James Hounsell

Experience

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  Tarmac Building Products Ltd

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2009

  Concrete Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

  Preparation of standard documentation and data in the production of tenders and quotations. Involved creating an effective system internally to efficiently manage enquiries and file records.Providing quotations to a variety of customers using SAP (costing system) and MS Office, along with giving technical advice on a wide range of complex products.Effective customer liaison and negotiation skills when trying to solve problems or disputes in order to reach a successful and agreeable solution. Surveying and overseeing invoices/variations from start to finish, incorporating any changes to the project in a professional way ensuring deadlines are met.Preparation of simple layouts from Architects & Engineers layouts using a CAD drawing package in order to assist potential and current customers. Show less

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  P. Ducker Systems Ltd

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  QHSE Assistant

  Supporting the Health and Safety Manager in preparation of internal legislation and policies relating to sites where the company contracts. Regular internal 9001 auditing of company processes and cycles, to improve and enhance quality of customer service, company efficiency and product.Regular site Health & Safety auditing of processes and, to improve and enhance safety.

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  Westminster Building Company

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2017

  Project Manager/Health & Safety Manager

  Project management for a wide variety of build and refurbishment projects for major Clients such as Heineken, Molson Coors and ASOS. This involved planning, CDM co-ordination, procurement, raising variations and invoicing for a wide range of projects. Management of subcontract tendering, including the selection of contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation. This involved ensuring the contractors account was managed strictly in accordance with company terms and conditions.Managing any variations on projects. This involved prompt identification, valuation and processed into agreed variation orders from the Client. This was to ensure valuations were accurate in order to agree Certificate of Payment.Detailed adherence to project programmes keeping the Client updated. Preparation and issue of Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plans & Health & Safety Files (Operation & Maintenance Manuals).Achieved company accreditation to SafeContractor, Chas, Considerate Constructors, FENSA, RoSPA Bronze Award, RoSPA Silver Award & Constructionline. Show less

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  JGH CDM Ltd

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2023

  Health And Safety Consultant
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  Nokia

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

  Project Health & Safety Manager (Build)

  Managing all aspects of safety on the Telefonica Extended TI Beacon Project within Nokia. Key interaction with Global Health, Security & Safety team within Nokia to spearhead a positive Health & Safety Culture, while developing policies and procedures.Regular audits, accident reporting and monitoring of Nokia Build partners, both in office and on site to ensure Nokia safety contractor standards were met. Regular Nokia Safety Forums planned with the Build partners to encourage better ways of working and improve relationships.Monthly reporting of Health and Safety performance of the project into Nokia Global ensuring high targets for performance were met.Implementation of the project CDM structure to ensure Nokia CDM was documented and proven when audited externally. Show less

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  Genesis Technology Services Limited

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2023

  Managing multiple complex Transmission Migration projects for major operators such as Virgin Media O2, Nokia Tech Mahindra and Three.Accountable for all aspects of delivery including invoicing, profit and loss, contractor management, stakeholder management, procurement, scheduling, resource, scope changes and risk management.A highly customer facing role, in order to achieve high expectations of delivery, contract management, finance, CDM co-ordination and recruitment.Preparation of pricing documentation and business cases for tenders. Ensuring at all times the company is covered from a Financial, H&S, Quality and Environmental perspective. Regular reporting to the Corporate team to ensure project is being delivered effectively and efficiently, whilst creating new revenue opportunities with customers. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Project Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
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  National Grid

  Jun 2023 - now

  Working on Eastern Green Link 2 to develop, implement, and deliver sub sea projects in accordance with the Scope of works through supporting management of the programme, budgets, quality, and risks and Community Stakeholders to preserve National Grids reputation.Work closely with Client Representatives to obtain reports on Contractor performance against National Grid SHEs Standards, Health & Safety, Environmental Legislation and CDM regulations. (Monitor Contractor site activities to ensure compliance with National Grid SHES standards, Health & Safety, Environmental legislation and CDM regulations). Support the management of standard and routine third-party issues, land, consents, fisheries, grantors, public relations and Community Stakeholders to preserve National Grid reputation.Provide regular updates and project reports which will include: SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management and current and forecast financial performance. Ensure the provision of accurate ‘as built’ documentation to handover of the subsea assets to the standards defined in the design. Show less

  • Lead EPC Project Manager - Marine

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Associate EPC Project Manager - Marine

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2024