- Strength Training
- Sport of Strongman
- Spending time with friends and family
Andrew Wilby
Braintree,Essex
Summary
Ambitious Project/Contracts Manager with extensive experience in overseeing complex projects within the construction industry. Manages project timelines and budgets to achieve operational goals while fostering strong team dynamics. Aims to leverage diverse skills for impactful contributions in future roles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts & Site Manager
Flexigroup Ltd
Great Dunmow, Essex
01.2025 - Current
- Managing permanent metal stair formwork and balustrade projects for the construction industry across the UK.
- Managing the design, manufacture and installation of Spiral Staircase projects for the construction and domestic market.
- (Inc Albion Design Spiral Staircases)
Managing Director
Rebel Strength Ltd
Great Dunmow, Essex
06.2015 - 12.2024
- Managed, designed, manufactured, installed of bespoke and standard equipment for the gym, fitness and strength industry. Including website sales to the public market.
- Managed structural and architectural steelwork projects for the construction industry.
- Financial reports for shareholders. P&L reports. Company Health and Safety. Hiring staff. Invoicing. Running of the workshop. Strategic planning, Operational oversight, financial management, leadership and team management, stakeholder relations, business development, public relations, policy and compliance.
Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Alloy Fabweld Ltd
Great Dunmow, Essex
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Qualified fabricator & welder. Fabrication of structural steelwork and architectural metalwork for the construction industry.
Senior Site Manager & Mobile Crane Operations
Alloy Fabweld Ltd
Great Dunmow, Essex
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed structural and architectural steelwork projects for the construction industry.
- Mobile crane appointed person, mobile & Tower crane lift supervisor & slinger/signaller.
Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Alloy Fabweld Ltd
Great Dunmow, Essex
12.2010 - 02.2011
- Qualified fabricator & welder. Fabrication of structural steelwork and architectural metalwork for the construction industry.
Crane Supervisor & Slinger/Signaller
Agency
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Mobile crane appointed person, mobile & Tower crane lift supervisor & slinger/signaller.
- Various sites in and around London and the south east
Project Engineer/Manager
Swann Engineering Group Ltd
Braintree, Essex
06.2005 - 03.2010
- Managed structural steelwork projects for the telecommunications, floodlighting and acoustic control industries.
- (formerly R & T Swann Ltd)
Contracts Manager
H & V 2000 Ltd
Maldon, Essex
11.2003 - 06.2005
- Managing ductwork projects for the Heating and Ventilation industry.
Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Tyco Electronics Comacc
Braintree, Essex
07.2003 - 11.2003
- Qualified fabricator & welder. Fabrication of data cabinets.
Project Engineer
R & T Swann Ltd
Braintree, Essex
05.2001 - 06.2003
- Managed structural steelwork projects for the telecommunications, floodlighting and acoustic control industries.
Senior Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
R & T Swann Ltd
Braintree, Essex
12.2000 - 05.2001
- Qualified fabricator & welder. Fabrication of structural steelwork for the telecommunications, floodlighting industries.
Senior Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Hoblongs Engineering
Great Dunmow, Essex
08.2000 - 12.2000
- Qualified fabricator & welder. Fabrication of structural steelwork.
Senior Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
R & T Swann Ltd
Braintree, Essex
08.1992 - 08.2000
- Fabricated bespoke one-off projects and ensured proper erection of fabricated steelwork and components for telecommunication structures and towers, contributing to structural integrity and safety.
Education
Btec National Certificate - Mechanical & Production
Colchester Institute
Colchester01-2000
BTEC GNVQ - Construction & The Built Environment (Advanced) year 1
Colchester Institute
01-1997
City & Guilds - Fabrication and Welding Competences Year 3
Colchester Institute
Colchester01-1996
Fabrication and Welding Trainee & Apprenticeship - Fabrication & Welding
R & T Swann Ltd.
01-1996
City & Guilds - Fabrication and Welding Competences Year 2
Colchester Institute
01-1995
City & Guilds - Fabrication and Welding Competences Year 1
Colchester Institute
01-1994
Skills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Health and safety
- Quality control
- Budget management
- Operational oversight
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship management
- Site management
- Project planning and progress updates
- Tool box talks and safety promotion
- Technical understanding
- Subcontractor procurement and supervision
- Budgetary control
- Staff training
- Construction drawings interpretation
- Inventory control
- Decision making
- Project costs management
- Leadership
- Sales forecasting
- Written and verbal communication
- Customer service excellence
Custom
- Smart appearance
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent team skills
- Car owner
- Friendly disposition
- Keen to learn and progress
- Enthusiastic with the drive to exceed with every task
- Excellent time keeping
Interests
Timeline
Contracts & Site Manager
Flexigroup Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Managing Director
Rebel Strength Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2024
Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Alloy Fabweld Ltd
01.2012 - 06.2015
Senior Site Manager & Mobile Crane Operations
Alloy Fabweld Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2012
Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Alloy Fabweld Ltd
12.2010 - 02.2011
Crane Supervisor & Slinger/Signaller
Agency
04.2010 - 12.2010
Project Engineer/Manager
Swann Engineering Group Ltd
06.2005 - 03.2010
Contracts Manager
H & V 2000 Ltd
11.2003 - 06.2005
Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Tyco Electronics Comacc
07.2003 - 11.2003
Project Engineer
R & T Swann Ltd
05.2001 - 06.2003
Senior Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
R & T Swann Ltd
12.2000 - 05.2001
Senior Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
Hoblongs Engineering
08.2000 - 12.2000
Senior Fabricator, Welder & Machine Operator
R & T Swann Ltd
08.1992 - 08.2000
Btec National Certificate - Mechanical & Production
Colchester Institute
BTEC GNVQ - Construction & The Built Environment (Advanced) year 1
Colchester Institute
City & Guilds - Fabrication and Welding Competences Year 3
Colchester Institute
Fabrication and Welding Trainee & Apprenticeship - Fabrication & Welding
R & T Swann Ltd.
City & Guilds - Fabrication and Welding Competences Year 2
Colchester Institute
City & Guilds - Fabrication and Welding Competences Year 1
Colchester Institute