Colin Gaertner

10 years of experience in Quality within the construction industry, specifically in MEP, fit out, and steel works

I have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in overseeing construction projects from inception to completion. As a dedicated Clerk of Work, I have consistently upheld the highest standards of quality and ensured adherence to project specifications, building codes, and industry regulations.

I pay attention to detail and strong organizational skills which have allowed me to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver them within specified timelines and budgets.

Expertise in Quality Management: With a solid background in Quality, I have implemented robust quality assurance programs and conducted regular inspections to verify compliance with project requirements. By identifying potential issues early on, I have successfully prevented rework, minimized delays, and maintained high-quality standards throughout projects.

I am proficient in using industry-standard software and tools to generate accurate reports and provide detailed insights to project stakeholders.

Quality Control Manager (Heavy Civils Piling/RC/ Highways and Mechanical works/Bridges)Quality Control Manager (Heavy Civils Piling/RC/ Highways and Mechanical works/Bridges)

SK ecoplant · Full-timeSK ecoplant · Full-time Oct 2021 - Present · 1 yr 9 mosOct 2021 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos SILVERTOWN TUNNEL / BAM - Ferrovial - SK -JVSILVERTOWN TUNNEL / BAM - Ferrovial - SK -JV 

MEP QA Manager (NR-LUL Railway Station Fitout)MEP QA Manager (NR-LUL Railway Station Fitout)

Balfour Beatty plc · ContractBalfour Beatty plc · Contract Oct 2019 - Jul 2020 · 10 mosOct 2019 - Jul 2020 · 10 mos Whitechapel Station - Elizabeth Line, London, United KingdomWhitechapel Station - Elizabeth Line, London, United Kingdom 

Preparing Pre-comissioning certificates for Client review and acceptance for mechanical and electrical station works such as Air compression, Public health, heating and cooling. Monitor comissioning testing progress untill successful completion. Preparing Pre-comissioning certificates for Client review and acceptance for mechanical and electrical station works such as Air compression, Public health, heating and cooling. Monitor comissioning testing progress untill successful completion. 

Mechanical Quality Assurance/Control specialist (Fit out & Facades)Mechanical Quality Assurance/Control specialist (Fit out & Facades)

Kaicer Building Envelope Solutions · ContractKaicer Building Envelope Solutions · Contract May 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 5 mosMay 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos Elizabeth Line Liverpool Street Station Elizabeth Line Liverpool Street Station 

Manage inspections for bespoke blast secure Facade systems at the station fit out works on ecalator areas, Lifts, crosspassages and Platforms. The works Involving galvanised steel and aluminium substructure systems, vitreous enamel/stainless steel/glass panels and Fire Doors. Manage assurance requirements are met and conduct crossrail compliance checks on the works. Keep track of handover checksheets and file the paperwork accordingly for sign off. Manage inspections for bespoke blast secure Facade systems at the station fit out works on ecalator areas, Lifts, crosspassages and Platforms. The works Involving galvanised steel and aluminium substructure systems, vitreous enamel/stainless steel/glass panels and Fire Doors. Manage assurance requirements are met and conduct crossrail compliance checks on the works. Keep track of handover checksheets and file the paperwork accordingly for sign off. 

Quality Control-Assurance Lead Engineer - Handover Package Manager Quality Control/Assurance Lead Engineer - Handover Package Manager 

VINCI Construction UK · ContractVINCI Construction UK · Contract Jul 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mosJul 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos Network Rail - Elizabeth Line Western Stations modificationsNetwork Rail - Elizabeth Line Western Stations modifications 

Stations upgrade works:
Civils, Bonding, Signalling, Communication, Footbridge Steelwork/Platform extensions and new Tracks Crossrail / Network Rail Stations West - Acton Main Line to Maidenhead) 

Duties:
• Oversee and consult the site teams in the ITPs production
• Have a strong focus works are implemented according to Specifications and NR design standards
• Prepare NCRs, Materials procedures and Technical Queries 
• Guide the construction teams through the NR Asset Management Process to Handover 
• Surveying and monitoring the completeness of the ITP record keeping and prepare handover packages within NR AMP stages-walk outs 
• Manage the Material Approval process
• Prepare Root cause analysis for NCRs / Organise Quality Events

Stations upgrade works: Civils, Bonding, Signalling, Communication, Footbridge Steelwork-Platform extensions and new Tracks Crossrail - Network Rail Stations West - Acton Main Line to Maidenhead) Duties: • Oversee and consult the site teams in the ITPs production • Have a strong focus works are implemented according to Specifications and NR design standards • Prepare NCRs, Materials procedures and Technical Queries • Guide the construction teams through the NR Asset Management Process to Handover • Surveying and monitoring the completeness of the ITP record keeping and prepare handover packages within NR AMP stages/walk outs • Manage the Material Approval process • Prepare Root cause analysis for NCRs - Organise Quality Events 

Quality Control Inspector (RC-MEP Field Engineer)Quality Control Inspector (RC/MEP Field Engineer)

Crossrail Ltd · Indirect ContractCrossrail Ltd · Indirect Contract Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 2 mosJun 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos Tottenham Court Road - C422 - Eastern and Western Ticket Hall & Platforms Tottenham Court Road - C422 - Eastern and Western Ticket Hall & Platforms 

Subject: I did carry out daily inspections in a broad field of works. I have been responsible for the quality assurance for the entire C422 site.

Master of Science: “Geotechnics, Road Construction and Water Engineering”  (Leipzig/GERMANY) 

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Leipzig/GERMANY) 

HTWK - University of Applied Sciences, Bachelor's Thesis