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Charlie Gibbs

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Charlie Gibbs

Project Coordinator · Folkestone, Kent

Hi, Charlie here. Very happy to have you interested in my resume. I’ve left some details below, and that would be it.

180

DWP sites coordinated

A multi-site project across 180 Department for Work and Pensions locations, covering planning, budgeting, contractor selection, route planning and reporting structures.

30–35%

Margin held, own retail business

Launched and ran a profitable online retail business, handling marketing, budgeting, procurement and data tracking to hold a consistent margin.

About

Project Coordinator with hands-on experience coordinating multi-site construction and refurbishment projects. Skilled in project planning, subcontractor management, budgeting and risk mitigation, with a track record of delivering on time and within budget.

I’m comfortable building stakeholder relationships and improving processes rather than just working to them. My APMPFQ, SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely qualifications, along with my CSCS Green card, were all self-funded.

Microsoft 365 Monday.com BigChange Cargowise Multifreight CDS

Project Planning & Scheduling

Developing project schedules, creating construction phase plans, defining milestones and tracking delivery against strategic goals.

Health & Safety Leadership

Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, preparing RAMS, running site audits and embedding a safety-first culture.

Risk Management

Identifying, mitigating and monitoring project risks to keep delivery on track.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

Building effective internal and external partnerships. A confident communicator at all levels, B2B and B2C.

Leadership

Leading and mentoring colleagues and subcontractors; from onboarding and deploying subcontract labour through to mentoring new staff on systems and compliance.

Continuous Improvement

Working with internal and external stakeholders to refine processes and improve project outcomes.

Experience

Synergy Excel Group Ltd · Canterbury

Interim Transport and Project Coordinator

Current April 2026 – Present

Collection, transport, recycling and disposal of waste, primarily within the hazardous and repatriatable gas industry.

  • Coordinated the end-to-end shipment of regulated waste for the MOD from the Falkland Islands to the UK, managing transport planning, quotations and stakeholder communication.
  • Prepared Annex VII documentation to ensure compliant waste importation, and coordinated bookings with UK waste treatment facilities.
  • Liaised with clients, shipping agents, transport providers and waste off-takers to keep delivery moving and resolve operational issues.
  • Tracked project progress and kept stakeholders updated using Monday.com.
  • Reviewed and streamlined documentation processes, and created new procedures for inbound MOD waste.

BTL Contracts Ltd · Manchester

Projects Co-Ordinator / Assistant Project Manager

March 2025 – August 2025

A national contractor providing building repairs and project services for the Department for Work and Pensions across the UK.

  • Planned and coordinated multiple repair and refurbishment projects across UK sites, ensuring compliance with client requirements and CDM 2015.
  • Monitored project budgets and schedules, delivering within agreed timeframes and cost constraints.
  • Managed subcontractor identification, recruitment, onboarding, deployment and performance.
  • Created project schedules, scopes of work and RAMS documentation to support safe, efficient delivery.
  • Organised procurement and logistics of materials to keep site deadlines on track.

Perishable Movements Ltd (PML) · Hythe

Distribution / Import / Export Administrator

January 2022 – January 2025

A bonded warehouse and customs clearing service for perishable goods.

  • Processed time-critical customs documentation using the CDS system.
  • Coordinated with UK and European clients to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
  • Planned and routed consignments using Cargowise and Multifreight.
  • Acted as a key point of contact for lorry drivers, working past language barriers to keep operations running.
  • Supported warehouse functions including stock control, loading and unloading, and yard logistics.

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle · Folkestone

Customer Service Agent / Shuttle Bus Driver

September 2015 – January 2022

  • Managed safety-critical roles (Agent 5, Agent 6, ADF) to ensure safe loading and dispatch of shuttles.
  • Transported lorry drivers safely across site facilities in line with safety procedures.
  • Collaborated with multi-functional teams to maintain passenger flow against a strict timetable.
  • Supported police and security teams in managing undocumented migrant incidents.

Qualifications & Education

Qualifications

  • APM Project Fundamentals (APMPFQ)

    October 2025

  • SMSTS

    Kentec Training · September 2025

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Kentec Training · September 2025

  • CSCS Green Card

    March 2026

  • Category D + D1 Driving Licence

    October 2018

Education

  • BTEC Level 2 in Engineering

    Electrical, Mechanical and Product Design · Canterbury College · 2013–2014

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations

    Canterbury College · 2013–2014

  • BTEC Level 2 in Business, Sport and Creative Media Production

    The Folkestone Academy · 2012–2013

  • GCSE English, Mathematics and Science

    The Folkestone Academy · 2008–2013

Contact

Currently open to Project Coordinator and Assistant Project Manager roles across Kent and the South East.

If you think I’d be a good fit for your team, the quickest way to reach me is by email.

Outside of work I play golf and padel, travel where I can, and spend a fair amount of time at live music events.