Craig Thompson
Site Manager
Profile
Experienced Site Manager with 8 years delivering residential construction projects valued up to £15M across the UK. Successfully managed multi-disciplinary teams of 40+ operatives while maintaining exemplary health and safety standards with zero reportable accidents across 3 consecutive major developments. Proven track record of achieving 98% NHBC customer satisfaction ratings and reducing project defects by 40% through rigorous quality management systems.
Experience
Lead site operations for high-volume residential developments ranging from 80-150 units, overseeing all construction phases from groundworks to handover with project values between £8M-£15M.
- Achieved 98% NHBC customer satisfaction rating across 4 completed developments, exceeding company target of 95%
- Reduced snagging items by 40% through implementation of enhanced quality inspection protocols and subcontractor training programmes
- Managed construction programmes to deliver 3 developments on schedule, avoiding £200K+ in penalty clauses
- Coordinated teams of up to 45 operatives and 15 subcontractors, maintaining productivity levels 15% above regional average
- Implemented digital site management systems reducing administrative time by 25% and improving communication efficiency
- Maintained zero reportable accidents across 18 months and 250,000+ manhours, achieving RoSPA Gold standard
- Successfully managed £2.5M annual material budgets, achieving 3% cost savings through strategic procurement partnerships
Supported senior site management team in delivering residential developments of 50-100 units, focusing on daily operational management, quality assurance, and health & safety compliance.
- Conducted daily quality inspections across 6 trade packages, identifying and resolving 95% of defects before final inspections
- Managed daily operations for teams of 25-35 operatives, ensuring productivity targets were consistently met
- Coordinated material deliveries and plant movements, reducing site congestion and improving efficiency by 20%
- Implemented weekly toolbox talks and safety briefings, contributing to site accident reduction of 60% over tenure
- Supported completion of 4 developments totalling 320 units with combined value of £45M
- Maintained detailed construction records and progress reports, ensuring compliance with building regulations and planning conditions
- Mentored 8 trainee site engineers and apprentices, with 100% progression to permanent positions
Provided technical support and quality assurance for residential construction projects, focusing on setting out, levels, and compliance with engineering specifications.
- Completed accurate setting out for 120+ dwelling foundations using GPS and traditional survey equipment
- Conducted quality inspections for concrete pours, achieving 98% first-time pass rate on structural elements
- Maintained detailed as-built drawings and technical records for warranty and compliance purposes
- Supported site management with programme planning and resource allocation across 2 concurrent developments
- Liaised with Building Control and external consultants to ensure regulatory compliance and timely approvals
Skills
- Site Management
- Health & Safety Management
- SMSTS
- Programme Planning
- Quality Control
- Budget Management
- Building Regulations
- Team Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Subcontractor Management
- NHBC Standards
- Construction Technology
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- Site Surveying
- Contract Administration
- Environmental Compliance
- Customer Relations
- Procurement
Education
Certifications
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- CSCS Black Card (Construction Skills Certification)
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- First Aid at Work Certificate