Mark is one of our commercial management graduates who completed his BSc Commercial Management at The University of Essex. Laid back, focused and ambitious, Mark has worked on some prestigious project for clients such as Channel 4, Bupa and Integro Insurance.
Mark has a positive outlook on life and works with a great deal of enthusiasm and energy on each project allocated to him whilst building excellent relationships internally and with clients and subcontractors alike.
His main hobby is fishing and in his spare time can be found on the river and lakes of Colchester, angling for his biggest catch yet. As a fisherman of ten years, Mark’s prize catches include a 25lbs Carp and 65 lbs Catfish. Aside from fishing, Mark enjoys a night out in town with his friends.
Work hard, play hard
Jack joined us in 2011 and graduated through the Parkeray trainee scheme with a BSc in Quantity Surveying. He always displays an excellent attitude to his work and undertakes his commercial role with diligence and professionalism.
He has been involved in many prestigious projects including a number of floors at The Scalpel Building. Hardworking and with a straightforward approach, Jack has an innate ability to build relationships with clients and professional teams alike.
When he’s not working Jack is a keen football fan and you will find him in the stands at Crystal Palace where he is a season ticket holder or playing as a Parkeray 5-a-side squad member. A keen traveller and if he has any spare time left over he is learning to play golf!
You can ask a silly question once, but don’t ask it twice
Paul now is at the helm of our IT department after having been with Parkeray since 2005 on a consultancy basis. With a solid background in information technology Paul’s experience is exceptional.
His easy going manner and friendly personality makes him very approachable. Paul thrives on problem solving and troubleshooting, which is a good thing as no one day is ever the same in IT!
Outside of work, Paul is a sports enthusiast. He regularly plays golf and football and is an avid Chelsea supporter. His other passion is motorsport; all kinds and you will often find Paul at events abroad. He is a regular spectator at The 24 hours of Le Mans and has visited the Nürburgring.
As Group Board Director, Ivan takes overall responsibility for the management of our services division, maintaining a watchful eye on both the overall strategy, as well as through day to day involvement. Ivan was appointed to the Board in 2013.
His key responsibilities include:
- Advisory role to service managers
- Liaison link with M&E and IT consultants
- Provides services back up to our project management team
- Quality control and delivery on services installations
- Design development and co-ordination
- Working with our commercial management team in the analysis, review, report and procurement MEP contracting packages
His role also involves developing future relationships with clients, professional team members and M&E contractors. Ivan will review all project, post contact to constantly improve our service and delivery.
Always be a martyr to your heart, and you’ll never regret a single thing.
Heather joined Parkeray in 2008 and is an integral part of the estimating team. She coordinates the estimators throughout the tender process, from arrival to getting enquiries out and managing the tender deliverables.
She has to work to constant deadlines but works well under pressure and enjoys working with the team. With a positive mental attitude, Heather is calm and good at keeping others calm, whilst remaining focused and dedicated.
Geoff is our director responsible for preconstruction and planning. He is a shareholder and is part of the original Parkeray crew. He has the ability to build excellent relationships with our clients, he always goes the extra mile and takes great pleasure in making someone else’s life easier.
He has various nicknames in the office, such as Zoro and the geek! Geoff is our in-house gadget man, definitely an early adopter.
Geoff is a keen cyclist, often pinning on a number to race and has his name on the same trophy as a former Tour de France yellow jersey holder.
Daniel has rapidly developed through the business not only due to his academic prowess but also due to his management ability to direct large teams in a collaborative and considered manner. With an inquisitive mind and a real desire to problem solve Dan gets great satisfaction from building something from scratch.
Dan is extremely hardworking and driven by quality, attention to detail and client satisfaction.
Outside work Dan relaxes reading a wide range of books, watching films, spending time with his family and he loves card games and board games. Dan is very creative and will try his finger at anything artistic.
Conor has always been in and around the construction industry, starting out as a labourer and then painter and decorator. A chance meeting with Parkeray propelled him to further his career through our trainee programme graduating with a BSc in construction management.
Confident and approachable with a number of years’ experience already to his name, Conor enjoys working as part of a team and does what it takes to get the job done.
Away from the office Conor enjoys playing football and is a regular for his Saturday league team. His other passion is music, in particular, indie and rock and roll and loves to go to music festivals and concerts when he gets the chance.
Sky’s the limit
Carrieanne joined the sales and marketing team in 2009. The studious member of the team, she is helpful and always on time – a must when she is managing our prequalification submissions.
She is also super organised and coordinates all our staff and client events whether it’s a breakfast for two people or an evening affair for over a hundred! Meticulous in everything she does Carrieanne is a model team player!
Carrieanne has a love of travel and enjoys visiting new places, recently taking her to Italy and as far away as Singapore. Her other love is to shop and she admits that she has a penchant for handbags! She has a secret skill – baking, where she learnt everything from her mum. Mike Murray even commented that she made “the best Bakewell tart ever” and that was her first attempt!
Andrew has been in the industry for over 35 years now. Starting from a trade background, then going on to gain a degree in quantity surveying, progressing through 15 years of project management into his current role within the preconstruction department.
In a constantly evolving environment, Andrew is thorough, and process driven, providing robust output to challenging deadlines.
A conscientious and questioning professional, Andrew has a very broad knowledge across the industry and thrives on finding solutions.
Away from the office Andrew has a passion for travel, architecture, and the great outdoors.
Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out and meet the bloody thing
Aileen joined Parkeray in 2000 as the office manager for the Sutton Office. As the company grew and more staff were employed it became apparent that there was a need for a HR professional within the firm. Following attendance at college, Aileen achieved a CIPD qualification and became the ‘home-grown’ HR Manager. In line with this role, she also works closely with Mike Murray as his PA supporting him with his busy schedule.
Aileens ‘no-nonsense’ attitude ensures she works effectively even in the most challenging and emotional situations.
When not working, Aileen enjoys spending time with her family, going to the cinema, theatre and beer festivals!
A cat can look at a king
Arek joined Parkeray in 2005, working with Andy Smith on PriceWaterhouseCooper’s offices in Uxbridge. Arek is responsible for placing orders, managing the labourers and managing expectations. He is easy-going, friendly and always builds strong relationships with building security and management teams.
One of the first projects Arek worked on was creating the international HQ for BP which introduced the high standard of PPE and H&S procedures we enjoy today. This was a good training ground as Arek is fastidious in maintaining a clean and tidy site and instils a sense of order.
His love of the great outdoors takes him snowboarding to the longest slope in Europe at 25km to scuba diving in the deepest of seas. Before Arek came to England he was a keen basketball player and played in the amateur league for over 10 years! His day to day exercise now consists of cycling as often as possible and as a regular gym goer. He is also a rock fan and you can’t keep him away from seeing his beloved Metallica whenever he can.
