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Peter is a multi-disciplined construction professional and business leader with over 30 years’ experience in the construction Industry having worked as main contractor, consultant and client. He has extensive knowledge of the development, design and building process from project inception to post completion stage and customer aftercare. A pragmatic leader, accomplished in devising and implementing business plans and project solutions; especially skilled in programme management, procurement, design management, value engineering and budget control. He’s a gregarious individual; intensely customer centric and actively builds long lasting and strong working relationships with his associates. Peter has attained several personal accolades and awards for his inspirational leadership, customer satisfaction and business collaboration.
Tim joined GPS in 2007 and was appointed as a Director in 2016. He has in excess of 30 years’ experience working in the construction industry within a retail environment. The majority of Tim’s experience is in Programme Management, Highway Engineering / car park design and Project Management services of infrastructure schemes. He has extensive knowledge in the development of schemes from inception to completion and particular experience in Section 278 / 38 schemes and the associated design process. Tim is a highly regarded expert in his field and builds strong relationships with his clients and supply chain to ensure successful delivery of programmes.
Steve joined GPS in 2009 to work within the Car Park Implementation team. Since 2012 Steve has been responsible for the technical output of the team, overseeing all aspects of design and process in line with the client’s requirements. Steve has over 30 years’ experience as a Highway Engineer and Project Manager covering all aspects of highway design, project management, drainage design and site supervision. Steve has knowledge in the application of highway design software and has a wealth of experience in providing access to development sites and associated off-site highway works for all modes of highway users. Steve’s experience in car park designs, off-site highway works and auditing schemes for access requirements is highly regarded across all workstreams.
Kate joined GPS in 2008 and has worked at a management level for over 20 years, across a variety of industries, predominantly in the retail sector. While dealing with all matters relating to Finance and HR across the business, Kate also programme manages one of the key client workstreams, allocating and managing resource, managing costs and maintaining client relationships. Kate has a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management and is a chartered member of the CIPD. She has a broad range of experience including HR, people management, financial reporting, office management and process improvements. Kate is also a trained Mental Health First Aider.
Having worked in the construction industry for over 27 years, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to GPS. Having worked across various construction sectors, he has developed strong stakeholder relationships, to drive projects from inception through to completion. Jonathan’s ability to maintain focus on finer details allows him to deliver projects successfully, ensuring client specifications are captured and executed. A driven and approachable professional, Jonathan ensures project deliverables are tracked throughout the project life cycle. His strong communication skills with colleagues, contractors and clients throughout the design and construction phase process, ensures project outcomes align with high standards and stay within budget constraints.
James brings a wealth of skills and experience to our team in the civil engineering industry. With a degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Engineering Geology, James possesses advanced knowledge of highways and infrastructure engineering. His background in engineering design, project management, and contracting provides the ideal mix of expertise to manage and drive projects forward in a safe, efficient, and successful manner.
Martin is a hard-working Project Manager with over 35 years’ experience in Construction Management. Having joined GPS in 2015, Martin has shown himself to be totally committed to delivering quality projects to deadlines and within agreed budget, while ensuring minimal issues arise during the construction period. Martin’s in-depth experience across Leisure / Retail / Residential and Commercial sectors gives him a detailed understanding of the construction process from inception to completion and ensures maximum efficiency of both the design team and contractors.
Phil joined the GPS team following an 18-year tenure with the Co-op. Throughout his career, Phil has taken on diverse roles spanning various sectors, including FM, Security, Construction, Logistics, Funeralcare, Banks, and PFS. He boasts a robust, well-established history of successfully managing and delivering projects within budgetary constraints and set timeframes. Phil is dedicated to his ongoing development, actively seeking opportunities to advance his career and further enhance his role.
Manuel brings over 10 years experience in the construction industry to the GPS team. His career journey includes a diverse range of roles in project management, and his extensive knowledge is underpinned by his academic achievements, including a BSc in Construction Management and an MSc in Building Services Engineering. As a proactive professional with a strong team-oriented attitude, Manuel excels in maintaining open and effective communication with stakeholders, upholding his commitment to delivering projects to the highest standard.
Sikander joined GPS in 2023, with several years’ experience in the industry, Sikander is well-versed in managing and executing projects of varying scales. He has a proven track record of delivering high-quality results within strict timelines. Sikander specializes in highway design and project management and combines his technical and analytical abilities with problem-solving strengths to drive projects to on-time, on-budget and high quality completion.
Jake joined GPS in 2022 and has progressed from Graduate Project Manager to Project Manager through his hard work and dedication. Since joining the team, Jake has been involved in a range of workstreams and has had the opportunity to collaborate with several of our clients at GPS. In particular, Jake dedicated a substantial portion of his time to our ANPR workstream and has been a valuable support to his colleagues in various areas. As he progresses in his role, he is now expending his knowledge across the Highways and Civils team, supporting a number of clients.
With a degree in Civil Engineering, Holly also brings over 10 years of military experience as a Royal Engineer, having led diverse projects both in the UK and overseas. Her background equips her with the ability to drive projects forward. Holly’s expertise spans design, construction, and project management, ensuring that every project she leads is executed with precision, and a results-driven focus. Her strong leadership and problem-solving skills make Holly a key addition to the GPS team, delivering projects efficiently and effectively.
Bryan joined GPS in 2024 bringing with him a wealth of experience in the retail sector. Bryan has worked in retail for over 20 years, most recently holding the position of Head of Construction. Bryan’s experience in programme and project management make him an excellent addition to the team in bolstering the experience we have in delivering large scale programmes across our clients. Bryan is adept at stakeholder management and collaboration with cross functional teams and is a great addition to the GPS team.
Ellie brings an extensive background in project management, spanning over 15 years, to GPS. Her career has included a number of roles across various clients, in retail, local authority and transport. Specialising in security, access ANPR and CCTV installations in both public and private sectors. Ellie is a driven and dynamic professional, with a focus on delivering client-centric solutions.
Waleed joined us as an Assistant Project Manager having recently completed a degree Civil & Structural Engineering. Waleed is looking to progress his career in the construction industry and is supporting the ANPR workstream. His foundation in engineering design and project management, makes him an asset in delivering projects efficiently, safely, and successfully. We look forward to seeing Waleed develop the skills he has learnt at university and during his career to date.
Dan joined GPS in 2014 and has over 20 years of AutoCAD experience. Dan works across all workstreams and all clients to deliver high quality CAD drawings. Dan started his CAD career in the fast-paced mobile communications tower roll-out in the late 1990’s, where he learned his trade under high pressure time constraints. Dan then moved into Highways design where he could use his expertise in CAD to support the construction sector. Dan takes great pride in his work and can adapt to all areas of the business.
David joined GPS in 2020. He is an excellent communicator with a wealth of experience including office management, document control, programme management, customer service and administration. He has a keen eye for detail and likes a challenge. A proficient user of Microsoft Office as well as an adept user of AutoCAD and Revit software allows him to turn his hand to many different aspects of the business with his key focus now being around programme management.
Lynn joined us in 2023 with over 20 years’ experience in office management, business administration, and customer support within both the IT Services and Education sectors. Her commitment to excellence and ongoing personal development is reflected in her Level 3 certification with the Chartered Management Institute. Lynn’s experience in process improvement, administration and her excellent relationship building skills make her a great asset to the business. She is an invaluable resource for our team, always ready to support her colleagues and contribute to a safe and productive work environment.
George joined GPS in 2023, holding a degree in Graphic Design and bringing more than two years of industry experience to his role as a Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator. His responsibilities include the creation of marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency, and integrating engaging design elements into content across the group. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, George provides valuable support for marketing campaigns, using a range of design software and marketing tools, to contribute to the success of strategic marketing initiatives.