Simon Pickering

Experienced and safety-focused Site Manager with 5+ years of direct construction site management experience, specialising in retail fit-out and student accommodation projects for high-profile clients including Vodafone, B&Q, Boots, McDonald's, Unite Students, IQ Students, and the Imperial War Museum, with project values up to £300,000. Backed by over 20 years in a highly technical, project-based environment, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining an incident-free safety record. Skilled in leading multi-trade teams of up to 30 operatives, managing subcontractors, coordinating resources, and maintaining full compliance at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Site Manager / Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract) at CDS – Wilman (2026-01 – 2026-06)

• Managed retail fit-out projects for high-profile clients including Imperial War Museum, Vodafone, Tebay Services, and Chester Racecourse, with project values in excess of £300,000
• Oversaw all on-site operations from mobilisation through to handover, consistently delivering on programme and within budget
• Maintained a zero-incident safety record across all sites throughout the contract
• Coordinated subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring efficient scheduling, safe working practices, and quality outcomes
• Conducted site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings, ensuring strict compliance with health and safety legislation
• Prepared and reviewed RAMS, inspected temporary works, and carried out regular site safety audits
• Served as primary point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors, resolving issues and managing expectations

Site Manager at Freelance (via CDS Group) (2025-01 – 2026-01)

• Managed retail fit-out sites for clients including Royal Mail, Boots, and McDonald's, overseeing all on-site operations from mobilisation through to project completion
• Coordinated subcontractors and direct labour of up to 20–30 operatives, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource allocation
• Delivered all projects on time while maintaining a zero-incident safety record throughout
• Maintained full H&S compliance — site inductions, toolbox talks, RAMS preparation, and temporary works inspections
• Acted as client-facing lead, managing expectations and proactively resolving on-site challenges

Site Manager / 3D Architectural Visualisation Artist at Fortis Vision (2020-10 – 2024-12)

• Managed retail fit-out and student accommodation projects across the UK for clients including B&Q, Unite Students, and IQ Students, with project values up to £300,000
• Led multi-trade subcontractor teams of up to 20–30 operatives, coordinating work sequences to maintain progress and avoid programme conflicts
• Delivered all B&Q retail sites on time and within the £300,000 budget, with a zero-incident safety record maintained throughout the contract
• Developed and issued RAMS, conducted toolbox talks, and ensured all operatives held appropriate certifications
• Liaised directly with clients and design teams to interpret drawings and resolve technical queries on-site
• Maintained detailed site records, daily reports, and managed change orders and project variations

3D Architectural Visualisation Artist at Whitecrow Studios (2013-03 – 2020-10)

• Delivered high-quality architectural visualisation for construction and development projects, working closely with architects, designers, and project managers
• Developed strong understanding of construction methodology, building materials, and spatial design

3D Architectural Visualisation Artist at Straightforward CGI (2012-01 – 2013-12)

3D Architectural Visualisation Artist at Red and Gray (2005-01 – 2012-12)

HND in Electronic Media Design For Screen – Wolverhampton University (1993-01 – 1995-12)