Simon Pollard

• Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
• Supervised work of contractors and subcontractors to achieve targets against deadlines.
• Put together full build schedules and specifications from planning drawings
• Liaised with clients to determine scope of work and project requirements and provided fully costed itemised schedules of work
• Monitored project outgoings, put together full build programmes and cost forecasts, of work to meet budgetary constraints.
• Fully cost estimated every project that came through the company.
• Coordinated with architects and owners about project requirements, budgets and contractor requirements. Was the main link between investors/banks/lenders and the Ashbrooke's Directors
• Maintained strict site compliance with current safety legislation. Built and put together Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans, Traffic management plans etc, Put together Health and Safety Management procedures to obtain Construction Line, CHAS and SMAS for the company.
• Determined project schedule and sequenced construction activities for optimal performance against objectives.
• Reviewed plans and specifications during schematic design of pre-construction to identify potential risks, technical constraints and code issues.
• Led site teams to deliver timely, under-budget project completion.
• Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
• Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
• Supported cost-effective working methods to reduce project. Consistently found alternative build methods to reduce build cost and maximise profits.
• Developed strategic construction plans from basic architectural plans.
• Oversaw contract bids from initial planning phases to delivery.
• Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors and key stakeholders, negotiating best-possible project progression.

• Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
• Strategically scheduled and managed staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
• Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
• Minimized discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
• Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
• Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
• Increased department profitability by reducing operations costs.
• Partnered with internal teams to develop new operating opportunities to enhance service delivery.
• Reduced expenditures by implementing inventory control measures and improving organisational operations.
• Cut company operating budgets through improved staffing, resourcing and inventory management.

• Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
• Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
• Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
• Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
• Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.
• Championed organisational values and operational standards to inspire staff belief in long-term vision.
• Trained and mentored managers to cultivate cohesive leadership team.
• Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.

• Implemented, monitored and maintained service delivery against agreed targets and contract specific requirements to achieve maximum company profits .
• Guaranteed site welfare conditions met HSE guidelines to promote compliance.
• Developed cost-effective solutions to mitigate contractual risks.
• Managed and updated workload tracker to plan and monitor site activities.
• Represented organisation in external negotiations with diverse set of customers.
• Conducted site surveys, visits and inspections ahead of deadlines.
• Reported on site costs and quality and quantity of project output.
• Placed and managed subcontractor orders based on project needs.
• Led and motivated multiple on-site teams to achieve project deliverables.
• Negotiated and advised on strategic service agreements to help reach project objectives.
• Understood and delivered contracts within agreed conditions and timeframes.
• Owned full site management from set up to project completion.
• Oversaw daily operations and contract management for site teams.
• Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Calculated labor, material and duration costs to determine amounts needed for projects.
• Created budgets and managed construction of various projects to determine costs and expenses.
• Generated new business by leveraging sales techniques and articulating product value to prospective customers.
• Researched latest construction technologies to stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

• Maintained safe, secure working environments, with zero accidents over 5 years.
• Minimised defects through inspections and process reviews.
• Established work schedules and assignments for employees, maintaining area staffing levels at all times.
• Contributed to round table discussions with directors to help resolve safety, compliance and overall maintenance issues.
• Implemented method statements and risk assessment reporting.
• Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.
• Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
• Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
• Examined equipment and reported damages and danger to Contracts manager.
• Wrote technical documentation clearly outlining production requirements.

Working here with this company from leaving school was a huge blessing in my work career, a company where i was taught traditional building practices and skills working alongside and with some of the greatest tradesmen i have ever had the privilege of spending time with. A true character building experience where i was able to pick up a huge amount of varied construction trade skills giving me the perfect foundation to further my career and gain an in depth understanding of all site activities Quality was above all else with this company working mainly for the MOD in Military establishments, particularly Plymouth Devonport Dockyard adapting and renovating listed buildings,