Spending time with my family
watching my son play football
Going to the gym
socialising with friends
ben parris
portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Hard-working construction professional with extensive experience delivering projects of all sizes, from small works to large-scale jobs. Proven leadership skills with a strong ability to manage teams, take responsibility, and see projects through to completion. Self-motivated, reliable, and driven by challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Builder & Landscaper
Self employed
Fareham , Hampshire
07.2025 - I currently work here
- Transformed neglected outdoor areas into inviting spaces through creative landscaping and attention to detail.
- Planned and executed work with correct tools, materials and equipment to maximise efficiency and finish jobs on time.
- Coordinated with electricians, plumbers, and other tradespeople to facilitate efficient project completion.
- Coordinated building material deliveries to maintain adequate supplies at all times and minimise production delays.
- Looked after tools, materials and equipment, making available for use when required.
Crane supervisor & 360 operator
self employed
portsmouth, hampshire
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Carried out safe, thorough machine greasing for optimised excavator function and performance.
- Delivered various installations using 360 machines, including concrete slabs, foundations and road formations.
- Dredged ditches and rivers, laying pipes to supply water to buildings.
- Demolished existing structures and broke up concrete to clear construction site.
- Kept work areas clean, tidy and hazard-free, collecting scrap materials and overseeing waste disposal.
- Provided expert advice on crane capabilities, assisting project teams in optimising resource utilisation.
- Supervised labourers and skilled workers completing big lifting projects.
water engineer
clancy
Aldershot , hampshire
02.2009 - 08.2023
- Promptly visited sites with reported cases of pollution or contamination, evaluating sites through [Task] and collecting samples for analysis.
- Checked equipment to ascertain load requirements before use.
- Followed water supply schedules in pumping and distributing water to customers, fulfilling company's contractual obligations.
- Operating heavy machinery
- Working around live services
- Completing risk assessments
- Working safely
- Fixing major water leaks, following safe digging practices
- Leaving jobs in a neat and tidy condition
builder
paul wiltshire
southampton, hampshire
06.2006 - 02.2009
- Stayed in line with health and safety requirements throughout building and construction by wearing personal protective equipment.
- all aspects of building work undertaken
Education
A-Levels -
Brookfield Community School
2002
Skills
- SMSTS
- Crane supervisor
- Slinger/ Signaller
- Moling ticket
- Trench support ticket
- Abrasive wheels ticket
- Streetworks
- NPORS 10 Tonne and below 360 machine ticket
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication skills
- Safety inspections
- Performance reporting
- 360 machine maintenance
- Following directions
- Heavy equipment operator
- Groundworks
Education
other
Interests
Timeline
Builder & Landscaper
Self employed
07.2025 - I currently work here
Crane supervisor & 360 operator
self employed
08.2023 - 07.2025
water engineer
clancy
02.2009 - 08.2023
builder
paul wiltshire
06.2006 - 02.2009
A-Levels -
Brookfield Community School