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JOSHUA MADDISON

Louth,Lincolnshire

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-orientated with 20 year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Construction manager

DMJ drainage
Louth, Lincolnshire
03.2024 - Current
  • Promoted to Construction Manager to look after earth works project for Siemens Energy. Works included bunding of 60000m3 of soil around Bicker Converter station and installation of compounds.
  • Nauconnect substation in Kent for Siemens Energy to install compound, carpark, footways and haul roads construction.
  • EGL2 60km cable route doing enabling works. Overseeing multiple work fronts. Also overseeing our enabling works contract on EA1.
  • Implemented cost control measures for maintaining budget constraints.
  • Facilitated efficient communication among team members to resolve conflicts.
  • Managed site operations ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
  • Assessed manpower requirements, recruiting appropriate staff as needed.
  • Adhered to environmental regulations during all phases of construction process.
  • Liaised with clients to determine scope of work and project requirements and provided regular updates during work.

Site supervisor

DMJ drainage
Louth, Lincolnshire
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Worked across all sections of SPA water line, main contractors being Contain, Bentley's and Farrens.
  • DMJs contract was enabling works across the contract including stripping of easement, installation of access points, haul roads, compounds, road crossings and Culverts.
  • Procured necessary materials for uninterrupted workflow at the construction site.
  • Upheld company regulations on the project sites for consistent operations across all projects.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing project progress and challenges encountered during execution phases.
  • Ensured site safety by conducting regular risk assessments.
  • Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to set timelines.
  • Maintained site cleanliness, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Coordinated daily briefings for improved team understanding of project goals.
  • Closely managed site operations, keeping team production at optimal pace.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.

Civils Manager

Brennan Building and Civils
Lincoln
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Handled procurement of necessary materials and supplies within clear budgetary guidelines
  • Managing 4 Groundwork Gangs and 1 Bricklaying Gang on a 50 plot McCarthy and Stone project. Plus the road and sewers.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress
  • Supervised specialist sub-contractors, providing thorough induction and signing of works
  • Monitored all works progress to ensure timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with McCarthy and Stone guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance
  • Briefed and motivated site teams to deliver quality results.

Foreman

Jackson Civil engineering
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
03.2022 - 05.2022

Overseeing concrete repairs on Lincoln canal for the EA.

  • Conducted daily briefings to enhance communication within the team.
  • Allocated resources wisely to minimise waste.
  • Fostered a positive work environment with strong leadership skills.

Site Manager

Conlon construction, Conlon
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Construction on a New McDonald's project in Boston and Costa Wellingborough over seeing all work
  • During my short time here I had great reports from the client and Project Manager
  • Established work schedules and assignments for employees, maintaining area staffing levels at all times
  • Ensured workforce complied with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring operations
  • Screened, selected and assisted with training new employees
  • Maintained safe, secure working environments, with zero accidents
  • Participated in round table discussions with directors regarding safety, compliance and overall maintenance issues
  • Carried out inductions, supervision and control of 50+ contractors.

Groundworks Supervisor

Premier Groundworks ltd
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Main works have been working on a small housing development with a small team from four to eight men
  • My duties are to work and oversee my small team covering all aspects you may expect on housing drainage, footings and surfacing etc
  • My years with big companies have made me very aware of health and safety and what's expected of me as a leader
  • I am very much enjoying the responsibility and feel my Leadership and management course is helping me get the best from the team
  • Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership
  • Performed thorough analysis of each job site every day in effort to mitigate risks for workers and visitors alike
  • Improved team efficiency by training and mentoring individuals through diligent team meetings and setting goals.

Digger operator/Rig Hand

Joseph Gallagher
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Working on a Triton Knoll project bringing electric pipeline inland from there offshore wind farm plus others up and down the UK
  • My main roles were operating a 360 and general Rig hand I occasionally dropped off from the drilling side to join the cut and shut team
  • I very much enjoyed learning the basics of Directional Drilling and being part of this very impressive project
  • Our principal contractors included Murphy's, Keir, and Clancy Docwra so health and safety played a huge role in our daily activities
  • Routinely inspected, cleaned and maintained vehicles and machinery.

Groundwork supervisor

Volker Fitzpatrick
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Operating and maintenance of large paving plant
  • Finishing and overseeing finishing is done to high standard and make sure this is achieved in a safe manner
  • I was sometimes taken of paving to help catch up trades when they were busy like steel fixers, shutter joiners and working with Volker Civils
  • Our main job was the extension of Felixstowe Port which was a huge project and felt proud to be part of, we also extended Cambridge airport plus the civils for a new hanger
  • Cambridge Airport was a big learning curve for me learnt a lot about civil engineering working closely with some amazing engineers
  • Improved team efficiency by training and mentoring individuals through diligent team meetings and setting goals
  • Increased production rate by using excellent time management and leadership skills throughout all tasks.

Newark College
09.2007 - 03.2013
  • Furniture Making and Design Level 3 Diploma
  • Groundworker, Groundworker Flexidig
  • All manners of Ground works
  • Laying slabs, curbing, Tarmacking, Concreting, Shuttering, Drainage, footings and much more
  • This was my first Groundwork job, so this is where I got a basic understanding of Civils for example setting levels, using total station and reading drawings
  • Minimised site risks by promptly reporting hazardous conditions to supervisor
  • Contributed to site safety culture by proactively participating in site toolbox talks
  • Attended regular training and toolbox talks, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best groundwork practices
  • Employed advanced groundwork skills to ensure results consistently exceeded project goals
  • Conducted monthly checks to ensure equipment and tools were performing to best-possible operating standards.

Paver Op / Assistant

Volker Fitzpatrick uk
09.2004 - 09.2007
  • I really enjoyed this job, loved travelling around the country and beyond my first taste of large Civils projects
  • I got the opportunity to work for an amazing company and work on some great jobs including, Dublin Airport, Felixstowe Docks, M1 Belfast, Newry bypass, Jersey Airport and many more
  • My job was to operate or assist their paving plant.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Furniture Making and Design

Lincoln College

TWC

Citb
07.2025

Street works supervisor

NPORS
03.2023

Crane Lift supervisor

NPORS
03.2023

NVQ Level 6 - Construction Management

CSCS
Louth

Diploma - Leadership and Management

Level 4 Supervisors - Building and Civil Engineering

Citb

SMSTS -

Citb
06.2025

At Work Level 3 - First Aid

Lincs first Aid
09.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Bricklaying Level 2

Grimsby College
09.2001

Skills

  • Building cost identification
  • Planning and design
  • Excellent communication
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Team management
  • Safety compliance
  • Job planning

Timeline

Construction manager

DMJ drainage
03.2024 - Current

Site supervisor

DMJ drainage
02.2023 - 03.2024

Foreman

Jackson Civil engineering
03.2022 - 05.2022

Civils Manager

Brennan Building and Civils
03.2022 - 02.2023

Site Manager

Conlon construction, Conlon
06.2021 - 03.2022

Groundworks Supervisor

Premier Groundworks ltd
02.2020 - 06.2021

Digger operator/Rig Hand

Joseph Gallagher
04.2018 - 02.2020

Groundwork supervisor

Volker Fitzpatrick
07.2015 - 04.2018

Newark College
09.2007 - 03.2013

Paver Op / Assistant

Volker Fitzpatrick uk
09.2004 - 09.2007

Diploma - Leadership and Management

Higher National Diploma - Furniture Making and Design

Lincoln College

TWC

Citb

Street works supervisor

NPORS

Crane Lift supervisor

NPORS

NVQ Level 6 - Construction Management

CSCS

Level 4 Supervisors - Building and Civil Engineering

Citb

SMSTS -

Citb

At Work Level 3 - First Aid

Lincs first Aid

Diploma of Higher Education - Bricklaying Level 2

Grimsby College
JOSHUA MADDISON