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Catalin Sbangu

Façade Manager

London, UK

catalin@sbangu.uk

07773326522

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Catalin Sbangu

Façade Manager
Accomplished and resourceful professional with substantial experience in directing end-to-end construction/site operations across-fast paced environment for attainment of unequalled success.

Proficient in delivering exceptional expertise for strategic project management, whilst ensuring compliance with quality and technical standards. Exceptional talent for streamlining safety maintenance procedures, devising tactical plans, and conducting performance assessments by empowering engineering team toward continued success. Adept at employing façade/site and management principles as well as performing audits for risk mitigation. Expert at completing projects within time and budget constraints, training diverse employees, and cultivating constructive and cooperative relationships at all levels.


Areas of Expertise

Construction Management
Safety & Policies Compliance
Team Training & Leadership
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Operations Excellence
Stakeholder Engagement
Façade & Site Management
Audit, Review, & Inspection
Quality Assurance & Control (QA&QC)
Program & Project Governance
Revenue & Cost Optimisation
Contract Negotiations


Skills

Leadership skills

100%

Health and Safety

100%

Computer skills

99%

MS Office

98%

Web Safe Browsing

95%


Languages

Romanian

English



Personality

Organised

Open & proactive

Team player

Communicative

Perfectionist



Professional Experience

QA Manager at Moonraker Point, Fire remedial works
TSL.UK
2024 - Present

Managing QA processes and documentation for fire remedial works, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and project standards.


Construction manager, Woking remedial works
Lindner-Prater, London, UK
2023 - 2024

Experienced manager with a proven track record in overseeing large-scale construction projects. Led the successful recladding of the Woking Hilton Hotel, managing the removal and reinstallation of its facade with precision and efficiency. Skilled in project planning, team coordination, and ensuring adherence to quality standards within strict timelines.


External Site Manager
Berkeley St. Edward Kensington Row 2 – Royal Warwick Square, London, UK
2019 – 2023

Oversee high-risk operations throughout project management. Manage and monitor more than 63 mast climbers and scaffolds. Supervise Volkerlaser waterproofing contractor and Elite for Landscaping. Monitor Quality Assurance (QA) process in Field View. Research and compare different options by checking credentials as well as reading reviews and testimonials from previous clients, and asking for detailed estimates and contracts before signing any agreement. Provide comprehensive workforce services to clients by promoting economic growth and constructive workforce environment.
● Secured RWS contract was worth over £24M (façade only) for six residential blocks and led three façade contractors, such as Martifer, Clarke, and Fleetwood.
● Enhanced proficiency by collaborating with diverse site teams to ensure façade in accordance with main site programs.
● Conducted monthly RAMS reviews across all external packages in compliance with company standards for continuous process improvement.


Site Manager
Stansted Airport, LPL Construction Services, Body Scanner Replacement, Central Search, London, UK
2016 - 2019

Conducted regular meetings on progress reports and site visits to update and engage in project. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe and secure workforce environment. Scheduled meetings with labour and maintained material resources in adherence to project strategies. Prepared and presented reports for senior management and clients to discuss progress and status.
● Established clear communication channels with sub-contractors to inform about any changes, updates, and delays.
● Planned and executed key operations, including temporary/permits to work and management of isolation procedures.


Site Manager
Gatwick Airport for Galliford Try, London, UK
2016 – 2019

Devised and employed procedures in adherence to Gatwick Airport airside and landside operating processes. Delivered high-quality services by addressing and fulfilling client’s requirements in timely manner. Built and maintained long-term professional relationships with key stakeholders for effective decision-making.
● Delivered more than £5M lift replacement schemes by reducing impact on terminal and retail operations, whilst serving as site manager.
● Recognised as facilitator for testing and commissioning process and handover.



Site Manager
Stansted Airport for Galliford Try, London, UK
2015 – 2016

Communicated with Stansted engineering teams for isolations and permits to work. Formulated reports for senior management for effective decision-making. Identified and resolved complex issues by proposing effective recommendations.
● Managed internal and external refurbishment of APV facility for Airside valued at £1.9M+.
● Spearheaded Highjack Stand Construction, Airside project worth £3.3M+.



Facade Site Supervisor
Euro Top fixing | Laing O’Rourke, Oxford Brookes University | Heathrow Terminal T2A
2011 – 2015

Performed wide range of duties as Supervisor across multiple construction organisations throughout Europe including, Sweden and Romania. Communicated with cross-functional teams by learning/expanding local languages, customs, and traits associated with countries to promote cultural equality.
● Successfully integrated with multinational teams by fostering long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders for effective decision-making.
● Promoted multiple positions by showcasing outstanding professional skills.


Education

University "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" in Iași
1996
Qualifications & Certifications

QA system – Field view | Build Quality Assurance | The Mechanics of QMPs & ITPs, Quality Risks & Mitigation | Construction Management NVQ 6 | Construction Management NVQ 4 | Fire Risk Management in Construction | Fire & Life Safety Systems | MCWP IPAF Certificate | S.M.S.T.S | Black C.S.C.S Card | Management of Working at Height | RoSPA – Fall Fighter Awareness | Rainscreen (Siderise) RH/RV | Unconscious Bias | First Aid at Work | HS&E Legislation Awareness | Temporary Works Coordinator | Temporary Work Awareness | Scaffolding Awareness TG20/TG21 | Diversity Inclusion & Respect | Curtain Wall Installation NVQ 2 | RAMS Review


Achievements

Fire and Life Safety Systems
The Mechanics of QMPs and ITPs, Quality Risks and Mitigation
First Aid at Work
RoSPA - Fall Fighter Awareness
Scaffolding Awareness TG20:21
Fall Prevention Awareness SG4:15
RAMS Review
Temporary Works Awareness
Management of Working at Height
Management of Occupational Health in Construction
Management of Material Handling - Module 1
Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme
Introduction to Build Quality Assurance
Build Quality Assurance
Fire Risk Management in Construction - Module 1
SMSTS (R)