Ioan Ivanciuc
London,Hillingdon
Summary
Highly experienced Steel Fixer transitioning into supervisory roles, with a proven track record across high-rise residential developments (RC frames) and major UK infrastructure projects, including HS2 and deep tunnels. Recently completed the NVQ Level 3 in Steel Fixing and passed the CITB Supervisors HS&E test (CSCS Gold Card pending). Skilled in reading complex blueprints, coordinating site logistics, and leading teams to deliver high-quality steelwork safely and ahead of schedule. A strong communicator dedicated to enforcing strict Health & Safety standards on demanding sites.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Steel Fixer Chargehand
ODG Construction ltd
London, England
2025.08 - Current
- Team Leadership: Supervised, motivated, and directed teams of steel fixers, allocating daily tasks to ensure maximum site productivity and efficiency.
- Quality Assurance: Conducted rigorous pre-pour inspections to ensure all steelwork strictly complied with structural blueprints, engineering specifications, and quality standards.
- Health & Safety Management: Delivered daily toolbox talks, monitored site safety, and ensured all operatives fully adhered to H&S regulations and safe working practices.
- Site Management Liaison: Communicated constantly with Site Managers, Engineers, and other trades to report on progress, resolve technical issues, and hit strict project deadlines.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Translated complex structural plans and bar bending schedules into actionable tasks for the team, ensuring zero-defect installation.
Steel Fixer
Venesky Brown
Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire
2024.06 - 2025.07
- Major Infrastructure Delivery: Fabricated and installed heavy-duty steel reinforcement for the HS2 high-speed railway project, handling large-scale and complex structural requirements.
- Tunnel & Bridge Structures: Assembled intricate rebar configurations for bridge abutments, piers, and underground tunnel sections, adapting to highly demanding site environments.
- Confined Space Operations: Successfully executed precision steel fixing duties within tunnel environments, strictly adhering to confined space safety protocols and hazard management.
- Interpreting Drawings: Read and interpret structural engineering drawings and bar bending schedules to determine exact requirements and reinforcement positioning.
- Tier 1 H&S Compliance: Maintained the highest levels of quality control and health and safety compliance required on a major national rail infrastructure project.
Steel Fixer
Steel Fixing Services ltd
London, England
2019.11 - 2024.06
- Steel Assembly: Fabricated and assembled complex steel reinforcement cages for columns, ground beams, and concrete slabs.
- Quality Control: Conducted pre-pour inspections to verify that all steelwork was tightly secured, correctly aligned, and ready for concrete placement.
- Tool Operation: Safely operated a variety of heavy-duty bending and cutting equipment to shape reinforcing steel accurately on-site.
- Team Collaboration: Worked efficiently alongside other steel fixers and groundworkers to complete large sections of reinforcement within strict project timelines.
- Interpreting Drawings: Read and interpret structural engineering drawings and bar bending schedules to determine exact requirements and reinforcement positioning.
- High-Rise RC Frames: Constructed multi-storey reinforced concrete frames for high-rise residential developments (apartment blocks) within fast-paced project cycles.
Steel Fixer
Eagles Steel Fixing ltd
Bournemouth, England
2017.02 - 2019.11
- Positioning and Tying: Position and securely tie steel reinforcements inside formwork using tying wire and nips, ensuring maximum structural integrity.
- Installing Spacers: Fit plastic and concrete spacers to ensure the correct depth of concrete cover is maintained according to specifications.
- Site Collaboration: Work closely with formwork carpenters, concrete pourers, and site management to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Health & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized work area and strictly comply with all site Health and Safety protocols and safe working practices.
- Interpreting Drawings: Read and interpret structural engineering drawings and bar bending schedules to determine exact requirements and reinforcement positioning.
Education
A-Levels - Electromechanic
Liceul Tehnologic Marmatia
Romania 2013.09 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 2 - Steelfixing
NVQ LEVEL 2 IN STEELFIXING
London 2021.02 - 2025.02
NVQ Level 3 - Supervisory
NVQ LEVEL 3
London 2025.12 - 2026.01
Skills
- Team Leadership: Directing, motivating, and allocating tasks to teams of steel fixers to maximize site productivity
- Health & Safety Compliance: Strict enforcement of site H&S regulations, safe working practices, and hazard management
- Structural Blueprint Reading: Expert interpretation of complex technical drawings and bar bending schedules
- Heavy Infrastructure Steelwork: Proven experience on large-scale projects, including tunnels, bridges, and deep foundations
- Site Logistics Coordination: Managing material deliveries and plant equipment to ensure uninterrupted workflow
- Pre-Pour Inspections: Conducting final quality checks to ensure correct concrete cover, spacing, and structural integrity
- High-Rise RC Frames & Suspended Slabs
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Supervisory
NVQ LEVEL 3
2025.12 - 2026.01
Steel Fixer Chargehand
ODG Construction ltd
2025.08 - Current
Steel Fixer
Venesky Brown
2024.06 - 2025.07
NVQ Level 2 - Steelfixing
NVQ LEVEL 2 IN STEELFIXING
2021.02 - 2025.02
Steel Fixer
Steel Fixing Services ltd
2019.11 - 2024.06
Steel Fixer
Eagles Steel Fixing ltd
2017.02 - 2019.11
A-Levels - Electromechanic
Liceul Tehnologic Marmatia
2013.09 - 2017.07