1. Christopher James Griffin
ADDRESS: 6 Beaumont Street, Plymouth, PL2 3AG, UK
Mobile: + (44) 751 556 7103
Home: + (44)175 250 0807
Email: chris@plymouthcp.co.uk
Web: http//www.plymouthcp.co.uk
Construction Professional
Highly versatile, physically fit and accomplished construction professional with cumulative experience in the areas of
project management, contract management, site management, risk assessment, emergency management, and
training. SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid / EMT, & B.Sc. Project Management qualified with proven ability of maintaining
professional relations with internal and external personnel while displaying complete understanding of processes and
ascertaining development of viable construction programmes. Excellent communicator fluent in English and an ability
to work under pressure in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments. Proven ability to interact effectively with people of
diverse nationalities; comfortable working in a multicultural setting.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Planning and Preparation ▪ Project Management ▪ Contract Management ▪ Negation Skills ▪ Etiquette and
Protocol ▪ Law and Legislation ▪ Team Work and Regulation ▪ Interpersonal Communication ▪ Conflict Management ▪
Briefing and Debriefings
KEY SKILLS
 Project Planning – Designing and implementing operational plans by providing operational instructions such as
conducting preliminary investigation, surveying ground situation, planning and execution of projects, providing
service support and delivering professional standards. Organising team briefings and training by presenting
structured information utilising visual aids while evaluating levels of understanding.
 Project Management – Expertise in providing project management process with complete risk assessments, pre-
construction intelligence and proposed service routes and emergency planning whilst staying updated with latest
industry trends, and technology including potential risks and threats.
 Risk Assessments and Risk Management – Skilled in identifying risks and assessing levels to facilitate
requisite risk reduction measures by conducting pre- and post-intelligence analysis.
 Time and Resource Management – Identifying and sourcing resources suitable for operational requirements
within time constraints while balancing desired resources with available resources taking into account budgetary
constraints, personal capabilities, local factors and environmental issues.
KEY ACHIEVEMENT
 Senior Project Manager for Cornhill Construction Group on their £10,000,000 St Andrews Club House and
Accommodation Project, St Andrews, Scotland
 Project Manager for Cornhill Construction Group on their £20,000,000 Westrovia Project on Vauxhall Bridge
Road, London
 Keen archer specialising in the compound and recurve bow. Successfully achieved third place out of 193
participants in local competition for compound bow at 20 mts and 50mts combined distance.
 Project Manager for Jones Building Group on their £4,800,000 Gaia Spa Project at Boringdon Hall, for the
Nettleton Hotel Group. Employed to turn around a failing project 17weeks in delay, recovering 4 weeks of the
delays overall, preventing client termination of the project.
Christopher James Griffin | Tel: + (44) 175 250 0807 / + (44) 751 556 7103 | Email: mail@plymouthcp.co.uk

2. KEY DELIVERABLES ACROSS CAREER SPAN
 Responsible for conducting site reviews, writing audit/review reports, reviewing findings and making
recommendations to line management or construction coordinators.
 Monitoring and evaluating unit performance on key security issues and programs whilst recommending
appropriate corrective action programmes.
 Nurturing effective working relations with internal as well as external personnel ensuring complete understanding
of processes and ascertaining development of viable construction programme.
 Responsible for planning, developing and implementing construction plans and programmes such as emergency
response and crisis management, information protection, incident management and investigation.
 Keeping abreast of latest complex industry trends and construction issues/technology while updating management
on risks and threats.
 Providing professional leadership, advice and counsel to line management on construction policy and practices.
 Identifying anticipated risks and recommending corrective plans.
 Providing advice and counselling management on resource allocation for protection of company assets.
 Mentoring construction staff and ensuring the achievement of current and long range strategic programme
objectives.
 Performing incident analysis and investigation relative to all incidents.
 Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing construction operations.
 Identifying risks and assessing levels to facilitate method statements and requisite risk reduction measures by
conducting pre- and post-intelligence analysis.
CAREER HISTORY
Director/Senior Contracts/Senior Projects Manager
Plymouth C.P. Ltd – Construction Management
Contracts
Water Treatment Works, Plymouth, RC Frame for ILCA Core and GAC
retaining Wall. Contract Value £370,000
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, RC Frame for new Test Laboratories for
satellites and other space craft. Contract Value £760,000
Gaia Spa, Boringdon Hall, Plymouth, New build Spa and Leisure Facility for the
Nettleton Hotel Group, Contract Value £4.800,000
Bridgwater College, Cannington Centre, Part refurbishment / part new build
providing new administration centre for the college. Contract Value £1,200,000
Bristow Search and Rescue, Newquay Airport, New Build hanger and crew
facilities for Bristow helicopters who are taking over the role for search and
rescue in the UK. Contract Value £5,600,000
Abbey Crescent, Torquay, Mixed New build of commercial units, holiday
apartments, and private apartments, Contract Value £15,000,000
Grand Western Cannel, Taunton, Repair to canal bank after failure during
recent floods, Contract Value £2,400,000
Laira Bridge Cycleway Project, Plymouth, restoration and renovation of an old
railway bridge into a new pedestrian and cycle track over the river Plym, Contract
Value £3,800,000
Projects Manager
C Griffin T/A Plymouth C.P. – Construction Management
Contracts
First Great Western Railway Station, Plymouth, Refurbishment of the track
underpass pedestrian subway, Contract Value £370,000
Great Torrington Service Station, Cornwall, Demolition of the old service
station and new build new service station and minimal, Contract Value £1,700,000
Plymouth College of Arts, Plymouth, new build college arts and drawing
facilities, Contract Value £5,200,000
All Saints School, Plymouth, New academy building for All Saints school,
Contract Value £8,300,000
New Build, Hatt, 2 new build executive homes for a private client, Contract Value
£344,000
May 2013 – Present
Project Manager
Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Senior Site Manager
Contract Interface/Site Manager
Relief Site Manager
Relief Site Manager
February 2010 – May 2013
Project Manager
Project/Contract Manager
Site Manager
Finishing/Site Manager
Project/Contracts Manager
Christopher James Griffin | Tel: + (44) 175 250 0807 / + (44) 751 556 7103 | Email: mail@plymouthcp.co.uk

3. Senior Project Manager June 2006 – February 2010
Cornhill Construction Group
Contracts
Westrovia Court, New build 6 story apartment block for mixed use housing, Projects Manager
on Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, Contract Value £20,000,000
American Golf Tours, Golfing Centre and accommodation facility for American golfing Senior Projects Manager
holidays, St Andrews Golf Course, St Andrews, Contract Value £10,000,000
EARLIER CAREER
Project Manager
Mr C K Johnston MA FRICS, Callington £250,000
Senior Site / Project Manager
Rocare Building Services – Britannia Role out
HGV Class 1 Driver
Clive Davis logistics Ltd
HM Armed Forces
February 2006 – June 2006
April 2004 – February 2006
June 1998 – February 2004
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelors Degree in Project Management April 1996 – June 1999
North Lindsey College of Technology, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
 SIA Licence NO 08300 156040 12646
 SIA NVQ 3 Close Protection, Clearwater Special Projects Ltd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
 SIA Door Supervisor / Conflict Management, CP UK, Plymouth, Devon
 Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), Construction Skills, London
 Emergency Medical Technician
 Medicine in Remote Areas
 CSCS
 PADI AI & Dive Master
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including MS Project
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 14th
April, 1972 Nationality: British
Marital Status: Common Law Partner Driving Licence: UK Driving Licence
Christopher James Griffin | Tel: + (44) 175 250 0807 / + (44) 751 556 7103 | Email: mail@plymouthcp.co.uk