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Christopher Leishman

Cumnock,Ayrshire

Summary

I work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as on my own initiative. I have excellent interpersonal skills and work well under pressure. I am a hardworking individual who is willing to learn and undertake any new challenges which will develop me further in my career.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sub-Agent (Highways)

HS2
09.2022 - 02.2026

Manage and coordinate highway works within G2S Central, supporting the Project Manager and Agent
to ensure all activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and within programme.
● Ensure all statutory consents are obtained.
● Plan and manage Road Safety Audits (RSAs), ensuring recommendations are incorporated into design and delivery.
● Liaise effectively with Local Authorities for review and approval of design changes, departures or additional consents
● Coordinate with traffic management teams to plan and implement safe and compliant traffic management schemes.
● Oversee the quality of delivered works, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and company procedures.
● Collaborate with the General Foreman and Works Manager to ensure sufficient labour, plant, and material resources are available on site.
● Supervise and support site engineers, promoting professional growth.
● Ensure all activities are conducted in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and CDM regulations.

Section Engineer

SWS Restoration Project
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Setting out on site when required.
  • As-built surveys.
  • Daily management of ITP.
  • Attending daily production and interface meetings.
  • Providing technical advice and support on relevant aspects on site.
  • Manage and control my section of the work according to the agreed program.

Section Engineer

M1 T3 J13-16 CGT Joint Venture
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Support the line manager(s) and the staff under me.
  • Manage and control my section of the work according to the agreed program.
  • Understand the planning and assist/ liaise with line manager to deliver program.
  • Ensure quality is managed daily.
  • Ensure my team maintain accurate daily site diaries on Field-View.
  • Providing technical advice and support on relevant aspects on site.
  • Setting out on site when required.

Site Engineer

AWPR (Aberdeen By-pass)
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Daily management of QA.
  • Reviewing historical NCR’s, and TQ’s to finalise works and sign off quality check sheets.
  • Assisting with completion of works.
  • Liaise with sub-contractors.
  • Providing technical advice and support on relevant aspects on site.
  • Setting out on site when required.

Setting Out Engineer

Paul Mulcair Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Setting out of all drainage onsite.
  • As-built surveys.
  • Daily management of ITP using Field view.
  • Attending daily production and interface meetings.

Setting Out Engineer

Laing O Rourke
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • All setting out required daily.
  • As-built surveys.
  • Surveying Steel framework.

Site Engineer

AWPR (Aberdeen By-pass)
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • Surveying, setting out and issuing/uploading of design models to machine control.
  • Setting out roads and drainage.
  • Set up and monitoring of concrete train.
  • Daily management of QA records.
  • Providing technical advice and support on relevant aspects of the project on a day-to-day basis.
  • Comply with environmental requirements as set out in environmental plan and manage environmental issues.
  • Issue of permits, task briefings and daily briefings.
  • Use of Leica surveying equipment Total station and GPS.

Site Engineer (Windfarm)

Luce Bay Group
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Surveying and setting out what was required daily.
  • Keeping accurate construction records (CF forms).
  • Use of Trimble GPS.
  • Using LSS to calculate volumes.
  • Keeping quality records.

Surveyor

Scopus Engineering
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Surveying and setting out of all underground services and Civils work for TOTAL / Petrofac, as part of the Shetland Gas Plant contract.
  • Engineering surveys and setting out.
  • Use of Leica surveying equipment and Trimble GNSS Surveying Systems.
  • Production of AutoCAD Civil as-built drawings.

Land surveyor

Adien Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Using Leica total station (TPS) and GPS to carry out topographic surveys.

Site Engineer (Various Sites)

Scottish Coal (SRG Group)
05.2010 - 05.2013
  • Completing all survey measurements, design works and information relating to all site works using modern survey equipment and computer modelling systems (LSS).
  • Maintaining accurate records of all earthworks and mineral recoveries.
  • Carrying out any topographic and existing feature surveys to a standard previously agreed between Mining & Development projects.
  • Carrying out environmental monitoring on existing mining projects.
  • Generally, maintain proper records and ensure adequate site reporting procedures are enforced.
  • Assisting in the Production and Mining Engineers in design and assessment of future projects.
  • Provide administration support to Site, maintaining comprehensive filing system in conjunction with QA and Health & Safety procedures.

Site Engineer

HJ Banks
12.2007 - 05.2010
  • As above

Groundworker

Riley Construction
Paisley
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • General groundwork duties including mono-blocking, slabbing, kerbing and drainage.
  • Assisting other members of the team as required.

Education

HNC - Business Administration

Ayr College
Ayr
08-2005

Seven Standard Grades -

Cumnock Academy
Cumnock
08-1996

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self motivated
  • Energetic individual
  • Able to work accurately under pressure
  • Able to work effectively under pressure
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent co-ordinating skills

Additional information

Full / UK, Whilst working at Ponesk site for (SRG Group) I was involved with an 1800m river diversion to allow additional coal reserves to be won. This involved me working closely with the designers as well as the local authorities (SEPA, RSPB, and Local Council) to ensure an excellent standard was achieved.

References

  • Aaron Scott, Rex Civil Engineering, Contracts Manager, 07506 206909
  • Lee Wilson, M1 T3 SM, Agent, 07483 967869

Timeline

Sub-Agent (Highways)

HS2
09.2022 - 02.2026

Section Engineer

SWS Restoration Project
05.2021 - 09.2022

Section Engineer

M1 T3 J13-16 CGT Joint Venture
05.2019 - 05.2021

Site Engineer

AWPR (Aberdeen By-pass)
01.2019 - 05.2019

Setting Out Engineer

Paul Mulcair Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2019

Setting Out Engineer

Laing O Rourke
07.2018 - 09.2018

Site Engineer

AWPR (Aberdeen By-pass)
10.2015 - 06.2018

Site Engineer (Windfarm)

Luce Bay Group
02.2015 - 10.2015

Surveyor

Scopus Engineering
08.2013 - 02.2015

Land surveyor

Adien Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2013

Site Engineer (Various Sites)

Scottish Coal (SRG Group)
05.2010 - 05.2013

Site Engineer

HJ Banks
12.2007 - 05.2010

Groundworker

Riley Construction
12.2006 - 12.2007

HNC - Business Administration

Ayr College

Seven Standard Grades -

Cumnock Academy
Christopher Leishman