Mihai Alexandru Mandache

• Working on behalf of UK Power Networks, supporting electrical and civil works within a live utilities environment, adhering to UKPN standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Responsible for site setup and preparation, including establishing safe working areas, signage, barriers, and traffic/pedestrian management in accordance with permits and method statements.
• Actively involved in completing and maintaining risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), permits, and site paperwork, ensuring compliance with UKPN and local authority requirements.
• Experienced in street works processes, including permits, site marking, and coordination to ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently on the public highway.
• Assisting with and understanding the full sequence of works, from initial site establishment through excavation, service exposure, and reinstatement.
• Confident in identifying hazards, implementing control measures, and maintaining a safe environment for operatives, the public, and other contractors.
• Working closely with gangs, supervisors, and UKPN personnel, following instructions accurately while also demonstrating initiative and strong site awareness.
• Applying previous groundworks and setting-out experience to utilities works, ensuring correct levels, positioning, and preparation for reinstatement.
• Holding all required qualifications and competencies for the role, with a strong understanding of UKPN expectations, standards, and ways of working.
• Reliable, proactive, and knowledgeable, with the ability to step beyond basic labouring duties and contribute effectively to the smooth running of site operations.

• Carried out comprehensive groundworks operations on live construction sites, working in line with strict health, safety, and site compliance standards, suitable for safety-critical environments.
• Assisted with and independently completed site setting out using laser levels, total stations, and EDM equipment, ensuring accuracy for excavations, foundations, drainage, curbs, and service routes.
• Experienced in excavation and reinstatement works, including preparation and reinstatement of surfaces using concrete, tarmac, block paving, slabs, curbs, and edgings, achieving high-quality finishes.
• Competent in concreting works, including formwork preparation, pouring, levelling, and finishing for slabs, footpaths, and structural elements.
• Operated a range of plant and machinery safely and efficiently to support trenching, backfilling, grading, and material handling tasks.
• Worked closely with site supervisors, engineers, and operatives, following drawings, permits, and method statements to ensure works were completed correctly and on schedule.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of ground conditions, safe digging practices, and maintaining safe working areas for both operatives and the public.
• Maintained high standards of housekeeping, site organisation, and material management.
• Adaptable and reliable, undertaking all aspects of groundworks as required, with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality and safety.