Taylor Binder
Dagenham,Essex
Summary
Ambitious and site-experienced construction professional looking to take the next step in my career through Vistry Group’s Construction Trainee programme. Having spent over four years working on active, large-scale residential and commercial construction sites in the Greater London area, I have developed a strong practical foundation in site operations, health and safety compliance, contractor coordination, and quality assurance. I am a reliable, organised, and safety-conscious individual who understands how construction sites function from the ground up — and I am now eager to develop those skills into a supervisory and management career pathway through a structured Level 4 apprenticeship. Based in Dagenham, I am ideally located for the anticipated Barking site location.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Site Operative
JRL Stairmaster
2024.09 - 2026.04
- Worked across multiple active construction sites on RC frame residential and commercial developments, contributing to the delivery of works on programme and to specification.
- Monitored and maintained personal and team health and safety standards in line with site rules, method statements, and risk assessments — reporting hazards and near-misses through appropriate channels.
- Coordinated daily activities alongside site managers, subcontractors, and multi-trade teams to ensure sequencing of works aligned with the wider project programme.
- Maintained consistent quality standards across all completed works, ensuring outputs met building regulation requirements and client handover specifications.
- Supported material logistics on site, including coordinating deliveries and managing stock to avoid programme delays.
Site Operative
Stair Formwork
2022.07 - 2024.09
- Delivered structural and architectural metalwork installations on large-scale construction sites, working directly to approved drawings and project specifications throughout.
- Communicated directly with clients and site teams to manage expectations, confirm compliance, and ensure all works were completed to the required standard at handover.
- Maintained compliance with building regulations and ensured all installation works were checked against approved construction drawings before sign-off.
- Developed a strong understanding of site health and safety requirements, including working at height, PPE, and site induction procedures across multiple projects.
- Organised and coordinated material procurement and deliveries, minimising waste and contributing to efficient site logistics.
Education
A Levels - Geography (B), Psychology (B), Biology (D), EPQ (A)
Riverside Campus
2013.01 - 2020.01
NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills - Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
Colchester Institute
Colchester 2024.04 - 2025.01
NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Award in Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
Colchester Institute
Colchester 2024.04 - 2025.01
Skills
- Active construction site operations
- Quality monitoring & assurance
- Health, safety & environmental compliance
- Organised and methodical under pressure
- Working to drawings & specifications
- Professional communication at all levels
- Contractor & subcontractor coordination
- IT literate — Microsoft Office suite
Certification
- CSCS Skilled Worker Card
- CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test
- Level 1 Award Health & Safety in Construction
- Harness & Fall Arrest
- Abrasive Wheels
- Manual Handling
- Fire Extinguisher Training
Timeline
Site Operative
JRL Stairmaster
2024.09 - 2026.04
NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills - Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
Colchester Institute
2024.04 - 2025.01
NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Award in Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
Colchester Institute
2024.04 - 2025.01
Site Operative
Stair Formwork
2022.07 - 2024.09
A Levels - Geography (B), Psychology (B), Biology (D), EPQ (A)
Riverside Campus
2013.01 - 2020.01