Zeljko Malinic
Bedford
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in technical proficiency, problem solving, and project management. Demonstrates strong leadership and health and safety compliance, including asbestos safety management and HABC Level 2 emergency and first aid. Skilled in site safety awareness, risk assessment competence, and team collaboration. Proficient in hand and power tools operation, building repair and maintenance, worksite management, subcontractor supervision, hazardous materials handling, site risk assessments, extensions and conversions, painting and decorating. Committed to advancing career goals through continuous improvement of skills and knowledge in the construction industry.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Builder
Self Employed
National
2023.01 - 2026.06
- Repairs with meticulous attention to detail for safe operation.
- Managed supply orders for efficient use of materials, reducing waste.
- Maintained cleanliness on construction sites, promoting a safe work environment.
- Built strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure smooth project completion.
- Led teams of skilled tradespeople to meet project deadlines.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately resulting in flawless project implementation.
- Adhered to local building regulations throughout all phases of construction ensuring legal compliance.
- Utilised power tools proficiently whilst maintaining strict safety protocols.
- Offered multi-trade services for house building projects.
- Used traditional and modern building methods and materials for general repairs and full renovations.
- Performed regular maintenance to upkeep building exterior conditions.
- Assessed completed works for quality and compliance.
Builder
Poplars Construction Ltd
2018.01 - 2023.01
- Develop project plans, timelines, and schedules to guide day-to-day work.
- Estimate project costs and prepare budget forecasts for planning decisions.
- Coordinate with architects and engineers to resolve design inputs efficiently.
- Supervise construction sites to maintain safety and smooth site operations.
- Check building codes, regulations, and permits to maintain full compliance.
- Manage site inventory to keep materials available and shortages controlled.
- Inspect completed work to confirm specifications and recognised standards are met.
- Implement quality control checks to reduce defects and rework.
- Follow site safety protocols to protect workers and visitors consistently.
- Liaise with clients, providing updates and handling concerns promptly.
- Resolve construction issues quickly to keep progress on track.
- Maintain accurate records of activities, expenses, and progress updates.
Senior Engineer
Anglo Pumps Ltd
2007.01 - 2018.01
- Install and repair single or 3-phase control panels daily.
- Wire motors, floats, and switches using safe working procedures.
- Diagnose pump faults on site and coordinate immediate corrective work.
- Supervise corrective actions to restore system performance.
- Repair faulty equipment in workshop and prepare for return.
- Remove faulty pumps in situ and isolate valving before electronics access.
- Carry out fault repair on identified failures.
- Perform installation tests for control panel readiness and reliability.
- Check all associated equipment water and air pressure readings.
- Supervise junior engineers and support hands-on training daily.
- Conducted comprehensive system tests for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all engineering practices to maintain industry standards.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace conditions.
- Optimised machinery output through regular calibration and adjustment procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Established effective maintenance schedules for long-term equipment functionality.
- Enhanced product durability with the use of robust materials.
- Conducted technical analyses and feasibility studies to inform project decision-making.
- Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
- Examined project plans and locations to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Investigated design failures in field to determine necessary corrections in future iterations.
Education
High School -
College - undefined
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Leadership
- Health and safety compliance
- Asbestos safety management
- HABC Level 2 emergency and first aid
- Site safety awareness
- Risk assessment competence
- Team player
- Hand and power tools operation
- Building repair and maintenance
- Worksite management
- Subcontractor supervision
- Hazardous materials handling
- Site risk assessments
- Extensions and conversions
- Painting and decorating
LANGUAGES
English
Croatian
Certification
- Confined Space Entry using Escape Breathing Apparatus
- Emergency Aid in the Workplace
- Fork Truck Training Completed
- Asbestos Safety
- Manual Handling
- Height Safety
- Safety Risk Assessment
Timeline
Builder
Self Employed
2023.01 - 2026.06
Builder
Poplars Construction Ltd
2018.01 - 2023.01
Senior Engineer
Anglo Pumps Ltd
2007.01 - 2018.01