Meet The Team.

Steve has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. He has a BTEC National Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical engineering, a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Commercial Management and is a Chartered Builder.

Steve started his career in Civil Engineering, building bridges, sheet piling, marine revetment works and network rail contracts before moving into construction with a locally based company for 17 years, as Commercial Director. He has a very good technical knowledge along with excellent commercial skills which makes a big difference when value engineering a project.

Steve has strong experience of working in all sectors of the construction industry including commercial, residential, health, education, food, retail and transport. He also has a strong focus on customer relationships, satisfaction and believes supply chain partnering is the route to a quality end product.

His main focus and vision is to continue to build Probus Construction into a forward thinking Construction business where the team can have fun, be listened to and put the customer first.

Dave has twenty-five years’ experience in the construction industry. His career started with digging footings with a general builder, progressing to working as a carpenter and toward the end of his time working as a tradesman, as an electrician.

More recently Dave has been working as a buyer and estimator for a well-regarded general builder and local main contractor. Focusing on NHS, social housing schemes, educational projects, and private commercial developments.

Dave uses his knowledge gained as a tradesman to ensure estimates are accurate.

Chris joined Probus following a period with a National Contractor, where he experienced a range of construction sectors and projects; up to values in excess of £10m. 

Chris holds a BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree from Nottingham Trent University following completion of his HNC & HND accreditation. He completed his degree while working on various schemes including a new build leisure centre and refurbishment of listed buildings.  

Since completing his degree Chris has worked on educational, large scale housing, industrial and commercial sector projects. 

Chris develops good relationships with both the supply chain and our clients. His method of working is client focused and efficient which matches in with Probus’ business aspirations. 

Chris is fully DBS Checked.

Mike is a highly experienced Site Manager with more than 20 years of site management with major contractors. Immediately before joining Probus he worked for 14 years with Chalcroft Construction, until their demise, as No.1 Site Manager and most latterly as Compliance Manager incorporating Site Management duties.

The most recent projects Mike has managed include:-

£2.3m D&B Skills centre for Easton & Otley College,

£3.0m New Showroom and External Works for Porcelanosa UK,

£1.2m New high care production area for Princes Ltd,

£600k 1,100 sq m freezer extension for 3663,

£4.5m New Build factory, warehouse and offices for G R Wright & Sons Limited.

Mike has kept his Health & Safety training current with regard to SMSTS, IOSH, Black CSCS, First Aid at Work (British Red Cross), Temporary Works Co-Ordinator, Asbestos Awareness, Safe Management of Scaffolding Operations, Train the Trainer Fast Track.

Mike is a Manager with many years experience within the Retail construction industry, ranging from refits, alterations to new builds.

Mike has spent the last few years expanding his knowledge through the commercial, education, healthcare and residential sectors including works such as refurbishment of a tower office block, refurbishment of a research Centre, new build building for a school, security works to a multi storey car park and installing new ventilation system to a hospital to name a few.

Mike is SMSTS qualified along with scaffold safety, first aid, Asbestos awareness and equality at work. He is a big believer in communication and is happy to lead site and progress meetings with the ability to communicate to all levels. He has a keen eye for standards and passion to understand what the client requires and helping the client achieve their goal.

Mike is fully DBS Checked.

Tom is a two time graduate, with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Economics and a Masters in Construction Project Management. Following graduation of his Bachelors degree, Tom started his career in the construction industry as a Quantity Surveyor with a consultancy in Birmingham and has explored and gain experience with a number of national companies since, in different roles and sectors.

Tom has worked on educational projects, large scale housing developments, food and beverage manufacturing plants, student accommodation and retail interiors projects ranging up to £2million.

He combines his Quantity Surveying and Estimating skills to ensure estimates are as accurate and inclusive as possible and carries that pre-contract knowledge through to post contract stage.

Amanda has over 25 years’ experience working in both the Finance and Administration Sectors. She has a wealth of experience working in fast paced, high pressured environments and enjoys being involved in all aspects of the company.

Amanda understands that being the face of the company and first point of contact is a very important role, so if you call/email/drop in to Probus Construction, you will always be greeted in a very polite and friendly manner. She is always willing to go that one step further for any of our customers, so if you require anything, please don’t hesitate to ask as Amanda will be more than willing to help in any way she can.

Marc is a highly experienced Site Operative with over 20 years in the construction business.  He started his working career with Witham Valley as a general operative however the majority of his previous experience lies in groundworks and joinery.

Marc is CSCS and SSSTS qualified as well holding his NPORS accreditation among others.

Marc is always happy to help and his multi skilled background can assist in the majority of jobs.  He is a pleasure to have as part of the team.

Ben is a manager who has gained over 5 years’ experience working within both the private and public sectors, completing complex projects ranging from refits of live supermarkets to extensions and new build project. Including works within HMP Prisons.

 Ben completed his HND in Construction Management and the Built Environment whilst working on small works projects up to the value of approx. £250k before progressing to run projects in the region of £2.5million. He uses the experience and knowledge he has gained over the last few years, along with his in-depth knowledge of H&S legislation, to ensure that projects are completed to the highest standard whilst also ensuring works are completed safely whilst on site. His communication skills enable him to build good relationships with the client and our supply chain, which also fosters a collaborative working team. 

Ben has a relevant CSCS card, SMSTS training, first aid training and asbestos awareness amongst other qualifications.

Geoff works for Probus on a formal part-time basis generating new work opportunities and expanding on our existing relationships. Geoff has spent more than 30 years in the industry, firstly as a time-served Estimator Surveyor with a large main contractor in London and the last 20 years working in Business Development / Bid Writing capacities for two national builders.

Geoff firmly believes his commercial understanding of the construction industry has been a tremendous help when talking with clients and consultants about the individual challenges of their projects. Equally, they appreciate that Geoff will always ensure their requirements are understood, relayed and acted upon.

Geoff’s favourite B.D. saying is that every single conversation results in a move forward so he welcomes your call.

Jimmy is a graduate of the University of Northampton and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology. However, post-university he started life in B2B sales and Business Development before moving into welding consultancy. In more recent years, he has become a qualified Lead Auditor and brings knowledge of Quality, Environmental and Structural Steelwork Management Systems to Probus.

Jimmy is hoping to bring his experience of Management Systems and Business Development to the business and gain additional knowledge of Quantity Surveying to assist the company wherever possible.

Jack came to Probus after undertaking a work experience role with the company whilst he was at secondary school. After showing an eagerness to work and learn about the construction industry, as well as achieving strong academic grades, Jack was awarded a job at Probus upon finishing Sixth Form.

Although he may not have a vast experience in the industry, Jack strives to work hard, help in any way he can, and achieve big things with Probus Construction.