Euan Brophy
Chislehurst,Kent
Summary
Motivated and reliable trainee building surveyor with hands-on construction experience and a strong interest in pursuing a career as a qualified electrician. Experienced in site work, inspections, and supporting tradespeople, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Seeking an electrical apprenticeship to develop practical skills and build a long-term career in the construction industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Building Surveyor
Potter Raper
Beckenham, Kent
09.2025 - Current
- Working as a trainee building surveyor within a consultancy environment, gaining experience in building pathology, condition surveys, and site inspections. Developed strong knowledge of construction methods and defect identification, alongside professional communication with clients and contractors. Through this role, I have gained valuable insight into construction while identifying my preference for hands-on site work.
- Assisted senior surveyors on residential and commercial projects
- Conducted site inspections and condition surveys
- Supported report writing and defect diagnosis
- Coordinated with clients, contractors, and project teams
- Managed administrative tasks and maintained project databases
- Assisted with meeting preparation and note taking
Lifeguard
Eric Liddell Sports Center
Mottingham, Kent
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Ensured safety of pool users in a busy leisure environment
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations
- Maintained rescue equipment and carried out safety inspections
- Completed incident reports and maintained safety records
- Delivered excellent customer service and communication
- Attended regular first aid and emergency response training
Construction Labourer
Alexander Renovations
Beckenham, Kent
06.2023 - 06.2025
- I worked on and off when needed as a labourer through my GCSE summer and all the following summers up until the end of 2025. Below I have listed some of the everyday tasks I carried out while on site. Although working on the smaller jobs across the site, I feel that this has been the most valuable work experience I've received, and the workplace I definitely enjoyed the most.
- Assisted tradespeople on residential renovation projects
- Loaded and unloaded tools and materials
- Cut timber and materials to measurement
- Assisted with insulation, waterproofing, and soundproofing
- Installed door frames and interior fittings
- Maintained safe and tidy working environments
- Developed understanding of site operations and construction methods.
Education
A-Levels - Media Studies, English Language, Sociology
Bullers Wood School for girls
Bickley, BRY01-2025
GCSEs - English Literature/English Language, Maths, RE, History, Business, PE, Media Studies
Bullers wood schhol for boys
Bickley, BRY01-2023
Skills
- Site work experience
- Construction knowledge
- Hand tools experience
- Health & safety awareness
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Manual work experience
- Project Management
Hobbies and interests
- Football
- Darts
- DJing
Timeline
Trainee Building Surveyor
Potter Raper
09.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
Eric Liddell Sports Center
03.2024 - 07.2025
Construction Labourer
Alexander Renovations
06.2023 - 06.2025
A-Levels - Media Studies, English Language, Sociology
Bullers Wood School for girls
GCSEs - English Literature/English Language, Maths, RE, History, Business, PE, Media Studies
Bullers wood schhol for boys