Sam Meeres
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced Construction Site Manager with an acute interest in sustainable construction methods and a strong focus on health and safety. Proven expertise in project planning, site surveying, and project scheduling, ensuring efficient site operations and successful large scale developments and multi skilled renovations . Skilled in technical liaison with architects and engineers, subcontractor management, and training and development. Fire Warden trained with a commitment to maintaining exponentially high standards of safety and quality across all projects. Hands on experience in delivering large scale developments with sustainability and efficiency being key drivers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction site manager
The Brook Group
Barnsley, West Yorkshire
10.2023 - Current
- Managed site set up of luxury pods for new development in North Yorkshire,
- Completed Construction Phase plans and CDM documents for new sites.
- Worked on up to 3 projects simultaneously.
- Led and motivated multiple on-site teams to achieve project deliverables.
- Conducted site surveys, visits and inspections ahead of deadlines.
- Placed and managed subcontractor orders based on project needs.
- Ensured all aspects of Health and safety was in place and adhered to at all times.
- Collaborated with engineers and architect's to design large sand bag retaining walls for development.
Construction site manager
Ben Bailey Homes/Conroy Brook
Huddersfield, Kirklees
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed new development in Clowne (Derbyshire) consisting of 40 houses.
- Managed new development in Meltham (Huddersfield) consisting of 36 houses.
- Streamlined construction processes for improved efficiency.
- Liaised with local authorities to ensure all construction permits were up-to-date and complied with regulations.
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
- Facilitated rigorous quality checks, ensuring all work met industry standards.
- Maintained exceptional safety standards on-site with regular inspections and hazard assessments.
- Led multi-disciplinary teams effectively resulting in successful project completions within set deadlines.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Conducted regular site inspections, maintaining high safety standards at all times.
- Liaised with architects and engineers to design safe systems of works when excavating for large scale attenuation tanks on site.
- Organised weekend working permits, decibel monitoring and liaised with surrounding neighbours to make sure deadlines where met.
- Setting out foundations
- Monitored subcontractor work to maintain quality standards and performance expectations.
Assistant site manager
Conroy Brook Ltd
Huddersfield, Kirklees
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked with Site Manager to deliver two large care homes.
- Managed large housing development alongside Site Manager.
- Oversaw 50+ subcontractors; facilitated timely completion of tasks without compromise on quality.
- Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
- Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
- Contributed to round table discussions with directors to help resolve safety, compliance and overall maintenance issues.
- Setting out of foundations and services due to self delivered projects.
- Organising brick voussoirs for window openings
- Working closely with local authority and national grid to safely re-locate power lines that crossed over proposed new development.
General builder
Conroy Brook Ltd
Huddersfield, Kirklees
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Followed architectural plans precisely to build structurally sound buildings.
- Worked on renovation projects, bringing old buildings back to life.
- Resolved any structural issues encountered during building process before they became problematic.
- Assisted in design process for bespoke building projects.
- Demonstrated excellent workmanship throughout construction process, from building groundworks to internal finishings.
- Assisted with range of tasks to fulfil construction plans, including bricklaying, stonemasonry and carpentry.
- Delivered finished construction projects on time by managing work schedules effectively.
- Worked on larger residential projects with detailed brickwork required.
Owner - SM Construction
Self Employed
Huddersfield, Kirklees
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat business.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, reducing overall costs.
- Developed new business opportunities for increased market reach.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the business.
- Liaised with clients and architects to ensure smooth process throughout the building works.
Builder
M&K Builders
Huddersfield, Kirklees
02.2006 - 04.2013
- Refurbished commercial and residential buildings.
- Delivered high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout construction process.
- Constructed residential homes, in natural stone and brick, ensuring high quality workmanship at all times.
- Used traditional and modern building methods and materials for general repairs and full renovations.
Education
SMSTS - Construction and Civil Engineering Industry
Construction Industry Training Board
Huddersfield, Kirklees 09/2020 -
Academically Qualified Person (White Card) - Construction
Construction Skill Certificate Scheme (CSCS)
Huddersfield, Kirklees 02/2025 - 02/2030
Level 3 award in first aid at work - First Aid at work
Highfield Qualifications
Leeds 02/2023 - 02/2026
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds 06.2008 - 06/2013
NVQ Level 3 - Trowel Occupations in Construction
Huddersfield Technical College
Huddersfield 01.2006 - 01/2008
Skills
- Health and Safety
- Technically astute with detailed drawings
- Project Planning
- Site Surveying
- Subcontractor Management
- Site operations
- Training and Development
- Adept in construction technology
- Retaining wall techniques
- Attenuation tank structures
- New Builds
- Renovations
- Experienced Builder
- Fire Warden Trained
- Competent in Microsoft office
Timeline
Construction site manager
The Brook Group
10.2023 - Current
Construction site manager
Ben Bailey Homes/Conroy Brook
04.2020 - 09.2023
Assistant site manager
Conroy Brook Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2020
General builder
Conroy Brook Ltd
04.2015 - 04.2018
Owner - SM Construction
Self Employed
03.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Leeds Metropolitan University
06.2008 - 06/2013
Builder
M&K Builders
02.2006 - 04.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Trowel Occupations in Construction
Huddersfield Technical College
01.2006 - 01/2008
SMSTS - Construction and Civil Engineering Industry
Construction Industry Training Board
09/2020 -
Academically Qualified Person (White Card) - Construction
Construction Skill Certificate Scheme (CSCS)
02/2025 - 02/2030
Level 3 award in first aid at work - First Aid at work
Highfield Qualifications
02/2023 - 02/2026
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