Lee Deaves

Experienced Supervisor, Project Coordinator and Operations Team Leader with a diverse background across construction, civil engineering, utilities coordination, highways operations, telecommunications infrastructure, and specialist industrial cleaning. Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate contractors, supervise site activity, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards across complex environments.

Career Transition – Actively Seeking New Opportunities (2025-11 – Present)

• Actively seeking opportunities in construction supervision, utilities coordination, infrastructure delivery, or specialist operations leadership roles.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of construction, telecoms infrastructure, site operations, and health & safety regulations.
• Continuing development following BTEC Level 3 Fibre & Copper Engineering training.
• Engaging with recruiters and employers regarding supervisory and operational roles.

Specialist Cleaning Team Leader at Cater Clean Solutions (2025-07 – 2025-11)

• Led teams of 2–20 operatives across multiple commercial and construction sites.
• Oversaw build cleans, sparkle cleans, and specialist kitchen extract cleaning operations.
• Coordinated equipment, PPE, and site logistics.
• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Managed staff scheduling, workforce coordination, budgeting, and client reporting.
• Maintained client relationships and ensured high-quality service delivery.

Home Carer / Student (Telecommunications Engineering) (2023-01 – 2025-07)

• Provided full-time care for a family member while studying BTEC Level 3 Fibre & Copper Engineering (Data & Telecoms).
• Gained practical experience in data cabling installation, fibre and copper infrastructure, network fault-finding and testing, telecommunications installation standards, and quality and compliance requirements.

Highways Supervisor / Works Coordinator at Wakefield, Leeds & Calderdale Councils (2020-08 – 2023-01)

• Supervised civil engineering and utilities works across public highways networks.
• Ensured compliance with permit schemes and statutory regulations.
• Coordinated works with statutory undertakers and contractors.
• Monitored contractor performance, safety standards, and operational efficiency.
• Liaised with internal council teams and stakeholders to maintain access and minimise disruption.

Build Clean Supervisor at Wharfedale FM – Wetherby (2020-02 – 2020-07)

• Managed teams delivering build cleans and sparkle cleans on commercial and residential projects.
• Coordinated labour, equipment, and site operations.
• Maintained client communication and ensured operational efficiency.
• Ensured full health and safety compliance.

Field Supervisor at Telecabo Communications – Leeds (2019-09 – 2019-10)

• Managed three five-person fibre installation teams.
• Oversaw installation of blown fibre telecommunications infrastructure.
• Coordinated subcontractors and ensured safety and quality compliance.

Self-Employed Groundworker at BAK Construction | Wilmott Dixon | Kier Construction | JDF Construction (2017-09 – 2019-09)

• Delivered groundworks and civil engineering services on residential and commercial developments.
• Drainage and clean water infrastructure installation, distribution manifolds, and water metering.
• Site preparation, kerbing, road layout construction, concrete works, retaining walls, and landscaping.

Groundworks & Services Group Coordinator at LNT Construction – Leeds (2016-07 – 2017-09)

• Coordinated utilities infrastructure installation across development sites nationwide.
• Liaised with utility providers including Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent Water, Anglian Water, Northern Powergrid, and Northern Gas Networks.
• Managed temporary site services (generators, water supplies), oversaw installations, water testing, and compliance.
• Coordinated labour planning and site resources.

Building & Commercial Project Manager at Bay House Developments Ltd (2014-09 – 2016-06)

• Assisted Chartered Surveyor with commercial building and site surveys.
• Prepared cost estimates and commercial quotations.
• Supported planning, coordination, and management of development projects.

Commercial Assistant / Helpdesk Coordinator at FES FM (2010-09 – 2014-08)

• Coordinated helpdesk operations for facilities management contracts.
• Scheduled reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across multiple sites.
• Liaised with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure SLA compliance.
• Assisted with commercial administration, job costing, invoicing, and contract documentation.
• Maintained maintenance and compliance records, and supported operational reporting.

Coordination Helpdesk Supervisor / Acting Service Manager at Scobie Macintosh Bakery Engineering (2006-09 – 2010-08)

• Managed 25–30 field engineers servicing commercial catering equipment.
• Supervised in-house engineering workshop and installation teams.
• Coordinated planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work.
• Managed rotas, resource allocation, and workload distribution.

NRSWA Civil Engineering Works Coordination Supervisor at Morrison Utility Services (2004-08 – 2006-09)

• Supervised works coordination teams delivering civil engineering projects.
• Managed compliance with NRSWA street works regulations.
• Coordinated scheduling and contractor performance for telecommunications infrastructure works.

A-Level in English, English Literature, Geography, Economics – Woodkirk High School Sixth Form – Leeds

AS Level in General Studies – Woodkirk High School Sixth Form – Leeds

GCSE in Multiple subjects including Maths and English – Woodkirk High School Sixth Form – Leeds

RSA Qualifications in Typing, Shorthand, Desktop Publishing