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Connor Smith
Selby,North Yorkshire
Summary
Dynamic multi skilled worker with strengths in client relationship management, project management, welding and out of the box thinking. Directs project lifecycles from proposal to delivery, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Resolves conflicts effectively, maintaining project momentum and stakeholder satisfaction.
Over 10 years of experience in Welding and business management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
PS Welding
01.2018 - Current
- Adjusted roles within PS Welding to manage diverse projects while maintaining hands-on experience in welding.
- Deal directly with the client throughout the whole project and manage that relationship which has been very successful in my time.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
- Presented project proposals and reports to senior management, articulating project value and securing necessary approvals.
- Oversaw the development of project documentation, maintaining clear and accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
- Managed project budgets and coordinated tender processes for material procurement.
- Monitored service delivery and intervened proactively to correct problems.
- Directed the resolution of project issues and conflicts, ensuring minimal impact on project progress and outcomes.
- Managed projects valued between £20,000 and £200,000, demonstrating capability in handling varying scales of work.
- Project managed across multiple industry sectors, including glass (Saint Gobain Glass, Guardian), railways (QTS), warehousing, and chemical plants.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms and quality resources for projects.
Welder
PS Welding and Engineering
Knottingley, North Yorkshire
04.2012 - Current
- Contracted welding services for Siemens Energy over 10 years, performing welding and weld build-up in Newcastle workshop and on-site at locations including C-Bank Powerstation.
- Executed welding repairs for QTS Rail on various projects over 10 years, adhering to tight schedules and working night shifts.
- TIG and MMA Welding - Pipewelding on all different wall thicknesses, sizes and materials either mild steel or stainless (back Purge)
- TIG and MMA Welding- Welding on Rotors and housing units for RWE/Ferrybridge works for the last 3 years
- MMA Welding - i have lots of experience MMA welding on sites such as Darrington Quarry and other FCC Quarries across the country. Welding Machinary equipment when its been damaged.
- Performed weekend repairs on chutes and conveyors for Blue Phoenix over six years, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Welded joints and edges, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- TIG Welding - Experience in TIG welding build up and working on machined projects that need a level of precision for new or old machine to be re-machined in tight areas.
- TIG and MMA Welding - i Have experience in all different welding materials such as 2-1/4 Chrome, Inconel, Stainless steel: 304,307,316 , Duplex, Hardfacing such as stellite, Aluminium and Mild steels.
- Provided on-site welding services for construction and repair projects.
- Used grinder to smooth and clean before and after welding for complete finish.
- MIG Welding - Workshop fabrication welding. I will help out MIG welding frames and other fabricated items.
- Adbiding to Weld specification and procedures to comeplet the welding works.
- Examined welded surfaces, structures and components, correcting errors and maintaining accurate finish.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - business Studies
Selby Collage
Selby Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Personnel management
- Relationship Management
- Sales negotiations
- B2B sales
- Lead generation
- Salesforce proficiency
- Influential communication
- Networking
- E-Commerce understanding
Interests
Accomplishments
- I started a nutritional drinks brand which was listed in Cost cutters, Centre Parcs, Co-op and 4 wholesalers.
- Mental Health Speaker in places such as Manchester City football, Warrington Wolves Rugby League, Castleford Tigers Women Rugby League, Macmillan Cancer.
- Ambitious in new business ventures.
- Financial advising high net worth individuals
- Project management within social housing in different countries.
- Company diversification.
Additional Information
- Owned a Drinks Brand FG Factor Nutrition Ltd
- IPAF Certification - Scissor lift and cherry picker
- In-house welding coded with TUV Nord as Governing body
- EMSS Safety Passport
Timeline
Project Manager
PS Welding
01.2018 - Current
Welder
PS Welding and Engineering
04.2012 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - business Studies
Selby Collage