Nicholas Utley
Bristol
Summary
Project Manager with extensive experience overseeing diverse construction projects, including government buildings and Ministry of Defence sites valued up to £2 million. I excel in driving project progress within budget and scope while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Skilled in leading teams, conducting client and contractor communications, and facilitating successful project lifecycles from planning to handover. Known for maintaining high-quality standards through effective snagging and risk management, as well as optimizing contractor performance and resource allocation. Committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments. Self-funded courses include SMSTS and First Aid at Work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Area Supervisor
Correct Contract Services (CCS)
Bristol, Somerset
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, quality, and safety standards were met.
- Managed employee scheduling to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Led staff training sessions, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring targets and deadlines were met.
- Resolved conflicts between team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Coordinated with management to address operational issues promptly.
- Oversaw team activities, ensuring quality control and operational efficiency.
- Implemented and enforced strict health and safety regulations, minimising workplace incidents.
- Conducted regular site checks to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
- Ensured event and site operations adhered to health, safety, and company standards.
Project Manager
MITIE
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Oversaw projects across London HC and South of England, managing 200+ work orders in CG&D.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently from initiation to handover, delivering within scope, budget, and deadlines.
- Directed government building projects through the full lifecycle, meeting quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Conducted client and contractor calls, progress meetings, and pre-start briefings to drive performance.
- Reviewed RAMS, completed CPPs, and led daily team meetings.
- Line managed two Assistant Project Managers and one Coordinator, providing guidance and training.
- Maintained accurate project data on Maximo and ensured compliance with building regulations and health & safety standards.
- Identified contractor capacity issues, sourced new contractors, and reviewed quotations to select the most economical and compliant options.
- Oversaw all out-of-hours (OOH) works, ensuring safeguards and approvals were in place before commencement.
Construction Site Manager
Jordan and Faber
Salisbury, Wiltshire
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Manage Ministry of Defence construction sites on projects up to 2 million, ranging from major refurbishment works to building new structures.
- Performed thorough finishing and snagging, maintaining quality standards across large-scale projects.
- Enforce and promote Health and Safety and Environmental policies, ensuring staff safety and appropriate waste segregation, in line with Aspire Defence regulations.
- Perform detailed safety briefings and new team member inductions, reducing onsite risks.
- First point of contact for all subcontractors, and management of multiple teams of sub-contractor tradespeople, ensuring project meets programme deadlines.
- Coordination of labour and construction materials to ensure site meets targets outlined in production programme.
- Communicate with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Deliver short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
Demolition Foreman
Clearsite Solutions
Bristol
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Ensured work was undertaken by staff in safe environment, adhering to risk assessments and method statements at all times.
- Formulated and submitted project reports to supervisor.
- Collaborated with property owners and tenants to address needs.
- Prioritised tasks and adjusted schedules following good weather and other weather conditions.
- Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
- Led labouring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
- Completed hot work permits and HAVS.
- Recorded incidents appropriately in incident report book.
Head Labourer
Agency
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked predominantly on large residential housing sites of up to 180 houses, and some smaller-scale high-end custom build houses priced up to 7 million.
- Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
- Assisted Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager with day-to-day tasks such as ordering materials, ensuring deliveries are correct and undamaged.
- Reported incidents and safety concerns to manager and regularly updated records regarding health and safety, i.e risk assessments and method sheets.
Motor Vehicle Technician
Activate Learning
Reading
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported Lecturers during practical Motor Vehicle classes, and prepared materials and workshop ahead of lessons.
- Calibrated machinery and liaised with companies to for regular servicing of equipment.
- Created health and safety documents and kept up-to-date record of all hazardous substances.
Covid Marshal
Wokingham Borough Council
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Patrolled area of Wokingham borough to support enforcement of Covid-19 guidelines.
- Promoted safety and security through diligent checks and monitoring.
- Prevented overcrowding in public spaces by dispersing attendees and monitoring conditions.
- Provided feedback reports to council regarding public safety concerns surrounding Covid-19, including breaches of guidelines by businesses.
Door Supervisor
Sands Security
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored venue grounds and adjacent areas to proactively detect risks.
- Dealt appropriately and safely with security issues and risks, adhering to established codes of practice.
- Maximised site security, maintaining effective communication with other door supervisors to coordinate conflict resolution actions.
Student Coach
Activate Learning
Reading
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Supported group of students with additional needs, including learning difficulties, and behavioral and mental health problems such as Asperger's, Tourette's, ADHD, depression and anxiety.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects, and led small-scale revision classes for students approaching their GCSE examinations.
Area Manager/Head Doorman
4D Solutions
Reading
05.2012 - 09.2018
- Member of management team managing the door supervisors for four nightclubs across Reading.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures, increasing team performance.
- Managed staffing schedules and created rosters for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
Education
Level 1 Plumbing certificate - undefined
Reading College
NVQ Level 2 - Business and Communication studies
Highdown Sixth Form
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Product Design
Highdown School
Skills
- Project Management
- First-aid training
- Construction management
- Excellent communication
- Team management
- New construction and renovation
- Job site management
- Safety compliance
- Contract compliance
- Resourcefulness
Certification
- IOSH - Managing Safely, August 2024
- SMSTS - Gold Cross, August 2022
- First Aid at Work - Red cross, September 2022
- Asbestos Awareness - UKATA, December 2023
- Abrasive wheel - Gary's Medic, December 2022
- COSHH Awareness - Team Safety Services, December 2022
Timeline
Project Area Supervisor
Correct Contract Services (CCS)
09.2024 - 07.2025
Project Manager
MITIE
05.2024 - 09.2024
Construction Site Manager
Jordan and Faber
02.2023 - 08.2025
Demolition Foreman
Clearsite Solutions
10.2022 - 02.2023
Head Labourer
Agency
03.2022 - 10.2022
Motor Vehicle Technician
Activate Learning
02.2021 - 03.2022
Covid Marshal
Wokingham Borough Council
09.2020 - 02.2021
Door Supervisor
Sands Security
09.2019 - 05.2020
Student Coach
Activate Learning
09.2018 - 12.2019
Area Manager/Head Doorman
4D Solutions
05.2012 - 09.2018
Level 1 Plumbing certificate - undefined
Reading College
NVQ Level 2 - Business and Communication studies
Highdown Sixth Form
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Product Design
Highdown School
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