1. To whomit mayconcern.
My name isAlanPotts I am a graduate of LeedsBeckettUniversity, GraduatingwithaBSc honours
degree in Projectmanagementinconstructiongaininga2:2
I am seekingapositioninamanagerial capacityworkingasa no2 initiallyandIam willingtolearn,
my preference wouldbe inresidential asthatiswhere the mainbodyof my experience lies. IHave
the determinationtoensure thatI make a successof it and offeranyprospective employee
someone who isable totake on the responsibilityof hispositionimmediatelyandbecome notjusta
benefittotheircompanybutan assetalso.InreturnI offermy Loyalty,dedicationandEnthusiasm
for the job.
I believein deliveringhighlevelsof servicetothe client andpride myself oncomplete customer
satisfaction. Ihave experiencedin workingtotime andbudget onsmallerscale.Throughoutmy
careerI have workedas part of a team workingonNew Buildsandrestorationprojects
Additionally,during my academic period I succeeded in a number of employabilitymodules that
developedmy communication, presentation and teamwork skills. These skillsalso equippedme
for my placement at Orion Homes. This was a medium but busy residential house builders
where I worked has a student site manager effectivelywithina team, meeting deadlinesand
coping with the pressure. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and look forward to being back in
this work environment, dealing with daily challenges.
Thank youfor takingthe time to considerthisapplicationandIlookforwardto hearingfromyouin
the near future.
Yours sincerely
AlanPotts BSc (Hons)
Referencesare available onrequest
2. Alan James Potts BSc (Hons)
D.O.B 27,01,1977
No 5 Royd avenue
Dale lane Heckmondwike
WF169AL
Email: pottsie27@live.co.uk
01924 408113/07564227900
Academic History
Year 1&2 taken at Leedscollege ofBuilding (H.N.D) 2012-2014
Year 3 Taken at LeedsBeckett university BSc ProjectManagement(construction)
2014-2015
Units taken Grade
Year 1
Site surveying
pass
Applied maths pass
Science and materials merit
Management principles and applications merit
Design principles pass
Construction and maintenance of buildings merit
Technology of complex buildings merit
Health and safety pass
Personal professional development (P.P.D)
Year2
Merit
CAD pass
Group project Distinction
Specification ,documentation and contract pass
Economics
Building control
Research Project ( Dissertation )
Project management in construction
Personal professional Development
Year 3
BIM2
Financial, commercial management
Dissertation
Inter professional studies
Management design Project
pass
Distinction
Pass
Merit
Merit
64%
68%
50%
54%
60%
3. Btec level 3 in construction Leeds College of building, part time evenings
(September 2010- January 2012)
Units taken Grade
Science and materials Pass
Maths Merit
Sustainable construction Pass
Construction technology Merit
Technical drawing Pass
Health and safety Merit
Certifications
H N D in Construction& Built Environment
BSc ProjectManagementConstruction (withhonours)
CSCS card holderat Managementand professional level
Full UK drivinglicence.
Additional skills–
M.S word
M.S Project
Auto CAD/BIM
Academic History
Sep2012 – June 2014
LeedsCollege ofbuildingstudentof the Hnd inconstruction and builtenvironment
Skillslearnt and applied:
Researchandthe subjectscoveredinthe syllabus
October 2014- May 2015
LeedsBeckett University
BSc ProjectManagementin construction (top up)
4. Work History
June 2013-sep2013
Work placement–Orion homesSunnydale gardens Ossetsite manager (Student)
Skillslearnt and applied:
All aspectsof the House BuildingindustryincludingN.H.B.Ccodes of practice andstandards
Healthand safetyTechniques.
Leadershipqualities
Diplomacy
Communicationfromsite operativestocompanydirectorsandclients
Estimating
Readingfromdrawingsandrelayingorders
Settingoutof houses
Takinglevels
Estimatingforinternal materialsi.e.staircases,first,secondandfinal fix
Managing tradesandthe materialsateachstage of the build.
Tasks –
Settingoutto completion
Inspectingthe housesatpre-plasterandfinal fix stages(N.H.B.C) pre handover(CML)
Managing resources
Dealingwithdaytoday site issues
Liaisingwithsite inspectors BothN.H.B.CandL.A
Delegatingworktooperatives
Communicatingwithsub-contractors
Maintenance managementonexistingproperties
Remedial works
Organising,orderingandcheckingstockmaterials
LiaisingwithsalesteamMembers
Communicatingwithconstructiondirectoronsite progress
EnsuringHealthandsafetyrequirementswere carriedoutandenforced.
Assistingindrivingthe projectforward
August2007-sep2012
Orion homes
Job description-
Site labourer
OrganizingandmanagingN.H.B.Cinspections(pre plasterandfinal)
General site duties
Skillslearntandapplied:
All aspectsof the industryincludingN.H.B.Ccodesof practice andstandards
5. August 2005 –August-2007
Alan Potts (father) general builder
Job description-
Groundwork’stocompletion
Skillslearntandapplied:
All aspectsof the industry
June 2003-august2005
Deck hand aboard silverharvester(trawler)
Job description-
Organizingthe catch formarket
Collection,distributionandmaintenance of equipment
Maintenance of workingarea
Skillslearntandapplied:
Basic maths,organizational skillsandhealthandsafetyawareness
All aspectsof the industry
May 2002-june 2003
Darren smithbuilders
Job description-
Site labourer
Supplyingof materials
Skillslearntandapplied:
All aspectsof the industry
Nov-1999-May 2002
Alan Potts (father) general builder
Job description-
Groundwork’stocompletion
Skillslearntandapplied:
All aspectsof the industry
6. Nov98-oct99
Regal construction jersey
Job description-
Bricklayerslabourer
Employedonrenovationof alocal church constructingstructural blockwork.
Skillslearntandapplied:
Basic maths,organizational skillsandhealthandsafetyawareness
Personal Interests
Seafishing
Walking
Dry stone walling
Reading
Snorkellinganddiving
Historical/listedbuildings
Academic Affiliations
C.I.O.B
A.P.M
Referencesonrequest