SVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery
P.T.S (Personal Track Safety) AC
Cultural Behavioural Management
Timeline
Construction Manager
Network Rail
10.2019 - Current
Senior Supervisor
Costain Rail
01.2015 - 10.2019
General Foreman
BAM Nuttall
01.2013 - 01.2015
Lundy Projects Foreman
01.2012 - 01.2014
Tec, Joiner / Forman
Source
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sky Blue Frameworks Joiner
01.2010 - 01.2012
joiner
Sky Blue Civil Joiner
01.2008 - 01.2010
Higher National Diploma - construction management
City of Glasgow College
08/2016 - 07/2018
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