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Owen Emrys Williams

Abergele,Conwy

Summary

Experienced General Foreman with proven success delivering high-quality standards within project budgets and deadlines. Drives productivity and progress while keeping strict compliance with health and safety policies. Manages issues and delays promptly to minimise progress disruptions.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General foreman

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Llandudno, Conwy
11.2024 - Current

Maes Du Golf Club - Rainscape improvement works.

Client: DCWW

Value: £950K

Scope: Pond relining, new structures pre cast & in situ, penstock wall, install Team Elite retaining walls.

  • Maintained high-quality workmanship, meeting stringent industry standards.
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
  • Collaborated with project managers, ensuring smooth communication flow.
  • Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Liaised regularly with subcontractors for seamless integration of tasks.
  • Supervised construction processes to ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Delegated duties appropriately amongst the workforce, boosting team morale.
  • Conducted regular site inspections for quality assurance purposes.

General foreman

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Wrexham
06.2024 - 11.2024

Wrexham City Centre Improvements:


  • Record keeping - Daily allocation sheets and site diary to capture compensation events and any disruption to the work program.
  • Supervising sub-contractors installing new kerbs/paving within busy High street environment.
  • Informing local business effected by the work activities to ensure good relationship between client/contractor/business.
  • Carrying out daily briefs/ toolbox talks and ensuring RAMS and POWRA are in place for work tasks and following company procedures.
  • Organising all plant/ small tools and ensuring inspection are completed before use.
  • Good communication and collaboration with the client.
  • Conducted rigorous quality checks, ensuring product excellence.

Site supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Bangor, Llandudno Junction 18 & Holyhead , Anglesey & Conwy
12.2023 - 06.2024

Active travel scheme:


  • Record keeping - allocation sheets, capturing compensation events or any disruptions that may effect work program. Using site diary software recording all activities with photos.
  • Installation of kerbs, pavings and ducting for new street light columns.
  • Installing new drainage system - installing new pipes/ gullies.
  • Maintained site cleanliness, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Delivering daily briefs and toolbox talks to the workforce.
  • Ensuring all RAMS are in place for all work tasks, ensuring company procedure are followed and permits are in place for required tasks.
  • Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Supervised sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.

Site supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Machynlleth, Powys
10.2023 - 12.2023

Supervised sub-contractors re-opening tunnel under rail bridge, Installation of ram-arch and shotcrete.


  • Achieved smooth workflow with efficient delegation of tasks.
  • Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
  • Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
  • Briefed and motivated site teams to deliver quality results.
  • Updated work progress records such as daily allocation sheets and site diary
  • Liaised with coordinating construction teams to synchronise workflows.
  • Maintained site cleanliness, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Implemented quality control measures, resulting in high standard outputs.
  • Ensured site safety by conducting regular risk assessments.

Site Supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Rhos on Sea, Conwy
08.2022 - 10.2023

Coastal defences and promenade rejuvenation.


Record keeping - site diary (using site diary software), Daily allocation sheets.

Client liaison & accompanying QA inspections.

  • Closely managed site operations, keeping team production at optimal pace.
  • Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
  • Led labouring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
  • Purchased materials required for projects to maintain inventory.
  • Hired and managed contractors to deliver expected goals.
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
  • Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
  • Upheld highest quality standards in various tasks to achieve exceptional finished-project results.
  • Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
  • Formulated and submitted project reports to supervisor.

Ganger

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Rhos on Sea, Conwy
05.2022 - 08.2022

Commenced on the job as a ganger/working supervisor.

  • Constructing fishtail groyne.
  • Installation of large diameter pipes in tidal condition.
  • Managing sub-contractors erection of shutters organizing material & tools for tasks. Following temporary works design for the shutters along with company procedures.
  • Maintained high levels of site health and safety, consistently wearing correct protective equipment for each tasks.
  • Completed physically demanding tasks such as Pipe laying & Concrete pouring works with the tide in a safe, timely manner.
  • Monitored weather to predict possible effects on curing process and timed application accordingly.
  • Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site, ensuring consistent availability.
  • Set up removable forms and poured concrete to achieve desired structural results.
  • Monitored concrete curing to verify proper set time
  • Stored tools and materials safely after each shift to prevent theft or damage.
  • Transported construction materials, tools and equipment to work sites.
  • Reviewed project documentation and blueprints to prioritise tasks for effective, efficient completion.

Ganger

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Old Colwyn, Conwy
05.2021 - 05.2022

Old Colwyn coastal defense.

  • Constructing rock armor revetment & Sheet piling in tidal conditions, Ensuring quality checks are done on rock delivery ensuring no defects.
  • Held daily meetings to ensure consistent communication and team motivation towards productivity goals.
  • Managed daily planning of workplace operations, clearly communicating targets to staff for smooth, efficient task delivery.
  • Performed thorough quality and safety checks, ensuring all specifications were strictly adhered to.
  • Identified operational problems and proposed solutions to management, improving service efficiency.
  • Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
  • Dealt with customer complaints and rectified product and service issues.
  • Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.

Ganger/Supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Llandygai, Conwy
03.2021 - 05.2021

Llandygai recycling center.

  • Installation new foul run and connection into existing foul chamber.
  • Ensuring team are competent for the task confined trained etc..
  • Numerous of addition ground works ducting installation, kerbing, street light columns, water connection.
  • Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond to issues appropriately, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.

Ganger/Supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Deeside, Flintshire
06.2020 - 03.2021

Deeside car park.


Working near live cables, HSE47 trained and following company procedures.

Installing numerous sizes of pipe works.

Installation of manhole/chambers.

Road formation works, kerb prep and laying kerbs.

Installing duct run/ duct boxes

Temporary works Sheet piling and frame.

Installation of attenuation tank.


Skilled operative

Alun Griffiths Contractors
Beaumaris, Anglesey
04.2019 - 03.2020

Beaumaris - FAS


Operating hydrema dumper & F/T dumper.

Temporary works - installing sheet piles and frame.

Installing large diameter pipes.

Installing Manhole/chambers.



Plant Operative

Jones Brothers
Wigan
03.2018 - 04.2019

Wigan Bypass

Cambridge - Windfarms

Rugby - Landfill


Operating 40T ADT dumper on muckshifting.

Operating tractor and bowser.

Operating all sizes of excavators.

All types of drainage works.

Road formation works.



Education

NVQ Level 4 - Site supervisor

CSCS

NVQ Level 2 - Competent operator - F/T dumper, Excavator above 10T, Ride on Roller

CPCS

Street works

SWQR

NVQ Level 2 - Slinger & Signaller

CPCS

HSG 47

NPORS

SEATS

CITB

Temporary works supervisor -

Temporary works supervisor

Confined spaces High risk -

Shorecliff

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Good inter personnel skills
  • Behavioural safety
  • Site policy implementation
  • Safety management
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Employee management
  • Construction site management
  • Project coordination
  • Emergency first aid
  • Resource management
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Site inductions
  • Toolbox talks
  • Commercial awareness
  • Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Security awareness
  • Site risk management
  • Occupational health management

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

General foreman

Alun Griffiths Contractors
11.2024 - Current

General foreman

Alun Griffiths Contractors
06.2024 - 11.2024

Site supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
12.2023 - 06.2024

Site supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
10.2023 - 12.2023

Site Supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
08.2022 - 10.2023

Ganger

Alun Griffiths Contractors
05.2022 - 08.2022

Ganger

Alun Griffiths Contractors
05.2021 - 05.2022

Ganger/Supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
03.2021 - 05.2021

Ganger/Supervisor

Alun Griffiths Contractors
06.2020 - 03.2021

Skilled operative

Alun Griffiths Contractors
04.2019 - 03.2020

Plant Operative

Jones Brothers
03.2018 - 04.2019

NVQ Level 4 - Site supervisor

CSCS

NVQ Level 2 - Competent operator - F/T dumper, Excavator above 10T, Ride on Roller

CPCS

Street works

SWQR

NVQ Level 2 - Slinger & Signaller

CPCS

HSG 47

NPORS

SEATS

CITB

Temporary works supervisor -

Temporary works supervisor

Confined spaces High risk -

Shorecliff
Owen Emrys Williams