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Ian White
English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British,SURREY
Summary
Knowledgeable Construction Professional experienced in overseeing diverse projects, including sewage treatment installations and new builds. Managed budgets and optimised resource allocation while implementing rigorous risk assessments and health and safety plans. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining high work quality.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Trader
IWGroundwork
Farnham, SURREY
08.2008 - 09.2026
- Established groundwork business after redundancy from water industry, installing sewage treatment plants for small villages and housing estates, adapting to construction demands during COVID-19 by undertaking building projects from small extensions to new builds, employing up to 16 people at peak.
- Developed and implemented RAMS and Health and Safety plan for various projects, ensuring compliance and safety standards.
- Resolved customer queries and complaints by providing tailored incentives to build trust and enhance reliability.
Site Foreman
Morrison Construction
London, SURREY
11.1998 - 07.2008
- Site foreman on various projects within the water industry, helping to manage site conditions from sub-contractors, employees, customers and the general public
- Supervised team of construction workers, delegating tasks to maximise efficiency and meet project deadlines.
- Monitored daily work progress to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and maintained daily logs.
- Managed labour, purchases and costs to keep projects within budgets.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Instructed staff on project goals and tasks, offering guidance and assistance in completing complex activities.
- Provided detailed reports and timely updates, updating clients on project progress and compliance.
- Managed site security measures, protecting assets and ensuring the safety of all personnel.
- Arranged site operations and equipment movements for optimum safety and minimum risk to crews, surrounding structures and general public.
Ganger
Pipeway Ltd
Farnham, SURREY
11.1987 - 02.1998
- Oversaw daily operations of multiple water gangs, ensuring efficient distribution of work sheets and jobs. of up to 12 water gangs, distributing work sheets and jobs.
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Practised active listening techniques to fully grasp customer requests and concerns. to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
Construction Labourer
AH Ball Ltd
Farnham, SURREY
05.1982 - 10.1987
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials accurately, following specific project requirements.
- Excavated holes for new installations and filled trenches, supporting timely project progression.
- Managed loading and unloading of equipment, tools, and materials, ensuring efficient site operations.
- Performed site clean-up, keeping construction area tidy, organised and hazard-free.
- Levelled earth around completed works to ensure effective drainage for landscaping, contributing to project completion standards.
- Supported and learned from senior tradespeople, developing competence and confidence in additional site duties.
- Followed work assignments while adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Attended safety training to keep updated on best practices and safety procedures.
- General labourer within the water industry, learning how to install new water services and water mains
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Risk Management
- Risk assessment
- Quality control
- Budget management
- Project management
- Site supervision
- Workforce management
- Customer service
- Client management
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Self-motivated
- Health and Safety Compliance
Interests
Timeline
Sole Trader
IWGroundwork
08.2008 - 09.2026
Site Foreman
Morrison Construction
11.1998 - 07.2008
Ganger
Pipeway Ltd
11.1987 - 02.1998
Construction Labourer
AH Ball Ltd
05.1982 - 10.1987