1. ANDRÉ BARROS
CIVIL ENGINEER
a. 42, Ballogie Avenue, NW10 1TA, London
m. 07542320630
e. andregsbarros@gmail.com
I am an enthusiastic and highly motivated person who is always prepared to learn and undertake new
challenges. During my career I have developed good planning and organisational skills and I am able to take
instructions from all levels and build up good working relationships with various colleagues from different
disciplines. I am able to work autonomously as well as part of a team, under pressure and meet strict
deadlines. I possess excellent client facing and analytical skills. In addition, natural problem solving ability,
thus enabling me to contribute to the development of best practice procedures and policies.
CAREER
July 2015 – October 2015
Estimator and Production Manager
James Gilbert and Son Ltd – London, United Kingdom
Answering phone calls;
Estimating costs and setting the quality standards for decorative metal work;
Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule;
Ensuring that the production is cost effective;
Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality;
Working out the human and material resources needed;
Drafting a timescale for the job;
Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed;
Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment;
Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes;
Liaising among different stakeholders as clients, suppliers, managers;
Working with manager to implement the company's policies and goals;
Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed;
Supervising and motivating a team of 8 workers;
Reviewing worker performance;
Identifying training needs.
December 2014 – June 2015
Laboratory Assistant
Propath UK Limited – Hereford, United Kingdom
Bag sealing of tissues;
Receipt and dispatch of study material;
Solution change for decalcification;

2. Solution change for VIP processing machine;
Assist with slide preparation - write slides and correlation slide labelling;
Packing procedure.
October 2014 – December 2014
Warehouse Operative
M&M Direct – Hereford, United Kingdom
Taking delivery of goods and supplies;
Checking for damaged or missing items;
Storing goods;
Moving stock around by hand, using pump truck;
Keeping record of stocks with PDA;
Cleaning work areas.
January 2011 – August 2014
Real Estate Agent
Pentapiso, Lda – Braga, Portugal
Collecting information about a property and arranging for photographs to be taken;
Visiting and talking to the sellers about their property and its special features;
Estimating the value of the Property;
Marketing and promoting properties for sale;
Representing the sellers in negotiation with prospective buyers;
Monitoring sales as they proceed and liaising with all interested parties including
mortgage brokers, solicitors, surveyors and other estate agents;
Advising clients and helping buyers to decide what they want to buy;
Making sure that a price is agreed that is acceptable to both buyer and seller;
Ensure properties meet legal and health and safety requirements, e.g. gas safety
certificates;
Vet prospective tenants by collecting references and carrying out credit checks;
Draw up tenancy agreement contracts;
Collect or organise rent payments;
Act as a property manager and resolve any issues that arise with properties;
Keeping up to date with trends in the local residential property market, as well as
the commercial market.

3. September 2009 – December 2010
Researcher
Mota-Engil, S.A. – Porto, Portugal
Development of a “Lean Construction” Research Project, based upon the interaction
with the most important national construction enterprises and with the public colleges;
Organization of the 11th European Group for Lean Construction (EGLC)
conference;
Development of a Research Project, subordinated to the theme “Characterization
and optimization of Subcontracting and Supplies”, for the company Mota-Engil
Engenharia e Construção, S.A (major portuguese construction contractor).
EDUCATION
September 2004 – December 2010
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering – Construction Specialization (300 ECTS)
University of Engineering, Minho University, Braga, Portugal
Modules:
Structural Analysis; Building Physics; Hydraulics; Organization and Construction
Management; Geotechnical; Territorial Planning; Infrastructures; Concrete Structures;
Urban Planning; Building Technology; Facilities of Constructions; Environmental
Impact Analysis; Conservation and Rehabilitation of Buildings; Construction Economy;
Thermo-Energy Behaviour of Buildings.
Library based dissertation:
Characterization and optimization of Subcontracting and Supplies
Lean Construction
2013
Training for Trainers (Training certified by IEFP), (90 Hours)
ACICE - Associação Comercial e Industrial do Concelho de Esposende (Portugal)
Training for Trainers is a formal certificate that enables any professional to exercise
the trainer's activity. It allows me to train individuals in subjects related with my
degree and professional experience.
TRAINING
Technical Installations - HVAC (25 hours)
Cenatex – Formação e Serviços, SA/Ordem dos Engenheiros – Região Norte
Professional work ethic
Ordem dos Engenheiros - Região Norte
Project Management with Microsoft Project 2007 (24 hours)
FDTI – Fundação para a Divulgação das Tecnologias de Informação
Programme Generation Millennium – Microsoft Office - Level II ( 50 hours)
FDTI – Fundação para a Divulgação das Tecnologias de Informação

4. SKILLS
Worked as part of a large team to meet deadlines. Able to use own initiative and
have a flexible attitude to work.
Ability to develop and follow office protocols.
Presentations and writing skills developed through multiple presentations during the
degree.
Time and project management developed through work under a great pressure.
Ability to define problems, optimize and trouble-shoot effectively.
Ability to manage large workloads. Productive team member.
Excellent management and leadership skills developed as production manager.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher,
Project, Autocad and Internet Explorer. Database management.
Excellent communication skills. English speaker and fluent Portuguese speaker.
REFEREES
Giles Blunden
Chief Executive Officer
James Gilbert and Son Ltd
129 The Vale, Acton
W3 7RQ, London
E: info@jamesgilbertandson.com
Dr. Krish Soni
Chief Executive Officer
Propath UK Limited
Willow Court, Netherwood Road
HR2 6JU, Hereford
E:krish.soni@propath.co.uk