Gideon Ononwanse

GIDEON ONONWANSE Bristol, UK PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Project management professional with strong experience delivering renewable energy and construction projects across public and private sectors. Proven in managing complex project delivery from design through to completion, with strengths in cost planning, stakeholder coordination, and project close-out. Experienced in supporting large, multi-site project portfolios. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Project Manager – Solar & Renewable Projects Eco Grants Team Ltd | Bristol 2025 – Present • Managed a diverse portfolio of funded and privately paid solar PV, EV charging, housing retrofit, and construction projects, supporting delivery across 100+ projects with a combined portfolio value of approximately £50m–£100m, from initial design and approvals through to installation, completion, and handover, in line with construction compliance requirements. • Recovered payment on 30+ previously unpaid and problematic projects, resolving technical issues, documentation gaps, and compliance queries to achieve full financial close-out. • Led project cost planning, budgeting, and cost control, producing detailed cost estimates and preliminary client quotations to support commercial decision-making and project viability. • Coordinated with funders, directors, installers, surveyors, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders, managing delivery risks and improving workflows across multiple concurrent projects. Senior Sustainability Advisor (Freelance – Construction & Energy) The ESG Institute | UK 2025 – Present • Provide ESG and sustainability advisory support for construction and energy-related projects. • Contribute to sustainability planning, design input, and risk assessment to support compliant project delivery. • Produce technical, ESG, and sustainability reports for clients and stakeholders. • Support ESG documentation, reporting frameworks, and strategic sustainability recommendations. Assistant Business Manager Sofab Sports | Bristol 2024 – 2025 • Oversaw day-to-day business operations, including staff supervision, rota planning, customer service standards, and store opening and closure procedures. • Managed procurement and supplier relationships, supporting operational delivery and inventory control. • Led digital and online sales operations across the company website, eBay, and live-stream platforms including TikTok, Whatnot, and Tilt. • Ensured health and safety compliance and adherence to internal operational procedures. • Supported financial performance monitoring, including basic accounting, balance tracking, and monthly target management. • Achieved a key commercial milestone by exceeding sales targets by 30%. • Trained and mentored staff to improve performance and operational consistency. Administrative Assistant (Volunteer) FairShare South West | Bristol 2024 – 2025 • Supported logistics, operations, and administrative coordination. • Assisted with documentation, reporting, and workflow improvements. Construction & Project Manager (Self-Employed / Private Contractor) Nigeria 2019 – 2022 • Delivered residential and small-scale commercial construction projects, managing works from inception through to completion and handover. • Prepared project budgets, cost estimates, and feasibility analyses for private clients. • Managed contractors, suppliers, site activities, quality standards, and health and safety compliance. • Controlled schedules, costs, and project risks to ensure delivery to specification. Trainee Project Manager (6-Month Placement) Federal Capital Development Authority | Abuja 2018 • Supported planning, monitoring, and reporting on public-sector infrastructure projects. • Assisted with contractor coordination, site inspections, safety checks, and compliance reviews. • Contributed to project documentation and progress reporting. CORE SKILLS & TOOLS Project & Delivery Management • End-to-end project lifecycle management • Multi-site and portfolio project delivery • Programme tracking, progress reporting, and project close-out • Risk identification, issue resolution, and escalation • Stakeholder coordination • Contractor and supplier management • Construction compliance and HSE oversight Commercial, Cost & Financial Management • Cost estimation and budgeting • Cost planning, forecasting, and cost control • Client quotations and feasibility assessments • Payment recovery and financial close-out • Basic accounting and financial tracking Renewable Energy, Construction & Sustainability • Solar PV projects • EV charging infrastructure • Housing retrofit and upgrade projects • Sustainability and ESG advisory • Technical documentation and reporting Business & Operational Management • Operational scheduling and rota management • Procurement and inventory management • Staff supervision and training • Client and customer relationship management • Digital and online sales operations Systems, Software & Platforms • OpenSolar • EasyPV • Microsoft Project • Smartsheet • Monday.com CRM • Microsoft Excel • Google Sheets • Microsoft Word • Microsoft PowerPoint • eBay • TikTok • Whatnot • Tilt EDUCATION MSc Construction Project Management – University of the West of England, Bristol | 2024 BSc Building Construction Management – Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria | 2021 CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING Project Management – Project Management Academy | 2021 Health & Safety Level 1–3 – British International Safety Organisation | 2021 Environmental Impact Assessment – Department of Petroleum Resources | 2021 Basic First Aid & CPR – Novelle Centre | 2021 INTERESTS Photography • Travelling • Football • Volunteering • Cooking