1. Ronnie Cox ACIOB
Personnel Information
Marital Status: Single
Nationality: British
DOB: 31/08/1968
Gender: Male
Education/Training
2016 – 2016 Scaffold Inspection (Basic) – 1day
Working at Height Training – 1 day
Confined Spaces Training – 1 day
2014 – 2015 NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
2013 – 2013 BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings (4 days)
2009 – 2009 NEBOSH Construction Certificate
2008 – 2009 ACIOB (N0. 1472039)
2007 – 2008 City of Bristol College
Qualifications: A Level – Film Studies (for fun)
2006 – 2006 City of Bristol College
Qualifications: AutoCAD 2D3 Advanced
2001 – 2003 City of Bristol College
Qualifications: B Tec HNC – Construction Studies
Bristol City Council/NEA
Qualifications: City & Guilds – Energy Awareness
1999 – 2001 City of Bristol College
Qualifications: B Tec ONC – Construction Studies
1995 – 1996 University of the West of England
Qualifications: Social Science (BA) (not completed)
Address: 8 Eighth Avenue
Filton
Bristol
BS7 0QT
Mob: 07906115183
Fax: 0117 3525162
Email: ronnie.cox@bristol.gov.uk
Curriculum Vitae

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1994 – 1995 Ashley Down College of HE (now City of Bristol College)
Qualifications: Access to Higher Education
History
Psychology
Sociology
1990 – 1991 Soundwell College of HE (now City of Bristol College)
Qualifications: GCSE – English Language
A Level – Law
Sociology
1979 – 1984 St George Secondary Modern
Qualifications: None taken.
General Work Experience
1998 – Now Bristol City Council
Positions Held:
- Construction Health & Safety
Coordinator/Building Surveyor (since 2013)
- Building Surveyor (1999 - 2013)
- Env. Health Admin Officer
- Housing Benefits Admin Officer
1990 - 1998 Various Building Sites in and around the Bristol Area
Positions Held:
- Labourer
- Ground Worker
- General Builder/Roofer
1989 - 1990 Access Scaffolding, Bristol.
Position Held:
- Bottom Hand Scaffolder
1988 - 1989 Tower Scaffolding, Bristol.
Position Held:
- Bottom Hand Scaffolder
1987 - 1988 Mount Stevens Bakers, Fishponds Trading Estate, Bristol
Position Held:
- Order Picker
1984 - 1987 Webbers Ltd, Fishponds Trading Estate, Bristol.
Position Held:
- Semi-skilled Engineer

3. Ronnie Cox October 2016
Construction Industry Work Experience
1998 - Now Bristol City Council
1988 – 1998 Scaffolding Industry
Various building sites – Domestic and Commercial (see above)
I currently work as a Construction Health and Safety Coordinator/Building Surveyor
for a central technical team, the Development and Special Projects Team, within
Bristol City Council. As a team we deliver New Social Housing with the necessary
ancillary works, bespoke one-off projects and large refurbishments.
Roles & Responsibilities
My remit currently comprises the implementation of Health & Safety Legislation and
Policy within the context of New Build Social Housing and ‘one-off’ bespoke
projects.
The delivery of H&S training to the team and Asbestos Awareness Training to around
400 staff (with three others).
I act as Contract Administrator and Project Manager on smaller one off projects such
as a roof replacement scheme utilising light weight roofing systems and larger
demolition projects.
Generally
Historically, my role has included the design and management of Disabled Adaptation
Projects for children and adults, comprising traditionally built extensions to council
properties, level access bathrooms and improved access to the properties1
.
The provision of rain screen over-cladding to non-traditionally built (PRC) Local
Authority properties citywide and flat roof to pitch roof conversions2
.
The conversion of Local Authority owned retail units into LA offices, for example the
temporary Customer Service Point in Bedminster, Bristol.
The carrying out of Access Audits on all communal areas accessible by the public
citywide with regard those with Disabilities, my role, as Project Manager is to oversee
all aspects of this project within the context of the Equalities Act 2010.
Lead Surveyor and Contract Administrator on a two-year programme –2008/9 – to
effect repairs to 10no High Rise Block flat roofs using a proprietary liquid coating
system include the upgrading of insulation where needed3
.
Flat roof to pitch roof conversion utilising an independent steel I ‘ring-beam’ to
accommodate new pitched timber trusses and traditional tiles.
Conducting feasibility studies to a number of Garage Sites citywide to determine the
best use of the land.
The Project Management of a PRC Demolition Project involving the demolition of
160 Woolaway PRC social housing properties.

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Employer’s Agent for the Prefab Redevelopment Project in collaboration with Bovis
Homes in Bristol4
.
The Team comprises: Line Manager, two Project Managers, four Building Surveyors,
Quantity Surveyor, Health and Safety Coordinator/Surveyor, four Project Officers,
with varying skills and experiences, which collectively deliver the new social housing
and undertake ‘one-off’ bespoke projects.
For example, works currently undertaken by the team include:
- Delivery of new social housing
- Including appointment of Contractors/Consultants
- Feasibility Studies
- Commissioning of various surveys – Ground Investigation, Ecology etc.
- Demolition works to facilitate new build development
- Refurbishment works to ‘acquired’ LA housing stock
- Implementation of the CDM Regs (2015)
- Health and Safety site audits to all live sites
- Health and Safety pre-tender assessments
- Asbestos Awareness Training (approx’ 400 staff)
- Health and Safety Training
- Risk Assessments/Method Statements
The works have required the use of a variety of contracts. For example:
- JCT Minor Works1
- NEC Contract2
- JCT Intermediate Works with Contractor’s Design3
- JCT Standard Form of Building Contract with Contractor's
Design4
Interests
Keeping Fit I like to get to the Gym about three/four times a week.
Reading Mostly Non-Fiction relating to Film Noir, Screwball Comedies and the
Film Industry in general and current affairs.
Music I play the drums.
I enjoy listening to all kinds of genres except trite pop tunes.
Films I enjoy watching films, especially old ones, hence undertaking the
Film Studies at A Level.
Television I really enjoy bad television, especially over produced American
imports.
News (current affairs)
It’s good to know what’s going on in the world, gives us context and
perspective.

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Job Description
Job Title: Construction Health & Safety Coordinator/Building Surveyor
Department: Business Planning and Service Development
Section: Development and Special Projects
Responsible to: DSP Manager
Purpose of the Job
1. To provide compliance with the legal requirements of health and safety
legislation for all works and projects with the including Construction Design
& Management Regulations within Neighbourhoods Housing Delivery
2. Be responsible for providing the following services:-
- Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety legislation on site
- Ensure all works carried out by Landlord Services Housing Delivery comply
with the relevant Health & Safety legislation
- Produce, maintain & update the Health & Safety files for projects
- Regular inspections to site to ensure safe working practices
- Assisting contractors, designers, project managers and any other relevant
persons in complying with Health & Safety legislation
- Ensure that all projects are fit for purpose from end to end in relation to Health
& Safety
- Provide training & support to other members of staff in relation to Health &
Safety
- Be responsible for creating and amending the Risk Assessments for Landlord
services Housing Delivery
- Being responsible for health and safety matters within landlord services from
site based operations to the office.
- Risk management methodology, calculation and reporting.
- Evaluation of contractors tender submissions for health and safety compliance
- Be able to respond to Health and Safety incidents ,provide guidance and
support to Managers, surveyors, and other staff
- Carry out accident/incident investigations including reporting RIDDOR and
liaising with Corporate Health & Safety section and HSE
3. Be responsible for contract administration or provide the role of Employers
Agent and delivery of all technical elements of allocated projects/programmes
including:-
- Site inspections, surveys and reports on work in progress
- Drawings, specifications and schedules of work
- Reports on work in progress and completed
- Surveys and technical reports
- Making Building Regulation, planning and other applications
- Certifying payments
- Updating job records
- Advice on forms of building contracts and consultants agreements
- Assist in the preparation of reports to Boards or Committees

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- Party Wall Act Notices, advice and guidance
- Leaseholder Notices
- Maintaining an up to date knowledge of changes in construction policy,
legislation, innovation and best practice on all areas relevant to construction
programmes.
- Detail and specify works for in-house teams, highlight dependencies and ready
for scheduling
4. Manage and administer a contract in the design, specification and procurement of
contracts for the delivery of each project

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Structure
Bristol City Council
Directorate: Neighbourhoods
Department: Business Planning and Service Development
Section: Development and Special Projects
Manager: Line Manager x1
Project Managers x2
Technical Staff: Building Surveyors x4
Health and Safety Coordinator/Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Project Support: Project Officers x4