DARREN DAINTON
NEWTON ABBOT,DEVON
Summary
Experienced in construction operations with a strong foundation in subcontractor management, team supervision, and daily reporting. Proficient in SSSTS protocols, first aid, and maintaining comprehensive daily reports and checklists to ensure project efficiency. Adept at applying extensive construction knowledge to oversee teams and deliver high-quality results while prioritising safety and compliance.
Hardworking construction professional skilled in supervising and motivating committed site teams. Plans staff and resources strategically to achieve project targets. Inspects and monitors work progress to deliver timely, quality results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Site supervisor
Cavendish Nuclear
Plymouth , Devon
2024.03 - 2025.02
- Upheld company regulations on the project sites for consistent operations across all projects.
- Resolved conflicts amongst staff members, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere.
- Ensured site safety by conducting regular risk assessments.
- Oversaw subcontractor activities to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
- Identified project issues quickly to minimise delays.
- Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.
Site supervisor foremen
Volker Laser
Plymouth, Devon
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Supervised construction projects to ensure timely completion.
- Oversaw subcontractor activities to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
- Achieved smooth workflow with efficient delegation of tasks.
- Ensured site safety by conducting regular risk assessments.
- Coordinated daily briefings for improved team understanding of project goals.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
Director
Dainton & Sons LTD
Newton Abbot, Devon
2015.10 - 2023.01
- Coordinated projects with successful outcomes.
- Directed day-to-day work of employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Performed concrete mixing and pouring tasks for robust structure creation.
- Completed complex building tasks for successful project delivery.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring smooth operation of construction site.
- Achieved timely completion of projects by working extra hours when necessary.
- Completed demolition work safely to prepare sites for new constructions.
- Prepared sites and surfaces for concreting.
- Mixed and poured concrete to achieve desired results.
General builder
Europlas LTD
Paignton, Torbay
2000.11 - 2015.09
- Worked on renovation projects, bringing old buildings back to life.
- Resolved any structural issues encountered during the building process before they became problematic.
- Delivered finished construction projects on time by managing work schedules effectively.
- Carried out groundwork operations to prepare construction sites.
- Assisted with range of tasks to fulfil construction plans, including bricklaying, stonemasonry and carpentry.
- Mixed plaster and mortar quickly and accurately to produce quality results
- built conservatory bases to detailed plans ready for fitting teams.
- complete conservatory projects , plastering , screeding , patios ,steps
Education
craft & advanced craft - Bricklaying
City & Guilds
London 1985.04 -
NVQ Level 2 & NVQ Level 3 Bricklaying - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 1994.09 -
CCSS Principles of construction - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 1996.09 -
CCSS Craft Supervision - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 1996.10 -
CCSS SURVEYING & LEVELLING - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 1996.10 -
CCSS Building Measurement & Cost - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 1996.10 -
CCSS Properties & Functions of Materials - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 1996.10 -
Skills
- First Aid
- SSSTS
- Subcontractor management
- Construction knowledge
- Team supervision
- Daily reports and checklists
Timeline
Site supervisor
Cavendish Nuclear
2024.03 - 2025.02
Site supervisor foremen
Volker Laser
2023.01 - 2024.01
Director
Dainton & Sons LTD
2015.10 - 2023.01
General builder
Europlas LTD
2000.11 - 2015.09
CCSS Craft Supervision - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
1996.10 -
CCSS SURVEYING & LEVELLING - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
1996.10 -
CCSS Building Measurement & Cost - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
1996.10 -
CCSS Properties & Functions of Materials - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
1996.10 -
CCSS Principles of construction - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
1996.09 -
NVQ Level 2 & NVQ Level 3 Bricklaying - construction
City & Guilds of London Institute
1994.09 -
craft & advanced craft - Bricklaying
City & Guilds
1985.04 -