Francis Mlaguzi

Results-driven Construction Site Foreman with over 17 years of experience in general contracting, structural steel fixing, formwork/shuttering, and reinforced concrete works in Nairobi, Kenya. Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary site teams, interpreting complex structural and architectural drawings, and delivering projects with a 95% on-time completion rate. Holds an NVQ Level3 in Construction Supervision and is actively self-studying CDM 2015 regulations and HSE site management guidelines, positioning for a seamless transition to the UK construction industry.

Site Foreman - Nirma Construction Co. Ltd. - Nairobi, Kenya

(2018-01)

Lead daily site operations for structural projects involving steel fixing, formwork, and reinforced concrete works.

• Supervised and coordinated teams of steel fixers, carpenters, and concrete operatives on commercial and residential structural projects, maintaining daily workflow and meeting project milestones.
• Liaised directly with structural engineers and project managers to resolve design discrepancies and manage change orders on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to the schedule.
• Oversaw high-precision rebar placement, cage fabrication, shuttering/formwork installation, and concrete pouring in strict accordance with engineering specifications and mixing ratios.
• Delivered complex retaining walls and heavy foundation structures from inception to completion, consistently achieving quality and structural compliance targets.
• Chaired weekly site progress meetings with field crews and management, tracking KPIs and flagging risk areas proactively.
• Enforced health and safety protocols across site operations, maintaining a strong safety record throughout tenure.

Steel Fixer / Foreman - Kaafa Construction Agency - Nairobi, Kenya

(2008-01 - 2017-12)

Supervised and carried out steel fixing works across a range of commercial and residential construction projects.

• Supervised teams of steel fixers in cutting, bending, and tying rebar to exact engineering design requirements on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Conducted pre-pour inspections to ensure 100% compliance of rebar installation with structural design specifications before concrete placement.
• Mentored and trained junior steel fixers in technical drawing interpretation, rebar methodology, and site health and safety standards, building team capability and performance.
• Developed expertise in foundation works, column cages, beam reinforcement, and slab construction across multilevel and single-level structures.

NVQ Level 3 - Construction Supervision (2026-06)