Melvyn Hodgetts
Dudley,West Midlands
Summary
Reliable Site Manager with proven experience managing construction projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong problem-solving and resource management capabilities, with a focus on fostering productive stakeholder relationships and driving project success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager (freelance)
ABR Projects
Dudley, West Midlands
04.2026 - Current
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating smooth project execution.
- Conducted risk assessments to proactively address potential hazards on construction sites.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify and promptly rectify potential issues, ensuring continuous project progress.
- Implemented quality control procedures to uphold high standards of construction and finish.
- Inspected sites for compliance with established rules and regulations to avoid accidents or incidents.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of on-site incidents.
- Coordinated employee schedules and tasks to match workloads, adjusting team sizes and assignments with changing needs.
- Assigned tools, materials and equipment, logged assignments and verified returned items and machinery against assignment records to minimise inventory loss or waste.
- Managed construction site operations, overseeing project progress and maintaining schedules to meet deadlines.
- Used company policies to provide effective issue resolution between customers and employees.
- Anticipated construction hurdles and instituted plans to mitigate impacts on delivery schedules.
- Delivered training sessions on safety protocols, enhancing team awareness and competence.
- Drafted detailed reports on project progress, resource usage, and worker performance to inform stakeholder planning and reviews.
- Kept project delivery on schedule by establishing benchmarks, assigning budgets and observing progress.
- Consulted clients on planned project activities to obtain feedback, guidance or preferences used to adjust construction plans and schedules.
- Organised and led on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors to discuss project updates and align on expectations.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project status, address challenges, and strategise solutions.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, providing transparent updates on construction phases.
- Planned different phases of construction from start to completion.
- Sourced and purchased materials, tools and equipment within budgets.
- Facilitated smooth communication with construction crews.
- Applied quality assurance processes to raise standards of work.
- Operated and implemented coordinated work programmes for smooth-running site operations.
- Guaranteed compliance to health and safety in construction.
- Enforced building legislation and standards of performance, quality and safety.
Site Manager
Broadoak Group
Dudley, Bromsgrove
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Managed construction site operations, overseeing project progress and maintaining schedules to meet deadlines.
- Optimised site logistics, ensuring timely availability of equipment and materials for operations.
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of on-site incidents.
- Conducted risk assessments to proactively address potential hazards on construction sites.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify and rectify potential issues promptly.
- Inspected sites for compliance with established rules and regulations to avoid accidents or incidents.
- Implemented quality control procedures to uphold high standards of construction and finish.
- Applied quality assurance processes to raise standards of work.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, fostering trust and enabling seamless project execution.
- Coordinated employee schedules and tasks to align with workloads, adapting team sizes and assignments to meet evolving project demands.
- Resolved conflicts among team members, maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Drafted reports indicating project progress, resource usage and worker performance for stakeholder planning and review.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, providing transparent updates on construction phases.
- Sourced and purchased materials, tools and equipment within budgets.
- Guaranteed compliance to health and safety in construction.
Site Manager (freelance)
City Building Engineering Services
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Managed site logistics efficiently, ensuring equipment and materials were available.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify and rectify potential issues promptly.
- Implemented quality control procedures to uphold high standards of construction and finish.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Inspected sites for compliance with established rules and regulations to avoid accidents or incidents.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of on-site incidents.
- Coordinated employee schedules and tasks to align with workloads, adapting team sizes and assignments as project demands changed.
- Managed construction site operations, overseeing project progress and maintaining schedules to meet deadlines.
- Anticipated construction hurdles and instituted plans to mitigate impacts on delivery schedules.
- Delivered training sessions on safety protocols, enhancing team awareness and competence.
- Drafted comprehensive reports on project progress, resource usage, and worker performance to inform stakeholders.
- Resolved conflicts among team members, maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Organised and participated in [Timeframe] on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Facilitated team meetings to review project status, resolve challenges, and develop strategic solutions.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, providing transparent updates on construction phases.
- Facilitated smooth communication with construction crews.
- Applied quality assurance processes to raise standards of work.
- Coordinated labour resources based on build requirements and budgets.
- Guaranteed compliance to health and safety in construction.
Principal Contactor Site Manager
Procol Limited
Melksham
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated and supervised work of all trades and subcontractors on site to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Managing contractors and budget
- Managed resources to ensure availability of materials, equipment, and personnel for project execution.
- Planning and coordinating all on site construction activities
- Progress Monitoring, Regularly reviewing project progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions.
- Communication & coordination, Liaising with client subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- Provided daily progress reports to keep client informed on project status and developments.
- Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors.
- Quality Control, Conducting quality inspections and addressing any defects.
- Safety Inspections, Conducting regular safety inspections to identify and rectify potential hazards.
- Monitored safety protocols to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Compliance, Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Documented problems and collaborated with team to resolve them.
Company director/ site supervisor
m j interiors (midlands limited
Dudley
04.2012 - 08.2023
Project Manager
A & M Storefitters limited
Dudley
06.2003 - 04.2012
- Effectively communicated the scope, schedules and budget with both customer and contractors on a variety of projects.
- Coordinated efforts of employees and suppliers to enhance project delivery and manage costs effectively.
- Ensure that project were completed on schedule and within the project's budget.
- Communicating the progress of the project to the client.
- Identifying the ultimate goals of the project through close communication with the client.
- Negotiated budgets and deadlines with clients during project meetings.
- Delegating tasks to each member of the project team.
- Managing and resolving conflicts within the core team.
- Breaking down the project into manageable stages.
- Maintained accurate project documentation and database entries to support project tracking and compliance.
- Managed client interactions through phone calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
- Attending daily briefings, weekly progress meetings, with client, reporting back to the project team.
- Oversaw HR functions including hiring of staff, training, payroll, health and safety.
- Ensuring each stage of the project is fulfilled on time and to budget.
Education
mechanical engineering 201 -
dudley tech
Dudley, DUD01-1993
NVQ Level 5 - SMSTS
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01-2023
carpentry level 2 -
dudley college
Dudley, DUD01-2006
carpentry NVQ Level3 -
dudley tech
Dudley, DUD01-2003
site supervisor NVQ Level 3 Diploma -
dudley college
Dudley, DUDGCSE - english c, maths b, art b, design in metal b, science c
heathfields high school
Cradley Heath, West MidlandsSkills
- Site management
- Budget management
- Safety inspections
- HSE safety requirements
- Safety regulations knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Risk assessment
- Quality control
- Subcontractor procurement and supervision
- Effective communication
- Snagging and defect rectification
- Site layout planning
- Project planning and progress updates
- Project planning
- Planning and organising
- Priority Management
- Forecasting
- Cost Structures
- Safety talks
- Subcontractor management
- Team coordination
- Onboarding
- Team Leadership
- Team motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Communication excellence
- Effective communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Communication effectiveness
- Customer engagement
- Resilient under pressure
- Verbal communication
- Front of House
- New Build
- Refurbishment
- Supermarkets
- Safety compliance
- Inspections
- Client liaison
- New Build
- Refurbishment
- Supermarkets
- Site management
- Risk assessment
- Quality control
Certification
- Abrasive Wheel Safety, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Accident Reporting, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Asbestos Awareness, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Banksman Essentials, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- CDM Regulations, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Conflict Resolution, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Fire Marshal, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Hand Arm Vibration Awareness, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Ladder Safety, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Lock Out Tag Out, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Manual Handling, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Traffic Marshal, 2024-11-01, Ihasco
- Emergency First Aid at Work, 2023-03-01, Staffordshire First Aid Training Ltd
- IPAF, 2020-11-01, Powered Access
- RTITB Forklift Truck, 2015-09-01, J & D Training
References
References available on request
Timeline
Site Manager (freelance)
ABR Projects
04.2026 - Current
Site Manager
Broadoak Group
01.2026 - 04.2026
Site Manager (freelance)
City Building Engineering Services
03.2025 - 12.2025
Principal Contactor Site Manager
Procol Limited
09.2023 - 03.2025
Company director/ site supervisor
m j interiors (midlands limited
04.2012 - 08.2023
Project Manager
A & M Storefitters limited
06.2003 - 04.2012
mechanical engineering 201 -
dudley tech
NVQ Level 5 - SMSTS
Birmingham City University
carpentry level 2 -
dudley college
carpentry NVQ Level3 -
dudley tech
site supervisor NVQ Level 3 Diploma -
dudley college
GCSE - english c, maths b, art b, design in metal b, science c
heathfields high school