James Andrews

Large construction firm specializing in Drylining, SFS, Fire Stopping, Finish Trades, and Joinery.

• Managed and directed a team of up to 85 dryliners, tapers, firestoppers, plasterers, and laborers across two concurrent projects, ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety protocols.
• Developed project timelines, monitored progress, and implemented corrective actions to mitigate delays.
• Maintained effective communication with primary contractors and architects to align with project objectives.
• Conducted regular site assessments to uphold quality standards and compliance with specifications.
• Oversaw material procurement, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and company regulations across all sites.

Key Projects:

OPL:

• Tasked with pushing a 27-week program to complete all apartments.
• The program was streamlined to an ambitious 18-week timeline, a goal that was successfully met through meticulous planning, resource allocation, and execution.
• Delivered the fastest completion of 1st and 2nd fix in SAL's history, completing in just 12 weeks.

Miller's Court:

• Took over project closeout, resolving a water ingress issue, completing snagging for apartments, and finishing the ground floor.
• Simultaneously managed responsibilities as site manager on OPL and job lead on Miller's Court, ensuring both projects remained on track.
  

Large construction firm operating Nationwide, specialising in Drylining, SFS, Fire Stopping, and Finish Trades. Initially employed as an agency worker, transitioned to a full-time role within the company.

• Managed and directed a team of up to 50 dryliners, ensuring adherence to quality and safety protocols.
• Formulated project timelines, oversaw progress, and implemented corrective measures to mitigate delays.
• Maintained effective communication with primary contractors and architects to ensure project objectives were met.
• Conducted regular site assessments to uphold quality standards and compliance with project specifications.
• Oversaw material procurement to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Ensured strict adherence to health, safety, and company regulations across all projects.

Key Projects:

Pall Mall:

• Supervised quality assurance for a 21-storey tower and 9-storey block comprising over 400 apartments.
• Successfully delivered the project on schedule and within budget.
• Transitioned to a full-time role in recognition of contributions.

Lightbody Street:

• Headed first-fix operations across three apartment blocks consisting of 320 apartments.
• Delivered 5 weeks ahead of programme at the time of leaving.
• Contributed to Rapidfix's largest application for revenue at over £600k.
• In charge of the adoption of paperless construction to optimise labour management and Health & Safety.

Large construction firm operating throughout Northern England, specialising in Drylining, Cladding, Suspended Ceilings, Fire Stopping, and Finish Trades.

• Managed material delivery and waste collection.
• Organised site-wide material distribution.
• Conducted toolbox talks, inductions, and signed off on RAMS.
• Ensured quality assurance using Siteform and Checklist Inspector.
• Liaised with managers, contractors, and clients to meet deadlines.
• Completed pre-works and snagging checks before trades.
• Represented the company at DABs and progress meetings.
• Enforced safety regulations, including Covid protocols, HASAWA, COSHH, RIDDOR, and RAMS.