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DARREN NAPTHINE

Summary

Hardworking solution focused team player with 10 years of experience in the construction and fit-out industry. Successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude along with an eye for detail and quality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Engineer

Stansons
03.2020 - Current
  • Led the installation and commissioning of projects. These ranged from 500 apartment 3 year multi block developments to bespoke Mayfair residences to office fit-out
  • Worked with a cross-functional team to create and deliver solutions for customers, using knowledge of building fabric and site operations
  • Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolved engineering challenges using extensive product knowledge
  • Implemented innovative strategies to streamline site installations, yielding benefits for the entire team
  • Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
  • Played a pivotal role in the reduction of installation cost from 25% to 11.2% of revenue
  • Successfully site supervised projects with a project value of up to £300,000
  • Oversaw the training of numerous apprentice engineers

Operations Executive

Stansons
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Provided technical support and guidance to colleagues using extensive product and site knowledge
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes
  • Monitored and managed project timelines for timely completion of deliverables.
  • Worked with various teams to address operational challenges and find solutions.
  • Managed equipment availability and maintenance to ensure smooth operations at all times
  • Supervised daily operations, acting as point of contact for any queries or obstacles.
  • Undertook warehouse/workshop lean analysis and managed efficiency implementation to increase capacity by 300%
  • Oversaw a nationwide installation and maintenance contract for a leading supermarket chain in a collaborative effort
  • Played an integral role in managing a nationwide installation and maintenance contract for a prominent supermarket chain through collaborative coordination. Supporting the team with surveying, procurement, project management and repair callout. Also involving the completion of a new store install every 2 weeks
  • Managed the procurement and fulfillment for company's top account. A multi-year export supply contract requiring accurate and timely delivery with OTIF at 95%
  • Project managed and successfully completed 2 overseas projects in Paris and Dusseldorf
  • Facilitated the day to day operations of installation team of 10 people
  • Managed a fleet of up to 20 vehicles

Surveying and Procurement Executive

Stansons
09.2014 - 01.2017
  • Managed the survey and procurement process once a project secured
  • Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Delivered cost savings through vendor negotiation and effective problem solving
  • Monitored inventory needs and worked to facilitate supply chain operations.
  • Attended pre-start and subcontract meetings.
  • Maximised commercial results and profit margins for allocated projects.
  • Performed site surveys to obtain final manufacture dimensions
  • Overall responsibility for between 30 - 80 projects at any one time.

Education

Focus School

Focus School

Skills

  • Honest, Humble and straighforward
  • Personable
  • Loyal, reliable and hardworking
  • Mature sense of responsibility and drive
  • Positive, determined and quietly tenacious
  • Logical thinker with a focus on solutions
  • Diverse practical expertise



  • Confident in construction process
  • Broad understanding of buildings and structures
  • Team management
  • Project management
  • Cost estimation
  • Operating in high-pressure environments
  • Managing Multi-site operations
  • Relationship building
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Resource planning and allocation

Certification

CSCS Skilled Worker

SSSTS Site Supervisor

Emergency First Aid


Timeline

Senior Engineer

Stansons
03.2020 - Current

Operations Executive

Stansons
01.2017 - 03.2020

Surveying and Procurement Executive

Stansons
09.2014 - 01.2017

Focus School

Focus School

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