NAME: Carl Pugh
COMPANY/REGION: Persimmon Homes West Midlands Ltd
JOB TITLE: Site Manager
DEPARTMENT: Construction
PLEASE DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR DEPARTMENT DOES?
Complete construction of new homes including roads and drainage.
PLEASE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS?
Day to day running of site.
Surveying and monitoring trades.
Supervising.
Ordering materials and material co-ordination.
Health and safety upkeep.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
A feeling of great achievement in watching a site progress.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS CAREER?
I always wished to be an outdoor worker. I relish the challenge in having to work to a tight programme.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DID YOU NEED TO GET THIS JOB?
I have a qualified trade background, but at present I am half way through a NVQ Level 4 in Site Management.
IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE A GRADUATE OR TRAINEE LOOKING FOR A JOB IN YOUR WORK AREA?
I would highly recommend anyone into this industry as it is a busy and enjoyable career.