Stephen Garforth

Installations and Project Construction Supervisor

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SouthportMember since June 8, 2026

Leadership through expertise in installation proceduresSite management and design coordinationExpertise in carpentry and joineryProject supervision and quality assurance

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Leadership through expertise in installation proceduresSite management and design coordinationExpertise in carpentry and joineryProject supervision and quality assurance

About

To pursue my career in the international theme park and construction industry through collaboration between all trades. I aim to apply my skills and positive leadership to successfully deliver design outcomes.

Experience

Fit-out Joiner - Apex Recruitment / Castlecourt Construction - United Kingdom

(2025-08 - 2025-12)

Bar and restaurant refurbishment
Fast-tracked contracts
Bespoke joinery

Site Manager / Assistant PM - FJ Corvan - United Kingdom

(2024-11 - 2025-06)

Led QA process and documentation for client and fire officer compliance
Coordinated look-ahead schedule planning with senior manager
Managed supply and installation of high-end fire doors and second fix joinery

Site Manager / Assistant PM - CastleCourt - United Kingdom

(2024-02 - 2024-10)

Delivered high-end restaurant fit-out and hotel upgrade
Liaised with design team and clients in daily meetings
Oversaw bespoke internal fit-out with detailed QA/QC processes

Senior Site Manager (Project Hire) - GR8 Limited - United Kingdom

(2023-12 - 2024-01)

Managed bespoke gymnasium fit-out including material and waste planning
Worked closely with client to meet design intent
Directed daily site operations and QA/QC

Senior Site Foreman - Medlock FRB - United Kingdom

(2022-07 - 2023-02)

Delivered turnkey steakhouse bar and restaurant project
Consulted with client on design and managed QA/QC
Coordinated site labour and project management

Field Art Director of Installations - Aspen Creations - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2021-05 - 2022-02)

Oversaw installations at Sea World Abu Dhabi
Managed finished carpentry, QA/QC and shop drawing implementation
Provided on-site client and design consulting

R.I and Showset and Props Manager - Universal Studios - Beijing, China

(2020-01 - 2021-03)

Managed coordination of site installations and deliveries
Handled full QA/QC with client-based control and inspections
Led shop drawing inspections, approvals and procurement agreements for showsets

Night Shift Site Manager - Thinkwell Asia - Zhuhai, China

(2019-06 - 2019-09)

Reported daily to VP on project status at Lionsgate Entertainment World
Facilitated client and design team consultations
Executed quality control checks ahead of client inspections

I.D Site Manager - Cockram Scenario - Zhuhai, China

(2017-11 - 2019-06)

Managed subcontractors and vendors throughout fit-out phases
Coordinated MEP, fit-out and related contractor schedules
Oversaw high-end fit-out QA/QC processes

Site Manager - Medlock FRB - United Kingdom

(2016-11 - 2017-10)

Directed subcontractor supervision and vendor management
Implemented coordinated fit-out installations
Led site training in HSE protocols

Site Manager - Pico Projects - Shanghai, China

(2015-08 - 2016-09)

Managed installations at Shanghai Disneyland, focusing on IP-specific sectors
Coordinated fit-out implementation and daily client consultation
Led site quality control and training initiatives

Site Supervisor - JP Pringle Co. Ltd - Bangkok, Thailand

(2014-03 - 2015-08)

Supervised high-end entertainment construction projects
Handled MEP drawings and site implementation
Planned and scheduled various project phases

Construction Manager - Heyrod Communications - United Kingdom

(2009-08 - 2013-09)

Oversaw public sector high-end projects and turnkey refurbishments
Managed subcontractors across trades
Directed multiple project timelines and QA/QC completion

Assistant Project Manager - Interserve Projects - Northwest UK

(2006-09 - 2009-08)

Led design, fabrication and construction across government and blue-chip projects
Managed all-trade subcontractors
Supervised secure infrastructure projects including bomb-proof computer rooms

Owner and Director - 3G Developments - United Kingdom

(2005 - 2006-08)