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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Stephen Clark

Stephen Clark

Heathfield,East Sussex

Summary

Experienced construction professional with extensive expertise in Managing multi million pound Development Projects ,38 years of ground up Experience, Excellent blueprint reading and construction management. Adept at contractor recruitment, subcontractor management, Sharp focused on construction material procurement. Proven track record in residential construction completing multiple high class high efficiency units, contract negotiations of all values, and crisis handling with a pragmatic approach. Skilled in business development, cash flow management, and profit and loss analysis. Committed to delivering projects that meet regulatory standards while ensuring client satisfaction is guaranteed every completion sign off.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Owner & 50% share holder

CJC Developments London LTD
Heathfield, East Sussex
08.2016 - 02.2025


  • Owned and Developed Multiple high class super efficient property's
  • Oversaw all day-to-day site operations, ensuring smooth running of the complete business.
  • Led team meetings to foster open communication and collaboration.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Delegated tasks effectively amongst staff members, promoting teamwork.
  • Ensured financial stability with careful budget management and forecasting.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations to avoid any legal issues.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, reducing overall costs.
  • Developed new business opportunities for increased market reach.
  • Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Navigated complex business challenges and made sound decisions to achieve long-term success.
  • Addressed operational inefficiencies, implementing actionable improvements to support business growth.
  • Forecasted sales figures and aligned inventory with expected demand.
  • Managed subcontractors effectively, optimising their performance on-site.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies for successful project execution.
  • Resolved on-site issues swiftly, minimising potential delay in project schedule.
  • Reduced unnecessary expenditure through careful budget planning and control.
  • Coordinated with multiple teams, enhancing overall project coordination and productivity.
  • Fostered strong relationships with suppliers leading to favourable negotiation outcomes for procurement of materials.
  • Filed and maintained all subcontractor documentation for future reference.
  • Implemented strict health and safety regulations for continued compliance with site requirements..
  • Dealing with Land Agents/Plot Owners/Farmers and purchase legal teams

Company Owner General Builder/ Project Management

Clarks Building and Designs
Heathfield, East Sussex
03.2004 - 04.2016
  • Assisted in the design process for bespoke building projects for various Rich, VIPs, Famous and Joe Bloggs clients .
  • Liaised directly with clients to discuss project specifications and updates and reiterated to relevant specialist contractors and litigators to take forwards.
  • Carried out groundwork operations to prepare construction sites.
  • Personally always Conducted site inspections with attention to detail to ensure compliance with building codes.
  • Negotiated material costs whilst maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Delivered finished construction projects on time by managing work schedules effectively.
  • Followed architectural plans precisely to build structurally sound buildings.
  • Resolved any structural issues encountered during the building process before they became problematic.
  • Achieved project deadlines with meticulous planning and time management skills.
  • Provided excellent customer service through clear communication and respect for client properties.
  • Worked on renovation projects, bringing old buildings back to life.
  • Collaborated closely with architects for superior end results.
  • Demonstrated excellent workmanship throughout construction process, from building groundworks to internal finishings.
  • Demonstrated high level of quality and finish when installing new fixtures, cabinetry and appliances.
  • Identified worksite hazards and remedied or escalated to reduce risks.
  • Improved site workflow, performing building, construction and assembly duties quickly and accurately.
  • Supported construction teams with reliable tools and materials preparations.
  • Coordinated tasks with own inhouse construction team of 24.
  • Ensured safety on site by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.

Owner

Clarks Plumbing and Heating Engineers
Heathfield, East Sussex
03.1996 - 03.2004
  • Delivered quality services by staying updated on latest industry trends and techniques, Completing very high quality installations every single time.
  • Installed state-of-the-art heating systems for enhanced energy efficiency. To include Solar wet systems, Ground source Heat Pumps, Air source and solid fuel systems with accumulators driven by logs and chip
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities whilst dealing with unforeseen issues during installation or repair works.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, provided efficient solutions under stress that where fair to all and cost implications shared correctly.
  • Repaired complex plumbing systems to prevent water wastage and damage.
  • Worked closely with construction teams on new building projects, ensured optimal placement of pipes and ducts and all associated Heating/ Geo thermal Appliances. .etc
  • Completed all works to high standards in line with company and industry requirements whilst keep all needed certificates up to date and valid for purpose.
  • Cleaned and tidied work sites after job completion.
  • Participated and provided out of hours emergency services when necessary.
  • Arranged access to properties and booked appointments with customers.
  • Made estimates of project costs, issued invoices and collected payments.
  • Managed work of external heating and plumbing contractors on larger projects.
  • Installed water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures. To include all private Drainage and Treatment plants including excavation work by machines as required.
  • Completed professional installations of hot and cold water systems in residential settings again along with Break tanks / above ground storage and run off pump boost sets.
  • Assessed pressures in piping using gauges, tests and observations.
  • Measured, threaded and jointed piping to create desired layouts. Full copper pipework installations as required.
  • Studied blueprints and design specifications to determine plumbing/ Heating systems and required materials.
  • Manage the whole Day to Day running of complete business and all its needs hands on fiscally and otherwise.

Apprentice plumbing and Heating Engineer/ full Con

MHM Plumbing and heating
Maidstone, Kent
03.1986 - 03.1996

I worked as a trainee Plumbing and Heating Engineer for 4 years, With various age and ability contractors as a mate which I was very grateful to get professional hands on experience just as starting out in working life.

I then proceeded to undertake contracts myself for MHM Plumbing and Heating. I was even Corgi Registered before it was made monitory several years later, Of course that rolled into ACOPS 1-5 and Gas Safe etc with all the various separate forms of Certification now current.

All work was for the likes Taylor Whimpey, Crest Nicholas, Redrow, McAlpine, Barratts, Bovis Homes etc.

By my mid 20s I was running 4 groups of six contractors placed on various sites and became a working foreman spending days with teams that needed support.

Daily activities would involve a early start delivering back up materials at short notice, supporting contractors and keep eye on quality/ output of teams, Undertake my own work as required, collaborating with site Agents on schedules and staff needs.

And then report back to John Milsom, Business owner.


Education

GCSEs -

Heathfield College
Heathfield, East Sussex

Skills

  • Blueprint reading and interpretation of customers need/end desires
  • No I in team, Without a team you have nothing to work with
  • Building code compliance with harmony and effectiveness
  • Planning and design
  • Construction management
  • Contractor management
  • Building, demolition and renovation
  • Contractor recruitment
  • Residential construction
  • Construction contract negotiation
  • Construction planning and team coordination
  • Basic computer skills
  • Subcontractor management
  • Construction material procurement
  • Construction law knowledge
  • Understanding of regulations
  • Business development
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • HMRC processes
  • Asset maintenance
  • Cash flow management to include Asset offset funding options
  • Profit and Loss Analysis and careful thought-out adjustment
  • Joint Venture forging
  • Contract negotiations of all values
  • Crisis handling with a firm steady hand in full pragmatic mode

Affiliations

  • Enjoying my family whilst I can, but especially my four Grandchildren, and you can always give them back at end of day to, I am a keen Countryman in every form, Especially hunting and fishing

Accomplishments

    I have represented at county level in Boxing, Athletics running and Javelin, Football, Rugby and Clay Shooting

    I have also represented England at schoolboy level in Athletics and senior men at Clay Shooting,

    I have also represented Great Britain in senior men at Clay Shooting,

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Company Owner & 50% share holder

CJC Developments London LTD
08.2016 - 02.2025

Company Owner General Builder/ Project Management

Clarks Building and Designs
03.2004 - 04.2016

Owner

Clarks Plumbing and Heating Engineers
03.1996 - 03.2004

Apprentice plumbing and Heating Engineer/ full Con

MHM Plumbing and heating
03.1986 - 03.1996

GCSEs -

Heathfield College
Stephen Clark