James Sutton
Hull,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
A highly accomplished, NVQ Level 6 qualified Assistant Site Manager with a strong technical foundation as a qualified electrician and over a decade of continuous experience in the volume housebuilding sector. Proven track record of delivering excellence across major tier-one developers—including Keepmoat, McCarthy & Stone, Bellway, Barratt David Wilson, and Gleeson—consistently driving projects forward strictly on programme and to tight deadlines. A proactive leader who excels at trade collaboration and subcontractor scheduling, with technical work repeatedly selected to showcase plots for NHBC Pride in the Job inspections. Demonstrates complete autonomy and unsupervised reliability alongside expertise in site logistics, material procurement, and stringent health and safety compliance. Having successfully managed elite performance benchmarks—including a 4.6 NHBC Quality Common Score, a 0.18 RI ratio, and a 92% H&S rating—and armed with a CSCS Black Card and SMSTS, I am entirely equipped and ready to take the natural next step into a full Site Manager position to run complex, fast-paced developments from groundworks to final handover.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Site Manager
Gleeson Homes
Hull, ERY
2023.10 - Current
Key member of the management team responsible for overseeing major development projects across the
region, including the successful delivery of the Kingston Fields development and the award-winning Bracken
Park site. At Bracken Park, played a central role in driving construction standards, trade integration, and quality
controls that directly resulted in the development winning a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job award last year.
- Project Delivery: Successfully managed day-to-day site operations and progression, delivering 52 high- quality homes 100% on time and strictly to programme schedules within the year.
- Operational Planning & Logistics: Coordinated complex short-term and long-term site planning, seamlessly booking and scheduling sub-contractors and trades to maximize productivity and eliminate
downtime. - Commercial & Supply Chain Management: Oversee material procurement, inventory checks, and waste management strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation aligned with build stages.
- Quality & Compliance: Achieved and maintained a 4.6 NHBC Quality Common Score and a low Reportable Item (RI) ratio of 0.18, ensuring key-stage inspections consistently cleared
- Customer Satisfaction: Secured a prestigious 5-star customer satisfaction rating through meticulous finish quality checks, proactive defect resolution, and professional home-handover execution.
- Health & Safety Leadership: Maintained a rigorous safety culture on-site, consistently driving performance to hit an average health and safety audit score of 92%.
Electrician
DJR Smith
Hull
2018.02 - 2023.10
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Correctly filled appropriate Electrical Certificates and Electrical Condition Reports for optimal project compliance.
- Consistently met quality control standards through thorough inspections of completed electrical works.
Electrical Apprentice
Newton Contracting Services
Hull
2014.08 - 2018.02
- Installed and wired electrical hardware including, switches, sockets, extraction systems, fire detection systems, consumer units
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Liaised with clients to determine scope of work and individual project requirements.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
Hull College
Hull2019-10
NVQ Level 3 - BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Hull College
Hull2019-05
GCSEs - Core Subjects
Hessle High School
Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire2014-08
Skills
- Project Delivery & Programming: Proven ability to interpret and execute complex build programmes, consistently delivering high-volume housing developments 100% on time and strictly to schedule
- Site Supervision & Leadership: Experienced in managing daily site operations with complete autonomy and minimal supervision, driving workflows safely and efficiently from groundworks to handover
- Subcontractor & Trade Management: Advanced coordination, booking, and scheduling of all on-site trades and subcontractors to eliminate downtime and optimize productivity
- NHBC Quality Benchmark Excellence: Expert knowledge of the NHBC compliance framework, achieving an elite 46 Quality Common Score and an exceptionally low 018 Reportable Item (RI) ratio
- Health & Safety Leadership: Rigorous site safety management and audit preparation, consistently maintaining an average health and safety score of 92%
- Technical Industry Foundation: Deep understanding of build sequencing, site layouts, and engineering specifications derived from a strong background as a qualified domestic electrician
- Client & Stakeholder Relations: Exceptional communication skills with a proven history of liaising with inspectors, contracts managers, and clients to secure a 5-star customer satisfaction rating
- Commercial & Supply Logistics: Efficient material procurement, inventory control, and waste management to keep site operations aligned with critical build stages
- Cross-Functional IT Literacy: Highly proficient in digital site management reporting tools and standard office systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Affiliations
- Avid vintage scooter collector and restorer; currently own two classic Lambrettas and a Vespa (including ones from 1962 and 1966), fully restoring and showcasing them at national rallies.
- I enjoy watching rugby league with my family and hold a season pass for Hull FC.
- I play the electric and acoustic guitar and also the drums. I enjoy watching live music and I have seen many bands attending multiple Gigs, Concerts and festivals including Glastonbury last year
Certification
- Full, Clean UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management
- CSCS Black Card – Manager Status
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- First Aid at Work (FAW)
- SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme)
- Scaffold Inspection Certification
- Fire Warden / Marshal Certification
- CAT and Genny (Cable Avoidance Training)
- iHASCO Compliance Suite (Comprehensive health, safety, and workplace compliance qualifications)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma: Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Hull College | 10/2019)
- NVQ Level 3: BS7671 Wiring Regulations (Hull College | 05/2019)
- GCSEs: Core Subjects – Hessle High School (08/2014)
Design & Technology (A*)
IT (A)
Maths (B)
Science (B)
English (C)
Music (C)
Timeline
Assistant Site Manager
Gleeson Homes
2023.10 - Current
Electrician
DJR Smith
2018.02 - 2023.10
Electrical Apprentice
Newton Contracting Services
2014.08 - 2018.02
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
Hull College
NVQ Level 3 - BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Hull College
GCSEs - Core Subjects
Hessle High School