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Joe Ramsay

Sheffield

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in leadership and team management, adept at guiding diverse teams and subcontractors. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, fostering positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Proficient in project planning and coordination, ensuring efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and task prioritisation. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making, effectively addressing site issues while maintaining health and safety compliance. Experienced in technical reporting and quality assurance processes, upholding high standards across projects. Committed to cost awareness through value engineering and budget management. Career goal: to leverage expertise in construction methodology to drive successful project outcomes while enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

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Work history

Assistant Build Manager

Willmott Dixon
  • Managed and coordinated construction activities on multi-million-pound projects ranging from £3m to £24m. Key Projects included as below:
  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park – contributed to major infrastructure and visitor facility developments
  • Goole Business Centre – supported delivery of a modern workspace hub for local enterprises
  • Leeds Housing Schemes – worked on new residential developments focused on affordable and sustainable housing.
  • Halifax Bus Station – involved in the redevelopment of a major public transport hub
  • Doncaster Primary School – Assisted in delivering high-quality educational facilities under tight deadlines.
  • Daily duties included:
  • Supervising subcontractor performance and ensuring day-to-day site operations met quality and safety standards on site (50+ on site operatives)
  • Liaising with local councils, clients, and the public to maintain strong relationships and exceed expectations throughout the project cycle.
  • Supporting project delivery on time and within budget through effective site and team coordination.
  • Reviewing/ producing risk assessment and method statements for all supply chain and enforcing these upon individuals on site
  • Producing progress, quality and health and safety reports on a weekly basis.
  • Hosting daily coordination meeting with site supervisors, discussing daily tasks and forward planning for the months ahead to ensure smooth collaboration.

Graduate Build Manager

Willmott Dixon
  • Assisted with daily site management, inspections, and subcontractor coordination
  • Gained hands-on experience with project scheduling, quality control, and construction documentation.
  • Shadowed and experienced different sectors of onsite roles; design, planning and commercial.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Construction and the Built Environment

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.2018

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management – Confident in leading on-site teams, subcontractors, and junior staff from all backgrounds
  • Communication – Able to work well with different people, building good relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders
  • Project Planning & Coordination – Experience in scheduling, resource planning, and task prioritisation
  • Constructive criticism
  • Leadership in diverse environments
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making – Proactive in resolving site issues quickly and effectively
  • Time & Deadline Management – Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining safety and quality
  • Health & Safety Compliance – Knowledgeable in current regulations and implementation of safety procedures to those involved on site
  • Technical Reporting – Skilled in preparing daily site reports, progress updates, and compliance documentation
  • Quality Assurance & Control – Familiar with QA/QC processes and maintaining high standards
  • Cost Awareness – Understanding of budgets, valuations, and cost-saving measures during construction including the use of value engineering
  • Adaptability – Performing well in changing site conditions and high-pressure environments
  • IT & Software – Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Bluebeam Revu
  • Construction Methodology Knowledge – Broad understanding of modern construction practices and materials
  • Client-Facing Experience – Comfortable representing the contractor in meetings and site walkthroughs
  • Stakeholder Collaboration – Experienced in working with councils, clients, and the public to ensure satisfaction

Certification

  • SMSTS – Site Management Safety Scheme
  • First Aid Trained
  • Fire Marshall
  • SHOC

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Build Manager

Willmott Dixon

Graduate Build Manager

Willmott Dixon

BSc (Hons) - Construction and the Built Environment

Nottingham Trent University
Joe Ramsay