Andrew Northcott MCIOB

I joined Kier in May 2023, initially working on a Cornwall Council, scheme procured through the NEC framework, I was appointed at the early stages of delivery and moved onto the project to manage the early work packages and further packages that followed. I worked in unison with the existing site manager to jointly lead the project from the early stages to completion and subsequent handover, this was a complex and challenging project that involved an extensive fire strategy design, curved curtain walling, brise soleil, and a profilit glazing system, All situated in a busy high street that was kept "live" during the construction phase. The project faced many design, logistical, and operational challenges which had to be overcome to ensure the project was delivered on time and within budget, this was achieved through hard work, determination and commitment from a collaborative team of which I played a key role in helping to develop and manage. The project later went on to win an award of project of the year at Michelmores property awards, and was highly regarded as one of Western and Wales most successful projects in recent years. Project value was 9m

Following this I moved over to an established DFE project and was appointed to manage the delivery of all internal works packages on a primary school in Launceston, this again was a jointly led project between myself and a colleague, this project again faced challenging programme durations, high customer expectations and was jointly managed to achieve a high standard of building work and customer satisfaction. I worked closely with both the clients reprehensive and end user at all stages throughout the project to ensure expectations were being met and client relations were maintained. As a team we completed and handed over the Primary school in January 2025, and received impeccable feedback from both the client team, and the end user, and the operational team went on to receive an internal award from Kier for outstanding delivery of a DFE project. Project value was 11.5m

Currently, I am an acting site lead on a major infrastructure project at RNAS Culdrose, which has a total project value of over 200m.

I am currently appointed to D site, which is a scheme procured through the NEC framework to demolish and rebuild a engineering training school for the Royal Navy with a total project value of 22m. Over the last 6 months I have been working on collating design information, working closely with the commercial team to let packages to suitable subcontractors, ensuring all temporary works and site logistics are developed and managed, ensuring the site is set up with adequate provisions, such as welfare and services for infrastructure. In unison to this I have been working on delivering a large modular office building for Navy personal, to allow the training school to have a safe and sufficient working environment for the duration of the major project which we handed over to the client very recently, and are currently working through the aftercare stage closely with both the clients reprehensive and the end user.

Some of my daily responsibilities are as follows,

• Keep workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with designers and subcontractors to fulfil project goals.
• Report on progress, problems and information requirements.
• Manage site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
• undertake the role of TWC.
• Lead management of site quality assurance in conjunction with QA Manager.
• Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
• Working closely with temporary works lead designers to implement and control all aspects of temporary works.
• Promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.
• Attend design team meetings and collaborate with the principle designers and client to ensure the project is delivered while accurately reflecting the client and designers vision.
• Managing material procurement, logistics and timely deliveries.
• Attending and contributing to progress meetings with subcontractors and further internal Kier progress meetings with contracts managers and operations manager.

BAM Construct UK were selected as PSCP for the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust to carry out extensive fire strategy works to the 1960s tower block. I was employed on a fixed term contract to oversee the project from project inception to completion. This project included asbestos removal, refurbishment works, electrical works, fire stopping and the replacement of over 100 fire rated door sets. I was again selected as the site lead for this project delivering the construction phase of this scheme, all whilst maintaining full access for both NHS staff and patients throughout the hospital. This project was procured and delivered using the p22 framework of which I had to undertake additional training on use of the framework and its related site management software's

Daily duties included,

• Working closely with the project team to devise programmes and help develop construction phase health and safety plans.
• Managing and directing subcontractors to ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Conducting quality checks and producing progress reports using the BIM360 project management software.
• Conducting site operative inductions.
• Working closely with the NHS project team to ensure the project is delivered with minimal impact to stake holders.
• Writing construction phase programmes.
• Conducting Contractor RAMS reviews.
• Arranging and Hosting site meetings & toolbox talks.
• Attending project meetings with the NHS project team and working closely with BAM surveyors to ensure project is delivered on time and on budget.
• Working closely with the principle designer to ensure technical drawings are up to date and all works are being build to the correct specifications.
• Implementing sub contractor ITPs and Q&A processes.

Brady construction services recruited me to manage and oversee a refurbishment project at Watergate bay, this consisted of the internal and external refurbishment of 8 large luxury apartments one of which was featured on the T.V show grand design masters.

This project was set with a very tight programme and a strict budget of approximately 800k, together with the Q.S I took this project from the pre construction phase right through to project completion and delivered the project on time and on budget. The client was so pleased with our standard of work that Bradys were asked to return in the winter months to complete more work of this nature.

After the completed works at Watergate bay I was asked to stay on with Bradys to move onto their large hotel refurbishment project at Fowey of which I worked very closely with the senior project manager to help deliver a project in excess of 8 million pounds.

Some of my responsibilities in the role were as follows.

• Ensuring all health and safety policies are always followed.

• Producing site safety reports.

• Conducting quality checks.

• Conducting site operative inductions.

• Producing site progress reports & snag lists.

• Projecting and ordering materials.

• Maintaining strong personal relations with the client.

• Writing site construction-Programmes.

• Organizing and sourcing labour.

• Arranging and Hosting site meetings & toolbox talks.

• Regularly Liaising with the principal designer, and S.E

• Reading technical drawings & liaising with trades.

• Arranging and hiring plant machinery.

• Arranging site inspections with building control.

• Ensuring all work is built to NBS specifications.

Jones building group is a regional developer, with projects ranging from £20k to £20m that include, new builds, extensions, refurbishment works and specialist fire protection.

I was recruited to manage one their sites at Newquay Tretherras Academy, a project worth £220k, made up of two separate traditional blockwork extensions to the DT classrooms and some internal improvement works which included new stud partitions, fire doors and a new goods in access route.
I was appointed as the site lead for this project, being responsible for overseeing all the construction and health and safety aspects on site, as well as building and maintaining a strong contractor – client relationship with the school and DFE. Due to the site being an active comprehensive school all ongoing construction works had to be completed in a considerate manor causing minimal disruption to the schools’ daily activities, consideration and strong communication had to be upheld at all times due to the sensitivity of the environment. In this role I had been reporting directly to the senior contracts manager and construction director.
During this time to further enhance my skills and knowledge I self funded and completed a Level 6 NVQ-Diploma in construction management and completed the qualification in December 21.

Some of my responsibilities in the role were as follows.
• Ensuring all health and safety policies are always followed.
• Producing site safety reports.
• Conducting quality checks.
• Conducting site operative inductions.
• Producing site progress reports & snag lists.
• Projecting and ordering materials.
• Maintaining strong personal relations with the school and DFE.
• Writing site construction-Programmes.
• Organizing and sourcing labour.
• Arranging and Hosting site meetings & toolbox talks.
• Regularly Liaising with the principal designer.
• Reading technical drawings & liaising with trades.
• Arranging and hiring plant machinery.
• Arranging site inspections with building control.
• Ensuring all work is built to NBS specifications.

I joined Apex carpentry contractors in September 2017 of which I was taken on as a self employed apprentice, I self funded and completed my Level 2 NVQ & Diploma in carpentry and joinery in October of the following year.

My role developed over the years from apprentice to a lead carpenter, finally being promoted to site manager to manage number of complex work packages on numerous sites across Cornwall, these involved timber frame contracts, 1st and 2nd fix carpentry packages, kitchen installations, cladding and other external works contracts. As a lead carpenter and site manager I was tasked with managing workflow, materials, quality assurance, and responsible for the management of up to 15 carpenters, ensuring strict health and safety standards were upheld at all times. some of my daily responsibilities were as follows.

• Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
• Assessed areas and performed quality control to minimise risks.
• Minimised defects through inspections and process reviews.
• Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
• Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
• Collaborated with designers and subcontractors to fulfil project goals.
• Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
• Liaised with project stakeholders to address concerns for project success.
• Held regular team briefings to communicate project goals and expectations.