Christopher Finch-West
Hartley,Kent
Summary
Project Manager with over 10 years’ experience delivering complex high rise residential and mixed-use developments across London for major developers. Skilled in leading projects from inception through to completion, with strong oversight of programme, cost, quality, and safety. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing design and commercial interfaces, and driving performance on large-scale, high-rise and regeneration schemes. Recognised for a structured, solutions-focused approach, clear communication, and the ability to maintain control of challenging programmes under pressure. Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB) with a Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management and full understanding of current industry reforms, including the Building Safety Act, BSR Requirements, and the Golden Thread.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Construction Manager
Chalegrove Properties Ltd – Ravenridge House
East London
2024.01 - 2026.05
- Leading the construction of a new-build residential development in private estate within Surrey, overseeing all site activities from inception to completion.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with architects, consultants and client representatives.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure build, practical sequencing and efficient delivery of a complex bespoke elements.
- Worked closely with the commercial team to monitor costs, manage variations, and support financial control of the project .
- Managing programme, health & safety, and quality assurance across a live and logistically complex site.
- Driving subcontractor performance and maintaining compliance with updated BSR and Golden Thread requirements.
Construction Manager
Chalegrove Properties Ltd – One Thames Quay
2023.01 - 2024.01
- £111 million development of 334 residential units.
- One Thames Quay has been awarded Bronze for Best Apartment Scheme in the UK, 2024 at this year’s prestigious What House Awards.
- Successfully delivered 48-storey high-rise residential tower within a tight urban footprint and demanding programme.
- Managed full site operations from superstructure through to internal fit-out and façade installation.
- Delivered project within budget, in line with client expectations, with strong emphasis on quality control and compliance measures, leading and coordinating a team of 12 direct reports.
Senior Site Manager
Chalegrove Properties Ltd – Landmark Pinnacle
2017.01 - 2023.01
- £246 million development of 998 units.
- Landmark Pinnacle won the Premier Guarantee Excellence Award 2021 – Development of the Year (Major Projects).
- It also received the Luxury lifestyle Awards – winning Best Luxury High-Rise living (2023).
- The project was shortlisted in the British Homes Awards in the “Best Garden/Landscape Design” category.
- I played a key leadership role on one of Europe’s tallest residential towers, overseeing internal fit-out, services coordination, and logistics across 75 floors leading and coordinating a team of 20 direct reports.
Site Manager
Berkeley Homes NEL – Woodberry Down Phase 2
2016.01 - 2017.01
- £10 million external package 180 plots.
- Led delivery of extensive external works and landscaping across a live residential development.
- Coordinated multiple trades and site logistics while maintaining strong focus on resident safety and engagement.
- Delivered works within the constraints of a live environment without disruption to occupied homes.
Assistant Site Manager
Berkeley Homes NEL – Woodberry Down KSS3 Skyline
2014.01 - 2016.01
- £105 million development of 440 plots Skyline/Woodberry Down regeneration won RICS Project of the Year 2018, and later recognition through the Green Apple sustainability awards.
- Supported site management across RC frame construction, envelope, and fit-out stages.
- Involved in subcontract coordination, snagging, and handover processes (CCS Gold and Bronze Award, Premier Guarantee largest site award).
Stonemason
PAYE Stone Restoration Ltd
2011.01 - 2014.01
- Bankemason - site supervisor.
- Conservation and restoration of listed and historic buildings.
Education
NVQ Level 2 and 3 -
Bankemasonry
NVQ Level 4 - undefined
Construction Site Supervision - Building and Civil Engineering
NVQ Level 6 - undefined
Level 6 NVQ in construction contracting operations management
NVQ Level 7 Diploma - Management
LEVEL 7 NVQ DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION SITE SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Skills
- High-rise construction management
- Residential development delivery
- Project lifecycle oversight
- Regulatory compliance and safety
- Health, safety and risk management
- Leadership and team management
- Programme and logistics coordination
- Quality assurance and control
- Professional accreditation and development
- Client and stakeholder communication
- Digital construction tools
- Budgeting and cost control
- Design coordination
- Value engineering strategies
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Procurement strategy planning
- Time management excellence
- Site management supervision
Certification
- Nov 2018 Mental Health Awareness
- Jan 2023 Fire Marshal
- Mar 2023 Renewed CSCS Card (Black)
- Mar 2023 Safety Harness Training inspection, Storage & Safe Use & W@H Risk Assessing
- Nov 2023 British Red Cross First Aid at work
- Sep 2024 Temporary Works General awareness
- Oct 2024 Introduction to Powerproject
- Nov 2024 Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Nov 2024 Fire safety awareness in construction and the built environment
- Feb 2025 Fire safety in buildings
- Oct 2025 Procurement in the construction industry
- Nov 2025 Fire Safety During Construction
IT & Software
- Asta Powerproject
- Viewpoint Fieldview SnagR
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Affiliations
- I enjoy various sport particularly golf, fishing and taking my sons karting and football.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Manager
Chalegrove Properties Ltd – Ravenridge House
2024.01 - 2026.05
Construction Manager
Chalegrove Properties Ltd – One Thames Quay
2023.01 - 2024.01
Senior Site Manager
Chalegrove Properties Ltd – Landmark Pinnacle
2017.01 - 2023.01
Site Manager
Berkeley Homes NEL – Woodberry Down Phase 2
2016.01 - 2017.01
Assistant Site Manager
Berkeley Homes NEL – Woodberry Down KSS3 Skyline
2014.01 - 2016.01
Stonemason
PAYE Stone Restoration Ltd
2011.01 - 2014.01
NVQ Level 4 - undefined
Construction Site Supervision - Building and Civil Engineering
NVQ Level 6 - undefined
Level 6 NVQ in construction contracting operations management
NVQ Level 2 and 3 -
Bankemasonry
NVQ Level 7 Diploma - Management
LEVEL 7 NVQ DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION SITE SENIOR MANAGEMENT