Samuel Downing
Warkworth,AUK
Summary
Well organised, reliable and flexible individual with 17 years International Civil Engineering experience who enjoys learning new skills and facing new challenges, who is an enthusiastic, dedicated worker, with a strong focus to succeed. Multidisciplinary experience including power, oil & gas in the UK, mining and infrastructure sectors in West Africa, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands. Experience of working in challenging environments including: Earthquake Recovery, tropical monsoon prone developing Country recovering from long term Civil War, Multidiscipline live Oil & Gas site with numerous contractors working in close proximity, and Isolated, low lying Pacific Island with overpopulation and sanitation challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Wharehine Construction
12.2020 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Foundation Project Engineer
Soletanche Bachy International NZ Limited (Part of the Link Alliance) - CRL
01.2020
- My involvement with the project is to manage the foundations at the new Mt Eden Station, centrally around the piles that are constructed for new station and also temporary piles to facilitate the excavation of the 'portal' that is launch point for the TBM
- As Foundation Project Engineer my role involves the co-ordination and management of a piling team and subcontract management of anchor installation, with specific emphasis on coordination with site team and designers
- This includes the cost analysis, month end reports, weekly reports, ensuring Site Engineers are on track with 3 week look ahead programmes while ensuring works are being done safely and to a standard required.
Project Engineer
Fletcher Construction - NX2 - Puhoi to Warkworth
07.2018 - 12.2019
- As Project Engineer my role involved the co-ordination and management of a team of supervisors and site engineers overseeing subcontractors and self-perform crews carrying out the ground improvements, bulk earthworks, culverts and finishing works for a 2 km section of the new motorway
- This included the cost analysis, month end reports, weekly reports, ensuring Site Engineers are on track with 3 week look ahead programmes while ensuring works are being done safely and to a standard required.
Senior Site Manager
Fletcher Construction - AIAL - Auckland International Airport Terminal Expansion Phase 3
07.2017 - 07.2018
- As Senior Site Manager my role involves the co-ordination and management of a team of site supervisors overseeing over thirty sub-contractors, delivering the Truck Dock area and previously involved in the delivery of Plant Rooms, Departures Corridor, Facade, Roof and Lift portions
- Ensuring that all subcontractors meet FCC safety, QA and airport compliance standards and reporting back to other FCC internal teams while dealing with Airport Staff, design consultants and Architect.
Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. Glen Eden Waste water upgrade
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible for ensuring the effective coordination and Engineering works for the Glen Eden Waste water upgrade project through activities of technical, engineering, inspection, scheduling, planning, survey, procurement and quality control
- This included liaising with design engineers, clients, and subcontractors, coordinating daily activities, preparing construction documentation, and monitoring program, materials, and equipment inventory.
Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. KRRP - Kiribati Road Rehabilitation Project, South Tarawa, Kiribati, Central Pacific
06.2015
- Responsible for ensuring the effective coordination and Engineering works for the Kiribati Road Rehabilitation Project through activities of technical, engineering, inspection, scheduling, planning, survey, procurement and quality control
- This included supervising the QA/QC Lab, surveying team, and maintaining smooth operation of AC and concrete batching plants, liaising with clients and inspectors, coordinating daily activities, preparing construction documentation, and monitoring program, materials, and equipment inventory.
Site Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. Bridge 105, St Andrews, South Canterbury, NZ
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for ensuring the effective coordination and Engineering works for the Bridge 105 project through activities of technical, engineering, inspection, safety, environmental effects and consents, scheduling, planning, survey, procurement and quality control
- This included surveying, site engineering, project engineering, and supervising works to ensure QA/QC.
Site Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Supervised and coordinated various subcontractors working on post-earthquake reconstruction works in Christchurch, including road reconstruction and repairs, watermain and sub mains replacement, sewer and stormwater line relaying, and construction of pump stations
- Responsibilities included reviewing construction drawings, planning the works, requesting permits, liaising with clients and asset owners, resolving technical issues, preparing reports, and ensuring QA/QC.
Project Engineer
Dawnus Construction. Tonkolili Mine, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, West Africa
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Worked on the construction of a logistics corridor from a mine at Tonkolili to the port at Pepel, including the construction of a RC weir, bridge extension, crusher pad foundations, and haul road
- Responsibilities included initial site set up, resourcing materials and labor, reviewing client's drawings, raising technical queries, liaising with procurement and suppliers, preparing reports, and supervising works.
Project Engineer
Dawnus Construction. Pepel Island, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, West Africa
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Worked on the construction of an Iron Ore stockyard and ship loading facility, including bulk cut and fill operations, demolition of redundant buildings, construction of conveyors, foundations, and a new 100 man camp
- Responsibilities included site set up, resourcing materials and labor, liaising with clients and suppliers, preparing reports, supervising works, and managing QA/QC.
Site Engineer
Dawnus Construction. Dragon LNG Cogen Project. Dragon LNG Terminal, Waterston Milford Haven, Wales
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Worked on the construction of a Steam Turbine building, water treatment plant, sub-station building extension, slabs and foundations, and other civil elements for a 47MW Power Plant
- Responsibilities included reviewing construction drawings, estimating quantities, liaising with clients and subcontractors, planning and scheduling, monitoring progress, and ensuring QA/QC.
Trainee Site Engineer
Dawnus Construction Ltd. SHLNG Terminal, Milford Haven, Wales
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Worked on the construction of the largest LNG re-gasification terminal in Europe, including undergrounds, RC structures, concrete paved areas, and AC roadways
- Responsibilities included supporting the engineering team, setting out the works, performing surveys, maintaining records, and gaining experience in construction methods and safe working practices.
Education
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering with Management -
University of Wales Swansea
05.2008
Engineering Foundation -
University of Wales Swansea
05.2004
A Levels -
Gorseinon College
05.2001
GCSE -
Bryngwyn Comprehensive School
05.1998
Skills
- Strong and Effective Communicator - Able to communicate clearly, concisely and in a manner and language appropriate to the recipient Can structure information logically and choose the method of communication most likely to secure effective results
- Analysis and Decision Making - Ability to assimilate information quickly and extract key issues Able to approach work and working processes in a methodical manner
- Planning & Organising - Ability to prioritise work load, be flexible to changing needs and organise own work to deliver on time and to agreed quality
- Strong Team Player - Can understand own role in the team, how it affects the team process and contribute accordingly Ability to quickly build and maintain effective relationships, can accept constructive criticism
- Application of IT - Competent in the use of Microsoft office programmes including Word, Excel and Project Good knowledge in the use of engineering packages including, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Leica Geo-office Ability to use Internet and Email Systems effectively
- Numeracy - Confident with numeric and accounting concepts
Other Qualifications
- Full UK & NZ driving license
- St John First Aid
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme
- Graduate member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
- Carmarthenshire College Basic Engineering Course incorporating NVQ Level 2 Modules
- TC Level 1 and STMS Level 1 (NZ)
- Confined Spaces Certified (NZ)
- Working at Heights certified (NZ) & Use, install and disestablish proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height
- Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height
- Fire Warden
- NDM User Certified and registered (NZ)
- Soil Mechanics in Canterbury (Canterbury University)
- Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation
- Lockout and reinstate machinery in the workplace
- Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
- Attendance of one day courses in: Contract law, QA Training, Emergency Response, Negotiation Skills, PE Pipe technologies, Design Criteria for Concrete Pipe systems, Report writing.
- Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels, Explain principles of fire science
- Identify, prepare for, and take action in a workplace emergency
- Wear and operate breathing apparatus in general emergencies, Establish and deliver water supplies for firefighting.
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy most outdoor activities and sports, especially football. During my time at university my interest in football led me to the position of club treasurer and the following year, progressed to me being elected as club captain. My passion for football has followed me into construction while playing for teams close to the projects I've worked on in New Zealand, Sierra Leone and West Wales. While in West Wales I organized a Charity Match between contractors, raising money for Cancer Research & I was involved in organizing a Football tournament in the village of Pepel in Sierra Leone with the villagers benefiting from the proceeds. Whilst in New Zealand I set up two 5 a side football teams with colleagues at McConnell Dowell, one men's team, the other mixed who competed in an indoor league. I also have been fortunate enough to scale Mt Kilimanjaro, raising £7,000 for the Alzheimers Society. More recently my main past time is spending as much time as I can with my family, having two young daughters and for the last five years volunteering as a firefighter in Warkworth fire brigade.
Timeline
Project Manager
Wharehine Construction
12.2020 - Current
Foundation Project Engineer
Soletanche Bachy International NZ Limited (Part of the Link Alliance) - CRL
01.2020
Project Engineer
Fletcher Construction - NX2 - Puhoi to Warkworth
07.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Site Manager
Fletcher Construction - AIAL - Auckland International Airport Terminal Expansion Phase 3
07.2017 - 07.2018
Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. Glen Eden Waste water upgrade
06.2016 - 07.2017
Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. KRRP - Kiribati Road Rehabilitation Project, South Tarawa, Kiribati, Central Pacific
06.2015
Site Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. Bridge 105, St Andrews, South Canterbury, NZ
08.2014 - 06.2015
Site Engineer
McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd. Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
12.2011 - 08.2014
Project Engineer
Dawnus Construction. Tonkolili Mine, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, West Africa
05.2011 - 12.2011
Project Engineer
Dawnus Construction. Pepel Island, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, West Africa
06.2010 - 05.2011
Site Engineer
Dawnus Construction. Dragon LNG Cogen Project. Dragon LNG Terminal, Waterston Milford Haven, Wales
06.2008 - 05.2010
Trainee Site Engineer
Dawnus Construction Ltd. SHLNG Terminal, Milford Haven, Wales
06.2007 - 10.2007
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering with Management -
University of Wales Swansea
Engineering Foundation -
University of Wales Swansea
A Levels -
Gorseinon College
GCSE -
Bryngwyn Comprehensive School
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