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ProjectManager

Harry Mitchell

Maidenhead,West Berkshire

Summary

Forward-thinking Project Manager with excellent organisation and leadership abilities. Builds relationships quickly to engage teams and clients in activity for continual project progress. Customer-oriented with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Project Manager

McLaren Construction
London
01.2019 - Current
  • Tottenham Lock‑17 & Aldgate Place - Project Value £170m ‑ British Land, Muse & Grainger
  • Led a cross‑disciplinary project team to successfully deliver a 249‑unit residential scheme in Tottenham Hale for clients Muse and Grainger on time and under budget, exceeding expectations and achieving high‑quality standards, resulting in recognition from clients and stakeholders.
  • Established and maintained regular and clear lines of communication across different teams, subcontractors, customers, and Senior Management, promptly detecting and addressing issues, ensuring smooth project progress and minimal delays.
  • Produced detailed quality inspections and reports, utilising construction technology expertise to maintain high standards.
  • Provided mentorship, support and team management to keep staff suitably trained and competent.
  • Managed site instructions, daily diary, design and other forms of site reporting and technical information.
  • Supported cost-effective working methods to reduce project outgoings and maximise potential profits.
  • Implemented strict health and safety regulations for continued compliance with site requirements.

Construction Manager

Canary Wharf Contractors
London
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Southbank Place - Project Value £1.3BN ‑ London Underground, Qatari Diar
  • Led the construction of multiple high‑stake building projects, delivering exceptional quality, and exceeding client expectations
  • Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
  • Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
  • Promoted best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.
  • Reported on progress, problems and information requirements.
  • Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
  • Filed and maintained all subcontractor documentation for future reference.
  • Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
  • Performed detailed safety briefings and new team member inductions, reducing onsite risks.

Site Manager

Lee Marley Brickwork, Paddington
London
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Stepney Green Crossrail - Project Value £8M ‑ Costain, Skanska JV
  • Coordinated labour and construction materials to ensure site met targets outlined in production programme.
  • Provided strong presence on site to coordinate execution of construction works.
  • Organised site's workload and resources to optimise output and productivity.
  • Coached and mentored junior painters to achieve highly-skilled, hardworking teams.
  • Implemented method statements and risk assessment reporting.
  • Minimised defects through inspections and process reviews.
  • Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
  • Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.

Construction Manager

Cinnani Construction Ltd, Canadian Parliament Building Restoration
Ottawa, Canada
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Project Value £16M - Canadian Government
  • Successfully managed and oversaw diverse construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Coordinated with multicultural teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
  • Implemented Canadian regulatory standards, ensuring compliance.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to varying project scopes and specifications.
  • Led management of site quality assurance in conjunction with QA Manager.
  • Produced short-term programmes and clarified performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
  • Built a strong professional international network.
  • Gained invaluable experience aligning work processes with international standards and specifications.

Bricklaying Supervisor

David McDaid Construction Ltd,
Belfast, Douglas , Northern Ireland, Isle of Man
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Provided training and guidance to new and existing team members, offering support.
  • Assessed Bricklayers' workmanship on a daily basis to maintain cohesive, professional standards of work.
  • Monitored project progress against programme demands to meet construction deadlines.
  • Conducted on-site tasks and duties in accordance with workplace health and safety regulations, consistently ensuring team members' compliance.
  • Accurately interpreted technical drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures.
  • Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.
  • Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.
  • Identified project issues quickly to minimise delays.

Education

Diploma in Building Safety -

MCIOB
04.2001 -

NVQ Level 7 in Senior Construction Management -

Ofqual

Chartered Project Manager -

MCIOB

NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Bricklaying -

Ofqual

SVQ Level 4 in Construction Management -

SQA

Skills

  • Residential construction
  • Construction management
  • Construction safety compliance
  • Inspection principles
  • Contractor management
  • Risk mitigation and control
  • Commercial construction
  • Design and planning
  • Construction project tender submission

Affiliations

Member Of the Chartered Institute Of Building (MCIOB) Introduction to Accident Investigation (NEBOSH) PASMA for Managers

Timeline

Project Manager

McLaren Construction
01.2019 - Current

Construction Manager

Canary Wharf Contractors
01.2018 - 01.2019

Site Manager

Lee Marley Brickwork, Paddington
01.2016 - 01.2018

Construction Manager

Cinnani Construction Ltd, Canadian Parliament Building Restoration
01.2012 - 01.2016

Bricklaying Supervisor

David McDaid Construction Ltd,
01.2007 - 01.2012

Diploma in Building Safety -

MCIOB
04.2001 -

NVQ Level 7 in Senior Construction Management -

Ofqual

Chartered Project Manager -

MCIOB

NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Bricklaying -

Ofqual

SVQ Level 4 in Construction Management -

SQA

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