Abel Muvhimi

86 Welbeck Road
Carshalton, Sutton
SM5 1TA
Mobile: 07724462369, Email amuvhimi@aol.com

An apprenticeship trained, versatile, dedicated and competent worker with over 11 years
experience in carpentry, joinery, shop fitting and site setting out. Is capable of working on own
initiative with excellent communication skills.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Medical Investments
Won an award ‘Worker of the Year’ in an establishment with over 600 employees
Appointed team leader responsible for construction tradesmen and contactors
Harare Polytechnic College
Received an award ‘Best Student’ in the Faculty of Construction Studies

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Byrnes Brothers - Current Employer

(London-United Kingdom)
Setting out engineer
Responsibilities:
Keeping an up to date drawing register
Setting out from plans all components of a newly built concrete frame including beams,
slabs, columns etc.
Proving all levels when required
Supervising other operatives to ensure objectives of the project are met to a good
standard and on time
Routinely checking tools and equipment to ensure the remain within specified
tolerances
Surveying the newly built structure to provide as-built data
Using AutoCAD to provide drawings and sketches
Using an EDM for setting out and site surveying and subsequently loading the data onto
the computer to make as-built drawings
Highlighting and liasing with senior management to solve problems arising from
discrepancies on plans etc
 Providing and simplifying information from plans to other workers for construction and
planning purposes
Setting out, coordinating and supervising positioning of pre-cast and in-situ stairs
Responding to Site Instructions and other site documents from the main contractor
Estimating concrete quantities for on going work

Mitchellsons Formwork and Civil Engineering (2003-2004)

(London -United Kingdom)
Shuttering Carpenter
Responsibilities:
Constructing shutters for fair faced wok and restoring old ones for re-use
Erecting shutters for walls, columns, beams and stairs
Decking for slabs
Ensuring a safe and tidy working area
Keeping track of stock and miscellaneous consumables eg nails

Bilcon Construction Limited (2002-2004)

(Dublin - Ireland)
Shuttering Carpenter
Responsibilities:
Reading and implementing work from drawings
Constructing, setting out and erecting shutters for:
o Stairs
o Beams
o Walls
o Train platforms
o Piers
o Foundations
o Shoring
o Arch centres
Liasing and assisting engineers
Conducting toolbox talks
Ordering materials
Mentoring trainees and apprentices
Putting in place site safety features e.g. Hoardings, temporary stairs, handrails etc.
Identifying and eliminating risks

Medical Investments Limited (1999-2002)

(Harare – Zimbabwe)
Maintenance Carpenter
Responsibilities:
Scheduling and carrying out repairs to the organisation’s buildings and furniture
Making sketches and subsequently scaled drawings for any proposed projects or
renovations
Responding to repair requisitions
Supervising other tradesman in the team including painters, welders, plumbers and
carpenters
Remodelling interiors to conform to the ever changing needs of the organisation
Fulfilling maintenance schedules and identifying areas in need of improvement
Repairing and replacing floors including:
o Ceramic floors
o Vinyl tiles and sheets
o Parquet floor tiles
o Suspended wooden floors
o Terrazzo floors
Sign writing and fixing including
o Renewing and updating markings in the organisation’s parking lots and other
facilities
o Making Polystyrene signs for temporary functions
Assisting in the selection of contractors on jobs requiring execution on a larger scale

TRAINING AND QUALIFICTION

Professional:
National Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery – Harare Polytechnic
Certificate of Apprenticeship – Registrar of Apprenticeship and Skilled Manpower
Letter of Accreditation (for the Above Qualifications) - UK NARIC
Other:
CSCS Health and Safety (Card type Gold)
Clean United Kingdom driving licence

PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages – English
Date of birth – 12 April 1974

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
John Corrigan (Foreman Mitchellsons Formwork Limited) 07762289661
Kobus Scheepers (Byrne Brothers Project Manager-New Street Square) 07738144163