Yannick Wood
London
Summary
Experienced construction professional with a proven track record in delivering multi-million pound projects, demonstrating expertise in project management, planning and budget control. Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution, managing the site team and subcontractors while motivating the team to complete critical tasks on time. Adept at leveraging construction knowledge and innate conscientious nature to solve problems and ensure project success. Committed to inspiring excellence, effective communication and a strong team work ethic within the project team, ensuring a strong focus on successfully achieving targets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Director
Amro Wiltern Ltd
London
06.2023 - Current
- Led a team through extremely challenging circumstances to achieve Practical Completion of The Wiltern.
- Proactively identified potential problems and implemented effective solutions promptly.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Established clear objectives to enhance team performance.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently, endeavouring to foster a harmonious and productive work environment.
- Devised and executed operational procedures to achieve results.
- Managed budgets and maintained fiscal control in all phases of projects.
- Motivated and established clear objectives for enhanced team performance.
Project Manager
Henry Construction
London
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Worked with a team to successfully deliver a £55 million residential project
- Oversee the construction of foundations, substructures and enabling works
- Management of sub-contractors on site, ensuring work gets completed to the set programme
- Review and agree scope of works, contracts and costs with suppliers and subcontractors
- Work with team to prepare and submit costs estimates for jobs required onsite
- Collaborate with architects, engineers and the wider design team to ensure design is up to date and the build is compliant
- Monitor project progress and provide reports on said progress
- Devise construction programme
- Liaise with all stake holders including the client, inspectors and residents, ensuring trackers are closed and reports are addressed by the site team
Project Manager
MCDSKYMEX LTD
London
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed residential developments in Accra, Ghana and Southern France
- Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals
- Learnt and adapted to new cultures ensuring successful relationships were built and nurtured with a wide range of stakeholders
- Delivered on projects' key objectives within agreed budgets, timelines and standards
Account Manager
Doherty Associates
London
12.2013 - 10.2016
- Correlated accurate financial reports and statistics, building well structured client portfolios
- Developed highly respected stakeholder and client relationships earning a reputation for exceeding expectations
- Worked with company Directors in managing key accounts, such as Randgold and BP
- Negotiation and resolution of any client conflict in an empathetic, tactful and diplomatic manner
- Effective liaison between Directors, Managers, stakeholders, clients, staff, internal departments, and external contractors
- Successfully increased year on year sales revenue resulting in a financial uplift of 27%
- Established contractual agreements, proposals and quotes for new and existing clients
- Fostered an environment of equality and diversity while encouraging continuous process and service improvement
- Managed workflow to achieve quality service goals, proposed targets, and KPI's for weekly appraisals
- Procurement of hardware and software for clients
- Advocate of cloud technology and collaborative workspaces
Education
BSc - Property Development
Kingston University
A-Levels - Business Studies, Computer Science, Media Studies
Harrow College
LondonSkills
- Construction project delivery
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Strategic thinking with strong leadership and communication
- Project management
- Construction expertise and problem solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Budget management
- Project planning
Certification
- SMSTS
- First Aid
- Construction Management NVQ 4
Volunteer Experience
Platform 2, Nepal, Oversaw the construction of a school in a village near Kathmandu, Taught English to children in the local school
Affiliations
- Boxing
- Football
- Investing
- Film
- Travelling
CONTACT
- Address: London W10
- Phone: 07737 576 112
- Email: yannick.k.wood@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Director
Amro Wiltern Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Henry Construction
02.2018 - 06.2023
Project Manager
MCDSKYMEX LTD
11.2016 - 02.2018
Account Manager
Doherty Associates
12.2013 - 10.2016
BSc - Property Development
Kingston University
A-Levels - Business Studies, Computer Science, Media Studies
Harrow College
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