Daniel Ross
Huddersfield,Kirklees
Summary
Experienced Project Manager known for delivering complex projects on time and within scope. Skilled in stakeholder management and team leadership, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction. Known for driving project success through strategic planning, risk management, and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2040
2040
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager
Hollis Global Ltd
, North England
2024.06 - Current
- Leading projects ranging from £50k to £50m from initial concept through to completion and handover across Industrial & Logistics, Residential, Office, and Life Sciences sectors.
- Procured and appointed full multi-disciplinary design teams, managing the pre-construction phase to ensure alignment with project brief, programme, and budget constraints.
- Directed end-to-end design management process, chairing design team meetings, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring timely progression through key project stages.
- Developed and maintained detailed project programmes for large-scale developments, ensuring critical milestones were achieved and effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
- Prepared and managed funding applications (up to £50m) to Homes England, leading negotiations, responding to queries, and securing funding approvals.
- Established and maintained project risk registers, proactively identifying, mitigating, and monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Actively managed project budgets and cost control processes, including forecasting, tracking expenditure, and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial performance.
- Administered building contracts with experience across JCT forms, including: Design & Build, Intermediate (with and without Contractor’s Design), Minor Works (with and without Contractor’s Design)
- Advised clients on contractual matters and risk exposure, including negotiating bespoke amendments to contract conditions.
- Selected appropriate procurement strategies, compiled and reviewed tender documentation, and managed the full tender process.
- Evaluated contractor submissions, responded to tender queries, and contributed to detailed tender analysis and reporting with recommendations to clients.
- Chaired pre-start and progress meetings, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and alignment across all project stakeholders.
- Monitored site progress and performance, ensuring delivery against programme milestones, quality standards, and budget requirements.
- Conducted quality inspections and snagging reviews, identifying defects and ensuring works met required specifications prior to sign-off.
- Reviewed Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and supported the compilation of Health & Safety files in line with regulatory requirements.
- Managed the defects liability period, including leading final inspections and issuing Certificates of Making Good.
- Monitored large-scale façade remediation works for an institutional fund, providing technical oversight and regular reporting to key stakeholders.
- Delivered stakeholder engagement and reporting, including presenting project updates to funding boards and senior client teams.
- Ensured compliance with planning conditions, statutory approvals, and health & safety regulations throughout project delivery.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and funding bodies to support successful project outcomes.
National Project Manager
Bagnalls Painting & Decorating
2019.07 - 2024.07
- Project Planning - Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Team Leadership and Management - Train, and lead a high-performing project team, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.
- Budgeting - Create and manage the project budget, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources while maintaining cost control
- Managing Stakeholders - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Also, regularly communicate project updates and progress to stakeholders, addressing concerns and seeking feedback
- Project Monitoring - Regularly hold gateway reviews with stakeholders, evaluating project progress. Also, complete lessons learned post project to ensure constant improvement.
- Quality Assurance - Ensuring all work is undertaken in-line with relevant regulations. Ensure that work is completed in a high standard, by completing regular site audits.
- Risk Management - Create and maintain an accurate Risk Management document, inducting operatives and ensuring the Risk Management procedures are being followed.
Building Labourer
JIR Construction Limited
Huddersfield
2019.01 - 2019.05
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment
- Communicated with other site workers to ensure a smooth work flow and efficient operations
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction
- Checked stock and reported items to be restocked for each job
- Renovated residential housing by removing existing interior and preparing it for renovation
- Removing fixed roofing and re-installing engineered trusses and roofing
Rugby League Official
RFL
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
2016.05 - 2017.02
- Responsible for enforcing the Rugby League Laws
- Imposing sanctions on individuals who choose not to follow the rules
- Creating a clean and fair game to ensure all players, coaching staff and fans, where all satisfied with the game.
Education
GCSE's -
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Wakefield, West Yorkshire 2008.09 - 2017.07
BTEC - Applied Science
Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 2017.09 - 2019.05
Level 4 Project Management - Project Management
Gingernut Training
2019.08 - 2022.04
Project Management Qualification (PMQ) -
Association for Project Managers
Managing Safely - Health & Safety
IOSH
SMSTS -
CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Skills
- Valid UK Driving License
- Member of the Association for Project Manager
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Able to lead and motivate a team
- Skilled in conflict resolution, able to facilitate negotiations with stakeholders
- Punctual at all times
- Familiarity with gantt charts
- PMP certification
- Organised, able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks at once
- IT literate, in all Microsoft Products
- Able to work to deadlines while under pressure
- Easily able to adapt to new situations
Accomplishments
- Received Highly Commended for the Higher Apprentice of the Year award (West Yorkshire) - 2023.
- Currently shortlisted for the North West Young Professional of the Year award - April 2026.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Hollis Global Ltd
2024.06 - Current
Level 4 Project Management - Project Management
Gingernut Training
2019.08 - 2022.04
National Project Manager
Bagnalls Painting & Decorating
2019.07 - 2024.07
Building Labourer
JIR Construction Limited
2019.01 - 2019.05
BTEC - Applied Science
Huddersfield New College
2017.09 - 2019.05
Rugby League Official
RFL
2016.05 - 2017.02
GCSE's -
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
2008.09 - 2017.07
Project Management Qualification (PMQ) -
Association for Project Managers
Managing Safely - Health & Safety
IOSH
SMSTS -
CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme