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Stephen Underwood

Stephen Underwood

Grouville,St.Helier

Summary

An Innovative Chartered Construction Manager and Building Surveyor adept at finding engaging ways to motivate construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. As a former Gunnery Officer in the Royal Navy, I took my man management, leadership and communication skills across to the construction industry. Giving me the skills to deliver projects both on time and to budget, and to work well within a team or as an individual on any given assignment. I have both drive and ambition to achieve the standards and goals I set.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Commercial Surveyor

Jersey Electricity
St Helier, Jersey
01.2024 - Current
  • Compiled comprehensive survey reports for informing key decision-making processes.
  • Identified risks and proposed mitigation strategies through thorough assessment of sites.
  • Conducted boundary analysis for accurate property delineation.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and planners to discuss project details.
  • Performed feasibility studies before project initiation, estimating potential costs and challenges.
  • Conducted detailed site surveys to facilitate accurate planning decisions.
  • Managed project timelines by effectively coordinating with contractors and other stakeholders.

Contracts Manager

Mitchell Building Contractors
Jersey, High End Residential/Commercial
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conducted monthly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Performed regular on site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical meetings.
  • Programmed the project with monthly updates and adjustments if required.
  • Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction directors.
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.

Contracts Manager

Walthams Ltd
Southampton, High End Residential/Commercial
01.2017 - 05.2022
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
  • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives.
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
  • Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
  • Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.

Assistant Manager

Champion Group
Southampton, High End Residential/Commercial
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
  • Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
  • Cost and quantity estimations for complete works

Contracts Manager

Crane Construction Consultants
Kingston, Surrey, High End Residential
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
  • Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
  • Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
  • Prepared regular interval progress reports.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
  • Cost and quantity estimations for complete works

Contracts Manager

Mills Build Ltd
Richmond, Surrey, High End Residential
02.2012 - 10.2014

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  • Accurately estimated time and material costs for projects.
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
  • Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
  • Drafted and negotiated third party sub-contracts to ensure appropriate legal backout, including service levels and monitoring, was in place.
  • Implemented, monitored and maintained service delivery against agreed targets and contract specific requirements to achieve .
  • Managed contract renewals and expiry of contracts based on termination dates and to minimise disputes.

Education

Chartered Construction Manager 2019 - CMP

MCIOB
UCEM Reading
2021

Level 5 - Building Surveying 2020

CEM Reading
04.2020

Level 4 - Contract law 2022

Law

NVQ Level 3 - Historic Buildings Assessor

NOSN
London
05.2024 - 05.2024

Behavioral Safety Leader 2023

HSS
07.2023 -

Fire Marshall 2023

HSS
2012

NVQ2 - Bricklayer

Scarborough College - English, maths, physics,English lit
2002

City & Guilds - Fibre Optic Engineer

CNET Training
2000

Skills

  • Multiple Project delivery on time and budget
  • Subcontractor management
  • Knowledgeable in construction safety
  • Building Surveying
  • Design & Build experience
  • Project scheduling
  • Best building practices
  • Excellent customer relations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • First Aid and CPR Certifie
  • MS Project
  • Project Planning

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Historic Buildings Assessor

NOSN
05.2024 - 05.2024

Commercial Surveyor

Jersey Electricity
01.2024 - Current

Behavioral Safety Leader 2023

HSS
07.2023 -

Contracts Manager

Mitchell Building Contractors
06.2022 - 10.2023

Contracts Manager

Walthams Ltd
01.2017 - 05.2022

Assistant Manager

Champion Group
06.2016 - 03.2017

Contracts Manager

Crane Construction Consultants
01.2015 - 05.2016

Contracts Manager

Mills Build Ltd
02.2012 - 10.2014

Chartered Construction Manager 2019 - CMP

MCIOB

Level 5 - Building Surveying 2020

CEM Reading

Level 4 - Contract law 2022

Law

Fire Marshall 2023

HSS

NVQ2 - Bricklayer

Scarborough College - English, maths, physics,English lit

City & Guilds - Fibre Optic Engineer

CNET Training
Stephen Underwood