Curriculum Vitae

Alan Little54 Cladytown Road

Glarryford, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 9HBTelephone (home): 02825 880208 (Mob) 07894 963272

　

I am ambitious, dedicated and a determined individual who possesses an array of skills gained from my employment history with clear goals to Personal Professional Development. Highly conscientious and hardworking I always aim for outstanding solutions in all projects I manage. I believe myself to be a natural leader who is self-motivated with ability to motivate others. I believe I can clearly demonstrate strong communication skills and excellent Relationship and Management skills with both colleagues and customers. With a flexible approach I adapt well to changing environments. Always looks to exceed all expectations and objectives and adds value to all the work I undertake and believe I would be an asset to any prospective employer.

Planning & Prioritising Budget Control Negotiating & Influencing Project Management

Excellent Communication Skills Management Responsibility Dedicated & Loyal Attention to detail

October 2012 – PresentNorthern Ireland Housing Executive (Northern Ireland Government) Social Housing Project delivery /Clerk of Works

Main Responsibilities: Responsible for the planning of work, scheduling and costing on works issued to contractors in accordance with

the terms of the NEC3 contract being used by my department Successfully managed contract time line from inspection to completion to ensure payments are issued on time

and that there is no breach to contract terms from either party Responsible for planning and organising resources to meet the requirements of the project Regularly liaising and working with all stakeholders’ overcoming obstacles and any challenges together Efficiently make effective decisions when challenges arise to ensure minimum disruption and to avoid delays so

that deadlines can still be met Heavily involved in various other aspects including communicating reasons for delays in production, quality

management and contractors compensation events Quality management responsibilities in line with the contractor performance management programme

including; monitoring the quality of a contractors work, carrying out visual inspections and contractual audits under issue of pre inspection to contractor. Quality inspections carried out on a percentage of the value for example 50% with a claimed value of £750.00-£50,000 will be quality inspected, 20% with a claimed value from £100.00-£750.00 will be inspected, 5% under £100.00.

Performance measurement responsibilities Responsible for inspecting/auditing quality of supplies, workmanship standards, quality of service and contract

value with all defects recorded on record management systems. Production of and presentation of an action plan to the contractor highlighting audit failures and reasons for

them Providing solutions to failures and agreeing a timescale in which the contractor can carry out all the changes Pre and post inspection, contract management under measured contract terms NEC3 contract Accurate completion of all relevant documentation and reporting to DMM/AMM on planned and response

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Professional Profile

Employment Experience

Key Skills

Overseeing the implementation of disabled adaptations in line with DDA and building control regulations Adhering to policy guidelines on specification and targets and contract measuring rules Dealing with COT repairs and void maintenance Actively involved in the inspection and reporting of Public liability Insurance Claims. Asset management / Estate management of complete housing estates for short and long term repairs Dealing with tenants, contractors, Authorities and other public bodies as and when required in relation to works

and service Overall job role survey dwellings ,issue works to contract, measure performance , post inspections on quality

Communicate with all parties to ensure compliance to contracts.

August 1998 - 2012Alan Little Contracts Ballymena Self Employed Contractor / Sub-Contractor - Builder

Main Responsibilities:Successfully Project Managed building projects to ensure objectives were met within timeframe and budget to maximise profits

Ensured each project was adequately staffed with the correct plant & resources as required. Remained compliant with all building and safety regulations and legislation relating to environmental policies

HSE requirements and DDA regulations. Professionally liaised with clients and stakeholders reference contract provisions and particulars. Obtained any necessary permits from architects, building surveyors, utility services, building control and

planning. Also responsible for many other duties including requisition of supplies, supply chain management, quality

management, managing people with staff numbers of up to 26 at any given time, dispute resolution and any other requirements in relation to the business activities during contract programme.

On the ‘preferred list’ of Northern Ireland Housing Executive Registered Sub-Contractors to carry out refurbishments for a number of major contractors

Private and Public sector contract works during period 1998-2012 include: Domestic buildings, extensions / sunrooms / workshops / garages Conventional and timber frame structures residential building Response and planned property maintenance on social housing (sub-contract Fit out refurbishments Scotland & Northern Ireland entertainment sector

　

September 1988 - August 1998Spicers Limited (Stationery Office & Supplies) Warehouse Manager

Main Responsibilities: Responsible for the day to day management of a busy warehouse with approximately 20,000 lines of stock with

a value of £5 million + Successfully managed staff members; including training, NVQ referrals, appraisal and overall performance Heavily involved in budget control and producing reports for senior management Liaising and arranging for drivers to ensure that deliveries are made on time Dealing with goods inward, despatch and daily incoming returns Rsa City & Guilds Assessor

April 1984 - September 1988: Woodvale Ace Project: Supervisor environmental / joinery June 1980 - April 1984: Woodvale Youth Training – environmental / Joinery

Education/Further Education

CIOB,QTAS EPA programme - The Built Environment and am a current member CIOB (Chartered Institute of Builders) status MCIOB Chartered Construction ManagerExams: Construction and Technology *1 Health and Safety *2 Contract and Commercial *3 Management *3

CIOB The Built Environment CITY & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Chartered Institute of Housing – Housing Maintenance Units. City & Guilds NVQ Warehouse & Stores Level 2 Certificate CSEs in Maths B, English B, History C, CSE Geography C City and Guilds RSA assessor award for NVQ

St John’s Ambulance First Aid Training Course Risk Assessment Risk Management Supervisory Skills Training Course Disciplinary Skills Training Course Health & Safety Training Courses Appraisal Skills Training Course Team Briefing Skills Training Course Asbestos training M&E Inspection NEC Contract training

Fire Door Installation / Building Control / Fire training

Child and Adult protection RSA Assessor training award D32/D33 Certificate Safety Lift NI Forklift Truck - Counter Balance /

Reach Certificate NEBBS Management - Managing People

Certificate LEDU Start Business Training Certificate CSR H&S GOLD Card Joiner

Full UK Driving License: (Cat b1, b, c1, d1, be, c1e, d1e, fklnp) clean

References

Mr John Gill MCIOB (senior contract manager) Mascott Construction Tel 07712935508

Mr Kevin McErlane Northern Ireland Housing Executive Twickenham House Ballymena 02825 667822

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