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Steve James

Project Manager

Steve James has 42 years of experience in the construction industry, starting his career as a carpenter. During his time with Gipping, Steve has completed a number of projects to a high standard with very positive feedback from our clients.

In addition to the project resume for Gipping, shown below, Steve also worked on the following:

Forster Park Primary School, Lewisham. Value: £5,500,000
The erection of a temporary school within the existing schoolgrounds. Works included a new boiler room, structural supporting works for the removal of columns within the dining area.
St William of York Primary School, Lewisham. Value: £1m
The work involved the erection of steel frame to span an existing sports hall to carry a built of site extension of two classrooms, toilets and a kitchen with some refurbishment works to the existing school.
Rebecca Cheetham Nursery, Newham. Value: £1,200,000
A new single storey extension comprising of sports facilities, Classrooms, Atrium area and staffroom/kitchen.
Southwold House, Leigh on Sea. Value: £180,000
Phased alterations to bedrooms, flats and communal areas across the ground, first and second floors of a managed care facility for young adults. Internal alteration works
including removal of existing walls, construction of stud partitions to form new rooms and lobbies. Providing new fire doors, installation of new en-suite bathroom and kitchens, electrical and mechanical alterations, new flooring and decorations. All works were carried out allowing Southwold House to remain fully operational.

Qualifications:

NVQ level 6 - Construction Site Management (Construction) - Building and Civil Engineering

CSCS Skilled Workers

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Scaffold Inspection

City & Guilds Carpentry and Joinery

City & Guilds Principles in Construction

Institute of Carpenters Apprenticeship

Manual Handling

Asbestos Awareness

Construction Ambassador

Environmental Awareness

The Temporary Works Supervisor and Co-ordinator

HAV Training

Abrasive Wheels

PASMA Mobile Tower Training

Fire Warden

Use and Inspection of Harnesses

CSCS Black Managers Card

CDM Regulations & H&S Systems & Procedures

QS & Contract Managers Commercial Management

Site Management Safety Essentials

Supervision and Management

Delays, Extension of Time, Loss & Experience, Instructions & Variations, Practical Completion

Payment Processes, Dispute Avoidance, Adjudication & H&S Law

NFB Improved Quality Management

NFB Project Collaborative Planning

NFB Lean Construction

COSHH

Working At Height

Qualifications:

NVQ level 6 - Construction Site Management (Construction) - Building and Civil Engineering

CSCS Skilled Workers

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Scaffold Inspection

City & Guilds Carpentry and Joinery

City & Guilds Principles in Construction

Institute of Carpenters Apprenticeship

Manual Handling

Asbestos Awareness

Construction Ambassador

Environmental Awareness

The Temporary Works Supervisor and Co-ordinator

HAV Training

Abrasive Wheels

PASMA Mobile Tower Training

Fire Warden

Use and Inspection of Harnesses

CSCS Black Managers Card

CDM Regulations & H&S Systems & Procedures

QS & Contract Managers Commercial Management

Site Management Safety Essentials

Supervision and Management

Delays, Extension of Time, Loss & Experience, Instructions & Variations, Practical Completion

Payment Processes, Dispute Avoidance, Adjudication & H&S Law

NFB Improved Quality Management

NFB Project Collaborative Planning

NFB Lean Construction

COSHH

Working At Height

What Our Clients Say

  • “Peter was outstanding when it came to communications and implementing changes and fixes that were required by the building work supplier. Very happy to recommend Gipping's services to others.”

    Oliver Squirrell, Old Jet Airspace Programme

  • “I just wanted to thank you again for pretty much everything! I absolutely love our home and it was totally worth the wait. There isn’t a single thing I’d change, it really is perfect. The landscapers have been now too and it’s totally transformed the outside space, it just looks incredible. I feel super lucky to live here, every time I pull up back home I smile and feel so grateful and lucky.  All the workmen have been incredibly lovely and gone above and beyond too, you have such a great team of people, they are extremely lovely and that makes a huge difference. I wish you well in all that you do creating beautiful homes for people. Thank you so so much.”

    Kayleigh Williams: Wix

  • “As a team, Gipping met every expectation throughout the project. Steve James provided the exact role and attitude required for a project of this nature. The way he managed the works on site, given the difficult “live” environment was a credit to the firm. The overall management and support for Steve from Steve Offord and Joe was also a large factor in the smooth running of the scheme. All involved should be commended and are a credit to Gipping. Thank you for your part in a very successful scheme.”

    Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place

  • “Carl, and the team, were fantastic during this phase of the project. Carl kept us updated with how the work was going and always had time to check with us if he thought things would impact on the running of the school. The site was always clean and tidy. The project was delivered slightly ahead of schedule, which made the transition into the build much easier for us! Thank you!”

    Hannah Brookman, Tollgate Primary School Phase I

  • “It was a pleasure working with Gipping and we are very happy with our new home. Shaun Whiting was an exceptional Site Manager and remained professional, approachable and friendly throughout the entire build. The site was always tidy, well-managed and busy. We felt as if the entire Gipping team took our project seriously and truly cared about getting the build right. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering building a home.”

    Elizabeth Goodrich, Amento