I’m an ardent, committed, methodical and highly motivated individual with the ability and passion to deliver results in everything I do. I’m currently studying for a degree in BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, and a graduate of HNC in Construction and The Built Environment. My current grades are consistent for first honour’s, and I’m confident in maintaining this through the rest of my time at university. With my previous surveying/supervisor experiences, plus 28 years’ experience in the Construction Industry, working throughout the UK, I am now pursuing to advance my career in supervisory/surveying or construction management role. Being an ambitious, diligent person with flexible attitude, coupled with my experiences with many trades has allowed me to be successful in every role I have held. I know I have the transferable skills to fulfill a career in your company and I will be a great asset.
I’m looking for a future now as a Surveyor/Supervisor or construction management role with yourselves, and with my transferable skills, this role is perfect for my abilities and past experiences, I’m very keen on developing a sustainable future using the latest innovative methods and ensuring the best service for your customers and investors.
I’ve also graduated, with a merit grade, from HNC in Construction and the Built Environment, and lead and ensured completion of the group project, bringing all the students together to deliver the project and presentation within the timescale.
I’m happy to work anywhere in the UK and travel nationwide if required to cover other areas, and desire to be international. I’m looking to be part of a great team environment to match my ambitions, I will be a great asset for the future.
I would please love the opportunity to come in and speak with you regarding this post, and once again I will bring dedicated, assiduous, diligent, methodical employee who is ardent about the construction industry and will look to improve all the services we will provide for our customers.
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Ian yeomans cv
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Ian Yeomans
Ian Yeomans
35 Upper Church Lane, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9PX
07462941970 ianyeomans@live.co.uk
I’m an ardent, committed, methodical and highly motivated individual with the ability and passion to
deliver results in everything I do. I’m currently studying for a degree in BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, and a
graduate of HNC in Construction and The Built Environment. With my previous surveying/supervisor
experiences, plus 28 years’ experience in the Construction Industry, working throughout the UK, I am now
pursuing to advance my career in supervisory/surveying or construction management role. Being an
ambitious, diligent person with flexible attitude, coupled with my experience with many trades has allowed
me to be successful in every role I have held.
Education
2015 – Present Universityof Wolverhampton BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
Currently studying for my degree, which is giving me the knowledge and
transferable skills for me to advance my career in building surveying or
construction management.
Modules results so far: Building Surveying Practice – Coursework 70% Report
70%, Construction Environmental & Technology – Exam 87%, coursework
86%, Design Principles & Practices – In class test 91%, Coursework 90%, Work
Based Learning – Presentation 58%, Portfolio 60%.
2013 – 2015 Dudley College
HNC in Construction and Built Environment (Merit)
I was praised by the lecturers for my leadership skills in the group project, and
receiving a higher grade than the others in the group.
The Group Project I lead the delivery of the presentation, and it gave me
opportunity to display my skills in AutoCAD.
1986 – 1989 Smethwick College
City & Guilds Carpentry and Joinery
1981 – 1986 Willingsworth High School
8 CSE’s (grade 1 – 4) including Maths and English
Employment & Work Experience
2011 – Present Cannock Chase District Council – Senior Multi Trade Operative
Carry out property Inspections, provide cover for Supervisors, organise and
supervise remedial works and contractors, survey properties and record
information.
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Provide Out of hours’ service.
Conditional Stock/Void surveys
Carry out Measured/Conditional Survey’s on Cannock’s Housing Stock to assist
the Principal Housing Maintenance Officer’s
Ensure all reports/systems/processes that I’m responsible for are accurate and
up to date
Provide support to management on supervision of their buildings, in
compliance with Building Regulation’s and Legislation.
2004 – 2011 GPurchase Construction – Self Employed Carpenter
Working from plans to complete work to the Company’s high standards, and
to deadlines.
Working throughout the UK on their sites for long periods.
Keeping up the Company’s high safety record.
Proficient in all types of plant.
Having the ability to work under my own initiative, or working as a team
member.
Liaising with Management and clients to solve any issues which may have
arisen.
2003 – 2004 Folkes Holdings Ltd – Assistant Building Surveyor
Assist the Senior Building Surveyor to maintain and survey the company’s
commercial portfolio, organise materials, cyclical and reactive maintenance.
Attend company meetings
Liaise with clients and contractors to resolve issues.
Ensuring the work was carried out and maintaining high safety standards, and
work is in compliance with Building Regulations.
2001 – 2003 Response Maintenance Ltd – Site Foreman/ Carpenter
Achieved position of site foreman, taking control of the void properties and
organising repairs, materials and Trades to the program of works, and
completing within the deadlines.
Liaise with management and attend meetings with clients.
Carry out inspections and building reports to clients housing stock.
Carry out the emergency out of hours’ duties.
Working in a team or on my own initiative and developed good
communication skills whilst in the position of Site Foreman.
1996 – 2001 Sandwell M.B.C. – Multi Skilled Carpenter
To carry out repairs across the borough including Multi skilled tasks, such as
plastering, plumbing, wall and floor tiling, and minor bricklaying.
Arranging workloads and completing to deadlines
Working as a team or on my own initiative.
Liaise with management and tenants.
1991 – 1996 British Rail – Bridge Examiner/ Carpenter
Achieved the position of Bridge Examiner, carrying out conditional surveys of
the structures within the industry, report writing, organise any structural
repairs, supervise trades, taking possession of the track and train movements
between sites.
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Competent in plant, and certification required.
1987 – 1991 Sandwell M.B.C. – Apprentice/Carpenter
I started my work under the supervision of a mentor, attending the properties
around the borough carrying out repairs required.
At 18 years old achieving Grades and position as a Carpenter, carrying out the
necessary repairs without supervision.
Achievements & Functional Skills
Graduate HNC Construction and the Built Environment. (Merit)
Proficient user of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and working
knowledge of publisher.
Full clean driving licence and own transport.
Structural Examiners Certificate
Interests & Hobbies
I am a keen Mountain climber, I am a County Football Referee
References
Mr Lyndon Smith
Principal Housing Maintenance Officer
Cannock Chase District Council
Hawkes Green Lane Depot
Cannock
WS11 6LH
01543 462621
lyndonsmith@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Mr Anthony Hatfield
Faculty of Science and Engineering
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1LY
01902 321000
A.Hatfield@wlv.ac.uk