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Elizabeth Bruce

Elizabeth Bruce

Kettering,Northamptonshire

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organised and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities. Flexibility and can do attitude.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Development Coordinator

Vistry Homes
Leicester, East Midlands
2024.02 - 2026.02
  • Assisted in managing design processes while ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
  • Coordinated with external consultants to gather necessary design information.
  • Handled communications with various consultants to update and manage drawings.
  • Reviewed designs to ensure value optimisation and full coordination.
  • Ensured planning and NHBC conditions were addressed and documentation submitted.
  • Monitored information flow to guarantee accurate delivery to subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Supported completion of third-party agreements, including section agreements.
  • Helped compile health and safety files by ensuring 'as built' and technical information availability.
  • Oversaw filing and distribution procedures to ensure all parties received needed information.
  • Demonstrated respect and willingness to assist team members.

Project Manager

Stoic Roofing
Olney
2023.04 - 2023.08
  • Directed management of 6 roofing projects, ensuring successful delivery.
  • Led project teams to meet timelines and budgetary goals effectively.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets for revenue and expense management.
  • Executed cost control strategies to optimise project expenditure.
  • Collaborated with contracts manager and roofing team to uphold health & safety standards.
  • Formulated project schedules through detailed task estimations.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.

Development Manager

McCarthy Stone
Coventry
2021.10 - 2023.04
  • Assist in managing multiple projects from land acquisition through to handover.
  • Support achievement of business performance targets and service level agreements to align with company objectives.
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of sites in development phase from land acquisition to construction completion and first occupation.
  • Coordinate with internal and external project teams, including experts in various disciplines, to ensure key milestone dates are met within time, budget, and quality standards.
  • Promote company culture and values while striving for high levels of business performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitate effective communication across departments, contractors, and consultants.
  • Identify potential design issues and collaborate on resolutions.

Assistant Development Manager

McCarthy & Stone
Coventry , Midlands
2019.04 - 2021.10
  • Successfully assisted managing up to 4 projects simultaneously.
  • Assisted Project Manager in smooth running of daily activities by performing admin tasks such as taking minutes, attending site frequently and carry out audits against design drawings.
  • Managed information flow and ensure all drawings are up to to date.
  • Closely monitored progress of project, sharing any developments or issues with manager
  • Support to develop competence and skills in more complex areas of role
  • Attend site regularly and carry out audits against design drawings
  • Manage information flow and ensure all drawings are kept up to date

Development Coordinator

McCarthy & Stone
Coventry
2017.05 - 2019.04

• Managed Design Process ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations ensuring Design Risk Assessments are carried out as appropriate.
• Communicated with various external consultants (engineers, energy, architects etc) to ensure required design information is available for use.

• Managing number of calls per day with various consultants
• Interrogated design to ensure best value is achieved and design is fully co-ordinated.
• Produced regular reports both internal and external for all design matters including Planning and Building Regs etc.
• Monitor all information flow to ensure correct information is delivered to sub-contractors, suppliers and to site to suit programme.
• Managed completion of all third party agreements including section agreements etc.
• Managed all input into completion of Health & Safety file ensuring all necessary ‘As Built' and technical information is available.
• Monitored all internal filing and distribution procedures to ensure all interested parties receive necessary information.

Customer Service

Hazelton Homes
Rushden, Northamptonshire
2015.03 - 2017.04
  • Implemented personal development programmes to enhance staff capabilities and satisfaction.
  • Reviewed processes and practices regularly to achieve business goals.
  • Planned staff rotas to meet customer needs whilst remaining under budget.
  • Delivered feedback constructively to enhance staff performance.

HR Assistant

The Priory Group/ Castle care homes
Rothwell, Northamptonshire
2014.10 - 2015.03
  • Conducted employment and compliance checks.
  • Supported HR Managers in developing performance management procedures, increasing operational productivity.
  • Ran payroll processes and updated employee benefits details.
  • Worked with department managers to implement best practice strategies for employees.

Office Administrator

New Store Europe
Corby, Northants
2013.10 - 2014.10
  • Guided stationery and office supplies purchasing activities to achieve budgetary targets.
  • Produced and distributed monthly reports using Excel knowledge, enabling improved business analysis.
  • Scheduled meetings and corporate events using exceptional organisation and planning abilities.
  • Processed invoices and financial data with strong eye for detail.
  • Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.

Legal Associate

Hannah Solicitors
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
2012.07 - 2013.10
  • Investigated facts of cases to determine accuracy.
  • Corresponded with barristers regarding cases going to court.
  • Referred clients to other solicitors specialising in specific cases.
  • Participated in meetings to negotiate with opposing solicitors and parties.
  • Trainee will writer

Sales Executive / Personal Assistant

Northamptonshire Conservatories & Windows
Corby, Northamptonshire
2006.03 - 2012.06

Education

GCSEs - Media Studies, English Literature, Language, Business Studies, Geography, Photography, IT, Maths,

Corby Technical School
Corby
2000.09 - 2006.05

GCSEs - Science, Design & Technology

Corby Technical College
Corby
2000.09 - 2006.05

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Excellent organisational skills and sales driven with ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet set deadlines
  • Project Management and Coordination
  • Working knowledge of Internal Project Management Portal, Salesforce
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Power-point
  • Great attention to detail
  • Willingness and ability to learn and pick things up quickly
  • Safety and quality standards
  • Project goals and milestones
  • Confident communicator
  • Client Relationships
  • Communication skills

Core Competencies

  • Business Development
  • Flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Project Management
  • Service Delivery
  • Client Relations
  • Process Improvements
  • Ambition
  • Accountability

Additional Information

NHBC Technical & Construction Training

IOSH Health & Safety

Asbestos Awareness Course

Scaffold training Course

Dementia Awareness Course

Mental Health First Aider

Timeline

Development Coordinator

Vistry Homes
2024.02 - 2026.02

Project Manager

Stoic Roofing
2023.04 - 2023.08

Development Manager

McCarthy Stone
2021.10 - 2023.04

Assistant Development Manager

McCarthy & Stone
2019.04 - 2021.10

Development Coordinator

McCarthy & Stone
2017.05 - 2019.04

Customer Service

Hazelton Homes
2015.03 - 2017.04

HR Assistant

The Priory Group/ Castle care homes
2014.10 - 2015.03

Office Administrator

New Store Europe
2013.10 - 2014.10

Legal Associate

Hannah Solicitors
2012.07 - 2013.10

Sales Executive / Personal Assistant

Northamptonshire Conservatories & Windows
2006.03 - 2012.06

GCSEs - Media Studies, English Literature, Language, Business Studies, Geography, Photography, IT, Maths,

Corby Technical School
2000.09 - 2006.05

GCSEs - Science, Design & Technology

Corby Technical College
2000.09 - 2006.05
Elizabeth Bruce