Industry’s best construction managers revealed

Grant Prior 3 weeks ago
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The shortlist of construction managers set to compete for industry’s most prestigious award has been revealed.

Current holder Barry Kingscote and CIOB President, Sandi Rhys Jones
Current holder Barry Kingscote and CIOB President, Sandi Rhys Jones

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has now picked the professionals who stand a chance of being crowned Construction Manager of the Year.

The full list of those in the running for the prize is below.

The winner will be revealed at the CIOB award ceremony at London’s Hilton Metropole on 15 May 2025.

Caroline Gumble, CEO, said: “Every year we are fortunate to receive nominations for the most talented and accomplished construction managers in the UK and those who go on to make it to the finalists list really are the best of the best.

“Many congratulations to all our finalists and I’m excited to find out who, from this group of extraordinary people, will take home the prestigious Construction Manager of the Year title at our wonderful awards evening in May.”

Commercial & Leisure

 

First Name Last Name Company
Simon Bywater Willmot Dixon
Jason Elphick Willmot Dixon
Alex Heath Willmott Dixon Construction
Connor McMahon McAleer & Rushe
Graham Mercer Skanska UK
Jason Sims Caddick Construction
Dillon Siva Willmott Dixon
Fraser Tanner McLaren Construction
Chris White Willmott Dixon Construction Limited

 

 

Education

 

First Name Last Name Company
Michael Braiden Morgan Sindall Construction
Greg Browne BAM
Liam Evans Willmott Dixon Construction Limited
Gareth Fallows Willmott Dixon Construction
Chris Scoins BAM Construct UK
Neil Smith Apex Contractors Limited

 

 

Public

 

First Name Last Name Company
Steve Fennell Lendlease Construction UK Regions – Europe
Paul Fletcher Kier
Paul Ingram Kier

 

 

Renovation & Restoration

 

First Name Last Name Company
Jonathan Brock Beard
Colin Cameron Morgan Sindall Construction
James Friedmann Eric Wright Construction
Steven Gilbert Abbey Extensions & Renovations
Jason Hunt Willmott Dixon

 

 

Healthcare

 

First Name Last Name Company
Gareth Drake Tilbury Douglas
Wayne Fleet Barnes Construction
Andy Gray Willmott Dixon Interiors
Matthew Keen BAM Construct UK
Steve Musson Kier Construction Ltd
Dean Williams Kier Construction – Western and Wales

 

 

Accommodation – High Rise

 

First Name Last Name Company
Matthew Baglow JJ Rhatigan Building Contractors
Mark Brady McAleer & Rushe
Zak Carroll McLaren Construction
Mark Chamberlain Willmott Dixon Construction
Paddy Connolly McAleer & Rushe Contracts UK
Andy Howarth Willmott Dixon Construction
David John Willmott Dixon Construction
Matthew Legg Vinci Construction
Oliver Lester Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd

 

 

Accommodation – Low Rise

 

First Name Last Name Company
Andrew Canning Caddick Construction LTD
Dominic Coxshall Willmott Dixon Construction
Alan French Willmott Dixon Construction
Jon Kelly Storey Homes
Matthew Lewis Wates
Stephen McGinty McAleer & Rushe
Graham Potts Kier Construction Ltd

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