Jake Kirwan
Birmingham,West midlands
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in purchasing materials and leadership competence, demonstrating a strong command of construction safety standards and multi-site management. Proven track record in team leadership, customer relations, and staff supervision capability, ensuring communication excellence and time management excellence across projects. Skilled in groundworks and drainage, site surveying, snagging, and defect rectification, with a commitment to promoting safety through tool box talks. Career goals include advancing strategic management roles within the construction industry to drive operational efficiency and enhance project outcomes.
Knowledgeable about quality assurance processes and team management. Strong background in problem-solving, communication, and leadership with focus on cross-functional collaboration. Ready to use and develop analytical thinking, project management, and quality control skills in my new role. Always looking to better myself and push myself, happy to ask questions when i dont know an answer, always wanting to learns, genuine down to earth guy and easy to get on with
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
QA manager
Velcol
Birmingham, West Midlands
2025.12 - Current
- Led team trainings, promoted understanding of QA procedures and protocols.
- Achieved consistent quality standard with regular monitoring and evaluation.
- Set up robust processes to facilitate swift issue resolution.
- Maintained clear communication channels, kept all stakeholders updated on QA progress.
- Delivered comprehensive reports on QA activities to senior management regularly.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team through effective leadership.
- Uploaded documents to internal and external systems for backup.
- Ordered required items to fulfill tasks and ordered required PPE
- Kept record of material on and off site
Document controller
MPB
Birmingham, West Midlands
2021.08 - 2023.03
- Facilitated smooth workflow by providing required documentation to respective departments on time.
- Developed detailed reports using advanced Excel skills to support senior management's decision-making process.
- Streamlined document retrieval by implementing an efficient filing system.
- Conducted comprehensive audits for ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Managed the flow of both electronic and hard copy documents efficiently, thereby enhancing overall organisational effectiveness.
- Organised, filed and stored electronic and physical files to maximise traceability.
- Stored documents using cloud-based systems to drive efficiencies.
Engineer
Vision
HS2, West midlands
2020.04 - 2021.08
- Set piles out
- Checked for level and check pile was within tolerance in position and vertically
- Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
- Conducted research to stay updated on latest industry trends and technologies.
- Conducted regular site visits to oversee construction process and progress.
Assistant site manager
Careys
Birmingham, West Midlands
2019.03 - 2020.04
- Reviewed blueprints and building plans for accurate execution of projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of project proposals; enhanced chances of securing contracts.
- Coordinated site activities for efficient work flow.
- Mentored junior staff members; fostered a positive learning environment on the site.
- Conducted daily briefings to keep staff updated about project status and changes.
- Managed on-site contractors, ensuring high quality of workmanship.
- Maintained cleanliness of the construction site to prevent accidents.
setting out engineer
Fitzpatrick
Birmingham, West Midlands
2018.01 - 2019.03
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Engineer
Paul John
Birmingham, West Midlands
2016.04 - 2017.06
- Analysed data from monitoring devices, informing decisions about necessary problems
- Set out works onsite
- kept records of problems on site
- daily diaries
- checking for drawings using online folders
- submitted qa using online services
- put lads to work
- reported to management daily activities and disturbances
Package manager/supervisor
Sir Robert McAlpine
Birmingham, West Midlands
2013.04 - 2016.01
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
- Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.
- Kept records and site diaries of the ongoing works
- had progress meeting between onsite team and subcontractors
Engineer
Paul john
Birmingham, West Midlands
2012.03 - 2013.04
- Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.
- Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Conducted regular site visits to oversee construction process and progress.
- Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
- Set levels for kerbs, drainage and digging on site
Chainhand
Parkstone
Birmingham, Westmidlands
2010.01 - 2012.03
- Ensured strict adherence to health and safety regulations to minimise workplace injuries.
- Assisted the site engineer with daily tasks
- set lasers up
- looked through drawings
- submitted paperwork and RFIs
- Adhered to company policies, promoted a positive organisational culture.
Education
GCSEs -
Archbishop ilsley
Birmingham 2001.06 - 2006.06
Skills
- Purchasing materials
- Leadership competence
- Construction safety standard knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Customer relations
- Computer literate
- Multi-site management
- Groundworks and drainage
- Communication excellence
- Staff supervision capability
- Time management excellence
- Tool box talks and safety promotion
- Site surveying
- Snagging and defect rectification
Affiliations
- Enjoy watching football and films
- Like to spend time out doors and travel as much as possible
- Really enjoy going for a nice meal and trying new places
- like to meet new people
- find history and conspiracy theories very interesting
Timeline
QA manager
Velcol
2025.12 - Current
Document controller
MPB
2021.08 - 2023.03
Engineer
Vision
2020.04 - 2021.08
Assistant site manager
Careys
2019.03 - 2020.04
setting out engineer
Fitzpatrick
2018.01 - 2019.03
Engineer
Paul John
2016.04 - 2017.06
Package manager/supervisor
Sir Robert McAlpine
2013.04 - 2016.01
Engineer
Paul john
2012.03 - 2013.04
Chainhand
Parkstone
2010.01 - 2012.03
GCSEs -
Archbishop ilsley
2001.06 - 2006.06