Meet the team
Find out more about some of the people working across Morgan Sindall Construction.
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Simon joined the business in 2014 as head of procurement for Morgan Sindall Group plc, and later became the procurement & supply chain director for Construction prior to taking on his current role. Simon has spent his career working in increasingly senior procurement, supply chain and general management roles in tier one construction companies and large businesses such as Rolls-Royce plc and Royal Mail Group.
As well as driving and continually developing our supply chain strategy, which sees on average 7,500 individuals from small to large businesses work on our projects on a daily basis, Simon also leads the HR, learning and development and communications teams as the business continues to look at new and exciting ways to promote inclusion, enhance diversity and showcase the range of careers available in the Construction industry to new generations and under-represented groups.
My role takes me up and down the country to projects large and small, whether it’s meeting and working collaboratively with local supply chain partners or looking at new approaches or products with our teams, it’s meeting and collaborating with the people behind the projects that really makes my job enjoyable.Close
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Martin started his career as a mechanical engineer, moving into a safety, health and environment role soon after completing his apprenticeship. He joined the business in 2001. His experience across the Morgan Sindall group of companies ranges from special works to major projects and design, predominantly in the UK, but with a period of time spent working in mainland Europe. Martin is NEBOSH qualified and oversees the management of health, safety and environment for the Construction business, championing Morgan Sindall Construction’s 100% Safe strategy. With a detailed knowledge of legislation, guidance and industry best practice, he also helps support and develop initiatives within the wider Construction Industry, most notably as Vice Chair of the Construction Health & Safety Group and as an active member of a number of industry-led mental health forums.
“High health and safety standards on our projects make the different between a bad day and a great day. Being safe is of paramount importance to all at Morgan Sindall Construction, and it is critical that our people, from our employees to our supply chain and all those affected by our activities including customers, end users and the community are 100% Safe.”Close
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Starting his career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Sean joined the team in 2016 from another tier one contractor where he held managing director roles for the Central and Northern Home Counties regions.
Sean leads the Morgan Sindall Construction Central & West business unit, which covers projects from the Midlands, Thames Valley, through to Wales and throughout the South West of the UK. Sean’s operational and commercial experience, across a broad range of sectors in construction and development, lends itself to the large geographical nature of his business unit, where he is able to effectively adopt the Morgan Sindall Group decentralised philosophy to understand the nuances of the construction market at a local level.
One of the Morgan Sindall Group values is that talented people are the key to our success, and by placing emphasis on employee growth to establish a strong, high performing team, we are able to deliver proven value for our customers.Close
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Sean has more than 25 years’ construction experience, beginning as a chartered MSc-qualified quantity surveyor. His career has seen him develop specific emphasis on key account management in both the public and private sectors.
Sean’s leadership experience gained at a tier one contractor and framework director level, working in the London and South East , notably on large scale projects such as the Kings Cross regeneration development, means he is well-versed in the diverse requirements of the construction market in his business unit, from the northern and southern home counties to Central London.
“One of our values is to challenge the status quo and it’s exciting to see our people rise to this challenge on a daily basis. Whether it’s developing innovative solutions to solve complex scenarios associated with construction - such as solutions to working in tight, inner city conditions or sourcing ways of working in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way. We’re proud that this work will contribute not only to Morgan Sindall Construction, but also benefit understanding and best practice in the wider industry. "Close
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Peter was appointed to his current role as managing director for the East business unit in 2019. It is in fact the second time he has joined the business, having joined Amec in 2004 which later became part of Morgan Sindall Group . He initially ran the Ipswich office focussing on major projects in the East before relocating in 2010 to become Regional Managing Director of the Southern business. Peter has also held senior positions at other tier one contractors, leading construction businesses in their Eastern and Southern divisions.
The team in the East have a wide-ranging portfolio of completed projects across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. As well as a considerable focus on the education sector with the team being active on all four County Council frameworks, the Eastern team have a strong background in health, commercial and Leisure projects. More recently in Essex, the team have set up a new office in Chelmsford , providing a long-term base in which they can better serve this ever-growing community.
The diversity of areas in the East such as rural, coastal, city and suburban locations all within one region is what makes it unique, as our stakeholders long-term plans for growth and sustainability in these areas differ greatly. This is where the team is really able to utilise our decentralised approach to offer a bespoke service to customers which is uniquely suited to them.Close
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Barry leads the North West Construction Business with offices in Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region. He has over 20 years’ experience in senior management roles dedicated to supporting construction projects across the North West region. Barry joined the construction industry as a graduate trainee in 1985 working as an engineer on several complex and high-profile projects such as the London Docklands, and Colchester Town Centre regeneration giving him the technical training and skills which created a solid foothold for his career in the construction industry.
Barry is passionate about people development and establishing high performing teams. He drives the implementation of the companies Vision and Values and ensures the businesses Perfect Delivery ethos underpins all of our projects. He is passionate about a collaborative team ethos and delivering exceptional customer service.
Barry is passionate about mentoring and empowering people to reach their potential and developing the next generation of the construction workforce. He is a well-respected key player in the North West and represents the business as Chair of the Wirral Chamber Construction Forum and the Salford Construction Club.
The North West region has grown considerably. Through our work with our HE, healthcare and business customers we can see the ongoing commitment to ensuring the North West is a prime location for innovation and growth.Close
Having come to the industry as a graduate myself, I take pride in the projects we are able to recruit and welcome those into the industry, as they, one day will be able to see the social value and legacy they have brought to the region.
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Andy joined the business in 2015, having previously held managing director and senior commercial and director positions in the construction industry. With over 30 years’ industry experience, Andy has a wealth of knowledge as a business leader with a proven track record of shaping, growing and leading complex construction or property challenges across a wide range of sectors. Andy has been leading the Yorkshire and North East region since its inception in May 2019. The business unit solidified their commitment to the region in December 2019, when they moved into their brand-new office in Wakefield, which was delivered by Morgan Sindall Group company, Muse Developments.
“As a close-knit team who are living and working in the Yorkshire and North East region we pride ourselves on our open, ethical, honest and down-to-earth approach. We have delivered some exciting projects for the region, including the Barbara Hepworth Building and Skelton Lakes services, both with a track record of delivering social value into the community, and it’s this approach we take onto each and every one of our projects.”Close
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A civil and structural engineer by training, Stuart joined the business in 2009, working for our BakerHicks division as business development director with operational responsibility for Scotland. In 2015 Stuart became business development director for Morgan Sindall Construction’s Scotland business, earning promotion to the managing director role in 2017.
The Morgan Sindall Construction team in Scotland has a successful history of delivering award-wining construction projects, with expertise in the education, health, care and custodial sectors. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and working collaboratively with stakeholders, their commitment to long-term social value for their communities underpins their approach.
As a team we know that building great buildings isn’t enough. We know that our customers are looking for more when it comes to achieving sustainable economic and social growth in their communities, and it’s this that we continue to strive to achieve on each and every project.Close
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Alex joined Morgan Sindall Construction in 2009 having held previous roles at a regional contractor and developer. As a member of the Chartered Institute of Building, Alex is passionate about the construction industry and delivering exceptional customer service.
Alex is responsible for the leadership of the Integrated Strategic Business (ISB) national team, delivering projects through Investment Related Business (IRB) such as Slough Urban Renewal, in partnership with fellow Morgan Sindall Group companies, national clients and frameworks to deliver iconic infrastructure, providing new community facilities and regeneration.
“Delivering an exceptional experience is the driving force in our collaborative working relationships with customers, framework partners and the communities we work in. Whether it’s very early discussions of a proposed project to the planning involved in finding creative ways to welcome pupils back into their new school building or employees into their new office, it’s a pleasure to see the legacy of this team ethos in our projects.”