Jake Single
London
Summary
Experienced Building and Construction Professional | Site Foreman Recently relocated from Sydney to London, I bring a wealth of experience in construction supervision, site coordination, and carpentry. Having served as Site Foreman at Quay Building and Design, I am recognized for consistently improving project efficiency, ensuring stringent safety compliance, and driving successful outcomes across a variety of construction projects. With a deep understanding of residential, commercial, and industrial construction, I possess comprehensive expertise in all forms of carpentry and a proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Foreman
Quay Building and Design
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw full construction lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality workmanship from initiation to completion
- Managed and coordinated contractors, ensuring timely execution of tasks and adherence to project specifications
- Optimized project efficiency by effectively managing schedules, timelines, and budgets to meet project milestones
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless alignment and precise execution of design plans
- Maintained strict safety compliance through regular site inspections and by enforcing adherence to safety protocols and regulations
- Led tool box talks and site meetings, fostering clear communication and maintaining a focus on safety and project objectives
- Consistently delivered high-quality carpentry work, ensuring client satisfaction by meeting and exceeding expectations on every project
- Mentored and trained apprentice carpenters, fostering skill development and promoting best practices on-site
- Proficient in all aspects of carpentry, including roof and wall framing, fix-out, fit-off, window installation, plan interpretation, and site set-out with precise leveling
- Developed a broad skill set across multiple trades, gaining experience in concreting, earthworks, plumbing, tiling, painting, plastering, and waterproofing, enabling effective collaboration on multidisciplinary projects
Carpenter/ Leading Hand
Davcon construction
01.2011 - 11.2021
- Consistently delivered high-quality carpentry work, ensuring client satisfaction by meeting and exceeding expectations on every project.
- Mentored and trained apprentice carpenters, fostering skill development and promoting best practices on-site.
- Proficient in all aspects of carpentry, including roof and wall framing, fix-out, fit-off, window installation, plan interpretation, and site set-out with precise leveling.
- Developed a broad skill set across multiple trades, gaining experience in concreting, earthworks, plumbing, tiling, painting, plastering, and waterproofing, enabling effective collaboration on multidisciplinary projects.
Education
Certificate IIII (Currently Studying) - Building And Construction
TAFE NSW
01.2024
Certificate III - Carpentry and Joinery
TAFE NSW
01.2015
Skills
- Site coordination
- Construction supervision
- Concrete work
- Task delegation
- Excavation techniques
- Worksite safety
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Framing construction
- Finish carpentry
- Machine operation
Certification
- Working at Heights License
- Confined Space License
- General Induction White Card
- First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Site Foreman
Quay Building and Design
11.2021 - Current
Carpenter/ Leading Hand
Davcon construction
01.2011 - 11.2021
- Working at Heights License
- Confined Space License
- General Induction White Card
- First Aid Certificate
Certificate IIII (Currently Studying) - Building And Construction
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Carpentry and Joinery
TAFE NSW
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