Curriculum Vitae

Name: Gerry Cottrell Mobile: 078-256-48059

Date of Birth: 22/04/1977 Email: Gerrycottrell@gmail.com
Marital Status: Single
Address: 95 Staveley Gardens Chiswick W42SE London

PROFILE SUMMARY
Having been in the construction industry now for 16 years I have gained invaluable experience and
knowledge from grass roots level to present day. Working for the family run construction business I
served my time as a carpenter and joiner and learned all the basic principles of the day to day rigours
of site work .After my apprenticeship I worked on projects in the U.S.A, Australia, and Canada where I
developed managerial experience together complimented with different building practices, which I
took with me along the way. I am Currently undertaking a self funded HNC in Surveying/Construction
Management at London South Bank University which will further enhance my skill set and develop my
career options .I am a passionate, focused self driven individual with an insatiable desire to learn, I
work with integrity and honesty and I am a firm believer in team ethics .I have successfully met
deadlines and thrive in a challenging environment. A zealous attitude toward learning and undertaking
new aspects of surveying and management.

CAREER BIOGRAPHY

Heavenly Homes 4 Crescent Stables Upper Richmond Road London SW15/2TN

November 2008 – Present

In this role with heavenly Homes I was responsible for undertaking managerial tasks accompanied by
various surveying duties also, it helped me develop my inter personal skills and to multi-task accordingly
in a highly pressurised environment. It also helped me become more commercially aware when sourcing
materials.

Assistant Surveyor

• Project Progress reports to senior management

• Cost analysis/reports/Preparation of Tenders

• Identifying areas of overspending

• Payment of sub-contractors

• Procurement/On site measurement

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• Assisting with valuations and take off tasks.

Duffy Construction/Cubitt Interiors LTD The old Coal Yard Brentford TW8 9QR

May 2005 – October 2008

I worked for Duffy Group for over 3 years, I started out as a carpenter and joiner then was elevated onto
the commercial management side as an assistant, I worked here for approximately 7 months until I was

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promoted to Assistant surveyor where I would assist the senior Surveyors. Below are descriptions and job
types whilst I was in these positions. I Worked for Cubitt Interiors also which is part of the Duffy group.
200Aldersgate Street Barbican – Fit out/general builders works package
Main Contractor: Bovis Lend Lease

Assistant Surveyor

October 08−April 08

 Site visits to record various surveying tasks

 Recording and pricing up variations

 Dealing with site wages, CIS, CSCS etc… method statements.

 Take off tasks

 Insuring sufficient use of hired plant and materials

 Dealing with invoices

 Allocation sheets which monitored daily labor activities

 Measurement of Concrete orders

Duffy Group/Cubitt Interiors

Management Assistant

April 08−December 07

After working on site I was told I would assist the managers on the construction side before moving to the
Commercial side. These were some of my duties I undertook as management assistant and prepared me
for my next step in the surveying commercial sector.

• Recording plant, Labor and materials on site

• Allocation sheets

• Document control
• Marking up of Revised Drawings

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Duffy Group/Cubitt Interiors

Carpenter & Joiner/ Formworker:

Dec 07− Jan 05

I worked as a carpenter and joiner for some time when I joined this company, until I was offered a position
in the management team.

• Installation of stairwells
• Construction of doorframes
• Hanging of doors + frames
• Lock installations
• Construction of Lift shafts and walls
• Pre cast slab installation.
• Installation of suspended ceilings/ studwork

Turbo Enterprises/ Trump Tower 59 Street Lexington Avenue / New York

Site Agent/Construction Foreman

Jan 05− Feb 02

I worked in The United States for 3 years on mainly commercial works as a carpenter, I was then
recommended to lead the team on this project and it gave me vital managerial experience. It developed
my communication skills also.

• Setting out
• Allocation of works and shift supervision
• Managing budget accordingly
• Liaising with surveyors and managers on project progress.
• Installation of acoustic ceilings

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• Framing of open commercial office space
• Soundproofing of Building

• Enforcing health & safety issues.

Hobbies & Interests

Most of my interests are sporting related as I am captain of my local rugby team,

I enjoy golf, skiing, reading and watching documentaries. I am an avid adventurer and I have lived and
worked in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Education &Qualifications

Scoil Padraig Ballyhale Co Kilkenny Ireland

1992−1997
Junior Certificate (Honours) 1997
Leaving Certificate (Honours) 1998
(A levels equivalent)

South Bank University

2008 – (May 2010)

HNC Surveying and extended degree in Construction management

CSCS construction skills certificate including management Card

4 Day Health & Safety St John Ambulance certified.

Qualified Carpenter&Joiner/Formworker

Member of CIOB/RICS

References

Luiscosta@cubittbuilding.co.uk Project Manager /Cubitt Interiors (07739549230)

sbrohoon@yahoo.co.uk Contracts Manager/Heavenly Homes (07920538101)

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aharte@prater.co.uk Senior Quantity Surveyor (07972517803)

(All written references available on request)

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