Joseph Solly
Hastings,East Sussex
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project coordination and site management, demonstrating strong team leadership and supervision skills. Adept at client and stakeholder communication, ensuring health and safety compliance, and excelling in material planning and logistics. Proven ability in time management, scheduling, on-site problem solving, quality control, and attention to detail. Skilled in budget awareness, cost control, supplier coordination, ordering, and multi-project management. Possesses specialised knowledge of fencing systems with a focus on delivering high-quality results efficiently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Contracts manager
Countryside
Ashford, Kent
2023.01 - 2026.04
- Assisted in managing fencing and construction projects from planning through to completion.
Coordinated labour, materials, and site schedules to support efficient project execution.
Communicated with clients, suppliers, and site managers to facilitate strong working relationships and address issues promptly.
Monitored project progress to ensure timely completion within budget and to the required standards.
Supervised on-site teams to foster productivity, maintain quality control, and ensure health and safety compliance.
Arranged material orders and deliveries to avoid delays and ensure projects remained on track.
Identified on-site challenges such as ground conditions, access issues, and design changes, providing support in resolving them.
Assisted in cost control by tracking labour and material usage across projects.
Construction Supervisor
Countryside
Ashford, Kent
2023.10 - Current
- Supported senior leadership through the authoring of a field safety manual
- Sustained safety protocols and budget controls by ensuring proper and cost-effective equipment and materials usage
- Reviewed contractor personnel activities against quality standards
- Supervised and delegated tasks to employees to meet key productivity targets
- Monitored staff performance, continually seeking ways to improve team delivery for optimized financial success
- Maintained positive, professional working environment to optimize staff and customer satisfaction
Fence Erector
Countryside
Ashford, Kent
2017.07 - 2023.09
- Addressed customer queries promptly, improving client satisfaction levels.
- Secured properties effectively by installing robust gate systems.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of properties with decorative fencing installations.
- Ensured safety on the job site by strictly adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Identified optimal materials for each project, ensuring durability and visual appeal of fences.
- Executed precise measurements for accurate fence installation planning and execution.
- Utilised heavy machinery safely to expedite the fence erection process where necessary.
Civil Engineer
AW Rail
Folkstone, Kent
2016.02 - 2017.06
- Supervised contractor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
- Developed and implemented engineering solutions for project and design issues
- Received complaints and feedback from site personnel and contacted project stakeholders to resolve complex problems
- Verified consistent delivery of high-quality work across structure construction
- Maintained project materials, including blueprints, schematics and specifications
- Executed technical and feasibility studies at potential sites and used results to inform project approval, financing and completion decisions
Fence Erector
Tate Fencing
Flimwell, East Sussex
2013.08 - 2015.02
- Completed fencing projects within agreed timelines to meet customer expectations.
- Maintained cleanliness at job sites, leaving minimal impact on customers' premises post-installation.
- Created sturdy fence foundations, ensuring long-term stability.
- Identified optimal materials for each project, ensuring the durability and visual appeal of fences.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Computer Science
Brighton University
WSXHigher National Diploma - Computing and Systems Development
Sussex Coast College Hastings
ESXHigher National Diploma - Computing and Systems Development
Sussex Coast College Hastings
ESX 1 2021 -
BTEC Level 3 - Computing
Sussex Coast College Hastings
ESX 1 2014 -
BTEC Level 2 - Computing
Sussex Coast College Hastings
ESX 1 2013 -
Skills
- Project coordination and site management
- Team leadership and supervision
- Client and stakeholder communication
- Health and safety compliance
- Material planning and logistics
- Time management and scheduling
- On-site problem solving
- Quality control and attention to detail
- Budget awareness and cost control
- Supplier coordination and ordering
- Multi-project management ability
- Fencing systems knowledge
Certification
- SSSTS
- CSCS
- NPORS 360 Excavator Ticket
- Lifting Ops Ticket
- Dumper Ticket
- CAT SCAN Ticket
- First Class Honours Degree In Computer Science
Work Portfolio
I have been involved in a wide range of fencing and construction projects across both domestic and commercial sectors. My experience includes working with various systems such as closeboard fencing, steel palisade, 358 prison mesh, twin wire mesh (including SR-rated systems), Euroguard mesh systems, Jacksons fencing systems (including acoustic fencing), and Barbican railings, along with other specialist installations.
Due to upload limitations, project images are not included within this application. However, I have a portfolio of completed works available and would be happy to provide these upon request. Please feel free to let me know if you would like me to email examples of installations and projects I have been involved in.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
Countryside
2023.10 - Current
Contracts manager
Countryside
2023.01 - 2026.04
Fence Erector
Countryside
2017.07 - 2023.09
Civil Engineer
AW Rail
2016.02 - 2017.06
Fence Erector
Tate Fencing
2013.08 - 2015.02
Higher National Diploma - Computing and Systems Development
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Higher National Diploma - Computing and Systems Development
Sussex Coast College Hastings
1 2021 -
BTEC Level 3 - Computing
Sussex Coast College Hastings
1 2014 -
BTEC Level 2 - Computing
Sussex Coast College Hastings
1 2013 -
BSc (Hons) - Computer Science
Brighton University