Danail Marinov
Address: ** ******** ********,
Dagenham, RM9 5EB
Mobile: 074********
Email: **************@***.**
Personal statement
A conscientious and professional Site Manager with experience in the execution of commercial construction. A highly organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to projects continuously yields excellent results. Motivated to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment, to complete tasks to the required standards within the stated deadlines. Currently seeking a Site Manager role that allows me to achieve company targets and put my formidable team leadership abilities into practice.
Key skills
● Strong interpersonal skills, works effectively under pressure.
● Excellent management and effective team-working capabilities.
● Able to work on own initiative and prioritise workload effectively.
● Good attention to detail.
● Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations; RAMS; Method Statements; Coordinating all trades; strictly following site plans and communicating on time any changes with Directors of the site.
Certificates
● SMSTS
● First Aid L3
● Fire Warden
● Black CSCS card- NVQ 6
● COSHH Spill Kit - training
● NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Dry Lining
● NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Site Supervising
● NOCN_ Cskills Awards Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management - General
Other Key Skills
● Dry liner 1st and 2nd fix
● Carpenter 1st fix
● Steel erector (vertical and horizontal beams)
● MF Ceiling fixer (6A perimeter - Hangers - Support channel MF7-MF5)
● DOT & DAB, Tape & Joint, B 360 ; Deltek system
● Good communication skills
● Proactive, motivated, and reliable person
● Spoken languages: English, German, Bulgarian, Russian, and Romanian Employment History
Project Manager
PC Contracting – Ministry of Justice Refurbishment Project (via Kier)
(November 2024 – April 2025)
Oversaw the refurbishment of a high-risk Ministry of Justice probation facility, managing day-to-day site operations in compliance with strict safety and regulatory standards. Responsible for coordinating site setup, implementing safety protocols, and leading operational inductions while ensuring minimal disruption to local residents. Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Led and delivered three types of site inductions to ensure workforce compliance with safety and operational procedures.
● Managed and maintained key site documentation, including RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and site-specific rules.
● Developed and updated risk assessments for critical activities such as traffic and waste management, site setup, and security.
● Designed and implemented detailed traffic and waste management plans, including visual maps for site operations.
● Oversaw the secure setup of the construction site, including the segregation of areas such as a dedicated smoking zone away from residential proximity.
● Ensured full compliance with Ministry of Justice and Kier health and safety standards throughout the refurbishment process.
● Coordinated material procurement and delivery for all phases of construction, ensuring timely availability of resources for each task.
● Scheduled and managed waste collection operations, including coordination with company vans to maintain site cleanliness and safety.
● Executed phased project handovers to the client, ensuring all works met agreed specifications and compliance standards.
● Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, inspectors, and stakeholders, facilitating smooth communication and issue resolution.
● Conducted and submitted comprehensive daily site reports to track progress, flag issues, and maintain transparency with all parties involved. Site Manager
Darwood, Subcontractor for Hall Gruppen, London
(June 2024 - November 2024)
Managing the site for a £2 billion project consisting of three large buildings. Hall Gruppen, a Norwegian company entering the UK for the first time, enlisted Darwood to ensure their project adhered to British construction standards. This innovative project involves the erection of steel beam structures, covered with tents and sandwich panels, to create massive workshops for cinema studios.
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Setting up the site office and welfare facilities.
● Reviewing and organising existing documents, identifying and addressing missing paperwork.
● Developing the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and F10 forms, as well as creating additional forms tailored to the project’s needs.
● Conducting comprehensive site inductions, ensuring all operatives understood key safety protocols, including alarm systems, emergency procedures, and nearest hospital routes.
● Emphasised PPE requirements, site rules, and immediate reporting of hazards.
● Preparing Toolbox Talk (TBT) sheets and registers, ensuring all workers were regularly briefed on health and safety matters.
● Managing the plant register and hot work permits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
● Updating the risk assessment for lone workers, incorporating additional safety measures for those working at heights, including procedures for rooftop evacuation and mandatory 20minute radio check-ins.
● Implemented a detailed fire safety plan, including fire escape routes, appropriate signage, and the correct placement of fire extinguishers.
● Coordinating fire warden training and developed site-specific safety protocols for smoking areas, assembly points, first aid stations, and fire alarms.
● Organised the site’s waste management, including skip arrangements, and ensured security for the entire project.
● Developed safe working procedures for installing and uninstalling safety ropes on the pitched roof, minimising risks to workers and preventing damage during welding operations.
● Communicated daily with subcontractors, synchronising their tasks to ensure efficient project execution.
● Submitting daily reports to the Project Manager, Operations Manager, Director, and Project Directors.
● Regularly liaising with the client and health & safety inspectors, promptly addressing their recommendations.
● Motivating operatives, ensuring they set a positive example for the team.
● Ensuring housekeeping standards were maintained; initiated Toolbox Talks or sent immediate reminders with photographic evidence to subcontractors if standards were not met, in line with their signed RAMS.
● Verifying that all visitors were properly inducted and signed in/out of the site.
● Collaborating with external companies working nearby, fostering cooperation to maintain
● a strong project image for Darwood and Hall Gruppen. Site Manager
INTEX Facades, London
(April 2023 - April 2024)
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Directed all on-site activities to ensure alignment with project schedules, design specifications, and milestone targets.
● Maintained strict compliance with project budgets, timelines, and safety standards, ensuring successful and efficient delivery.
● Identified and resolved design and procurement issues, providing regular progress and risk updates to Project Managers and Directors.
● Led health and safety enforcement on site, delivering toolbox talks, conducting site surveys, and managing safety-related documentation.
● Enforced zero-tolerance policies on drugs, alcohol, aggression, and racism, ensuring a safe, respectful, and professional work environment.
● Controlled hot work permits, regularly inspected tools for compliance, and upheld stringent PPE and fire safety protocols.
● Supervised daily workforce performance, promoting punctuality and productivity while resolving interpersonal disputes to maintain site harmony.
● Conducted site inductions for new operatives and managed HR matters in coordination with the company’s HR department.
● Enforced site rules and collaborated on best practice implementation to uphold company reputation and standards.
● Monitored and verified material deliveries to ensure conformance with project requirements, specifications, and safety guidelines.
● Surveyed fire duct vents and other critical site elements to facilitate timely and compliant procurement.
● Reported procurement and labor concerns to the IFL Procurement Manager, recommending solutions to prevent project delays.
● Exercised authority to halt incorrect installations, initiating immediate corrective actions to uphold build quality.
● Recommended materials and construction techniques to mitigate environmental impacts
(e.g., noise reduction).
● Reviewed and approved timesheets and invoices to ensure financial accuracy and eliminate discrepancies.
● Maintained up-to-date project records and supported documentation with photographic evidence on the project server.
● Advised senior leadership (Project Manager, Directors, Procurement Manager) on technical and strategic matters critical to project success. Project Manager
PC Contracting - Subcontractor of Kier Group, London
(February 2023 - April 2023)
Achievements and responsibilities of this role align with my previous to City Axis role (see below, before City Axis) as PC Contracting requested my help for this period again. Site Manager
City Axis, Refurbishment of Highgate Hill Academy, Bridge Satellite, Archway, London
(July 2022 - October 2022)
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Conducted pre-site meetings and set up the site, including the welfare facilities and site office.
● Managed the preparation of all site documentation, including signage, site folders, induction forms, toolbox talk forms, step ladder permits, hot works permits, roof work permits, and timesheets.
● Led inductions for all new operatives, ensuring staff were fully informed about the fire plan strategy, exit locations, and assembly points.
● Managed site health and safety regulations, ensuring first aid points, fire call points, extinguishers, horn alarms, canteen facilities, and site cleanliness were maintained. ● Oversaw the storage of tools and materials and was responsible for the procurement of additional materials as needed.
● Handled main office responsibilities, including daily communication with subcontractor companies, ensuring tasks were performed efficiently and addressing any issues that arose.
● Made executive decisions on-site and provided daily progress reports to the project manager, ensuring timely updates on project milestones.
● Acted as the primary point of contact for all subcontractors, the main client, building control, health and safety inspections, and project architects.
● Managed handovers to clients, ensuring all snagging repairs were completed and clients were familiar with the fire escape plan and use of equipment.
● Ensured the security of the site, including securing electrical power, locking doors and windows, and confirming that the site was safe for public access. Project Manager
PC Contracting - Subcontractor for Kier Group, London
(January 2022 - May 2022)
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Conducted daily inductions for all permanent and temporary employees, ensuring health and safety compliance.
● Maintained records of operatives and their supervisors and identified potential risks, implementing method statements to mitigate these risks.
● Led weekly toolbox talks and daily briefings to ensure clear communication and safety compliance.
● Managed all on-site operatives, ensuring tasks were completed within timeframes and according to quality standards.
● Organized daily tasks for operatives and planned ahead to anticipate potential critical situations and prevent delays or damages.
● Prepared and submitted daily reports to the Project Director, keeping them informed of site progress.
● Attended daily and weekly meetings with project managers and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication and task coordination.
● Managed the offloading and storage of incoming materials, ensuring they were kept in suitable conditions.
● Secured the site, ensuring tools and equipment were kept safe and the site was secure for public areas.
Site Manager (Temporal Position)
NCL, Mercedes Benz Extended Maintenance Service LKW Tracks, London
(November 2021 - December 2021)
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Installed pipe drainage systems and prepared the site for slab mesh installation and shattering.
● Managed the installation of concrete footings, steel beams, and padstones, ensuring proper levelling of beams prior to fixing.
● Coordinated the installation of vertical and horizontal beams, overseeing the project phases to completion.
Site Manager
Planet ShopFitting, London
(September 2021 - November 2021)
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Managed refurbishment projects, including the new store and office for Charles Tyrwhitt in London Bridge, acting as the main point of contact between the client and the director.
● Oversaw various phases of the project, including demolition and rebuilding of walls, ceilings, floors, and windows, ensuring work followed the specific floorplans and timeframes.
● Coordinated trades and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, while maintaining security and public safety.
Site Manager
Planet ShopFitting, London
(February 2021 - June 2021)
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Managed refurbishment projects for Charles Tyrwhitt’s new store and office in London as an Assistant Site Manager.
● Supervised the refurbishment of Club Monaco Shop (Chelsea) as Site Manager, and worked on projects for Ralph Lauren Polo Shop (Chelsea) and Christian Dior Shop (New Bond Street) as Assistant Site Manager.
● Coordinated trades and ensured all tasks followed specific plans and health and safety regulations, while communicating changes to project directors and ensuring security in public areas.
Site Manager
Targa LTD, London
(September 2020 - January 2021)
Achievements and Responsibilities:
● Managed the refurbishment of office spaces, ensuring strict adherence to RAMS and method statements.
● Coordinated the completion of the project on time, overseeing all trades, managing deliveries, and maintaining waste control processes. References: References available upon request