Construction Project

Haydn Shaw CV

Flat *, Blake Court, Richmond Place, Brighton. BN2 9LT

Tel No: 075********

Email: *********@*******.***

PROFILE

I am a focused, creative and committed individual who is currently completing a BSc (Hons) in

Project Management for construction at the University of Brighton. Through my academic studies

and work experience I have gained excellent technical skills and a good working knowledge of the

construction industry. I have a passion for project management and am looking to enhance my

knowledge and secure a successful career in the construction sector. I am a quick learner with a

good sense of humour who enjoys working with a variety of people in different environments.

Gaining a graduate position will help me achieve my career ambition of becoming a fully chartered

project manager.

EDUCATION

University of Brighton September 2011 - Present

BSc (Hons) Project Management for Construction Predicted Grade: 2:1

Modules studied include:

Project Management: This module provides the requisite skills and knowledge in construction

methods and engineering, from design through construction to completion of a built facility.

Building Performance & Design: This module required the role of brief formulator and designer

of a project. The main aims being the analysis of a site, developing the brief, presenting an outline

scheme and providing the client report to develop a working understanding of the factors that

shape the design of a development.

Project Planning & Analysis: This module provides a problem-solving scenario to develop

individual responses whilst working in a group. The focus is the identification of a feasible plan to

a complex project, which demonstrates the best trade-offs on time, cost and performance bearing in

mind the need for safety and functionality.

University of Brighton September 2010 - June 2012

FDSc Construction Studies Grade: Merit

Modules studied include:

Advanced Measurement; Building Construction and Technology; Building Services; Construction

Surveying; Independent Study Project; Construction Economics; Health and Safety; Material

Science; Measurement and Pricing; Professional and Contractual Studies.

City College Plymouth September 2003 - July 2006

BTEC in Software Development Grade: Pass

Sir John Hunt Community College September 1998 - June 2003

10 GCSE’s at A-C grade including English and Maths

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

● Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

● Member of the Chartered Institute of Building

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project Assistant (Placement year), University of Brighton E&FM, Brighton.

August 2013 – October 2014

This role involved managing various university projects for the estate & facility management department.

Projects involved a £27 million refurbishment of teaching facilities & office units, a £16 million halls of

residences, a £300,000 temporary portacabin teaching facility, a £16 million laboratory annex and a £1 million

temporary seminar block with office units. The role involved liaison with various consultants & contractors in

the delivery of major capital development projects, attending site progress meetings, commenting/approving

drawings with particular regard to technical issues, providing administrative support & maintaining records.

Assistant Manager, Iftech, Brighton

June 2012 - September 2012

This role involved managing a £500,000 underground heat storage project to provide a heat and cooling source

for the University of Brighton. Duties included: overlooking whole project, managing between 5-10 people, site

set-up, health and safety, ordering stock and materials, attending progress meetings on a weekly basis.

Ganger, Balfour Beatty, Shoreham-by-Sea

February 2012 - October 2012

I worked on a £32 million project that involved the demolition and new build of Shoreham Academy. Duties

included: managing up to twenty labourers, main point of contact for labourers for any work-related issues or

problems, assisting trades and general clearance of site, getting site ready for handover and labouring duties.

Assistant to Site Surveyor & Engineer, Leadbitter (Seta), Brighton

June 2011- September 2012

Main responsibilities: assisting the site surveyor/engineer with levelling, setting out and surveying as well as

general helping of all trades, keeping site tidy and getting site ready for handover.

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

● IT Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Powerpoint, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD,

Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Programming, PertMaster

● Car Repair and Renovation: I enjoy going to an auction room buying cars and renovating them

to make a potential profit.

● Teamwork: I have gained a lot of teamwork skills through sports, but also academically through

certain group projects throughout university. Within work I have always been in construction for

which I feel is very team based.

● Presentation Skills: In my academic studies I have delivered various presentations on a range of

construction topics.

● Construction Skills Certification Scheme Holder (May 2012 – May 2016)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

I am a keen sports enthusiast and I enjoy keeping fit and active. I play for several football teams

and attend a gym three times a week. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, cooking and

travelling. I have recently purchased a flat for which I intend to renovate and rent out once I have

completed my degree.

REFEREES

Dr Philip Ashton (Head of SET, Lecturer) Cockcroft Building, University of Brighton, Lewes

Road, Brighton. BN2 4GJ. Email: *.******@********.**.** Tel: 012**-******

Neil Humphreys (Deputy Director of E&FM) University of Brighton, Exion 27, Crowhurst Road,

Brighton. BN1 8AF. Email: *.*********@********.**.** Tel: 012**-******

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