Matthew Parkes
Cradley Heath,Sandwell
Summary
Ground and street works professional with expertise in ground conditions assessment, materials quantity estimation, and site communication. Proven experience in ground levelling and compaction, foundation preparation, concreting, deep drainage, road formation, and drainage installation. Known for dependable teamwork and delivery of high-quality outcomes while following safety requirements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Groundworker
Self employed
Multiple sites, West midlands
2012.05 - 2026.09
- Executed full range of groundwork duties to ensure operational readiness and site setup.
- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate groundwork operations efficiently.
- Prepared groundworks effectively to facilitate smooth transition to subsequent construction phases.
- Installed new internal and external drainage systems, including main and connection tie-ins
- foundations dig and prep - Coordinated with engineer for heights assessment, set out footings for foundations.
- Conducted routine checks, ensuring overall site safety and compliance with regulations.
- roads and sewers including communication with local authority to meet needs and construction detail
- Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople on-site, fostering a positive teamwork environment.
Education
GCSEs - all
Heathfields secondary school
Cradley Heath, Sandwell 2002.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Ground compaction
- Foundation work
- Drainage system installation
- Deep drainage
- Concreting
- Road formation
- Materials quantity estimation
- Understanding of ground conditions
- Effective communication
- Team player
Certification
NVQ level 2 in groundworks
streetworks operative
SSSTS
Timeline
Groundworker
Self employed
2012.05 - 2026.09
GCSEs - all
Heathfields secondary school
2002.09 - 2017.07