Our councils

The Nation Councils deliver on a significant call from industry through

our last Consensus consultation and Government through the ITB Review, for CITB’s governance to be more representative of the Industry it serves.

1. Each Nation Council is charged with enhancing the evidence base from which CITB forms and develops its Strategic Plan, to ensure that the Board is cognisant of key industry issues, concepts and opportunities affecting both the individual Nation and the collective Nations.  From this collective evidence base CITB will reflect and prioritise the issues, as appropriate, into the formation and implementation of the Plan for Careers, Standards and Qualifications and Training and Development delivery across the three Nations.
   
   
2. Government guidelines, legislative and regulatory mandates will inform and guide the work of the Nation Councils.
   
   
3. With particular reference to the individual Nation, the Council will: 

• Provide insight into the challenges and opportunities for the Nation it represents;
  
  
• Steer and influence the Board on development and effective delivery of the Strategic Plan encouraging adjustments to delivery to reflect unforeseen events/changes that impact on the Nation/industry more generally;
  
  
• Debate and offer constructive challenge in relation to proposed allocation of resource against competing industry priorities across Great Britain;
  
  
• Provide National perspective on construction skills gaps against agreed forecast needs.

Current Members (as at July 2024) are: 

Sharon Llewellyn - Risk Managements and Projects Director, JPR Roofing and Flooring Ltd and CITB England Nation Council Chair

With a background of over 27 years in the NHS at both management and strategic level Sharon joined the building industry in 2010 to expand and develop her knowledge and experience in the private sector focusing on training, governance and risk management. With a reported national skill shortage, Sharon is passionate about developing a young, skilled workforce to support the future building infrastructure. She is currently working in partnership with CITB, schools, colleges, local businesses, building companies and manufacturers to raise the profile of the building industry and develop a programme whereby students aged 14 to 18 can prepare for and access apprenticeships and careers in construction. Through her experience in governance and business planning she can identify and prioritise opportunities across the building industry and work through a strategy of implementation which meets the pressures and needs of the industry both locally and nationally.
 
Kevin McLoughlin – CITB England Nation Council Deputy Chair and CITB Trustee

Dr Bola Abisogun OBE [Hon. DUniv (LSBU), Hon MBA (UCEM)], Founder of Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC

As the Founder and Chief Excitement Officer of the ‘game-changing’ socio-economic, vehicle for change, aka the Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC, he maintains an over-arching intention, via his industry initiative #PQS2030. Dr Abisogun’s intention is to deploy digital twins into ‘regulated professional services’ with a USP in Construction Cost Management and an unapologetic focus on cultural and procedural change. Dr Abisogun was engaged and appointed to sit on the Gemini Council at the Centre for Digital Built Britain and remains a co-author of both the infamous Gemini Papers and the Digital Twin toolkit.

Dr Abisogun, is a well-documented industry disruptor, a longstanding Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and an eminent Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He is also the Founder & Chairman of DiverseCity Surveyors (DCS) – who are an Honorary Affiliate Member of the Construction Industry Council, noting their highly successful peer-to-peer network promoting excellence and thought-leadership across the global, non-traditional talent pool.

As the RICS Digital Champion and appointed Chairman of the DEI Committee by the Construction Industry Council, and through his well-documented commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, he has successfully fused the intrinsic relationship between DEI and disruptive technology. Dr Abisogun is a portfolio NED, a Board Member of the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry and also a Non-Executive Director at Okana. Amongst his wider commitments to the Net Zero agenda, ESG, young people & diversity, he was appointed [in April 2022] to serve on the City of London Corporations’ Taskforce set to shape and promote [by 2025] the ‘green skills’ required to decarbonise all commercial buildings in the Square Mile and across the City of London, which has now extended to Washington DC.

Dr Abisogun sits on the CITB England Nation Council and works extensively with the Mayor of London and the GLA. From inception in 2013 was the Chairman of the ‘Moving on Up’ (MoU) initiative, London Advisory Board (funded by Trust for London, the City Bridge Trust and supported by the GLA).

An early adopter and pioneer in the area of digital construction, during July 2023, Dr Abisogun achieved another UK first, being awarded two (2) Honorary degrees, just two weeks apart from each other. He has since received, as the first ever Black man in the United Kingdom, an Honorary Doctor of the University, DUniv (from LSBU) ‘for distinction in the Surveying profession’ and an Honorary MBA (from UCEM) for his “exceptional contribution to the Built Environment”.

In the 2019 New Years Honours list, Dr Abisogun was awarded an OBE for “Services to Diversity and to Young People in the Construction Industry”; by the late HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Dave Sargent – Operation Training Director, RBF Construction Training Academy Ltd

Dave is the Operational Training Director for RMF Construction Training Academy Ltd, part of the RMF Group. His role combines all aspects of Construction Plant, Civil Engineering and Rail Training, targeting the harder to reach demographic, such as long-term unemployed, prison leavers and in-custody delivery. Client servicing, from bid management to project delivery, together with responsibility for strategic liaison with key Industry stakeholders such as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), HMPPS and Tier 1 contractors/employers.

Prior to joining RMF, Dave was in post with Dudley College from 2013, firstly as the Centre Manager for the Energy Training Hub and then as the Construction Commercial Training Manager from 2017-20. Prior to my time in training, I spent several years working within the building services industries, both domestic and commercial.

Annette Jones FCCA - Group Accountant Foundation Developments Limited

Annette is the Group Financial Accountant at Foundation Developments Limited. Foundation Developments Limited have been providing Civil engineering, infrastructure, groundwork, and reinforced concrete frame solutions since 1991. Since joining the firm in 2012, she has seen the effect that good, targeted training can have on the competency and safety of operatives on site. Along with first-hand experience of the challenges both internal and external in achieving this goal. This position has given her good working knowledge of the CITB systems and procedures.

Annette has been a Chartered Certified Accountant for over 20 years, dealing with a variety of construction companies. Starting her career as an auditor she specialised in the construction sector; this gave an in depth understanding of the differing issues arising in the various branches of the construction industry. Her understanding of the difficulties in creating and maintaining a skilled and competent workforce initially came from this invaluable experience.

Annette is a member of CITB Levy Strategy Committee.

Sarah Garry - Chief Executive of the Property Care Association (PCA)

Sarah is the Chief Executive of the Property Care Association (PCA), the leading representative organisation for the UK’s building protection industry. PCA members operate across domestic, commercial and civil sectors including in structural repair, structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp protection, flood remediation and invasive weed control.

Prior to the PCA, Sarah led the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) where she was responsible for delivering its annual strategy, operations and staff management. She led the delivery of the multi award-winning World Congress of Soil Science 2022 and was a trustee of the company set up to manage the event.

Previously, Sarah spent seven years working for Build UK, latterly as Project Director, where she was active in the construction industry’s response to the issue of competence following the Grenfell Towers tragedy. She represented construction as a member of the Department for Education’s On Site Construction T Level Panel, the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card Management Committee and the Greater London Authority (GLA) Construction Skills Group.

Sarah has a keen interest in skills, training and policy and led the development of a Level 7 Soil Science apprenticeship and has worked with organisations to engage policymakers and provide evidence, to support decision making. Whilst with BSSS, this included registering BSSS as a Non-Governmental Organisation with the UN and actively participating in UNFCCC COP Summits.

Sarah is also a member of the Institute of Directors.

Sara Barnes - Preconstruction & Marketing Manager, Interclass Plc

Sara leads the Preconstruction team at Interclass Plc, a principal contractor based in the West Midlands, and is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Her multifaceted role includes all aspects of work winning, from bid management to marketing, alongside overseeing cultural and strategic initiatives focussed equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), mental health & wellbeing and social value. As part of her role Interclass, she is also the Framework Manager for the Constructing West Midlands (CWM) Framework. In addition to this, Sara also holds an ILM Level 5 certification in Leading with Integrity demonstrating her commitment to ethical leadership and is a Suicide First Aider.

With over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, Sara has worked with both Tier 1 and regional contractors, including Wates and Speller Metcalfe. Throughout her career, she has been a consistent advocate for inclusion and diversity in the sector, significantly contributing to the recruitment of new talent through mentoring and building relationships with local colleges.

Last year, she played a pivotal role in securing funding from the CITB’s Industry Impact Fund for a pioneering neurodiversity training programme for the industry, aimed at raising awareness and ultimately creating a more accessible environment for neurodivergent individuals in construction. She is currently collaborating with the National Federation of Builders (NFB) and training providers Genius Within on the development of this programme.

Sara has partnered with organisations such as the Lighthouse Club, Samaritans, Mind, and the Mental Health Productivity Programme to help create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. She also works with specialist employment organisations as part of Interclass’ recruitment strategy to help create a diverse workforce.

Recognised as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction for both 2022 and 2023, Sara is also an NFB Ambassador. In her spare time, she volunteers with Age UK and Pets as Therapy.

Joanna Poon - Head of Discipline and Associate Professor– Built Environment, University of Derby 

A Chartered Construction Manager and a built environment educator with more than 20 years’ experience in the UK and international higher education sector. Joanna is passionate and committed in developing and educating learners who will become future construction professionals. She took up the current role as Head of Discipline and Associate Professor– Built Environment, University of Derby in 2016. Joanna’s role combines all aspects of academic leadership and programme development, together with liaison with key Industry stakeholders such as built environment professional bodies, relevant government departments, CITB and Government and employers.

Prior to joining University of Derby, Joanna held academic leadership positions in the University of Salford and Deakin University, Australia, as well as Senior lectureships at Nottingham Trent University and Sheffield Hallam University. She has been leading professional accreditation for undergraduate and postgraduate construction and built environment courses in the UK and Australia and developed international collaborative partnership courses.

Joanna is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB) and Principal Fellow of Higher Education Academy (PFHEA). Joanna was appointed as the Chair for Quality Assurance Agency Subject Benchmarking Statement (SBS) for Land, Construction, Real Estate and Surveying.

Matthew Bridge - Managing director of Colonial Construction in Northampton

Matt is the managing director of Colonial Construction in Northampton.

His role combines all aspects of running an SME business including team building, management, client relationships, strategic work planning, project delivery, quality control, and estimating. As the founder of the brand and current MD he takes the lead with maintaining the high standards the company has set for itself in the industry, with a particular company KPI of continuous development of young people in the construction industry.

Matt established Colonial Construction in 1989. Prior to this he was a Site Manager for Kyle Stewart (Now part of BAM Nuttal) and thence Thistle Project Construction. He served his apprenticeship in New Zealand as a carpenter and completed his management training in New Zealand alongside his apprenticeship. A forty six year career in the construction industry has seen many changes in both the size of his own organisation and the development of Health and Safety and working practices generally within the construction industry. He has seen his company diversify into all strands within the industry from retail and leisure, heritage restorations, commercial dilapidations and civils and has been involved with training many new trades. His business has delivered many projects of all disciplines to a high standard over a long period of time.

Matt had a long career in coaching rugby at elite level including in the premiership with Northampton Saints as well as at international level in the US and Europe. His belief in the whole team environment culture is the basis of his business methodology.

Matt is on the Central Area Board of the Federation of Master Builders and an active member of the Northamptonshire Construction Training Group. He is also a CITB STEM ambassador.

Dan Clarkson - Chief Operating Officer and Joint Owner of Lee Marley Group

Dan Clarkson is Chief Operating Officer and joint owner of Lee Marley Group, the UK’s largest brickwork and scaffolding business with over 1200 staff in Southern England, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Development of staff is a key part of Dan’s role and has been pivotal in supporting the rapid growth and development in business. Training the next generation of talent in construction is a real passion of Dan’s, initiating both graduate and apprenticeship schemes that jointly have over 90 young learners enrolled.

In 2023 Dan, and his training team, launched the Lee Marley Academy in partnership with London South Bank Technical College, an innovative accelerated apprenticeship programme that utilises intensive blocks of workshop time to boost the skills of brickwork apprentices in order to increase their confidence and satisfaction in the workplace. The programme offers 110 days of workshop and classroom-based learning enabling apprentices to reach their end-point assessment in 14 months. The programme has 90% completion rates, with all of those completed to date achieving a merit or distinction.

Dan sits on the City and Guilds Industry Board for Construction and the London South Bank University Employer Advisory Board. He is also a Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers.

Current Members (as at July 2024) are:

Angela Forbes – Chief Executive, BuildForce and CITB Scotland Nation Council Chair

Angela Forbes gained a Bovis scholarship in 1997 as an undergraduate Commercial Manager and spent over 23 years with the Lendlease business. Angela has been a Commercial Director in the London construction business for the last 12 years. Angela is a Fellow on the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Angela created the Lendlease ex-military initiative in 2008; is an ambassador of the construction industry within the Armed Forces and was a founding partner of BuildForce at its inception in 2011. Angela is currently Chief Executive of BuildForce, a not-for-profit company who support ex-Services personnel transition into long term careers in the construction industry. In addition, Angela has been a non-executive director of a housing provider and social regeneration charity East Thames; a board director of Be Onsite, a company dedicated to helping disadvantaged people, and a school governor at Chobham Academy in Stratford, East London (a Harris Federation school).

Tony Elliott - Group HR Director, Robertson Group

Tony Elliott has over 25 years of experience in the fields of talent, people and learning, and is part of the senior team at Robertson, one of the UK’s largest privately owned construction and infrastructure services companies.

Tony feels strongly about the development of people and the growing of internal talent, the attraction of new talent, and ensuring skillsets are enhanced and future-proofed within construction.

Craig Bruce - Managing Director, Pert-Bruce Ltd

Craig is the seventh generation of his family to run the business dating back to 1871 and he has 30 years' experience in the industry. He started in the family firm as a joinery apprentice at 16, serving his time in the workshop, onsite and carrying out maintenance, before progressing to the office and eventually to MD in 2007. He merged the business in 2007 with another local family company to increase capability and service delivery, increasing his original 25 employees to as it stands, directly employing 100 staff, 16 of which are trade apprentices. As MD of Pert Bruce Construction, Craig has experience in carrying out a varied roster of work ranging from £25,000 domestic projects all the way up to £4m historic/listed house conversions, with clients ranging from private individuals through to blue-chip industrial clients, architects and leading developers. Craig also owns a property development company building new homes, converting listed buildings and building affordable homes for RSL Partners. Craig currently sits as a Director of the Scottish Building Federation, President of the Dundee and Angus Association, Council member of SBATC (Scottish Building Apprenticeship &Training Council), CITB Scottish Council, Founder & Director of Angus Shared Apprentice Scheme and a Director of a north east based safety group (SAFE) and has previously been on CITB GSWP and as a founder of the Angus Training Group also sat as Chair of the local Group and Training Group National Rep. Craig was a member CITB Levy Strategy Committee until November 2021.

Marion Forbes - Director AC Whyte & Co Limited

Marion is a Director of A.C. Whyte & Co Limited one of Scotland’s most experienced major refurbishment and energy efficiency Main Contractors, established 50 years ago and a family business.

Marion joined the business recently from Mactaggart & Mickel Homes having gained 17 years’ experience in the housebuilding sector managing teams across the organisation including HR and Health and Safety. Mactaggart & Mickel was the first house builder in Scotland to be awarded Platinum investors in people and Marion was integral to this achievement. Marion has over 23 years’ experience in talent management, people and learning and is passionate about creating a culture and environment that allows people to grow and develop enhancing and future proofing their skills and knowledge. Marion is also a member of the Development of Standards and Framework committee for the Scottish apprenticeship Advisory Board.

Kevin Urquhart – Construction Director, Barratt & David Wilson Homes

Kevin is the Construction Director for both Barratt Homes North Scotland and David Wilson Homes North Scotland. In his role, Kevin leads the Construction Department and Customer Service Department for the business whilst also overseeing all Safety, Health and Environmental requirements for the business.

Kevin joined Barratt Homes as an Apprentice Joiner in 1995 and has continued to progress his career with Barratt Homes for the past 26 years working in various Site Management Roles and Senior Construction Roles. In 2017, Kevin was appointed Construction Director a role that he continues today. Kevin for a number of years has overseen the recruitment, management and development of the Apprentices within the division and has watched them all successfully complete their apprenticeship to become quality trades people and industry professionals.

Kevin is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) and was awarded Chartered Construction Manager Status by the CIOB in 2015.

Ken Millar – Group Director for SHEQ, Springfield Properties PLC

Ken is the Group Director for SHEQ at Springfield Properties PLC. His role includes leading a Team of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality professionals ensuring a service is provided to all operating businesses across the Group. In addition, Ken has responsibility for all matters Training and liaises frequently with all Approved Training Organisations and the CITB. Springfield also have circa 100 + apprentices across all businesses within the Group.

Ken has over 25 years’ experience within the construction and house building industry and has been involved in setting strategy at Board level and been part of various Teams overseeing some iconic projects. Prior to joining Springfield, Ken was in post with Robertson Group from 2015 as Group SHEQ Executive Director. 2004-2015 Ken was the Group Health & Safety Director at CALA Group.

Ken holds membership with IOSH and IIRSM and is a member of the CITB Levy Strategy Committee.

Peter Tait - Managing Director of DITT Construction Ltd

Peter is the Managing Director of DITT Construction Ltd, which has been active for some 50 years. The Company operates exclusively in the Shetland Islands. The Company currently employs approx. 100 personnel, and is involved in a diverse range of projects, including housing, commercial and industrial.
Peter has been with DITT since 1995 and led the Management buyout in 1999. He recently led the transition of the Company becoming an Employee-Owned Trust which will ensure the succession and continuation of the Company as a key and strategic part of the Shetland economy.

He has been a board member of the Federation of Master Builders Scotland for a number of years and is an active committee member with the Shetland Construction Training Group.

Callum Smith - Managing Director, Revival Joinery

Callum is the managing Director and Founder of Revival Joinery he oversees the day to day running of the company while often being found “on the tools” in either the workshop or site.
Prior to Starting Revival Joinery Callum served his apprenticeship as a Joiner with John A Smith (Building Contractors) in East Lothian and followed on after his apprenticeship to work for Hart Builders now Cruden building east who undertake medium to large house building projects across the Lothians fife and Edinburgh.

Callum is also a Vice chair for the Scottish Training Group Chairs committee and the Chairman of the Dunedin Construction Training group which provides training for employers in the Edinburgh and Lothians area.

Mairi Coleman - Construction Director at MacLeod Construction Ltd

Mairi Coleman is the Construction Director at MacLeod Construction Ltd based in Lochgilphead in Argyll.

Prior to joining MacLeod Construction Mairi work with Lloyds Banking Group for 15 years where she held roles in strategy, project delivery and people management. She was responsible for delivering significant projects in the UK and Internationally.

Mairi was named in the National Federation of Builders Top 100 Women in Construction 2023 and highly commended under the Scotland Regional Hero category. Mairi has an MA (Hons) in Business Management and an MSc in Construction Management and Digital Engineering. Mairi is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development. She is the Vice Chair of LiveArgyll.

Current Members (as at July 2024) are:

Leigh Hughes - Managing Director Felicitas Consultancy, and CITB Cymru Wales Nation Council Chair

Leigh is currently Chair of Cardiff Capital Region Employment & Skills Board and represents the Skills board on the Cardiff Capital Region Economic Growth Partnership. He has worked in the construction industry for 30 years. Felicitas is all about creating and celebrating success, a new consultancy for a new age: founded on wide-ranging experience and in-depth expertise that today sees Leigh advise both UK and Welsh Governments, Chair influential bodies that include the CCR Regional Skills Partnership and CITB Wales - working every day with ambitious businesses of all sizes and in many different sectors to build sustainable success.

Owain Jones – CITB Cymru Wales Nation Council Deputy Chair and CITB Trustee

Gareth Davies - Construction Director, Knox and Wells Limited

Gareth is the Construction Director for Knox and Wells Limited. His role combines all aspects of Client servicing, from bid management to project delivery, together with responsibility for strategic liaison with key Industry stakeholders such as Welsh Government, CITB and CIOB. Prior to joining Knox and Wells, Gareth was in post with Britannia Construction Ltd from 2010 as Regional Director (Wales), Wales Regional Director for Carillion Building (Mowlem Building prior to 2006 takeover) and from 2001-5 was Wales Construction Director for Mowlem Building. During a thirty-five-year career in the construction industry Gareth has been responsible for delivering many prestigious projects in south Wales, Southwest England and Jersey, across a variety of sectors. Gareth is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB) and was a member of the CITB National Council from 2015 to its reorganisation in 2018. He chaired the south-east Wales Regional Construction Forum from its inception in 2010 to its re-constitution in 2018. Gareth is also an active member of Constructing Excellence in Wales and a Professional Assessor for the CIOB and has been a judge and Panel Chairman on the CIOB's Construction Manager of the Year Competition since 2004. Gareth was also a member of the former CITB Levy Working Party and is now a member of the Levy Strategy Committee.

Terry Edwards - Managing Director, John Weaver Contractors

Terry Edwards has been the Managing Director of John Weaver Contractors since March 2015. Terry started his construction career as a CITB apprentice bricklayer and then progressed through the ranks as a management trainee with Fairclough Construction, during which time he completed his Advanced Craft in Bricklaying, ONC and HNC in Building Studies. Terry then moved on to work for Gee Walker & Slater as Site Manager, Brunswick Construction (Project / Contracts Manager), Andrew Scott (Deputy MD / Operations Director), MIDAS (Regional Manager) then JWC as their current MD. Terry became Chartered in 2005 then gained Fellowship to the Chartered Institute of Building in 2008. Terry plays an active role in the implementation and management of the JWC Apprenticeship Training Programme whereby the firm takes on two apprentices every year, and currently employs 5 apprentices. Three of the former apprentices have now progressed through the ranks and are currently employed as assistant site managers.

Paul Tedder - Founder, Atlantic Dwellings

Paul founded Atlantic Dwellings in 2006, creating a building company that delivers high quality houses and extensions, with a team of employees who are proud of their work. All the team are encouraged to learn new skills and apprentices are mentored on site by master craftsmen. Paul is passionate about training and allowing people to develop to their full potential. Prior to setting up Atlantic Dwellings he worked initially in the paper industry and as a senior manager in the fast-moving consumer goods sector for Pepsi International. Paul holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and post graduate diploma in Electrical Engineering. He is an active member of the Federation of Master Builders Wales board and Chairman of the Cardiff Branch.

Andrew Dobbs – New Business Director, Willmott Dixon Construction

Andrew is the New Business Director within Willmott Dixon Constructions’ Wales and West Region. His role combines all aspects of customer engagement from business development, social value, marketing, sustainability, diversity and bid management.

During a thirty-six-year career, starting out as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, he has been involved in many projects around South Wales and has long standing relationships with customers, consultants and supply chain partners.

Andrew is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)

Monique Jones – Operations & Business Development Manager, J Randall Roofing Contractors Ltd

Monique is the Operational and Strategic Manager at J Randall Roofing Contractors Limited which is a family run business. Her role combines all aspects of Client servicing, from bid management, procurement to project delivery, together with the responsibility for strategic liaison and with key Industry stakeholders such as the Government, CITB and CIOB.

Prior to joining J Randall Roofing Contractors, Monique has worked with Schools, Colleges and Supportive Associations in leadership, Mentoring and teaching, with in depth knowledge in the areas of Autism and Asperger’s. Supporting and building good working relations is her field, supporting individuals to upskill to their desirable goals. Monique has advocated for the Construction Industry for the past 25 years, always looking to support and engage to improve the development of the construction industry.

Monique believes upskilling in the Construction Industry is paramount, embracing in the next generation, guiding Apprentices to reach their full potential and this can only be achieved by the employers working together.

Martyn Osborne - Owner of Borne Consult Ltd

Martyn is the owner of Borne Consult Ltd, a business set up to assist and support in Construction, at Board and non-executive level. The business was set up in 2022 and draws on Martyn’s experience running both major Plc operations and family run construction Company’s over the past 30 plus years. Martyn specialises in re-structuring, turn around strategies and business improvement services covering most sectors including most recently the renewables markets in London. Martyn is currently the MD at R&M Williams in Wales.

Martyn began his career as a Quantity Surveyor becoming Chartered in the early 90’s working for 11 years with Sir John Laing Group. Moving on into general management, became the Regional Director at Sir Alfred McAlpine delivering some notable projects including the funding and construction of Bluestone in West Wales. Worked with Kier as Operations Director for 8 years covering Bristol and South Wales specialising in frameworks in most sectors. Most notably worked as MD with Balfour Beatty managing the turnaround of the group of businesses in the South West and Wales which included Cowlin, Mansell and Dean & Dyball. Following a lengthy period with Plc’s Martyn has worked in various capacities with Speller Metcalfe, 3ti and now R and M Williams as MD.

Martyn is a Chartered Surveyor and has been on the RICS Board in Wales for the last 5 years. During this period the RICS has undergone significant change in the way it is managed and how the organisation is structured, the Board in Wales have played an active part in the involving and relaying these changes to the membership. We have also overseen the re-opening of the regional offices in Wales. Martyn is also involved in a number of other less formal construction focus groups, he is a also a keen supporter of the Social Value benefits projects can bring to the community.

Lisa Kelly Roberts - Strategy Manager, John Kelly Construction

Lisa has been involved in the construction industry since the establishment of John Kelly Construction in 2008, acting as the company secretary. John Kelly Construction is a groundworks and civil engineering company operating in North Wales. Prior to joining the company in a full-time capacity, Lisa worked as a secondary school teacher for 11 years. As Strategy Manager Lisa manages the company’s health and safety, environmental, quality and social value policies and procedures. Lisa is a member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Lisa is a trustee of ‘Cronfa JK’, a charity which provides financial support for individuals to undertake training or education that will help them improve their lives, increase their likelihood of employment or further their career.

Lisa is currently studying towards a Professional Doctorate at Aberystwyth University, the aim of this research is to examine ‘What are the perceptions of career success for construction workers in Wales’. This has enabled Lisa to gain an in-depth understanding of the difficulties faced within the construction industry in Wales, and how these could be addressed.

Lisa is passionate about the development of strategies that take a regional approach to the issues identified within the construction industry and is eager to utilise the understanding gained through her academic research and professional experience to support the CITB in the development of its strategic plans.

Ian Morgan - To be updated

Mark Bowen - To be updated