Summary
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Work history
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Custom
Certification
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David Rock

Earley

Summary

I’m currently a construction project manager with over 24 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, starting as a labourer and rising through the channels to become part of management. I have a diverse and practical skill set developed across residential and commercial projects. I’m highly committed to quality, safety and efficiency, with a persistent drive for perfection in every aspect of my work. My skill set includes strong leadership, problem solving, and ability to manage multiple teams and contractors to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Construction Manager

Kingsmen LTD
Reading
09.2021 - 06.2025
  • As the Construction Manager at Kingsmen, I am responsible for overseeing all operational sites, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected profit margins.
  • My role bridges the gap between management and on-site teams, fostering strong communication and morale.
  • I split my time between Kingsmen’s main office in Reading and active construction sites, managing client relationships, project scheduling, quality control, and site safety.
  • I lead site managers, tradesmen, and subcontractors, ensuring work meets high standards and contract specifications.
  • I am also involved in recruitment, training, technical support, and handling site logistics such as specialist material procurement and fleet allocation.
  • With authority to hire and manage staff and subcontractors, I ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain strong professional relationships across all stakeholders.

DIRECTOR

Rock Construction & Maintenance
Reading
01.2010 - 07.2021
  • Planning and managing medium to large size projects (portfolio on request) from the initial site visit, creating a budget and schedule, managing costs, staff and subbies.
  • Payroll and taxes, material procurement to then delivering the finished product to the client.

PROJECT MANAGER

Aspan Developments Ltd
London
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Helping a new Development company take off by managing their first four projects.
  • Sourcing land, having considerable input through the planning and design stages, preparing a budget and schedule.
  • Taking the project out of the ground to a final turn key package.
  • Constantly solving arising problems throughout the build and ensuring that investors get a good return.

Education

SMSTS - undefined

CITB
Heathrow
01.2019 - 1 2024

C-ILM level 3 - undefined

CITB
Reading

Level 2 First Aid at work - undefined

NUCO
Reading

Construction Apprenticeship - undefined

Hedley Construction
Reading

9 GCSE's - Grade A-D

Denefield Technology College
Reading

Skills

  • Project Management and planning
  • Site management and coordination
  • Team leadership and staff progression
  • Health and safety compliance (SMSTS certified)
  • Writing and reviewing RAMS
  • Generating project programme/scheduling
  • Estimating /Budget management
  • Contract negotiation and procurement
  • Quality assurance and inspections
  • Understanding and knowledge of site plans
  • Mixed construction skills and trades
  • Effective client communication
  • IT Skills

Custom

  • Manual handling
  • Fire marshal
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Abrasive wheels

Certification

SMSTS

CITB ILM leadership and management

Fire marshal

Level 2 first aid at work

Asbestos awareness

Construction apprenticeship

Timeline

Construction Manager

Kingsmen LTD
09.2021 - 06.2025

SMSTS - undefined

CITB
01.2019 - 1 2024

PROJECT MANAGER

Aspan Developments Ltd
01.2017 - 03.2020

DIRECTOR

Rock Construction & Maintenance
01.2010 - 07.2021

C-ILM level 3 - undefined

CITB

Level 2 First Aid at work - undefined

NUCO

Construction Apprenticeship - undefined

Hedley Construction

9 GCSE's - Grade A-D

Denefield Technology College
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