Stephen Gair
Darlington,Durham
Summary
Dedicated construction professional with extensive knowledge of building materials, safety regulations, and construction legislation. Proficient in CAD software and MS Project, ensuring adherence to building codes and regulations. Demonstrates strong leadership in staff supervision and workforce training, promoting safety through tool box talks. Skilled in site surveying and managing construction equipment, resilient under pressure. Career goal: to leverage expertise in construction management to drive project success and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Site Manager / Freelance
AIS Interiors
Salisbury, Wiltshire
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Directed gradual refurbishment of Premier Inn Hotel
- Facilitate ongoing discussions with client while hotel remains operational throughout refit
- Centralised health and safety records with RAMS using Procore.
- Ensured safety protocols for minimal workplace accidents.
- Managed a team of contractors, resulting in timely project completion.
- Delivered projects within deadline by closely monitoring progress.
Site Manager / Freelance
Audas
Ripon, North Yorkshire
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Supervised refurbishment and enlargement of Marks & Spencer store
- Coordinated all trades for effective project delivery
- Oversaw site inductions, RAMS, and toolbox briefings.
- Lead daily reviews with store managers to assess progress
- Maintained site cleanliness, contributing to improved work environment.
- Addressed issues promptly, maintaining uninterrupted work schedules.
- Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
Site manager / Freelance
360 Projects
Washington, Sunderland
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked on a Pure Gym
- Managed a team of contractors, resulting in timely project completion.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Upheld regulatory compliance at all times during project life cycle.
Site manager / Freelance
CTS Shopfitting
Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Northumberland
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw refit of COOP store to enhance customer experience.
- Enhanced workplace culture centred on Health & Safety by coordinating site inductions, RAMS, and facilitating toolbox talks.
- Demonstrated leadership skills during challenging circumstances, ensuring team morale remained high.
- Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
Site Manager / Freelance
KDM
Middlesbrough, Teeside
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed complete refurbishment of Tesco Extra
- Managed night shift activities to ensure compliance with work schedule
- Managed a team of contractors, resulting in timely project completion.
- Demonstrated leadership skills during challenging circumstances, ensuring team morale remained high.
Site Manager
Harvey Shopfitters
Bristol, Gloucestershire
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Directed complete refurbishment of M&S outlets located in Heathrow Terminal 3 & 5.
- Operating terminal with all permits processed daily
- Managed a team of contractors, resulting in timely project completion.
- Demonstrated leadership skills during challenging circumstances, ensuring team morale remained high.
- Conducted health and safety assessments to ensure compliance with Rams regulations.
Facilitated toolbox talks to promote safety awareness among team members.
Site manager / Freelance
Upland Retail
Consett, Durham
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw comprehensive refit of Tesco Extra Supermarket.
- Executed comprehensive health and safety evaluations, ensuring adherence to standards.
Formulated RAMS to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Facilitated toolbox talks to promote a culture of safety among team members. - Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
- Maintained site cleanliness, contributing to improved work environment.
Site Manager / Freelance
Jaydee Brook Shopfitting
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed refitting projects for Wren Kitchens, Oak Furniture World, and Eurocell.
Ensured timely completion of projects while adhering to established guidelines.
Collaborated with contractors to uphold quality assurance throughout processes. - Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations through effective management.
Prepared RAMS to address potential risks and improve workplace safety.
Conducted toolbox talks to educate team members on safety procedures. - Coordinated between various stakeholders to achieve smooth communication flow.
Site Manager / Freelance
ASF Bespoke Developments
London , City of London
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Executed strategic refit of COOP, resulting in improved functionality and customer experience.
- Led toolbox talks to enhance understanding of health and safety protocols.
Created detailed RAMS to ensure safe working environments.
Regularly reviewed health and safety measures to maintain compliance. - Managed a team of contractors, resulting in timely project completion.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to ensure design vision accuracy.
Site Manager / Freelance
Jaydee Brook shopfitting
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed refitting projects for Wren Kitchens, Oak Furniture World, and Eurocell. Ensured timely completion of projects while adhering to established guidelines. Collaborated with contractors to uphold quality assurance throughout processes.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations through effective management. Prepared RAMS to address potential risks and improve workplace safety. Conducted toolbox talks to educate team members on safety procedures.
- Coordinated between various stakeholders to achieve smooth communication flow.
Site Manager
Kier Construction
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Directed phase refit of operational library
- Addressed issues promptly, maintaining uninterrupted work schedules.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers leading to substantial cost savings.
- Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
- Conducted regular risk assessments with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
Site manager
Kier Construction
Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Directed management of substantial social housing project for Kier.
- Staggered tasks due to activities in active properties
- Managed and led team of 5 + staff to continuously achieve and exceed KPI targets.
- Liaised with project stakeholders to address concerns for project success.
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
Site Manager
Redcastle Holmes
Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Directed exclusive large-scale housing development, overseeing staged works due to project magnitude.
- Facilitated RAMS and toolbox talks to promote health and safety compliance.
- Implemented rigorous health and safety protocols throughout project lifecycle.
- Coordinated between various stakeholders to achieve smooth communication flow.
- Demonstrated leadership skills during challenging circumstances, ensuring team morale remained high.
- Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.
- Managed and led team of 3 staff to continuously achieve and exceed KPI targets.
Site Manager
IPD
Darlington, Durham
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Directed refits for B&M, Halfords, Hobbycraft, Body Shop.
- Addressed issues promptly, maintaining uninterrupted work schedules.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to ensure design vision accuracy.
- Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
- Controlled costs allocated for plant, labour and materials.
- Held regular team briefings to communicate project goals and expectations.
- Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - SMSTS
CITB
08.2025 - 08.2030
Certificate of Higher Education - Temporary Works supervisor
CITB
09.2024 - 09.2029
Certificate of Higher Education - 3 Day First Aid
St Johns Ambulance
11.2024 - 10.2027
Certificate of Higher Education - Banksman & Traffic Marshal Awareness Training
IIRSM
01.2025 - 01.2026
Certificate of Higher Education - CSCS
CITB
04.2023 - 04.2028
Skills
- Collaborative team member
- Safety regulations knowledge
- Knowledge of building materials
- Proficient in cad software
- Building regulations adherence
- MS project proficiency
- Building codes compliance
- Staff supervision capability
- Workforce training leadership
- Resilient under pressure
- Construction legislation knowledge
- Tool box talks and safety promotion
- Site surveying
- Construction equipment
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - SMSTS
CITB
08.2025 - 08.2030
Site Manager / Freelance
AIS Interiors
05.2025 - 08.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Banksman & Traffic Marshal Awareness Training
IIRSM
01.2025 - 01.2026
Site Manager / Freelance
Audas
01.2025 - 05.2025
Site manager / Freelance
360 Projects
11.2024 - 12.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - 3 Day First Aid
St Johns Ambulance
11.2024 - 10.2027
Certificate of Higher Education - Temporary Works supervisor
CITB
09.2024 - 09.2029
Site manager / Freelance
CTS Shopfitting
08.2024 - 10.2024
Site Manager / Freelance
KDM
06.2024 - 08.2024
Site Manager
Harvey Shopfitters
09.2023 - 06.2024
Site manager / Freelance
Upland Retail
05.2023 - 09.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - CSCS
CITB
04.2023 - 04.2028
Site Manager / Freelance
Jaydee Brook Shopfitting
12.2021 - 10.2023
Site Manager / Freelance
ASF Bespoke Developments
01.2021 - 03.2021
Site Manager / Freelance
Jaydee Brook shopfitting
07.2020 - 01.2021
Site Manager
Kier Construction
11.2019 - 07.2020
Site manager
Kier Construction
05.2018 - 11.2020
Site Manager
Redcastle Holmes
02.2017 - 05.2018
Site Manager
IPD
02.2013 - 02.2017
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