tim read cv january 2016

Curriculum Vitae • Tim Read Last updated • April 2015 1/17

Tim Read Construction Manager

BSc ( Hons ) Construction Management

HNC Building Studies

OND Building Studies Tel: +44(0)7990 774973 email: [email protected]

Key achievements Experience overview

• Successful completion of various schemes of the North Staffs PFI utilising various forms of construction to a consistently high standard

• Building Consultancy “Built in Quality” awards 2006, Apartments & Residential Category Winner – Temple House, Birmingham.

• Staffordshire Building Control Building Excellence awards, 2005 Integrated Education Centre , 2009 Maternity & Oncology , North Staffs

• ROSPA Gold Award for Occupational Health & Safety 4 years in a row at North Staffs PFI

• Heathrow Terminal 2a , Gold ROSPA Award , 5 million man hours without a RIDDOR , a new national record . Construction Excellence Award winner 2013 , Green Apple Award Winner 2013 , Considerate Contractor Silver Award 2014

Tim joined John Laing Construction in 1988 starting his construction career as a trainee engineer in Ashbourne , Derbyshire .

Progressing through the engineering department to Project Engineer on various projects including retail, education, leisure and residentialschemes.

A change of career saw Tim move into Construction Management in 2003 on the Integrated Clinical Education Centre at UHNS North Staffs Hospital. Into his 28

th year with Laing O’Rourke Tim has taken his

engineering knowledge and combined this with his management skills,health and safety and quality management knowledge to thoroughly drive the successful completion of North Staffs PFI Hospital over the last few years.

Upon completion of North Staffs PFI the next challenge was Heathrow Terminal 2a and the completion of the Departures level on this prestigious project .

Employment experience

Construction Manager

June 2014 – January 2016 North Staffs PFI - Completion of External Works £8m

A return to North Staffs PFI for the completion of the external works package . The final 2 years external works consists of the demolition of existing redundant buildings , followed by the phased construction of new link roads and car parks ( including the required services ) as areas of demolition are completed . A new main entrance building connecting the existing NSPD building and the new PFI building will also be constructed as part of the final 2 years works .



January 2013 – June 2014 Heathrow Terminal 2a £1bn

Construction Manager managing the fit out of the Departures Level at Heathrow Terminal 2a.

Reporting directly to the Project Leader managing the fit out consisted of traditional finishes plus those associated with an airport terminal .

Heathrow Airport is the main airport serving London and the the United Kingdom . The new terminal’s design continues the “toast rack” principle employed in the construction of terminal 5 , a layout that maximises uses of the airport’s land by placing the terminal building and its satellites perpendicular to the runways . Like terminal 5 much of the building will be constructed off-site , helping to overcome many of the logistical constraints of building in one of the world’s busiest international airports .


Project Manager

October 2012 – December 2012 PET / CT Scanner Suite , North Staffs £1.5m

Completion of the PET / CT Scanner at North Staffs .

This refurbishment contract was completed under the P21 banner and handed over successfully as the final P21 project on this scheme .

This scheme was constructed within an existing structure to the specification required for a modern day PET / CT Scanner suite .


2009 – October 2012 Hub , Wards & DTC, North Staffs PFI £475m

The flagship building and pinnacle of the North Staffs PFI development in North Staffordshire. Senior Construction Manager reporting directly to the Project Leader overseeing all aspects of the construction phase.

The construction featured pre-cast concrete slabs, wall panels, glass curtain walling, masonry, rain screen cladding, M & E installations and high class finishes. Tim was also the appointed person for lifting operations on this contract which at its peak had 5 tower cranes and various mobile cranes on site.

Tim also had close liason with the client and Building Control throughout the contract for the inspection and snagging of the contract.



2007 – 2009 Maternity & Oncology, North Staffs P21

£54m

Construction Manager responsible for the construction of the prestigious Maternity & Oncology Building at North Staffs. Using various construction methods, predominantly pre-cast concrete, rain screen cladding, masonry and quality finishes this project also featured the latest in technology for cancer treatment.

The Maternity and Oncology building is an amalgamation of two very different uses, the provision of a fully equipped Maternity building and adjoining Cancer treatment building.

The building is constructed over ground, three upper levels and additional rooftop plant rooms. For the main part, the building is rectangular in shape incorporating two courtyards to provide daylight to internal areas. In addition there is a rotund section which also has an internal courtyard. This is arranged over ground, one upper level and rooftop plant room. The gross internal area is 19,900m2.

The construction utilised the latest pre-manufacture methods. Columns and walls were produced off-site then delivered and erected on site.

Appointed Person for lifting operations, overseeing an in house lifting team.



2006 North Staffs Car Park 1A £4m

Construction Manager reporting directly to the Project Leader this project featured in-situ post tensioned concrete, cedar and rain screen cladding, curtain walling and landscaping .

Project Manager

2005 – 2006 Research & Development Centre, North Staffs Hospital £3m

Project Manager responsible for the completion and handover of a NHS Genomics Laboratory researching into gene therapy. Load bearing block work with brickwork facing. Composite concrete decked flooring. Substructure and internal fit out.



2005 Ricoh Arena , Coventry £53m

Overall management of the main stand and away end of the stadium. This encompassed the construction of the dressing rooms, club offices, catering areas, police cells and groundmans requirements.

This building is a state of the art sports stadia built to the highest quality on a tight programme.

The Ricoh Arena is a multi - purpose facility which provides the home for Coventry City FC . The 32,000 all seat football stadium also has the ability to host rugby matches and concerts.

Attached to the stadium is a 6,500m2 exhibition centre , comprising two halls that can be converted into one larger facility . Below the exhibition centre and extending under the associated plant and service areas is a 10,000m2 casino . There are also hospitality areas , overnight accommodation and retail outlets .


2004 – 2005 Temple House Residential / Retail, Birmingham £9m

Construction Manager reporting directly to the Project Manager. This project was delivered before deadline, within budget and to the specified quality.

There are 8 levels of city centre living apartments above a Tesco retail unit on the ground floor. Located in the city centre. Concrete framed structure, glass and terracotta cladding. Glass balustrades to balconies overhead of busy pedestrian areas.



2003 – 2004 Integrated Clinical Education Centre, North Staffs Hospital £15m

A new education centre at North Staffs Hospital. In the role of construction manager responsible for the internal and external completion of the project. This was an insitu-concrete framed structure featuring sprayed render, and a steel framed atrium roof.

The project involved the design and construction of a 7,100m2 three-story teaching, research and library facility , together with associated landscaping , car parking and new access road . Key client objectives included high quality design and aesthetic appeal.

The project was originally commissioned on a traditional procurement route, with the Trust appointing and briefing the design team for the development of the new build facility on their existing site .

Project Engineer

2003 Jupiter 4 Residential Block, Birmingham £21m

Leading a team of engineers on a large residential block in the centre of Birmingham. Coupled with engineering my duties extended into appointed person for lifting operations and temporary works manager.


Project Engineer

2002 – 2003 Jupiter 1 Residential Block, Birmingham £11m

Refurbishment of an existing mill and tacking two new build structures on either gable end to form a new residential block. High spec finishes and façade retention was on of the highlights of this contract.

The project was located in the Ladywood area adjacent to canals and close to the centre of Birmingham. It involved the renovation and improvement of the existing Sherborne Mill, together with the construction of two new reinforced concrete blocks of four and six storeys, joined to the existing structure.

An 18 metre high, 70 metre long central glazed courtyard links the three blocks.

The project provides 104 residential units , three of which are live / work units , together with four commercial units constructed to shell and core standard .

Prefabricated bathroom pods were used throughout the development, to accelerate construction times and ensure quality.


Project Engineer

2001 – 2002 Asda Superstore, Thurmaston, Leicester £14m

Leading the engineering department and managing the groundwork’s and structural steelwork packages. This was a fast programme with key subcontractors.

Project Engineer

2000 – 2001 National College of School Leadership, Nottingham University £18m

Managing the engineering department, temporary works and Appointed Person for lifting. This was a high spec concrete frame featuring cedar cladding, structural glazing and extensive landscaping.

This 100 bedroom conference facility includes three glazed atriums, an auditorium, seminar rooms, an IT centre, exhibition spaces, catering and social facilities.

It is surrounded by car parking and landscaping that includes a freshwater lake. Piled foundations, insitu concrete frame (predominantly exposed fair faced).

The National College is designed to optimise its performance through energy saving technology and natural materials.

Other environmental features include green “grass” roofs covering each of the building wings; ground water from a new borehole located on the site provides a renewable source of cooling. The cool of the water is transferred to the air in the air handling equipment and the water is then used for flushing toilets, irrigation and topping up the lake.


Project Engineer

1999 – 2000 Eagle Shopping Centre, Derby £13m

Refurbishment of the existing Eagle Shopping Centre , including a new extension to Sainsbury’s store, new management suite , ten new shop units , refurbishment of the malls and the creation of new public toilet facilities.

Structural works included piling, foundations, RC frame and upper floor to the new Sainsbury unit, major demolition and rebuilding, including strengthening of foundations around Copecastle Square and the new rotunda area, and laminated timber beams to malls.

Other work included new floor, wall and ceiling finishes to malls, together with new mall roof glazing and external entrances. All work was carried out whilst the shopping centre was trading normally.


Professional memberships

Institute/Society

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Institute/Society

Membership year

Membership level

Education and qualifications

Qualification/Course BSc ( Hons ) Construction Management

Qualification year 1999

University/College/School: University of Derby

Qualification/Course HNC Building Studies


University/College/School: University of Derby

Qualification/Course OND Building Studies


University/College/School: Derby College of Further Education

Training

• SMSTS ( 5 day ) , expires October 2018

• IOSH ( 4 day ) , expires January 2019

• British Red Cross First Aider , expires February 2019

• British Red Cross – First Person on Scene , expires December 2016

• CSCS Building Site Manager Black card , expires September 2019

• CPCS Appointed Person ( Lifting Operations ) , blue card , expires June 2020

• CPCS Crane Supervisor ( Lifting Operations ) , blue card , expires June 2020

• Incident and Injury Free Trainer ( Phases 1 , 2 , 3 & 4 )

• Incident and Injury Free Practical Supervisory Skills Trainer

• Laing O’Rourke Trade Contractors Way , completed November 2011

• Method Statement / Risk Assessment Course , completed February 2012

• External & Internal Airside Pass , expires 2019

• Safety Leadership Programme , completed May 2014

• Cable avoidance and service detection , completed May 2015


Languages


Contract Types Project Types

Design & build X Refurbishment of buildings with historic value/issues

X

Single stage X New build offices and central redevelopment of town centres

X

Two stage tenders X Station construction

Negotiated Fit out of offices X

Project management Shell & core construction X

NEC contracts X Rail

PFI projects X Large industrial construction

PPP projects Waste projects

P21 projects X Complex project delivery

LIFT projects City centre site X

Turnkey projects X Defence projects

Infrastructure projects X

HS&E Speciality Skills

Behaviour safety train the trainer (IIF) X Technical knowledge of civil engineering, building, water & wastewater systems

Safety & Environmental management X Engineering expertise X

IOSH health and safety X Instrumental in achieving QA accreditation

Incident management X Electrical engineering skills

Environmental management and awareness X CDM Co-ordination

Prince2 Project Manager.

Quality lead auditor ISO9001

Experience in ‘Component Led Design’

Alternative dispute resolution

Business due diligence and acquisition

Stakeholder management & 3rd party consents


Management Specialities Client Focus

Schedule & cost accountability Public and 3rd party interface experience X

Safety management in major programmes X Collaborative working/partnering experience X

Project management X Board level client involvement

Complex logistics & constrained sites X PLC board experience

Planning management Analysts, governance and audit experience

Package management X

Delivering to budget X

Project controls

Change management

Risk management X

Logistics management X

Cost management/control

Partnering/Joint Ventures experience

Commercial management

Design & procurement Interface with planning

Productivity control/improvement X

Supply chain management & procurement strategy

Estimating

Cost planning

Package procurement.

Support services sector bidding and market

Value engineering, cash flow forecasting & budget to build

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