Jon Manning

A reliable and motivated construction professional with strong communication skills and extensive experience in site management, supervision, training, and maintenance. I am honest, approachable, and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. My experience working to strict timescales has ensured consistently high standards of work.

In addition to my professional career, I am a voluntary boxing coach running a local community gym, working with children and young adults from all backgrounds to promote self-discipline, confidence, and improved health and wellbeing.

Site Manager - R&M Williams Ltd - Cardiff

(2023-04)

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a maintenance contract for Cardiff University residences

• Overseeing site operations, contractors, and standards
• Ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification
• Liaising with clients and monthly progress reporting

Contracts Supervisor - LCB Construction

(2021-06 - 2023-04)

Supervised kitchen and bathroom refurbishment projects and reactive maintenance works

• Managed programmes of work for housing association properties
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
• Liaised directly with tenants to ensure customer satisfaction
• Completed RAMS, site files, programmes, and all required paperwork
• Ordered materials and coordinated labour

Construction Training Officer - Coleg QS

(2016-07 - 2021-06)

Delivered teaching and assessment for Work Based Learning programmes

• Assessed learners undertaking construction qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3
• Worked with schools supporting children and young people with additional needs and learning disabilities
• Completed NVQ assessment paperwork and quality assurance documentation
• Conducted monthly reviews with learners and employers to monitor progress and development

Maintenance Manager - GWM Building Contractors

(2012 - 2016)

• Priced works and prepared invoices
• Managed budgets and project timescales
• Organised and supervised maintenance teams
• Dealt with reactive maintenance, including out-of-hours emergencies

Finishing Foreman - Pendragon Design and Build

(2011 - 2012)

Managed finishing trades and reported directly to the Site Agent

• Involved in air testing and final inspections
• Ensured high-quality finishes prior to handover

Self-Employed Painter & Decorator - M&R Decorators

(2011 - 2011)

• Carried out domestic and commercial decorating works
• Worked directly with house builders (Lovell)
• Held maintenance contracts with local estate agents

Abersychan Comprehensive School

City & Guilds - Painting & Decorating - Pontypool College

NVQ Level 2 & Level 3 - Painting & Decorating - Pontypool College