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Martin McBride

London

Summary

Highly effective Chartered construction manager recognised for leading by example, setting benchmarks, and establishing clear expectations. Demonstrates excellent time management by correctly allocating resources and personnel where needed. Well-organised and methodical, capable of making long-term plans to prioritise tasks based on urgency and importance. Skilled in managing budgets, optimising resources to reduce costs while focusing on profitability. A firm decision-maker in fast-paced and challenging environments, applying rationality and reasoning. Known for taking responsibility, accountability, and ownership. An assertive communicator who listens actively while clearly articulating expectations. Highly self-motivated with a drive to set and achieve targets within deadlines. Proficient in HSE safety requirements and construction documentation management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Construction manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
London
01.2024 - Current
  • London Museum (Smithfields market, London) contract value circa 350m. Cut and carve and redevelopment of two grade II listed buildings over 100 years old providing a new museum gallery, hospitality space and facilities for historical artefacts.

Construction manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
London
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Peninsula Hotel London (Hyde Park Corner, London) contract value circa 700m. Mixed development consisting of 190 hotel rooms, 25 luxury apartments, a ballroom, two spas, high-brand retail units and restaurants.

Assistant Construction Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
London
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Lillie Square, Phase 1/1A (Earls Court, London) contract value circa £140m. Residential development consisting of 235 apartments.
  • Progressed to Construction Manager for the latter 12 months on the project during completion and phased hand overs.

Lead Construction Supervisor

Sir Robert McAlpine
London
04.2012 - 04.2015
  • De Vere Gardens (High Street Kensington, London) contract value circa £240m. High-end residential development consisting of 97 luxury apartments and spa where I managed 3 new build blocks including two penthouses.

Site Supervisor

Luddon Construction
08.2006 - 04.2012

Professional Footballer

Gretna Football Club
07.2004 - 05.2006

Professional Footballer

Partick Thistle Football Club
08.2002 - 05.2004

Education

GCSEs -

Hillhead High School
Glasgow
08.1997 - 06.2022

Higher National Diploma -

Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)

Higher National Diploma -

NEBOSH in Construction Health & Safety

AP61 Lifting Supervisor

NRSWA Street Works Supervisor

Temporary Works Supervisor

CSCS White/Gold Card

Fire Safety Coordinator

First aider/Mental health first aider

Skills

  • Effective Manger who leads by example setting benchmarks and setting correct expectations
  • Excellent in time management correctly allocating resources and personnel where needed
  • Well organised and methodical able to make long term plans to prioritise tasks based on urgency/importance
  • Manage budgets, spend and expenses by optimising all resources, keeping running costs down whilst focusing on profitability
  • Firm decision maker in often fast paced and challenging environments – achieved by applying rationality and reasoning
  • Recognised for taking responsibility accountability and ownership
  • Assertive communicator who listens but also makes clear what is expected
  • Highly self-motivated and driven by setting and achieving targets and completion deadlines
  • HSE safety requirements
  • Construction documentation management

Affiliations

  • Keep physically and mentally active by training 5 times a week including playing football at a semi-professional level.

Timeline

Construction manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
01.2024 - Current

Construction manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
01.2018 - 01.2024

Assistant Construction Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
04.2015 - 01.2018

Lead Construction Supervisor

Sir Robert McAlpine
04.2012 - 04.2015

Site Supervisor

Luddon Construction
08.2006 - 04.2012

Professional Footballer

Gretna Football Club
07.2004 - 05.2006

Professional Footballer

Partick Thistle Football Club
08.2002 - 05.2004

GCSEs -

Hillhead High School
08.1997 - 06.2022

Higher National Diploma -

Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)

Higher National Diploma -

NEBOSH in Construction Health & Safety

AP61 Lifting Supervisor

NRSWA Street Works Supervisor

Temporary Works Supervisor

CSCS White/Gold Card

Fire Safety Coordinator

First aider/Mental health first aider
Martin McBride