Thomas (Tom) Colby
Sawbridgeworth,Hertfordshire
Summary
Professional construction manager with a demonstrated management proficiency in build quality, cost control, delivering projects to programme, HS&E compliance, and stakeholder communication. Works to support teams with empowering leadership. Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet ambitious targets and enhance shareholder value. Can manage confidential information and meet strict business processes. Exceptional business acumen coupled with a keen attention to detail. Ambitious individual with a strong drive to succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Site Manager
Redrow plc
08.2020 - Current
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Arranged supplies, documents and spaces for meetings.
Collaborated with designers and subcontractors to fulfil project goals. - Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
- Contributed to round table discussions with directors to help resolve safety, compliance and overall maintenance issues.
- Coordinated supply chain and procurement processes to meet budget needs.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
Effectively coordinated trades, direct labour and materials, consistently meeting programme, quality and cost targets. - Facilitated smooth site operations, effectively coordinating between sub-contractors to avoid disruptions of activities.
- Fostered positive team culture, promoting collaboration and strong work ethic among site staff.
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
- Held regular team briefings to communicate project goals and expectations.
- Implemented method statements and risk assessment reporting.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes. - Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
- Liaised with project stakeholders to address concerns for project success.
- Managed and led team of 75+ staff to continuously achieve and exceed KPI targets.
- Minimised defects through inspections and process reviews.
- Photocopied and printed presentations and reports for meetings.
- Prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of senior staff and organisation.
- Prioritised incoming communications to filter out basic requests and minimise disruptions.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Trainee Site Assistant
Redrow plc
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Shadowed construction management teams prior to being promoted to Assistant Site Manager.
Education
Level 7 NVQ Diploma (Masters degree equivalency) - Construction Senior Management
Endeavour Training and Assessment UK Limited
02.2024 -
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management in Housebuilding
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 02.2020 - 11.2023
Level 6 NVQ Diploma (Bachelors degree equivalency) - Construction Site Management
Endeavour Training and Assessment UK Limited
06.2023 - 02.2024
Foundation Degree in Sciences - Construction Management in Housebuilding
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 02.2020 - 08.2022
Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Construction Contracting Operations (General)
NHBC Training Services
01.2019 - 08.2019
Level 3 BTEC Diploma - Construction and the Built Environment
South Staffordshire College
Tamworth 10.2018 - 10.2020
A-Levels - EPQ, Government & Politics, History, Sociology
Leventhorpe School
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire 09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs -
Leventhorpe School
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire 09.2010 - 07.2015
Skills
- Business administration
- Chairing meetings
- Communication skills
- Construction resource allocation
- Construction site management
- Creating construction programmes
- Customer service
- HS&E management
- Key build stages compliance
- Leadership
- Letter writing
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency
- NHBC compliance and liaison
- Office staff leadership
- Presentations
- Requisition processing
- Social housing
- Stakeholder liaison
- Strategy
- Sub-contractor management
- Time management
Affiliations
- Gym member
- Learning Russian language
Certification
- Fire Marshal/Warden (issued April 2023 / expires April 2026)
- First Aid at Work (issued January 2024 / expires January 2027)
- Gold CSCS card (issued September 2019 / expires September 2025) - Renewal of HS&E Test for Managers and Professionals booked for March 2024 to attain black CSCS card.
- SEATS (issued October 2018 / expired October 2023) - Renewal booked for March 2024.
- S.P.S System Training (issued October 2019)
- SMSTS - (issued March 2024 / expires March 2029)
Languages
English
Native
Russian
Elementary
Accomplishments
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award (issued May 2018 associated with Leventhorpe School)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 7 NVQ Diploma (Masters degree equivalency) - Construction Senior Management
Endeavour Training and Assessment UK Limited
02.2024 -
Level 6 NVQ Diploma (Bachelors degree equivalency) - Construction Site Management
Endeavour Training and Assessment UK Limited
06.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Site Manager
Redrow plc
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management in Housebuilding
Liverpool John Moores University
02.2020 - 11.2023
Foundation Degree in Sciences - Construction Management in Housebuilding
Liverpool John Moores University
02.2020 - 08.2022
Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Construction Contracting Operations (General)
NHBC Training Services
01.2019 - 08.2019
Level 3 BTEC Diploma - Construction and the Built Environment
South Staffordshire College
10.2018 - 10.2020
Trainee Site Assistant
Redrow plc
04.2018 - 08.2020
A-Levels - EPQ, Government & Politics, History, Sociology
Leventhorpe School
09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs -
Leventhorpe School
09.2010 - 07.2015
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