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John McGeoch

Blantyre,Glasgow City

Summary

With more than 40years experience within the Construction Industry. I can consider myself to be a highly skilled individual. I have the ability and proven track record to work to timescales, can be relied upon to complete tasks and achieve results. I relish challenges and thrive on any responsibility given to me. I am competent, reliable and trustworthy. My time keeping is excellent and I pride myself in my professional appearance.

I believe I would be a great asset to any company with the qualities I have to offer. I have gained a wealth of experience in dealing with Consultants, Architects, Surveyors and and all trades associated with the Building and Construction Industry.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Construction Site Manager

Wilson Developments
106 Hamilton Road, Motherwell
12.2019 - 12.2023
  • Maintained strict site compliance with current safety legislation.
  • Liaised with clients to determine scope of work and project requirements and provided regular updates during work.
  • Directed team of fifty and ensured staff were equipped with appropriate materials, guidelines and skills to perform well.
  • Supported cost-effective working methods to reduce project outgoings and maximise potential profits.
  • Identified and implemented safety, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
  • Delivered contracted construction work according to time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.

Director

John McGeoch Property Services
Blantyre, Glasgow City
05.2009 - 12.2019

Involved in renovations, extensions, new build, office refurbishment and property maintenance.

Main duties include consulting with architects, surveyors and clients.

Organising workforce , control wages and budgets of all projects.

Overseeing day to day running of all trades.

Manufacture of Bespoke timber products and Bar work.

Director

JDM Building Servises
Cambuslang, Glasgow
04.2008 - 05.2009

Pricing new build projects and maintenance contracts.

Running a multi-trade organisation organisation in all aspects in all aspects of the building trade.

Sourcing/ordering material while working within strict budget.

Hiring labour and overseeing all aspects of workload.

Liaising with Planning Department, Architects and Clients.

Dealing with multi-trade subcontractor's and negotiating prices.

Construction Site Manager

Barret West Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow
10.2004 - 04.2008

Responsible for the day to day running of new build houses.

Duties included calling of materials for the smooth running of multi-trade construction.

Organising subcontractors, daily programming and working within tight time scales.

Dealing with all aspects of Health & Safety and Clerk of Works.

Project Manager

Brodec Decorators
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire
01.2000 - 10.2004

Responsible for pricing decoration works ranging from 20k-700k.

Liaising with main contractors, architects, surveyors and developers.

Planning and managing the labour of 30-40 decorators while controlling budget and costs of all materials purchased.

Running Sage Management System and overseeing all employees wage payments.

Contracts Manager

GHI Contracts
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
06.1995 - 01.2000

As main contractors, i was responsible for seeing projects through from start to finish.

Duties included regular meetings with clients to discuss projects.

Dealing with drawings, specifications, trade packages required to be sent out to tender.

Hiring and liaising with all subcontractors on a regular basis, whilst managing project budgets.

Overseeing several projects at any one time from 500k-2.5m.

Site agent

GHI Contracts
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
02.1992 - 06.1995

Very high level of experience in Office Fit Out & Refurbishment.

Controlling the day to day running of the site.

Working directly with clients architects.

Supervising all trades while working within tight budgets.

Self Employed Joiner

Persimmon Homes
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
06.1985 - 02.1992

Joiner working in private housing industry with a vast experience in 1st,2nd fix, roofing and finishing.

Working for the government installing private offices and bandit screens in job centres and general government buildings throughout the UK

Joiner

Scott Orr
Carmyle, North Yorkshire
03.1982 - 06.1985

Involved in the building of new council houses.

!st & 2nd fix joinery.

Apprentice Carpentor

Scott Orr
Carmyle, Glasgow
08.1979 - 03.1982

Apprenticeship involved works included in the manufacture of high specification bespoke timber furniture, reception desks and Gantrys for licenced bars and hotels.

Education

CITB Joiner Administration Card - Joiner Apprentice

Cambuslang Building College
Glasgow
08.1979 - 03.1982

Skills

Proven track record in Office fit Out

Fully experienced in New Build, Renovation & Maintenance

Extensive Knowledge in all trades associated within the Construction Industry

Excellent Communicator

Computer Literate

Leadership skills and training abilities

Full clean driving licence and own car

Timeline

Construction Site Manager

Wilson Developments
12.2019 - 12.2023

Director

John McGeoch Property Services
05.2009 - 12.2019

Director

JDM Building Servises
04.2008 - 05.2009

Construction Site Manager

Barret West Scotland
10.2004 - 04.2008

Project Manager

Brodec Decorators
01.2000 - 10.2004

Contracts Manager

GHI Contracts
06.1995 - 01.2000

Site agent

GHI Contracts
02.1992 - 06.1995

Self Employed Joiner

Persimmon Homes
06.1985 - 02.1992

Joiner

Scott Orr
03.1982 - 06.1985

Apprentice Carpentor

Scott Orr
08.1979 - 03.1982

CITB Joiner Administration Card - Joiner Apprentice

Cambuslang Building College
08.1979 - 03.1982
John McGeoch