Joseph’s enthusiasm for construction started when he came across sustainability. Intrigued, he applied for a sustainability officers’ position where he soon realised he wanted to be involved in projects from conception through to completion rather than one aspect. He completed his training through our trainee scheme with first class honors in his BSc Construction Management.
Joseph has been involved with some complex schemes and enjoys every different aspect of construction and how it comes together in the fast pace fit out sector. On site he relishes in finding workable solutions to get the job done.
In his spare time, Joseph is out quad biking or playing piano and writing music. As a teenager, he used to train in boxing, but during his time in Malaysia this developed into a passion for kickboxing.
Lou is a man who looks ahead and finds solutions. He is proactive with a calm disposition and treats all those working with him with respect, from clients to colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers. He has worked on projects for clients such as Google, Bupa, The office Group and University of Westminster.
Lou is an F1 fan and loves classic cars. His first cars were Triumph’s, Audi Quattro, Alfa Romeo’s and dreams of an extended car collection. His favourite pastime is spending time with his family and walking the dog.
It does what it says on the tin
Jim is a previous winner of our annual H&S award for his work at Bedford Square. He has worked on prestigious projects such as Amnesty International UK, Unilever, ICL and the Science Museum.
He is a strong leader who demonstrates mutual respect and stands by his word. He views Parkeray very much as a family, with everyone being involved in the decision making process.
Jim loves the great outdoors and is part of the Parkeray Challenge Team. He enjoys most sports, plays golf and is regularly out on his bike.
It’s always a good day when you wake up breathing
Bartek has been with Parkeray since 2002 and has worked his way through the ranks to Construction Manager. Patient and friendly, he enjoys the variety of projects and people he comes into contact with.
Thriving on a challenge, he has been involved with some of our larger projects including Innocent and more recently The Office Group projects. Bartek’s cheerful easy going nature makes him an integral part of the site based team and he is also a previous winner of the company quarterly health and safety award.
Outside of work Bartek enjoys family outings with his two boys and cooking. To keep fit, he enjoys running with his husky dog and also rugby. Back in Poland, he played in the rugby league for many years. Snowboarding is also a favourite pastime of Bartek’s.
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving
Matt brings to the table a wealth of expertise and a portfolio of exciting high-profile projects for iconic brands such as the Shard and Facebook. His experience includes not only traditional office fits outs, but projects for other sectors as well, such as retail, corporate banking, healthcare and insurance.
Funny, easy-going and dedicated, Matt enjoys the variety of people he comes into contact on a daily basis through his work and from his experience, this could mean from everyday people to Royalty. Not many people can claim they’ve been formally introduced to the Duke of Gloucester and Countess of Wessex, or had lunch with Margaret Thatcher, but Matt can!
Described by his friends as mad, up for anything, funny and hilarious, Matt is known for using the phrase “Live the dream!” Outside of work, he does well to fulfill this, whether it’s enjoying sports such as rugby league, golf and boxing, going to the pub, spending time with his children and wife and travelling.
Not only does Matt “Live the Dream” he also makes them reality, through his efficient management skills and dedication to seeing a project through, from concept to completion.
Matt joined the Lite team in 2012 as Project Manager and worked his way to becoming a Contracts Manager in 2023. He has completed projects for high profile clients such as the Natural History Museum, Kingston University and St Mary’s in Twickenham.
Friendly and approachable, Matt’s ethos is as open as he is. He develops good relationships with everyone on site and believes that in creating strong bonds with our supply chain we can deliver a successful project.
Matt’s three children are his pride and joy and when he’s not spending time with them he loves sport, anything from football to snowboarding. Not afraid of a challenge or two, Matt loves crazy outdoor pursuits including parachute jumps and has conquered the ‘tough mudder run’!
Stephen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as project manager. With a varied site, services and project management background, he thrives on each new project and the set of unique challenges it may bring.
Stephen’s easy going but professional attitude puts clients at ease as he takes care of their needs while creating a jovial atmosphere. One of his mantras is that life’s too short; let’s just get the project built between us.
A young family takes up most of Stephen’s spare time and DIY around the house take up the rest. He is a keen biker but strictly only the motor type and when it comes to sport, Rugby is a favourite. Stephen follows London Irish and enjoys the annual Six Nation’s tournament.
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself
Vince’s career in construction began after leaving school. He trained as a gas engineer and later set up his own building company, which kick-started his experience working on construction sites.
With 22 years experience on the tools as a dry liner under his belt, Vince worked his way up from site manager to contracts manager and eventually found himself working for a main fit out contractor for three years as a project manager. In his time there, he completed a £2.6m fit out, which resulted in the company’s first ever SKA Gold rating – an achievement he is especially proud of.
Family life keeps Vince busy. However, he enjoys live music and loves going to concerts as much as he can. Watching motorsports is another one of his favourite past times – any type will do, particularly Formula 1 and Moto GP (motorbikes).
Vince enjoys seeing a project through to completion and the client with the end product. He describes himself as a nightmare to work with “I’m always right! And I tend to think I can do the job better than anyone else, so I’m never satisfied”. It’s an approach that works and keeps the client happy. Thankfully, Vince isn’t as bad to work with as he thinks!
Being good at what you do takes a lot of hard work
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
