Sohil Bhudia

Highly experienced construction professional with 20+ years in the industry, having worked across all aspects of residential building, from underpinning and structural work to electrics, plumbing, and carpentry. Extensive expertise in project management, site coordination, and stakeholder engagement, overseeing renovations, new builds, extensions, and loft conversions valued up to £1.2m. A hands-on leader with a problem-solving approach, ensuring seamless operations by coordinating teams, managing materials, and liaising with clients and regulatory bodies.

Adept at overcoming language barriers and fostering collaboration, ensuring projects meet strict deadlines and quality standards. Now seeking to transition into a management or consultancy role, leveraging deep construction knowledge to drive efficiency, strategy, and innovation within the industry.

Foreman - BUILDOCRAFT - London

(2017-10)

Responsible for managing multiple high-value residential projects, ensuring timely completion, quality assurance, and seamless coordination between stakeholders.

• Project Oversight: Managed up to three active sites simultaneously, handling projects from £150k to £1.2 million, including full renovations, extensions, and new builds.
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Led a team of 5-6 core staff and subcontractors, ensuring tasks were executed efficiently while maintaining a collaborative, solution-driven approach.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Served as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, building inspectors, and suppliers, ensuring alignment on project goals, design specifications, and timelines.
• Resource & Budget Control: Strategically planned and sourced materials to prevent delays, negotiating with suppliers to secure cost-effective solutions—achieving savings such as reducing a £20k material cost to £16k.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Diagnosed on-site challenges, including unforeseen structural issues or procedural inefficiencies, implementing swift solutions to keep projects on track.
• Health & Safety Management: Enforced site safety protocols, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and maintaining a secure working environment.
• Training & Staff Development: Provided hands-on training to team members, mentoring them in trade-specific skills and improving their overall efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Introduced streamlined workflows and procedural enhancements that improved efficiency and reduced downtime across multiple sites.
• Quality Assurance: Developed and implemented robust quality control measures to maintain high standards across all aspects of construction, from initial groundwork to final finishing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all projects adhered to building codes, planning permissions, and industry regulations, liaising with local authorities to secure approvals and inspections.

Multi-Trade Carpenter - SGAMI LTD - London

(2015-10 - 2017-10)

Specialised in high-end, small- and large-scale carpentry and general building work, contributing to residential renovation and refurbishment projects.

• Structural & Carpentry Work: Installed doors, flooring, joists, trusses, and rafters, ensuring precision and durability.
• Fast-Paced Construction Delivery: Worked efficiently under tight deadlines, ensuring all carpentry-related tasks were completed to a high standard.
• Site Organisation & Safety: Maintained a clean and compliant work environment, implementing best practices for workplace health and safety.
• Quality Finishing & Snagging: Delivered meticulous finishing work, ensuring projects were completed to an exceptional standard, with all defects resolved before handover.
• Repair & Restoration: Undertook structural repairs and refurbishment tasks, restoring various elements to meet safety and aesthetic requirements.

Badminton Coach

(2021)

Organises and leads local badminton sessions, fostering teamwork, discipline, and social engagement.

• Coordinates schedules, secures venues, and ensures smooth execution of sessions.
• Mentor new players, providing guidance and encouragement to develop skills and confidence.
• Promotes inclusivity by creating a welcoming environment for participants of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Applies leadership and organisational skills to maintain structure and efficiency within the sessions.
• Utilises problem-solving abilities to adapt sessions based on attendance, skill levels, and participant needs.
• Strengthens community relationships through consistent engagement and team-building activities.

GAS Qualification (GAS Safe) - LCL Awards (2020)

Bachelor of Science - Business & Multimedia - University of Hertfordshire (2004)