Nigel Ruggles
Southampton
Summary
A motivated individual with a flexible approach and keenness to learn and progress. Good communication skills with contractors, professional teams and clients. Experience of day to day site management and a good understanding of the construction procedure as a qualified joiner.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
60
60
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Site Manager
HOP
, Hampshire
2024.11 - 2025.02
- Created the head office for Cala Homes southern division, having worked with HOP previously it was great to be asked to manage this project for them.
- Managed a team of contractors, resulting in timely project completion.
- Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
Site Manager
Spectrum Workplace
, Hampshire
2019.01 - 2024.08
- Freelance site manager for 2 years and then going PAYE.
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with tenants and sub contractors.
- Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
- Delivered projects within deadline by closely monitoring progress.
- Maintained site cleanliness, contributing to improved work environment.
- Addressed issues promptly, maintaining uninterrupted work schedules.
Site Manager
BlueJelly Ltd
, West Sussex
2018.08 - 2018.11
- Design and build refit including comms, boardroom, breakout lounge and offices
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with tenants and sub contractors.
- Maintained site cleanliness, contributing to improved work environment.
Site Manager
We Make It Happen Ltd
, Hampshire
2018.01 - 2018.07
- Complete strip out of existing department store to create a fine dining restaurant namely The Ivy Winchester
- Basement kitchen and staff area to include toilets, offices, stores
- Ground floor dining hall to include toilets, bar, shopfront
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with the client and sub contractors.
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
, Hampshire
2015.11 - 2017.11
- 2nd floor high end office refit including comms, boardroom, breakout lounge and offices
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with tenants and sub contractors.
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
, Hampshire
2015.11 - 2017.11
- 1st floor office refit including comms, boardroom, CEO offices, breakout lounge and offices
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with tenants, sub contractors and building manager.
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
, Hampshire
2015.11 - 2017.11
- Ground floor office and warehouse refit within occupied building comprising of breakout lounge, comms, offices and virtual reality training rooms
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with tenants, sub contractors and building manager.
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
, Hampshire
2015.11 - 2017.11
- 1st floor office refit within occupied building
- High end finishes schedule comprising of gym, breakout lounge, boardroom, comms and offices
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with tenants and sub contractors.
Site Manager
3sixty Construction
, Hampshire
2017.04 - 2017.06
- Marco Pierre White restaurant refit including flooring, tiling, electrics, furniture and decorations
- Refurbishment of toilets, swimming pool, gym and spa facilities including tiling, electrics, furniture and decorations
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with hotel manager, maintenance and sub contractors.
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
, Hampshire
2010.11 - 2015.09
- Toilet and common parts refurbishment within a live 11 storey tower
- Extension of reception area including groundwork and externals
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with liaising with tenants, sub contractors and building manager.
- External window and building decorations
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
, Cardiff
2010.11 - 2015.09
- Toilet and common parts refurbishment within 4 live buildings.
- Responsible for day to day running on site along with management of tenants as there was no building manager on site.
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
, Essex
2010.11 - 2015.09
- Delivery of £3.0 million design and build manufacturing facility along with associated offices, reception, canteen, comms room, laboratories
- Responsible for day to day running of site, management of sub-contractors, meetings and client and BCO liaison.
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
, City of London
2010.11 - 2015.09
- Dilapidations and re-fit of office space within West London building
Site Foreman
Kitts Billericay
, Essex
2007.11 - 2009.02
- Carpenter and Joiner for a small building contractor
Site Foreman
Ruggles and Jeffrey Ltd
, Essex
1998.09 - 2007.09
- Office refurbishment projects in Cardiff and Manchester for Lloyd's TSB Private Banking having completed my apprenticeship.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry and Joinery
Chelmsford College
Chelmsford 1998.09 - 2001.07
SMSTS -
CITB
Essex 2001.04 - 2030.03
First aid at work
St Johns Ambulance
Southampton 2001.04 - 2027.11
Black card -
CSCS
DBS Check
2025.04 -
Skills
- Project planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Subcontractor management
- Scheduling expertise
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project
Websites
Certification
- Driving License
- SMSTS
- CSCS
- NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery
- First aid at work
Affiliations
- I run a Japanese car show next to Silverstone Circuit and attracts up to 700 enthusiasts. I take care of everything right from start to finish and believe my skills as a site a manager have helped me.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DBS Check
2025.04 -
Site Manager
HOP
2024.11 - 2025.02
Site Manager
Spectrum Workplace
2019.01 - 2024.08
Site Manager
BlueJelly Ltd
2018.08 - 2018.11
Site Manager
We Make It Happen Ltd
2018.01 - 2018.07
Site Manager
3sixty Construction
2017.04 - 2017.06
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
2015.11 - 2017.11
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
2015.11 - 2017.11
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
2015.11 - 2017.11
Site Manager
Vibe Business Interiors Ltd
2015.11 - 2017.11
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
2010.11 - 2015.09
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
2010.11 - 2015.09
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
2010.11 - 2015.09
Site Manager
Botes Interiors Ltd
2010.11 - 2015.09
Site Foreman
Kitts Billericay
2007.11 - 2009.02
SMSTS -
CITB
2001.04 - 2030.03
First aid at work
St Johns Ambulance
2001.04 - 2027.11
Site Foreman
Ruggles and Jeffrey Ltd
1998.09 - 2007.09
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry and Joinery
Chelmsford College
1998.09 - 2001.07
Black card -
CSCS