IONUT ALEXANDRU BANU
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, with hands‑on delivery experience across major London developments including The Grove’s 144‑unit residential scheme, The Collective’s 706‑unit co‑living tower, Orchard Wharf’s cascading high‑rise development, The Stage’s £750m mixed‑use regeneration, and the Grade II* listed restoration of 8 Eaton Lane . Skilled in leading day‑to‑day site operations, coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety standards, and driving works to meet programme milestones. Recognised for strong communication, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to maintain high‑quality workmanship on complex, fast‑paced and sensitive sites.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Logistics manager
Ardmore
London, City of London
2024.04 - Current
- Maintained compliance with transportation regulations, ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Achieved project deadlines with efficient task delegation.
- Managed budget, reducing unnecessary expenditures on-site.
- Facilitated regular site meetings for streamlined communication among staff and contractors.
- Established positive working environment, encouraging team collaboration.
- Ensured compliance to building regulations for legal conformity and safety standards.
- Evaluated construction plans, ensuring accuracy before project commencement.
- Handled complex project challenges to keep works on track and within designated timelines.
- Liaised with local authorities to ensure all construction permits were up-to-date and complied with regulations.
- Led team to complete projects ahead of schedule.
- Monitored subcontractor work to maintain quality standards and performance expectations.
- Managed daily operations on site, improving overall productivity.
- Implemented cost control measures, resulting in significant savings over the course of projects.
- Coordinated logistics, ensuring smooth operations on site.
- 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.
- Devised realistic schedules and programmes for construction activities.
- Strategically deployed construction staff to maximise productivity.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
- Maintained strict site compliance with current safety legislation.
- Verified worker and contractor compliance with environmental protections and legal requirements.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing product wastage.
- Developed contingency plans to minimise disruption during unexpected events.
- Led team meetings to communicate logistics objectives clearly and effectively.
- Coordinated transport schedules for improved delivery efficiency.
- Organised employee rosters for better manpower allocation.
- Streamlined operations by utilising industry-specific software.
- Coordinated closely with sales department, aligning logistics strategies with sales forecasts.
- Developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Updated inventories with accurate stock movement data for correct, current records.
- Generated different reports for performance review and analysis.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Organised delivery and acquisition of raw materials for business use.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
- Maintained a clean, organised job site which increased worker productivity and morale.
Site manager
Salisbury Glass Centre
London, United Kingdom
2023.07 - 2024.04
- Established work schedules and assignments for employees, maintaining area staffing levels at all times.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Maintained clean environment by removing hazardous materials.
- Managed and led team of 19 + staff to continuously achieve and exceed KPI targets.
- Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
- Examined equipment and reported damages and danger to manager.
- Controlled costs allocated for plant, labour and materials.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
QA Manager
O'SHEA
London, United Kingdom
2019.10 - 2023.07
- Collected and assessed latest information about ongoing work and compliance issues.
- QA inspections of works.
- Monitoring QA rapports to be completed on time and on great quality.
- Weekly progress report.
- Checking quality of installation process.
- Practical approach to problems that may arise.
- Closing QA rapport when work is completed on required standard.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction by completing quality work within schedule.
- Minimized accidents and near misses by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment for compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
- Managing internal finishing trades and planning progress to meet the handover programme.
- Coordinate directly employed trades and subcontractors to complete internal and client/owner snags.
- Manage day-to-day internal finishes on site.
- Send snag sheets to the subcontractors and ensure that the works are completed in accordance with the company's quality policies and in line with the works program.
- Managing labour and subcontractors to do their job in an organize manner.
- Keeping a detailed report of work carried out and completed.
- Order and keep track of materials.
- Handovers from previous trades and on to the next trades.
- Keeping track of materials orders and deliveries.
- Windows and doors: from keeping track of delivery schedule to Quality control sheets, visual inspection/sign sheets. Checking the installation of frames, glazing and EPDM. Dealing with subcontractors and making progress reports. Supervise archiving QC sheets.
- Reviewed projected needs and planned accordingly to meet targets.
- Monitored logistical expenses to keep operating costs low.
- Advised on transport types, routes and schedules to improve operational efficiency.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
Site Supervisor
O'SHEA
London
2018.06 - 2019.10
- Ensured construction stayed within schedule by closely monitoring operations, communicating delays promptly.
- Conducted in-depth quality inspections on finished construction work, ensuring projects were completed to standards.
- Kept production team moving at optimal levels in daily site operations.
- Coordinated and supervised operatives' activities, allocating tasks and enforcing safety procedures to maintain safety.
- Reported safety and regulatory non-conformance to managers, minimising non-compliance risks and penalties.
- Inspected construction sites, checking building progress and implementing corrective actions to prevent completion delays.
- Redirected work efforts and resources and requested additional personnel to meet completion targets.
- Managed labour, purchases and costs to keep projects within budgets.
Handyman
O'SHEA
London
2016.10 - 2018.06
- Removed old paint and prepared wall surfaces for updated colours and finishes.
- Repaired leaking taps, clogged toilets and other equipment to keep bathrooms fully functional.
- Removed carpet and wood flooring, replacing with updated materials.
- Reconditioned and renovated damaged furniture and ordered new pieces.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Cleaned and readied vacant apartments in preparation for new tenants, following work orders for unit-specific repairs.
- Completed general maintenance and upkeep throughout building and grounds.
- Replaced or repaired building structures, fencing and outdoor features.
- Used carpentry skills to fix cupboards, stair rails and trim.
- Repainted ceilings, interior and exterior walls and fences to maintain professional appearance.
- Fixed problems with indoor and outdoor appliances used by building occupants.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Construction Management
GBS University
London, ENG 2023.02 - 2026.10
Skills
- Teamwork skills
- Eye for accuracy
- Highly motivated
- Team coordination
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible worker
- Hardworking
- Knowledge of building materials
- Time management excellence
- Communication excellence
- Safety regulations knowledge
- Planning and organising tasks
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Infrastructure development knowledge
- Waste management regulation adherence
- Staff supervision capability
- Environmental impact reduction
- Material procurement efficiency
- Site Inspections
- Waste disposal management
- HSE safety requirements
- Purchase requisitions tracking
- Site management
- Tool box talks and safety promotion
- Snagging and defect rectification
- Site logistics planning
- Time efficiency
- Project scheduling software
- Site layout planning
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Building regulations knowledge
LANGUAGES
Romanian Native language
English B2 Upper Intermediate
Romanian Fluent
Certification
SMSTS - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
First Aid at Work
SEATS - Site Environmental Awareness Training
PASMA Training
Tower Crane Rescue Training
IPAF
Abrasive Wheels
Manual Handling
Timeline
Logistics manager
Ardmore
2024.04 - Current
Site manager
Salisbury Glass Centre
2023.07 - 2024.04
BSc (Hons) - Construction Management
GBS University
2023.02 - 2026.10
QA Manager
O'SHEA
2019.10 - 2023.07
Site Supervisor
O'SHEA
2018.06 - 2019.10
Handyman
O'SHEA
2016.10 - 2018.06