Ellis Edwards
Leicester
Summary
I'm a driven and motivated individual, who has high aspirations in his career in quantity surveying. I'm Eager to learn and absorb any information available, and a understanding that I'm at early point in my career so the need to listen to my peers is crucial for my development. Outside of work I play football semi-professionally captaining numerous team during this period which has helped me to develop my people management skills. I come from a construction orientated background, i feel I a wealth of knowledge of the industry as a whole even at this early stage of my career
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commercial Apprentice
Davidsons Homes
Leicester
2024.07 - Current
Assisted in executing site take-offs using digital software.
Supported development of cost plans.
Facilitated production and presentation of site valuations.
Aided in preparation of tender packs and distribution to contractors.
Compiled tenders and assisted with presentations to stakeholders.
Completed weekly timesheets accurately.
Processed monthly invoices efficiently.
Managed relationships with subcontractors and direct contractors.
Contributed to monitoring site cash flow.
Office apprentice
Davidsons Homes
Leicester
2022.08 - 2024.06
Oversaw site management activities during a year-long traineeship, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Facilitated departmental rotations, enhancing cross-functional understanding of construction operations.
Strengthened industry knowledge by engaging with various teams and their specific functions.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction in the built environment
Stephenson's college
Leicester 2022.09 - 2024.07
HNC Level 4 in quantity surveying - Quantity surveying
Nottingham College
Nottingham 2024.09 -
Skills
- Innovative thinking
- Spreadsheet mastery
- Cost planning and control
- Quantity take-offs calculations
- Budgeting control
- Contractual dispute resolution
- Tendering procedures
- Financial literacy
- CVR reporting
- Contractor performance evaluation
- Team motivation
- Cost management
- Communication skills
- Teamwork coordination
Certification
. CSCS Card
. GDPR trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HNC Level 4 in quantity surveying - Quantity surveying
Nottingham College
2024.09 -
Commercial Apprentice
Davidsons Homes
2024.07 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction in the built environment
Stephenson's college
2022.09 - 2024.07
Office apprentice
Davidsons Homes
2022.08 - 2024.06