Matthew Hall

• Led supervisors and coordinators while managing performance across internal and external teams.
• Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
• Utilized advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
• Led contractors, supervisors, Area build managers, planning and scheduling teams to achieve project goals on time.
• Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
• Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
• Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
• Updated databases with client, contract and service agreements.
• Held face to face meetings with Build Partners/contractors.
• Led cabling engineers and Splicing Teams to achieve set Goals.

• Managed all aspects of rolling out new fibre optic builds across multiple towns and cities
• Facilitated smooth project progress by maintaining clear lines of communication amongst team members, Supervisors and Cable Gangs.
• Delivered technical training sessions to newly hired staff members, enhancing their job proficiency.
• Conducted thorough site surveys to identify optimal locations for infrastructure installation.
• Recruited, trained and managed cable engineers/Network Engineers to continually meet service user needs.
• Liaised with Planning, scheduling, Permitting teams to ensure constant work flow.
• Held Contractor meetings face to face and via MS Teams.
• Controlled BOQ Finances and budgeted for All Build costs.
• Managed Cable and splicing Teams.

As delivery manager I was now in direct contact with tier 1 contractors, dealing with all Civils and cabling/splicing teams directly on the ground, and on site.

• Managed and monitored progress throughout the day on site.
• Carried out site surveys, site safety inspections.
• Monitored construction activities regularly, maintaining high-quality standards at all times.
• Ensured health and safety regulations adherence during all projects on a daily basis.
• Developed intricate project schedules, facilitating smooth progress tracking.
• Conducted team meetings with Contractors
• Liaised with local Highway Authorities
• Co-Ordinated with design and planning teams
• Risk Transfer meetings
• Design handovers
• Validations
• Project scheduling
• Cemar/salesforce
• Commercial awareness/budget impact
• Raised productivity through strategic scheduling and effective time management.
• Consistently maintained time and budget targets through strategic leadership and communication.
• Prepared precise budget estimates for each project phase, aiding financial planning.

The Civils Specialist role gave me extra responsibility, regarding any specific engineering difficulties (SED's) such as Bridges, Culverts, Gully's, LV/HV cables, Water and Gas, Mainline Pipelines. With my Civils background i was on hand to visit site, plan and program in specialized works liaising with the correct companies to complete the work required.

I've been able to also gain valuable Project management experience throughout the last 3 years, being trusted while senior management are away on leave or out of office, using that experience to help me with my day to role managing all aspects of the full fibre roll out across multiple regions of the UK.

Since arriving at Gigaclear it's been fast paced and I have thrived, delivering a brand new ultra-fast rural broadband network to small unserved villages throughout Northamptonshire.

• Carried out thorough inspections and audits, implementing process improvements as needed for best health and safety practices.
• Organized regular meetings with department heads, ensuring consistent communication on health and amp; Safety matters.
• Regularly reviewed health and safety documentation.
• Enforced safe working practices for team members and Contractors.
• Continued CDM management.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Enforced Method statements and Risk Assessments
• Managed Civils Gangs and Traffic management on the highways.
• Liaising with local Highway authorities and councils.
• Led HSEQ meetings with contractors
• Liaised with Planning and permitting teams.
• COSHH awareness
• Inspected critical equipment used on site and kept records of dates.
• Managed health and safety documentation for audit readiness.
• Took photos and measured noise, temperature and vibration levels to support submitted reports.

As a Civils Supervisor, I oversaw the running of 12-15 Civils Teams across East Anglia working on Footway's and Carriageways to install new cables on the Virgin Media Network.

• Liaising with local Highway authorities and inspectors.
• Pre-planning for scheduled work.
• Audits/Inspections on Civils Teams.
• Inspected sites to ensure adherence to safety regulations and standards.
• Upheld quality standards whilst supervising materials used in road/footway.
• Identified potential hazards for immediate corrective action.
• Used safety equipment, measuring instruments, and technical drawing software across different project stages.
• Checked designs for potential risks and non-conformance issues with health and safety regulations.
• Conducted post-construction inspections to guarantee conformity to agreed plans.
• Led team meetings, to update on progress and Issues.
• Enforced Risk assessments/Method Statements.
• Adhered to CDM management and regulations.
• Dealing face to face with customers and suppliers.

As a Civils Field Engineer within the Civils department, tasks were to provide customers with digital TV, Broadband and Telephone service. Duties included underground pre-pulling of cables, relieving blockages, installing new termination points, chamber re-builds, cabinet builds, track extensions and testing/fault finding on all RG-6 and RG-11 Co-Axial cables, installation of phone lines from exchange to property and groundworks on domestic properties.

• Worked quickly and methodically to consistently meet demands of fast-paced operations.
• Used specialized techniques, equipment and tools to perform efficiently and to the highest quality.
• Attended emergency cable breakages, damage or issues within timeframe, promptly repairing problems during deadline-driven environments.
• Dug trenches, service pits using machinery to reach cables underground.
• Used Machinery, heavy equipment.
• Pulled in new Co-ax Cabling through ducts.
• Managed emergency repairs to minimize downtime in the event of a fault or failure in the network system.
• Tested network connectivity, ensuring reliable services.
• Handled tasks such as backfilling holes, ditches, foundations.
• Operated machinery and equipment following guidelines to reduce health and safety risks.
• Prepared Risk assessments.
• Used specialist excavation machinery to dig assigned site areas.
• Dug trenches and ditches to exact instructions and specifications.
• Excavation and Reinstatement in line with HAUC
• NRSWA.

As a school leaver I went straight into work at the Army Training Regiment in Bassingbourne, Royston as a civilian trainee chef, duties included day to day running of the kitchen, general cooking and preparing catering for around 600-800 recruits daily serving breakfast lunch and dinner.

• Practiced knife skills under guidance of experienced chef, improving precision and speed.
• Gained proficiency in using various kitchen equipment for optimal cooking results.
• Complied with all hygiene rules at all times making a safe working environment.
• Adapted to fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Assisted chefs in preparation of a variety of dishes, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Kept all cooking utensils clean, ready for use anytime needed.
• Created a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety and COSHH regulations across all tasks.
• Complied with food safety regulations.
• Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
• Studied under qualified chefs to train in cuisines and requirements of different cooking stations.
• Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.