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Simon Bennett

Longfield,Kent

Summary

I worked for Wates for 25 years and am an experienced project manager with focus on delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget. Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and drive project success through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating risks to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Project Manager

Wates Living Space
Thurrock, Essex
2020.05 - 2025.12
  • Responsible for multiple contracts within a Transforming Homes framework, including Internal & External property refurbishments, FRA, Voids, and Aids & Adaptations
  • Built and strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates, high performance, and clear communication.
  • Responsible for writing and issuing construction phase programmes
  • Responsible for ensuring all data is correctly collated and issued to the relevant teams.
  • Leading from the front with regards to Health & Safety, ensuring all parties have a clear understanding of what is expected from them
  • Reviewing and updating all H&S documentation.

Site Manager

Wates Living Space
2005.06 - 2020.05
  • Ensured all parties were working within Wates H&S policies
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining project updates for the Project Manager to present at both Client meetings and to Wates leadership teams
  • Responsible for overseeing works to Void , FRA, Aids & Adaptations, Internal and external workstreams
  • Built strong client relationships which resulted in securing additional works outside of the contract
  • Ensuring the supply chain had all relevant documents and information to enable them to carry out works to our budget and programmes
  • Liaising with Client representatives and Residents
  • Reviewing and approving Sub contractors H&S documentation

Site Foreman

Wates Construction
2000.09 - 2005.06

Managing a team of labourers under the direction from the Site Manager

Skills

  • Asta Power Project
  • Client relations
  • Performance tracking
  • People Management
  • Initiative taking
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Leadership in team settings
  • Time management efficiency
  • Professional integrity
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proactive approach

Timeline

Project Manager

Wates Living Space
2020.05 - 2025.12

Site Manager

Wates Living Space
2005.06 - 2020.05

Site Foreman

Wates Construction
2000.09 - 2005.06
Simon Bennett