Kristopher Walden
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Experienced construction professional with a comprehensive skill set in plastering and tiling techniques, material ordering and waste management, and earthwork excavation and groundworks. Demonstrates expertise in risk assessment and compliance, building regulations knowledge, and site safety awareness. Adept at team collaboration, building maintenance and repair, concreting and concrete finishing, carpentry and blockwork plus internal drainage. Proficient in digger and heavy equipment operation as well as hand and power tools operation. Committed to advancing career goals through continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
self employed builder
self employed
Portsmouth, Hampshire
08.2025 - Current
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion ensuring adherence to client specifications.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to coordinate schedules and deliver high-quality workmanship.
- Designed and implemented efficient processes for material procurement and resource allocation.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and timely delivery.
- Adhered to local building regulations throughout all phases of construction ensuring legal compliance.
- Assured safety on-site by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Poured concrete foundations, key step in building process.
- Managed supply orders for efficient use of materials, reducing waste.
Groundworker
mackoys
Eastleigh, Hampshire
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in performing groundwork tasks such as digging, levelling, and compacting surfaces.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure working environment at all times.
- Operated hand tools and machinery effectively to support various construction activities.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow and achieve project objectives.
- Installed utility pipelines for essential services provision.
- Ensured smooth work progress with regular maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Performed kerbing and flagging tasks resulting in aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces.
Highway engineer
BQS Highways
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Streamlined communication with contractors to improve project efficiency.
- Liaised with clients, providing timely updates and addressing concerns.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment to foster team morale.
- Applied customer service skills to enhance satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw daily operations, achieving high productivity rates.
Highways operative
Hampshire highways
Portsmouth, Hampshire
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Cleared debris to maintain safe driving conditions on highways.
- Operated machinery and tools to support efficient road maintenance tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to minimise hazards during highway operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete roadworks on schedule.
- Inspected road surfaces to identify and report maintenance needs.
- Documented daily activities to ensure accurate record-keeping of maintenance tasks.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills related to highway maintenance.
- Assisted senior operatives on larger projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Park community
HampshireGCSEs - english
park community
hampshireBTEC FIRST DIPLOMA - science
park community
Hampshire360 ( tracked ) ( 10t and below ) digger - construction
NPORS
HampshireRIDE ON road roller - construction
NPORS
Hampshireimplementing safe digging practise / service loc - construction
EUSR
HampshireCSCS LABOURERS CARD - construction
CSCS
HampshireSkills
- Plastering and tiling techniques
- Material ordering and waste management
- Earthwork excavation and groundworks
- Risk assessment and compliance
- Building regulations knowledge
- Site safety awareness
- Team collaboration
- Building maintenance and repair
- Concreting and concrete finishing
- Carpentry and blockwork
- Digger and heavy equipment operation
- Hand and power tools operation
- Groundworks drainage
Affiliations
- music, friends and family. keen musician and have been playing for almost 25 years
Timeline
self employed builder
self employed
08.2025 - Current
Groundworker
mackoys
04.2025 - 08.2025
Highway engineer
BQS Highways
10.2024 - 04.2025
Highways operative
Hampshire highways
01.2022 - 08.2024
GCSEs - Maths
Park community
GCSEs - english
park community
BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA - science
park community
360 ( tracked ) ( 10t and below ) digger - construction
NPORS
RIDE ON road roller - construction
NPORS
implementing safe digging practise / service loc - construction
EUSR
CSCS LABOURERS CARD - construction
CSCS
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