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Kevin Walker. C.Build E.MCABE

Hullbridge Hockley,Essex

Summary

Personal Statement I am a highly motivated individual who has been successful in my professional career to date. I am a good communicator and am highly qualified and experienced in my chosen field. I have the experience as a trades person, so I have a good sound practical background, along with the highly technical skills as a building inspector and from my experience as a police officer I have excellent communication skills at all levels and am friendly and have good sense of humour. I am a confident individual and am hardworking and conscientious in all that I do. As a Project/Site Manager I ensure that my professionalism is paramount in my approach to each task I undertake .

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Construction Director

H & B Yacht Club
Hullbridge

Site/ Project Manager

10.2002 - Current
  • My duties are quite varied and involve the delivery of a project on time and withinbudget
  • Those duties include the health & safety of the site
  • This means that risk assessments arecarried out along with method statements in order to ensure safe working practices
  • The induction ofworkers on site is also something I am familiar with along with ‘tool box'chats
  • As a carpenter & joinerby trade I have a sound practical background and my experience as an NHBC building inspectorgives me an excellent technical approach to each job and so reading and interpreting drawingsis also part of my duties
  • I am an effective communicator and liaise with all site personnel including all trades,engineers, architects and clients which is important in order to build a good working relationship with allconcerned
  • I make regular site inspections in order to eliminate any potential problems and ensure that eachtrade have what they need in order to carry out their respective jobs
  • This will also include the ordering and taking of deliveries and ensuring that the site is kept secureand safe
  • I also deal with day to day administration and am computer literate
  • I work alongside thecontracts manager and QS and hold regular site meetings
  • I also produce progress reports for allconcerned
  • I also have to run several jobs at one time this is a question of logistics and good timemanagement I have worked on refurb projects, new builds, housing, flats, commercial and publicbuildings
  • The other aspect of any project is also to be aware of any cashflow problems and ensurethat the lines of communication are always accessable to ensure that each project runs as smoothlyas possible on time, within budget and that the quality of work is excellent
  • DayBedroom residential property in Wickham Bishops,Essex Approximate Value £3Mnew builds in Billericay Essex, both approx £500K each
  • Church Extension and Conversion in Dagenham
  • Approx value 1.3M
  • Large house conversion in Westcliff on Sea into 8 flats
  • Aprrox value 1.2M Large 3 storey house in Benfleet ,Essex
  • Approx Value £750K
  • Numerous large extensions and refurbishments on many project all over Essex ranging in value from £20K to £250K
  • KW Carpentry Essex Website= KW Carpentry Essex .co.uk.

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT

H & B DRAINAGE & GROUNDWORK CONTRACTORS
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • And ongoing
  • This contract was to oversee and advise on several projects which included the planning and co ordination of trades, engineers and liaison with local building control on the construction of large commercial units as well as a total refurbishment of a large domestic property with complicated structural works , which involved the supervision and co ordination of trades and materials
  • Other works included the supervision of ancillary works of other outbuildings ensuring their structural integrity as well as compliance with all building regs and health and safety requirements.

RISK MANAGEMENT SURVEYOR, INSURANCE SERVICES/PREMIER, LABC WARRANTY
09.2017 - 10.2019
  • This work is involved with the inspection of new build properties at many stages throughout construction
  • The work involves building control and warranty inspections
  • An initial site risk assessment is also completed prior to a new site commencing
  • Liaison with engineers , architects, construction directors, contract manager, and site managers throughout the build process
  • Weekly site visits and compilation of site visit reports
  • Attaching conditions if required until works comply or are rectified
  • Managing workload and cost effective time management skills along with professional skill and judgement
  • Communication at all levels
  • Having to disseminate technical information in conjunction with the approved documents and technical manuals
  • The final inspection also has to comply with the logic test , which is No health & safety contraventions, No likelihood of a claim, no significant disruption to the home owner
  • The issue of CML cover notes for each plot
  • Entering detailed reports , answering e-mails, time sheets and keeping in touch with my line manager on a weekly basis
  • Submitting weekly progress reports
  • Technical presentations, attending team meetings and technical training
  • Now a full member of CABE, passing the final selection in December 2018.

Building Inspector

National House Building Council, NHBC
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • The work of an NHBC Inspectors involved the inspection of new build properties from start to finish
  • This involves ‘key stage' inspections
  • This means I have to see the property at the following stages, foundation, drainage below ground & test, superstructure, pre plaster and pre handover
  • If at these stages any contraventions of Building Regulations or NHBC standards are breached a site visit report is issued with ‘reportable items
  • This means that the builder has to rectify the reportable items and is re inspected
  • The job entails detailed knowledge of the approved documents and the NHBC Standards
  • I work from home but am in a team of 8 inspectors and report to my Inspection Manager
  • I travel round from site to site and as well as the key stage inspections I carry out ‘frequency' inspections on builders and the frequency is set according to the ‘risk' rating of the builder
  • I liaise with site manager, engineers, surveyors, architects and trades on site on a daily basis
  • I use a laptop on a ‘fusion' system to enter data for each plot
  • I also produce 4 monthly consultative inspection reports
  • The aim is to raise the standards for the home owner and the builder
  • I am responsible for my own time management and am very efficient in this respect
  • I am an effective communicator, and although a ‘lone worker' I am part of a bigger corporate employer
  • I am on regular training courses in order to keep abreast of the latest changes in building regulations and NHBC Standards
  • I carry out all Building control and warranty aspects of Building Inspection.

Building Control Officer

Rochford District Council
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Duties include the checking of plans, issuing amendment notices, checking calculations with engineers
  • Advice on the telephone for general public
  • Updating records of each application on computer system
  • Booking in inspections
  • Carrying out all inspections
  • Dealing with builders, engineers, architects and members of the public
  • Dealing with all aspect of construction on a wide range of projects
  • Having a sound knowledge of approved documents and new legislation
  • Giving sound technical and practical advice, problem solving and effective communication throughout
  • Ensuring that energy efficiency is adhered to and to ensure that all documents such as Part P and Gas safe certificates are complied with
  • Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe environment
  • Being in control of diary and time management.

Site Manager/Project Manager

KW Carpentry & Construction & Provision UK Ltd
10.2002 - 05.2016

Police Constable

Metropolitan Police Service
London
02.1994 - 09.2002
  • Employed by the Metropolitan Police service as a uniformed police constable, I successfully completed my 2 year probationary period and exams in Feb 1996
  • My duties were quite varied and included the reporting and investigation of crime, arresting and processing suspects involved in criminal activities, crime prevention, obtaining search and arrest warrants, reporting accidents, giving first aid dealing with drunken drivers attending scenes of domestic violence and generally helping members of the public both young and old
  • I often had to attend court in order to give evidence as a police witness in all types of cases
  • Each day is an 8 hour shift, this can be done in a police vehicle on foot or working at the station
  • A proportion of time is taken up preparing case papers for court, updating the crime reporting intelligence system and working on up to 5 different types of computer in order to gather and input information
  • I am public order trained, which involves extra training for large public events, such as football, protest, or anywhere a large crowd may gather
  • I was also based as a crime squad officer, and became a response and eventually an advanced and pursuit trained driver, of which only 3% of people pass the stringent course.

Project Manager

Mowlem Training
East London
10.1991 - 10.1992
  • As project manager for Mowlem Training, I responsible for the training of adults for the construction industry
  • This involved practical training of trades including carpentry & Joinery and included the assessment and implementation of competence based training both 'on the job' and directed training which gave credits towards and NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) and was subsequently recorded in the NROVA (National Record of Vocational Achievement)
  • This was done by working closely to a personal training plan (PTP) or action plan, which was monitored and updated me
  • This was implemented when carrying out regular reviews and assessments, it was also an opportunity to counsel and encourage the client
  • I was in regular contact with the spectrum of construction trades and site management at all levels
  • I was also in regular contact with the CITB, TEC, City & Guilds, Health & Safety Executive
  • I was confronted by problems of racial discrimination and to that end I am fully conversant with the equal opportunities policies and advocate a positive attitude in anti-discrimination
  • My other duties included the supervision and training of my staff, which numbered 6
  • The day to day running of the centre, which included a basic skill unit, in which literacy was taught, along with numeracy, ESOL (English as a second language)
  • I was also responsible for the setting up of a creche for trainees' children and also coordinated NVQ in Childcare
  • The day to day administration, statistics and finance for the training was also my responsibility, as was the report writing and attending various meetings
  • The emphasis was on the continuation of quality training within the construction industry.

Carpenter /Cabinet Maker

Beurs Furnishings
Perth
07.1990 - 09.1991
  • I was working as part of a small team of fitters and cabinet makers, I was involved in the design, construction and installation of high class bedroom, office and kitchen furniture.

Training Centre Manager

Wimpey Construction
London
11.1988 - 06.1990
  • Main responsibilities were to carry out effective programme reviews to all levels of staffing in order to improve performance and identify training needs, using needs analysis technique
  • I developed a training centre from concept to full establishment with over 200 trainees
  • To ensure the cost effective running of the training centre
  • Supervise over ten members of staff, liaise with government staff and exterior industry related training staff
  • Ensuring staff and trainees worked towards a recognised vocational qualification
  • To operate a turnover of over 1 million pounds and to administer the correct grants and levy from government and employers
  • Other duties included the interviewing and selection of trainee apprentices, monitoring the progress of trainees in their workplace to ensure the health & safety at work act was observed and to monitor their academic progress at technical college
  • The presentation of lectures and the use of visual aids and the preparation of information packs
  • This also included practical instruction in building and trade practices, especially carpentry & joinery.

NHBC BUILDING INSPECTOR / Warranty & Building Control

01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Duties involved the inspection of construction works at various stages in order to prevent major structural defects and maintain high quality and standards in construction
  • Plan checking and being conversant with the building regs, checking engineering drawings, reading soil reports, site investigations, and survey report writing
  • Supervision of subcontractors, liaising with site agents, contracts managers and engineers
  • Stage inspections of constructions to completion of a building in order to issue a 10 year warranty certificate
  • The duties under building control were similar incorporating NHBC and building regs
  • This involved instruction and supervision of every trade within the construction industry, ensuring the very highest of standards were maintained.

Site Supervisor/Agent

01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Ensure the smooth running of a construction project including the supervision of all trades, co -ordinate all materials, and work to a programmed schedule of works.

Carpenter & Joiner

01.1977 - 01.1985
  • To carry out all aspect of carpentry & joinery on site for local building companies, this included all 1st & 2nd fixing, roofing, shuttering and joinery.

Apprentice Carpenter & Joiner

CS Wiggins & Sons
Benfleet
01.1973 - 01.1977
  • Four year apprenticeship learning and carrying out all aspects of carpentry & joinery in the construction industry
  • Day release at technical college and some time in training centre
  • Working with other apprentices from different trades in order to gain an all round knowledge of the construction industry and my part as a carpenter & joiner on site.

Education

C.Build.E. MCABE -

NHBC Licence to Practice Assessment - undefined

CSCS card. - undefined

York University

Building Inspectors ExamsCity & Guilds/ NHBC House building - undefined

Southend College of Technology

City & Guilds basic craft in Carpentry & Joinery - undefined

Southend college of Technology

SMSTS Certificate - undefined

2014

First Aid Certificate - undefined

2014

Advanced City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery. Obtained - undefined

St Nicholas Secondary modern
1973

Certification

Trade background as carpenter & joiner with City & Guilds & Advanced City & Guilds. Technical background as building inspector from NHBC, First Aid Certificate CSCS Card. Tool box talks Health & Safety experienced. Ran Own Business for 12 years High end market. NHBC Licence to Practice. Currently enrolled in the Diploma in senior site inspection NVQ Level 6

Affiliations

C.Build.E. MCABE = Full Membership. Chartered Building Engineer. CABE Membership No. 11111823.

Interests

Hobbies & Interests, I am a keen musician and have written many songs and recorded three albums, many years ago as a part time hobby. My last album was called ‘Biding My Time' and was released to help raise money for Cancer Research UK and the Macmillan Nurses Trust.I like to ride horses, play tennis, snooker, and very keen on cricket and recently went to Australia to watch the 2010/2011 Ashes series.( only for 3 weeks)I really enjoy cooking and experimenting with food. Being a tradesman I am always doing some work around the house.My Main hobby is course fishing, I travel all over the country angling for Carp and Catfish although I enjoy any fishing. Over the years I have built up a very large number of catches even when I am on holiday, I find it a challenge as well as very relaxing and appreciate the tranquil surroundings of water and the countryside.

Languages

French
Elementary

Timeline

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT

H & B DRAINAGE & GROUNDWORK CONTRACTORS
10.2019 - 08.2023

RISK MANAGEMENT SURVEYOR, INSURANCE SERVICES/PREMIER, LABC WARRANTY
09.2017 - 10.2019

Building Inspector

National House Building Council, NHBC
09.2016 - 09.2017

Building Control Officer

Rochford District Council
06.2016 - 09.2016

Site/ Project Manager

10.2002 - Current

Site Manager/Project Manager

KW Carpentry & Construction & Provision UK Ltd
10.2002 - 05.2016

Police Constable

Metropolitan Police Service
02.1994 - 09.2002

Project Manager

Mowlem Training
10.1991 - 10.1992

Carpenter /Cabinet Maker

Beurs Furnishings
07.1990 - 09.1991

Training Centre Manager

Wimpey Construction
11.1988 - 06.1990

NHBC BUILDING INSPECTOR / Warranty & Building Control

01.1986 - 01.1988

Site Supervisor/Agent

01.1985 - 01.1986

Carpenter & Joiner

01.1977 - 01.1985

Apprentice Carpenter & Joiner

CS Wiggins & Sons
01.1973 - 01.1977

Construction Director

H & B Yacht Club

C.Build.E. MCABE -

NHBC Licence to Practice Assessment - undefined

CSCS card. - undefined

York University

Building Inspectors ExamsCity & Guilds/ NHBC House building - undefined

Southend College of Technology

City & Guilds basic craft in Carpentry & Joinery - undefined

Southend college of Technology

SMSTS Certificate - undefined

First Aid Certificate - undefined

Advanced City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery. Obtained - undefined

St Nicholas Secondary modern

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