John Michael Jones

Results-driven Construction Manager / Senior General Foreman with over 39 years of experience delivering major civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, rail, nuclear, aviation and energy projects across the UK. A highly respected construction professional with a proven track record of leading large multidisciplinary teams, managing complex work packages, coordinating subcontractors, and safely delivering high-value projects from planning through to completion. Currently working on the HS2 programme with Balfour Beatty VINCI, having progressed from Foreman to General Foreman and Senior General Foreman through demonstrated leadership, operational excellence and consistent project delivery. Extensive experience managing construction activities on large-scale infrastructure projects, including structural concrete works, shafts, drainage, highways, bridges, earthworks and formwork operations. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance safety, quality, programme and productivity objectives while maintaining positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, designers and delivery teams. Experienced in overseeing multiple work fronts, managing site resources, developing construction strategies, and driving performance improvements in challenging operational environments. Recognised for building high-performing teams, fostering a proactive safety culture, and delivering projects safely, on schedule and to the highest quality standards. An approachable and effective leader who combines practical site knowledge with strategic planning, problem-solving and decision-making abilities to achieve successful project outcomes. Key Strengths Construction & Operations Management Major Infrastructure & Civil Engineering Projects Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership Programme & Production Management Workforce Planning & Resource Management Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management Subcontractor Management Temporary Works & Structural Concrete Delivery Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Risk Management & Operational Planning Cost Awareness & Productivity Improvement Team Leadership, Coaching & Development This profile will position you strongly for Construction Manager, Works Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Construction Manager roles by emphasising leadership, project delivery, stakeholder management and operational control rather than focusing primarily on your trade background

• John Laings construction (City and Guilds in carpentry and joinery) - apprenticeship, 1987-01-01, 1990-12-31, Served my time as an apprentice carpenter and joiner building the A55 trunk road along the north Wales coast, Tasks included building sea wall, bridges and general on site shuttering
• Tarmac construction (joiner), 1991-01-01, 1992-12-31, Worked for Tarmac on a new build swimming pool, night club and shopping centre
• Taylor Woodrow Construction (training/qualifications), 1992-01-01, 2006-12-31, Passed IOSH Managing safely in 2002, NVQ Structural concreting level 2, Scaffolding awareness course, Health and Safety, IOSH, Tickets gained: dumper, roller, mewps and pts
• SSSTS training
• SMSTS training