While we may not be immediately hiring for all positions, we are always looking for talented potential GPS Colleagues. Please feel free to get in touch and pass on any relative supporting information.
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 2018 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.
Richard is an experienced construction professional who graduated in 2007 with an HND in Quantity Surveying and a BSc in Project Management. Over the course of his career, he has worked with consultancies, developers, and contractors, delivering projects across the residential, commercial, and maintenance sectors. Richard previously worked with our team, and we are delighted to welcome him back. He brings a well-rounded perspective to every role, combining technical expertise with practical industry insight. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and pursuing a range of outdoor hobbies that keep him active and inspired.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philip joined GPS with over 30 years of experience in the communications sector. Starting his career as a trainee engineer, he progressed through supervisory and project management roles, as well as delivering technical training to BTEC Level 3. His career spans a broad spectrum of infrastructure and communications technology, from traditional copper cabling through to the design, testing and configuration of CCTV and advanced network systems. He brings specialist expertise in copper, fibre, wireless (both licensed and unlicensed), UHF and VHF technologies. Philip has delivered major projects for organisations including Virgin Media, Northern Powergrid, Yorkshire Television, Leeds NHS Trust and Anchor Housing. He holds a wide range of industry certifications including IOSH Leading Safely, NRSWA, PASMA, IPAF and tower climbing and rescue.
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.
Reece holds a First-Class degree in Construction Management from Leeds Beckett University and brings several years of hands-on experience across the construction industry. His career has seen him progress through a range of roles from labourer to project manager which has provided a strong, practical understanding of on-site operations and project delivery. Having previously contributed to GPS’s ANPR workstream, Reece has now rejoined the team as part of our Civils division. His academic grounding, coupled with practical experience and a collaborative approach, make him a valuable asset to the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
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.