People, Roles and Responsibilities
| Managing Director | C F Benham | |
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Contracts Production Health & Safety Quality Assurance Cost Control |
With a background in construction surveying, Chris started with the Hunting Gate Group in 1982. Having enhanced his experience with significant projects on site, with his co-director he carried out a management buy-out of the company in 2000. Married, with 2 daughters, Chris lives in Hertfordshire. |
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| Commercial Director | I N Saunders | |
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Business Opportunities / Partnering Design Procurement Estimating & Pricing Procurement |
Ian has been involved in construction since he left school. He joined Hunting Gate Group in the early 1980s, heading several departments including Estimating, Procurement and Marketing. Ian carried out the management buy out with fellow board director in 2000 and lives with his family in Bedfordshire. |
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| Director | K J Quinn | |
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Civil Engineering Production Health & Safety Labour Resources Plant & Equipment |
Kevin, a Civil Engineer, since leaving University has many years of experience controlling groundworks, civil engineering and concrete frame operations. Now living in Hertfordshire, Kevin enjoys his family life. |
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| Company Secretary and Director of Finance | R P B Eldridge | |
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Accounting Investments Human Resources Insurance
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A Chartered Accountant since the 1970s who has been in the construction industry and with HG Construction since the 1990s. Richard's role has now been widened to incorporate legal and human resources. He is married and now lives in Cambridgeshire. |
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| Compliance Manager | C Nunn | |
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Health & Safety Staff Training Policy Reviews |
Colin started his working life in the electronics industry where he progressed towards health and safety issues. Colin joined HG Construction as Health, Safety and Quality Manager in April 2007. In this role Colin is responsible for maintaining the Company’s accreditation to BSEN ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Managment System), ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Health and Safety Management System) organising regular site and office audits to ensure the Company’s procedures are kept in line with accreditations and current legislation. |
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| Chief Estimator | S Todd | |
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Estimating Design Co-ordination Planning |
Steve has been in the construction industry since leaving university. He joined HG Construction as Chief Estimator in 1999, and is responsible for many aspects of the pre-contract workload including design, planning and costing. He lives with his family in Bedfordshire. |
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