Summary
Overview
Work History
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Licenses & Qualifications
Attributes
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Malcolm Sims

Pelican Waters,QLD

Summary

Skilled Carpenter Supervisor with background in managing carpentry teams, delegating tasks and ensuring completion of projects in line with client specifications. Strengths include strong leadership skills, knowledge of construction procedures, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues. In previous work, i have consistently delivered high-quality craftsmanship while maintaining safety standards. Skilled in overseeing construction trades and extraction work with solid background in coordinating diverse teams and managing projects from inception to completion. Possess strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and capacity to solve problems efficiently. Improved workflow and team coordination on multiple projects, enhancing project completion rates and quality of work. Demonstrated adaptability to changing industry trends and technologies, ensuring project specifications are met with precision.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

CARPENTER/SUPERVISOR

INFRACO SUNSHINE COAST
, QLD
01.2024 - Current
  • Installation of aluminum fabrication.
  • Supervise tasks.
  • Compose site diaries.
  • Carry out a JSA.
  • Report to project managers.
  • Ensured that carpentry work was done according to specifications and within budget constraints.
  • Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.

CARPENTER/CABINETRY INSTALLER (ABN)

KITCHEN CONNECTION
, QLD
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Carry out cabinetry installation to residential properties to a high standard.
  • Communicate with clients and management to ensure the project completes on time.
  • Follow and interpret plans and specifications requirements.
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and of smart appearance.

CARPENTER

Q SPEC MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
, QLD
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Carry out installation of mobility equipment and aids to residential properties.
  • Site surveys and report back to the office with findings/measurements for manufacture.
  • Complete jobs given on time to a professional standard.
  • Be of smart appearance and professional attitude.

PROJECT MANAGER

JEWEL PROJECTS
, UK
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality standards.
  • Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
  • Studied building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards in the tools role to assist with progress of the projects, as and when required.
  • Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of the project.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clients and subcontractors.
  • Interpreted blueprints and plans, and relayed information to teams of workers.
  • Hand over projects on time and within budget.

PROJECT MANAGER

JJUK LTD
, UK
01.2013 - 08.2019
  • Carry out a site survey before commencement of the job.
  • Organise labour, materials, and equipment for each job.
  • Weekly site visits and check on quality control
  • Review labour levels to enable completion of the project on time and on budget.
  • Update financial costings of the job to control budgets.
  • Produce interim valuations, final accounts, and submit them to the client for review.
  • Negotiate costs with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Liaise with clients and carry out on-site meetings and inspections with clients.
  • Monitor OH & S.
  • Photograph and record progress, defects, and site audits.
  • Hand over project on time and within budget.

LEADING HAND CARPENTER

CONCORDE INTERIORS( Europe) Ltd
, UK
01.2008 - 08.2013
  • Commercial carpentry projects throughout England.
  • Carry out all first and second fix shopfitting duties.
  • Organize materials and equipment to job site in preparation for project.
  • Oversee carpenters and delegate workload.

Skills

  • Safe Use and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment
  • Client and Customer Service
  • Negotiation and Liaising
  • Risk Analysis, Management and Mitigation
  • Occupational Health and Safety Standards
  • Audit and Compliance
  • Carpentry, Fit-outs, Renovations
  • Subcontracting
  • Construction Project Management
  • General Demolition
  • Plans and Drawings Execution
  • Technical Specifications Interpretation
  • Keen sense of professionalism, proactive nature and genuine commitment to safe and efficient working practices
  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Sound knowledge of safety and emergency management programs
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Customer-focused with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Exemplary work ethic with strong sense of initiative, reliability, flexibility, discipline, and accountability
  • Physically and mentally fit with high level of physical agility and endurance
  • Reliable with analytical mindset, good judgment, and keen attention to detail
  • Capacity to problem solve and make logical, well-balanced, and reasoned decisions
  • Solid organizational and time management skills
  • Well-presented and articulate with strong communication, interpersonal, and liaison skills
  • Driven, flexible, and able to handle multiple and/or changing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision
  • Enthusiastic learner with continuous improvement mindset
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Project Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Hand and power tools
  • Material prepping
  • Safety processes and procedures

Licenses & Qualifications

  • City & Guilds NVQ Level 1 Carpentry Joinery,
  • City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Carpentry Joinery,
  • City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Carpentry Joinery,
  • CSCS Gold Card (Expires 2025),
  • Mobile Access Tower Operating Training (2010),
  • Asbestos Awareness Course (2022),
  • Working at Heights (2018),
  • Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (2007),
  • Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (2017),
  • Australian Trade Training College Carpentry AQF Certificate III (2020),
  • White Card (2023),
  • R11WHS204E Working Safely at Heights (2024),
  • R11HAN301E Operate elevating work platform VL,SL,BL
  • EWPA (2024)
  • Blue Card (2023)
  • Yellow Card (2023)
  • HRWL - WP LF (2024)
  • Full clean Australian Driving License

Attributes

  • Keen sense of professionalism, proactive nature and genuine commitment to safe and efficient working practices, ensures the completion of all assigned responsibilities in a timely and quality assured manner.
  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills; can successfully manage tight deadlines, unpredictable volumes of work and changing priorities whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
  • Sound knowledge of safety and emergency management programs, planning, legislation, implementation and assessment of effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, negotiating situations skilfully and resolving conflicts and issues in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Customer-focused with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to explain sensitive and complex information in a coherent manner and tailored to various audiences, demonstrating respect at all times.
  • Exemplary work ethic with strong sense of initiative, reliability, flexibility, discipline and accountability.
  • Physically and mentally fit with high level of physical agility and endurance.
  • Reliable with analytical mindset, good judgment and keen attention to detail
  • Capacity to problem solve and make logical, well-balanced and reasoned decisions.
  • Solid organizational and time management skills.
  • Well-presented and articulate with string communication, interpersonal and liaison skills.
  • Driven, flexible and able to handle multiple and/or changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision.
  • Enthusiastic learner with continuous improvement mindset.

References

  • Rob Farr, Director, Jewel Projects, +441252913576, rob@jewelprojects.com
  • James Allen, Director, JJUK LTD, +441843298715, jamesa@jjukltd.co.uk

Timeline

CARPENTER/SUPERVISOR

INFRACO SUNSHINE COAST
01.2024 - Current

CARPENTER/CABINETRY INSTALLER (ABN)

KITCHEN CONNECTION
08.2023 - 01.2024

CARPENTER

Q SPEC MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
05.2023 - 08.2023

PROJECT MANAGER

JEWEL PROJECTS
08.2019 - 01.2023

PROJECT MANAGER

JJUK LTD
01.2013 - 08.2019

LEADING HAND CARPENTER

CONCORDE INTERIORS( Europe) Ltd
01.2008 - 08.2013
Malcolm Sims