James Hughes
Glasgow,East Dunbartonshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in construction and structural engineering. Skilled in inspection procedures, scaffold design analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability in resource allocation and scaffolding strategy formulation, enhancing worksite organization and safety. Experienced in ground preparation, knot tying, beam support, and emergency response, with a focus on improving project outcomes through confined space work experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
SCAFFOLD CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
PRIME TRADE SOLUTIONS LTD
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2022.08 - Current
- Optimised resource allocation to maximise productivity.
- Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
- Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
SCAFFOLD MANAGER
PORTWAY SCAFFOLD
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2019.04 - 2022.05
- Liaised with project managers, ensuring clear communication lines.
- Increased productivity with precise task delegation.
- Facilitated on-the-job training sessions, developing workforce competency.
- Achieved project deadlines through effective resource allocation.
SCAFFOLD CONTRACTS MANAGER
PLATFORM SCAFFOLD SERVICES
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2016.05 - 2019.04
- Maintained good rapport with suppliers fostering long-term partnerships that benefited the business.
- Streamlined procurement activities to enhance efficiency.
- Established strong supplier relationships through strategic negotiations.
- Implemented innovative cost control strategies, achieving significant savings.
SCAFFOLD CONTRACTS SUPERVISOR
DENHOLM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2013.01 - 2016.05
- Fostered a positive work culture to boost employee morale.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
- Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.
SCAFFOLDER CHARGEHAND
RAINHAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Dartford, Kent
2010.03 - 2013.01
- Increased productivity by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Facilitated building maintenance by erecting secure scaffolds.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations whilst executing each task.
- Provided necessary access for workers by constructing staging areas at various levels of buildings under construction or repair.
Education
GOLD SCAFFOLD SUPERVISOR - SCAFFOLDING
CITB TRAINING CENTRE
Glasgow, Glasgow CitySCAFFOLD PART 2 CERTIFICATE - SCAFFOLDING
CITB TRAINING CENTRE
Glasgow, Glasgow CitySSSTS - SCAFFOLDING/SUPERVISION
CITB CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE
Glasgow, Glasgow CityIPAF CERTIFICATE - MEWP ACCESS
DUNDEE IPAF TRAINING CENTRE
Dundee, Dundee CitySkills
- Inspection procedures
- Construction proficiency
- Ground preparation
- Knot tying expertise
- Beam support knowledge
- Emergency response preparedness
- Worksite organization
- Structural engineering fundamentals
- Scaffold design analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource allocation efficiency
- Scaffolding strategy formulation
- Confined space work
Timeline
SCAFFOLD CONTRACTS DIRECTOR
PRIME TRADE SOLUTIONS LTD
2022.08 - Current
SCAFFOLD MANAGER
PORTWAY SCAFFOLD
2019.04 - 2022.05
SCAFFOLD CONTRACTS MANAGER
PLATFORM SCAFFOLD SERVICES
2016.05 - 2019.04
SCAFFOLD CONTRACTS SUPERVISOR
DENHOLM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
2013.01 - 2016.05
SCAFFOLDER CHARGEHAND
RAINHAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
2010.03 - 2013.01
GOLD SCAFFOLD SUPERVISOR - SCAFFOLDING
CITB TRAINING CENTRE
SCAFFOLD PART 2 CERTIFICATE - SCAFFOLDING
CITB TRAINING CENTRE
SSSTS - SCAFFOLDING/SUPERVISION
CITB CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE
IPAF CERTIFICATE - MEWP ACCESS
DUNDEE IPAF TRAINING CENTRE