| Philip Skinner, Head Projects Manager Philip began in construction in 1986 starting with small domestic projects. In 1997 he built his first commercial property, a private school in the centre of Basingstoke. His company quickly progressed to build further educational, ecclesiastical and commercial buildings and now specialises in residential development across Southern England. Over 20 years of building experience makes Philip keenly aware of the demanding and constantly changing requirements of the construction industry. As construction manager he is responsible for quality, project cost and site management, motivating his team to produce a high quality product. Philip liaises closely with the client, maintaining good working relationships throughout each project. | | | James Selwood, Quantity SurveyorJames graduated from Napier University in Edinburgh with a degree in Quantity Surveying. Upon leaving University he started working for Balfour Kilpatrick at Edinburgh Airport extension. James left BK in December 2000 and started at a private practice in Reading, and after 2 ½ years he left to set up a surveying company of his own, specialising in MTC and smaller construction projects. Over the last 8 years James has built up an extensive knowledge of various different types of build from the small house extension through to large multi discipline contracts. With an eye for value engineering and an ability to meet a client's needs, James is a valuable addition to our expanding personnel.
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| Ian Brickell, Site Foreman Ian started his career in the armed forces as a combat engineer, gaining skills in bridge building, general construction and controlled demolitions. Upon leaving, he moved into mainstream construction gaining experience and qualifications in site management, crane operations, first aid, installing ground source equipment and petroleum installations. Ian is a registered installer of Lafarge Gyvlon flowing screed and holds a City and Guilds certificate for Slinger Banksman. He is also qualified as an OFTEC installer. Ian has over 16 years experience managing projects within the domestic, commercial and local government sectors from a small scale barn conversion up to 50 plus unit developments. Ian's wealth of expertise in communicating with suppliers, tradesmen, building control, architects and clients, facilitates the time efficient running of our projects. | | | Stuart McGreevy, Chairman Stuart has a successful track record on a number of businesses, which includes one of the fastest growing business advice and accounting practices in the UK, a social venture capital business and fully authorised financial advisory management business. Stuart's most significant achievement has been the founding and creation of a philanthropic worldwide business network called the Transformational Business Network (www.tbnetwork.org). TBN promotes sustainable enterprise as a solution to eradicating poverty in developing countries. | |
| Jon Skinner, Finance Director Having worked in corporate and SME finance internationally for over three years, Jon is acutely aware of the financial and operational issues faced by small businesses like CLS. Jon also has over five years experience working in and around his family's construction business. Jon is responsible for the implementation of CLS's financial systems and controls, providing accurate financial appraisal and reporting of projects, and oversees the company's financial administration. Jon holds a first class honors degree in Economics and International Development from The University of Bath. | | | Ashley Burt, Marketing Manager With over 10 years experience in sales and marketing across multiple vertical markets, Ashley joined the group in July 09 to head up the marketing department. Since joining he has implemented a number of new systems and initiatives, including the implementation and development of a new CRM system, the launch of the website and is working on a number of business development campaigns to raise the profile of CLS Construction. Ashley is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
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