Gary Harrigan
rochester,kenr
Summary
Experienced brick layer with a comprehensive skill set in subcontractor coordination, job site cleaning, and sound insulation installation. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in plasterwork, material estimation accuracy, and underpinning knowledge. Adept at ensuring building regulation compliance and maintaining punctual arrival to sites. Excels in worksite organisation, painting and decorating, and workload prioritisation. Committed to on-site health and safety with extensive experience in ground working, power tool operation, and landscaping. Skilled in client liaison, working at heights, brick and block work, foundation laying, home extensions, concrete mixing, pipe laying and ducting. Possesses thorough building code knowledge with expertise in paving, mini digger operation, plaster application, groundworks, bricklaying, plastering, small-scale building projects and brickwork.
Reliable and driven, excelling in problem-solving and teamwork, with track record of successfully managing projects and ensuring safety compliance. Proficient in using variety of tools and materials, demonstrating adaptability and keen attention to quality. Ready to contribute to success of a Gas Engineer role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General builder
self employed
Rochester, Medway
2014.06 - Current
- Resolved any structural issues encountered during the building process before they became problematic.
- Liaised directly with clients to discuss project specifications and updates.
- Installed doors, windows, flooring, resulting in well-constructed interiors.
- Worked on renovation projects, bringing old buildings back to life.
- Conducted site inspections with attention to detail to ensure compliance with building codes.
- Provided excellent customer service through clear communication and respect for client properties.
- Supervised subcontractors for seamless operation on larger jobsites.
- Collaborated closely with architects for superior end results.
- Carried out groundwork operations to prepare construction sites.
Landscape worker
Planet Turf LTD
Orpington, Bromley
2007.03 - 2015.06
- Managed flowerbeds meticulously, leading to vibrant displays of blooming flowers each season.
- Planted diverse plants to increase biodiversity in local green spaces.
- Built various outdoor structures for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of gardens.
- Trimmed overgrown shrubs, resulting in neat and tidy landscapes.
- Replaced old fences to ensure safety and security around property perimeters.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English , Science, Drama, Technology
Kemnal Technology college
Bromley 1998.09 - 2003.07
Higher National Diploma - Brick laying Level 1&2
Lewisham College, Depford Campus
London 2009.09 - 2011.07
Skills
Brick layer
- Subcontractor coordination
- Job site cleaning
- Sound insulation installation
- Thriving in pressure situations
- Plasterwork
- Material estimation accuracy
- Underpinning knowledge
- Building regulation compliance
- Punctual arrival to sites
- Worksite organisation
- Painting and decorating
- Workload prioritisation
- On-site Health and Safety
- Ground working
- Self motivated
- Power tool operation
- Landscaping
- Client liaison
- Working at heights
- Brick and block work
- Foundation laying
- Home extensions
- Concrete mixing
- Pipe laying and ducting
- Building code knowledge
- Paving
- Mini digger operation
- Plaster application
- Groundworks
- Bricklaying
- Plastering
- Small-scale building
- Brickwork
Affiliations
- football
- fishing
Timeline
General builder
self employed
2014.06 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Brick laying Level 1&2
Lewisham College, Depford Campus
2009.09 - 2011.07
Landscape worker
Planet Turf LTD
2007.03 - 2015.06
GCSEs - Maths, English , Science, Drama, Technology
Kemnal Technology college
1998.09 - 2003.07