James Covington
Eltham,London
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on quality assurance and compliance with building regulations. Demonstrates expertise in construction processes, including blueprint reading, insulation installation, and trowel operation, ensuring time-efficient project completion. Skilled in building team morale, delegating tasks effectively, and maintaining resilience under pressure to achieve project goals. Committed to delivering excellence through a comprehensive understanding of construction practices and fostering collaborative work environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bricklayer supervisor
Flahive
Watford, Herefordshire
03.2022 - 03.2026
- Achieved project completion ahead of schedule with diligent planning and coordination.
- Developed project schedules in consultation with project managers, ensured timely execution of works.
- Facilitated training sessions for new bricklayers to enhance their skills.
- Ensured high-quality results for masonry work by conducting regular site inspections.
- Managed material inventory effectively, prevented unnecessary delays in work progress.
- Supervised construction processes, ensured adherence to specified standards.
- Improved team efficiency by establishing clear communication channels.
- Upheld health and safety protocols, ensured a secure working environment.
- Delegated tasks strategically amongst team members for efficient workflow distribution.
- Resolved issues swiftly, minimised disruption to project timelines.
- Monitored daily activities of workers to maintain productivity levels.
- Maintained safe working conditions to reduce accidents on the job site.
Bricklayer
Flahive
Watford, Herefordshire
01.2014 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated solid understanding of blueprints in order to successfully execute construction plans.
- Inspected surface preparation areas, ensuring readiness for bricklaying activities.
- Constructed solid brick walls for residential and commercial buildings.
- Managed supply inventory effectively, reducing material wastage during projects.
- Collaborated efficiently with other tradespeople including carpenters, electricians and plumbers for comprehensive project completion.
- Conducted site clean-up post-construction to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship whilst handling both new-builds and refurbishments.
- Delivered projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines.
- Installed thermal insulation materials in walls, improving energy efficiency in buildings.
- Used hand tools and cutting equipment to shape bricks according to design specifications.
- Created aesthetically pleasing architectural features using innovative brick-laying techniques.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Bricklaying
Bexley College
Erith, Bexley 01.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
- Building regulations compliance
- Quality assurance focus
- Build team morale
- Construction process understanding
- Trowel operation
- Insulation installation
- Blueprint reading
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Work delegation
Timeline
Bricklayer supervisor
Flahive
03.2022 - 03.2026
Bricklayer
Flahive
01.2014 - 03.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Bricklaying
Bexley College
01.2010 - 01.2014