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Alan WatsonAlan Watson

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ProfileProfile

A candidate with a number of excellent references from a variety of employers and clients,A candidate with a number of excellent references from a variety of employers and clients,where he has undertaken projects of up to £6m. With an exceptional background in thewhere he has undertaken projects of up to £6m. With an exceptional background in theretail, refurbishment and fit-out projects for clients such as David Lloyd Leisure, Esporta, Qretail, refurbishment and fit-out projects for clients such as David Lloyd Leisure, Esporta, QHotels and The Royal Society of Medicine, he has worked on many “live” environments toHotels and The Royal Society of Medicine, he has worked on many “live” environments totight programmes and fast-track contracts. His nature and communication skills are welltight programmes and fast-track contracts. His nature and communication skills are wellsuited to this type of work where liaison with clients and sometimes the public are critical.suited to this type of work where liaison with clients and sometimes the public are critical.Is now looking for an opportunity where he can use his existing skills with a reputableIs now looking for an opportunity where he can use his existing skills with a reputablecompany.company.

QualificationsQualifications

Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) – Reg. 1582355Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) – Reg. 1582355 CSCS Site Managers Test – Reg. 1582355CSCS Site Managers Test – Reg. 1582355 First Aid at Work – Cert. ONFK61403First Aid at Work – Cert. ONFK61403 PASMA – Re. 197633PASMA – Re. 197633 Fire Marshall TrainedFire Marshall Trained Abrasive Wheels – 1, 24, 41 and 42Abrasive Wheels – 1, 24, 41 and 42

Career HistoryCareer History2011 – 20122011 – 2012WFC InteriorsWFC InteriorsSenior Site ManagerSenior Site Manager

Site Manager responsible for management of workforce, documentation, health and safety,Site Manager responsible for management of workforce, documentation, health and safety,weekly sub-contractor meetings, client meetings, maintaining build programme and budgetweekly sub-contractor meetings, client meetings, maintaining build programme and budgetetc. Project was;etc. Project was;· David Lloyd Leisure, Hampton. Removal of existing tennis court, new outdoor pool,· David Lloyd Leisure, Hampton. Removal of existing tennis court, new outdoor pool,indoor plant room, strip-out and remove internal tennis courts, new kids area, threeindoor plant room, strip-out and remove internal tennis courts, new kids area, threeactivity rooms, new food area, refurbishment of shower cubicles etc. Value £1.6m.activity rooms, new food area, refurbishment of shower cubicles etc. Value £1.6m.

2006 – 20112006 – 2011Fileturn LtdFileturn LtdSenior Site ManagerSenior Site Manager

Duties as above on various refurbishment and fit-out contracts. Projects included;Duties as above on various refurbishment and fit-out contracts. Projects included;· Cote Brassiere, Bristol. Strip and fit-out of a restaurant, Value £770,000.· Cote Brassiere, Bristol. Strip and fit-out of a restaurant, Value £770,000.· Royal Society of Medicine, London. Refurbishment of 44 bedroom/bathrooms and· Royal Society of Medicine, London. Refurbishment of 44 bedroom/bathrooms andmeeting/dining rooms. Value £1.5m.meeting/dining rooms. Value £1.5m.· Victory Services Club, London. Strip-out and refurbishment of 75 rooms in the· Victory Services Club, London. Strip-out and refurbishment of 75 rooms in theCentenary Wing. All internal walls removed to exterior shell. The Club remainedCentenary Wing. All internal walls removed to exterior shell. The Club remained““live” at all times. Value £4m.live” at all times. Value £4m.· Q Hotels, the Hampton Court Hotel, London. Refurbishment of 50 bedrooms and· Q Hotels, the Hampton Court Hotel, London. Refurbishment of 50 bedrooms andconversion of exterior tennis court to function/guest area. The hotel remainedconversion of exterior tennis court to function/guest area. The hotel remainedopened at all times.opened at all times.· Busaba Restaurant, Hoxton. Full restaurant fit-out.· Busaba Restaurant, Hoxton. Full restaurant fit-out.· Walton Hall Hotel and Spa, Warwickshire. Refurbishment of the main house· Walton Hall Hotel and Spa, Warwickshire. Refurbishment of the main houseapartments to bedrooms, entrance hall, function rooms, etc. This was the last phaseapartments to bedrooms, entrance hall, function rooms, etc. This was the last phaseof an English Heritage project. Value £6m.of an English Heritage project. Value £6m.

1995 - 20061995 - 2006WFC InteriorsWFC InteriorsSenior Site Manager/Site MangerSenior Site Manager/Site Manger

Duties as above on various refurbishment and fit-out contracts. Projects included;Duties as above on various refurbishment and fit-out contracts. Projects included;· Oceana, Leeds. Complete fit-out of nightclub. Value £6m.· Oceana, Leeds. Complete fit-out of nightclub. Value £6m.· The One Eyed Cat, Truro, Cornwall. Conversion of a Grade 2 listed chapel, ender· The One Eyed Cat, Truro, Cornwall. Conversion of a Grade 2 listed chapel, enderEnglish Heritage, into a bar/restaurant. Value £700,000.English Heritage, into a bar/restaurant. Value £700,000.· David Lloyd Leisure, Woking and Enfield. TPC Contract. Value £2m· David Lloyd Leisure, Woking and Enfield. TPC Contract. Value £2m· Liquid & Diva, Shrewsbury. Complete fit-out of a nightclub. Value £3m.· Liquid & Diva, Shrewsbury. Complete fit-out of a nightclub. Value £3m.· Rendezvous Casino, Southend and Brighton.· Rendezvous Casino, Southend and Brighton.· Le Meridian Hotel, Picadilly. Refurbishment of Health Club.· Le Meridian Hotel, Picadilly. Refurbishment of Health Club.· Esport'a, Stoke-on-Trent. Fit-out from shell of health club/gym.· Esport'a, Stoke-on-Trent. Fit-out from shell of health club/gym.· Tiger Tiger, Birmingham. Complete fit-out of 30,000 sq. ft. nightclub/bar· Tiger Tiger, Birmingham. Complete fit-out of 30,000 sq. ft. nightclub/bar· Telford Super bowl. Refurbishment. Value £750,000.· Telford Super bowl. Refurbishment. Value £750,000.

1990 – 1995 1990 – 1995 ARW Building ServicesARW Building ServicesProprietorProprietor

Owner and operator of general building company that was a Owner and operator of general building company that was a Member of the Guild of MasterMember of the Guild of MasterCraftsmen. Projects included;Craftsmen. Projects included;· St. Mary’s Church, Hampstead. Conversion of part of the vicarage into toilets and· St. Mary’s Church, Hampstead. Conversion of part of the vicarage into toilets andkitchen area under English Heritage.kitchen area under English Heritage.· Sudbury Business Centre, Sudbury. Two phase project converting squash courts and· Sudbury Business Centre, Sudbury. Two phase project converting squash courts andshower rooms into office space.shower rooms into office space.· Drums Inc., Hornchurch. Conversion of a butcher’s shop into a drum shop and· Drums Inc., Hornchurch. Conversion of a butcher’s shop into a drum shop andrecording studio.recording studio.· The University Women's Club, London. Refurbishment and decoration of main hall· The University Women's Club, London. Refurbishment and decoration of main halland drawing room under English Heritage.and drawing room under English Heritage.

19901990St. Mary’s ChurchSt. Mary’s ChurchClerk of WorksClerk of Works

Clerk of Works for the completion of refurbishment and remedial works. The contract wasClerk of Works for the completion of refurbishment and remedial works. The contract wasfeatured in English Heritages Architectural magazine. It included various small works andfeatured in English Heritages Architectural magazine. It included various small works andmaintenance contracts across the south east and London.maintenance contracts across the south east and London.

1985 – 19901985 – 1990Cooper Builders LtdCooper Builders LtdSite Agent/ForemanSite Agent/Foreman

Began at Coopers as a joiner and progressed up to a Site Foreman. Projects included;Began at Coopers as a joiner and progressed up to a Site Foreman. Projects included;· 26 Ferncroft Avenue, Hampstead. Refurbishment of house and stables under English· 26 Ferncroft Avenue, Hampstead. Refurbishment of house and stables under EnglishHeritage.Heritage.· Olympia Conference Centre, London. Conversion of the entire store area into the· Olympia Conference Centre, London. Conversion of the entire store area into theauditorium.auditorium.· Chelsea Mews, London. Fit-out for the Kuwaiti Royal Family.· Chelsea Mews, London. Fit-out for the Kuwaiti Royal Family.

1975 – 19841975 – 1984Completed my apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery and worked for various contractorsCompleted my apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery and worked for various contractorsand companies. This included installing hardwood joinery and windows, maintenance and office installation and companies. This included installing hardwood joinery and windows, maintenance and office installation (partitioning, ceiling installation etc.) at Ford Motors and general shop fitting contracts.(partitioning, ceiling installation etc.) at Ford Motors and general shop fitting contracts.

Contracts Contracts

A selection of contractsA selection of contracts with with

references and appraisalsreferences and appraisals

All documents scanned from originals, available on requestAll documents scanned from originals, available on request..

David Lloyd Leisure, HamptonDavid Lloyd Leisure, HamptonPosition: Senior Site Manager (WFC)Position: Senior Site Manager (WFC)

David Lloyd Leisure, David Lloyd Leisure, HamptonHampton

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager1.6 million pound protect (2011)1.6 million pound protect (2011)

Contract•Removal of existing tennis court and install new outdoor swimming pool ,with internal pool plant

room.

•Strip out and remove internal tennis courts and install new Kid’s area including toilets 3 Activity

rooms with stores, new climbing frame, main area with food area.

•Bar area refurbishments with new bench seating lounge and children’s area.

•Refurbish both sets of shower cubicles

•Refurbishment in various areas.

•New land drainage and services

•Night and day shifts

•ALL WORKS CARRIED OUT IN A LIVE CLUB, finished on time, minimal snagging, minimal

disturbance to the club.

David Lloyd Leisure, HamptonDavid Lloyd Leisure, HamptonPosition: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager

1.6 million pound protect 1.6 million pound protect (2011)(2011)

Fileturn Ltd. Fileturn Ltd. Fileturn House,Fileturn House,44 Reigate Hill,44 Reigate Hill,

Reigate,Reigate,Surrey, RH2 9FFSurrey, RH2 9FFTel: 01737 242525Tel: 01737 242525

www.fileturn.co.uk.www.fileturn.co.uk.

(2006 to 2011)(2006 to 2011)Started and finished as Senior Site ManagerStarted and finished as Senior Site Manager

CoteCote (Bristol)(Bristol)Fileturn Ltd. Fileturn Ltd. Senior Site ManagerSenior Site Manager

£770,000 pound contract.£770,000 pound contract.

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The Royal Society of Medicine, The Royal Society of Medicine, Wimpole street, London,W1Wimpole street, London,W1

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager

The Royal Society of The Royal Society of Medicine, Medicine,

Wimpole street, London,W1Wimpole street, London,W1

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager£1.5 million + pounds£1.5 million + pounds

44 room society bedroom/bathroom44 room society bedroom/bathroomrefurbishmentrefurbishment

(2009).(2009).

The Royal Society of Medicine,The Royal Society of Medicine, Wimpole street, London,W1Wimpole street, London,W1


The Curlew. The Curlew. Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager

(Bodium, Sussex) (2010)(Bodium, Sussex) (2010)

Internal structure completely stripped to timber struts, both levels.

The Curlew. The Curlew. (Bodium Sussex)(Bodium Sussex)6 Weeks contract.6 Weeks contract.

Note: See letter from Andrew Hart (Fileturn title page)For reference to The Curlew.

The Victory Services ClubThe Victory Services Club

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager4 million pound room refurbishment,4 million pound room refurbishment,

75 rooms.75 rooms.All internal walls removed to exterior shell.All internal walls removed to exterior shell.

Club remained ‘live’ at all time.Club remained ‘live’ at all time.

The Victory Services ClubThe Victory Services ClubPosition: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager

The Victory Services ClubThe Victory Services ClubPosition: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager

Note. The pictures in the club magazine where taken by myself. They had employed a professional photographer , but asked permission to use my bedroom shots, which was a nice boost to my ego!

Note. Before being awarded the contract, the professional team (including myself) had to attend an interview with Sir William McAlpine (pictured above) to assess our suitability to carry out the contract.

The Hampton Court Hotel.The Hampton Court Hotel.Q HotelsQ Hotels

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager50 bedroom refurbishment50 bedroom refurbishment

(2007) Hotel remained open at all times.(2007) Hotel remained open at all times.



Note. The plaque opposite was presented to me by the hotel manager on completion. I turned the finial to the gazebo, as per the architects specification.



This area used to be the club’s centre tennis court, converted into an area for functions and guests.

Derek CarterDerek CarterContracts ManagerContracts Manager

I inserted the opposite email, as Derek’s I inserted the opposite email, as Derek’s unprompted reply to my email wishing him unprompted reply to my email wishing him

well in his new job,well in his new job,was a nice commendation.was a nice commendation.

Busaba (Busaba (HoxtonHoxton))Position; Senior Site ManagerPosition; Senior Site Manager

Walton Hall Hotel & SpaWalton Hall Hotel & Spa

First contract with Fileturn Ltd.First contract with Fileturn Ltd.(Senior Site Manager)(Senior Site Manager)

The last phase of the 18 month contract. I The last phase of the 18 month contract. I believe it was a 6 + million pound contract. believe it was a 6 + million pound contract.

Under English Heritage.Under English Heritage.

My responsibility was the refurbishment of My responsibility was the refurbishment of the main house (pictured) bedrooms the main house (pictured) bedrooms

(conversion from apartments into bedrooms), (conversion from apartments into bedrooms), entrance Hall, Function rooms, toilets and entrance Hall, Function rooms, toilets and

public areas, snagging & clearing site.public areas, snagging & clearing site.

Walton Hall Hotel & SpaWalton Hall Hotel & Spa

WFCWFCInterior Consultant & contractorsInterior Consultant & contractors

From 1995-2006From 1995-2006Positions: Joiner-Site Manager-Positions: Joiner-Site Manager-

Senior Site ManagerSenior Site Manager

Oceana (Leeds)Oceana (Leeds)6 million pound project, restaurant and bars.6 million pound project, restaurant and bars.

Position. Senior Site Manager.Position. Senior Site Manager.

The One Eyed CatThe One Eyed CatTruro, Cornwall (2005/6)Truro, Cornwall (2005/6)

Position: Senior Site Manager. £700,00 pound contract.Position: Senior Site Manager. £700,00 pound contract.Conversion of Chapel into Bar/Restaurant. Conversion of Chapel into Bar/Restaurant.

Grade 2 listed Building. Under English HeritageGrade 2 listed Building. Under English Heritage

David Lloyd Leisure, David Lloyd Leisure, EnfieldEnfield


David Lloyd Leisure, David Lloyd Leisure, EnfieldEnfield

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager2.5 million pound project2.5 million pound project

David Lloyd Leisure, David Lloyd Leisure, (Woking).(Woking).

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager(2002)(2002)

2 million + pound (TPC) contract2 million + pound (TPC) contract

Liquid & DivaLiquid & Diva(Shrewsbury)(Shrewsbury)

Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager(2002)(2002)

Rendezvous CasinoRendezvous CasinoPosition: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager

Southend-on-Sea (2001) and Brighton (2002)Southend-on-Sea (2001) and Brighton (2002)

Le Meridien HotelLe Meridien HotelPiccadillyPiccadillyPosition: Site ManagerPosition: Site Manager

(2005)(2005)

Esport’a (Stoke-on-Trent)Esport’a (Stoke-on-Trent)Multi million pound project, Shell fit-out.Multi million pound project, Shell fit-out.


Esport’a (Stoke-on-Trent)Esport’a (Stoke-on-Trent)Multi million pound project, Shell fitout.Multi million pound project, Shell fitout.


TigerTiger TigerTiger (Birmingham)(Birmingham)Position: Senior Site ManagerPosition: Senior Site Manager

30,000. sq ft Night club30,000. sq ft Night club

Summer Row (Birmingham)Summer Row (Birmingham)1.5 million pound project, Shell fit out.1.5 million pound project, Shell fit out.

Position. Senior Site Manager.Position. Senior Site Manager.Fit out over five floors, and main stair. One of my most challenging protects, I arrived on Fit out over five floors, and main stair. One of my most challenging protects, I arrived on

site week 1 of a 12 week program, the shell had no roof and the site crane through the site week 1 of a 12 week program, the shell had no roof and the site crane through the building, we still finished before the shell contractor.building, we still finished before the shell contractor.

Telford SuperbowlTelford SuperbowlPosition: Site ManagerPosition: Site Manager

£750,000. Refurbishment£750,000. Refurbishment

The Balcony NightclubThe Balcony Nightclub,,Isle of Wight.Isle of Wight.

Site Manager, Refurbishment.Site Manager, Refurbishment.

WFCWFCInterior Consultant & contractorsInterior Consultant & contractors

From 1995-2006From 1995-2006Positions: Joiner-Site Manager-Positions: Joiner-Site Manager-

Senior Site ManagerSenior Site Manager

Martin Scragg (Architect)

WFC ContractsWFC Contractsfrom from

1995 to 20001995 to 2000

The University Women’s ClubThe University Women’s ClubAs featured on TVAs featured on TV

A Miss Maple's, story was filmed at the Club

Point of interest.The site was open, at the club

one Saturday morning, when the duty manager requested if work

could cease, and someone would like to see me in the adjoining property, As I was let in to the

property, I was greeted by Bob Hoskins, he was recording the

sound track for Roger Rabbit. and would I mind stop noisy works

while he finished recording.

Cooper Builders LtdCooper Builders LtdHudson Road, Albany Road,Hudson Road, Albany Road,

Leigh-on-sea,Leigh-on-sea,EssexEssex

1985-19901985-1990Positions: Joiner-Foreman-Site ManagerPositions: Joiner-Foreman-Site Manager

26 Ferncroft Ave 26 Ferncroft Ave (Luxury apartments)(Luxury apartments)Hampstead, London.Hampstead, London.

Position: Site Manager (Cooper Builders Ltd)Position: Site Manager (Cooper Builders Ltd)

9 months contract of a refurbishments of house and stables (ex 9 months contract of a refurbishments of house and stables (ex Chinese embassy) .Under English Heritage.Chinese embassy) .Under English Heritage.

26 Ferncroft Ave 26 Ferncroft Ave (Luxury apartments)(Luxury apartments)Hampstead, London.Hampstead, London.

Position: Site Manager (Cooper Builders Ltd)Position: Site Manager (Cooper Builders Ltd)

26 Ferncroft Ave26 Ferncroft Ave (Luxury apartments)(Luxury apartments)Hampstead, London.Hampstead, London.

Position: Site Manager (1989) (Cooper Builders Ltd)Position: Site Manager (1989) (Cooper Builders Ltd)

St Marys ChurchSt Marys ChurchHampsteadHampstead

Position: Clerk of the works.Position: Clerk of the works.(1991)(1991)

1 million pound + contract, new roof and refurbishment.1 million pound + contract, new roof and refurbishment.Under English Heritage.Under English Heritage.

St Marys ChurchSt Marys ChurchHampsteadHampsteadPosition: Clerk of the works.Position: Clerk of the works.

1 million pound contract, new roof and refurbishment.1 million pound contract, new roof and refurbishment.Under English Heratige.Under English Heratige.

Olympia Conference CentreOlympia Conference CentrePosition: Site ManagerPosition: Site Manager

(1987)(1987)Conversion from the entire top level store area Conversion from the entire top level store area

into the now auditorium.into the now auditorium.

Chelsea MewsChelsea MewsFor aFor a

Member of the Kuwait Royal familyMember of the Kuwait Royal familyPosition: Site Manager (1988/89)Position: Site Manager (1988/89)

Coomb Hill EstateCoomb Hill Estate (Kingston)(Kingston)

Position: Site ManagerPosition: Site Manager(Cooper Builders Ltd)(1989)(Cooper Builders Ltd)(1989)

New house from foundation to completion.New house from foundation to completion.

Hammersmith & Fulham Hammersmith & Fulham Council.Council.

Included three main contracts.

• A conversion from an industrial laboratory to a Coroners Court.

•A quadrant shape extension to a Nursery School.

•New reception area to Hammersmith Collage.

Health & Safety Health & Safety Multimedia induction.Multimedia induction.

Multimedia induction.Multimedia induction.

•Having taken an early interest in H&S I started on a multimedia Induction in 2000, and have improved it over the years.

•The Induction can be updated and customised for individual projects.

•There are several videos incorporated and downloaded from the HSE.

•Music and videos have been included for easy digestion.

•An average Induction normally takes approximately 25 minutes.

Copy on request.

CertificatesCertificates

Contact DetailsContact Details

Mr Alan WatsonMr Alan Watson [email protected]@aol.com Mobile. 0788 75 74 765Mobile. 0788 75 74 765 Landline. 01603 811 696Landline. 01603 811 696

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