Meet Our People

Carl Mallett IT and Communications Manager
(Development and Support)

Carl began his career with Princebuild in October 1999 as a general labourer carrying out various tasks for the Northampton branch.

Through his time with the company he has worked in several different roles, running contracts, assisting with estimating and carrying out surveys to name a few. He did them very well progressed to the role of Office Manager of the Northampton Branch. Despite his clear ability in managing contracts and teams, Carl’s passion was really with IT and following a major company restructure in 2013 he asked to move into the IT and Communications team.

As the company has grown and become to rely more heavily on IT systems to operate Carl has also developed his knowledge and become an indispensable member of the team. He has now progressed to IT and Communications Manager (Development and Support) and plays a major role in maintaining and developing the IT systems for the company.

He has been integral in developing and building our bespoke software system that we operate to run the business and is extremely competent in software packages including; Autocad, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and DocuWare.

He has also created his own group policies and powershell scripts to program various server level items with code.

As the company continues to grow and modern ways of working demand a more robust IT system Carl continues to work alongside Chris Bell to provide the best IT systems and support that are available.

Carly Dadge Group Brand & Marketing Manager

Carly Dadge is a marketing professional with an impressive track record spanning 16 years in marketing, publishing, events, and the charity sector.

Throughout her career, Carly has demonstrated a keen ability to craft and execute effective marketing campaigns that drive results. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of marketing disciplines, including digital marketing, branding, event marketing, and print marketing.

Carly's journey in marketing has been marked by her excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and strong commitment to achieving tangible goals. She has successfully managed marketing projects, leveraged digital platforms to increase sales, and orchestrated impactful digital and print marketing campaigns.

As a dedicated marketing professional, Carly's passion for her work shines through in her attention to detail and her ability to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of marketing trends and technologies.

Cheryl Browne Human Resources Support Manager

Cheryl joined Princebuild in 2013, initially stepping in as maternity cover in the Subcontract Accounts department under Stuart Pudney. Immersed in the company culture, Cheryl found her passion for fostering a positive work environment and supporting employees, leading her to transition into the HR Department as a Human Resources Administrator.

In February 2021, Cheryl's dedication and expertise were recognised as she assumed the role of HR Support Manager, collaborating closely with Jon Pudney to steer the HR Department towards continuous improvement. Her proactive approach and commitment to employee welfare have resulted in numerous positive changes, ensuring that Princebuild remains a caring and supportive workplace for all its staff members.

Cheryl brings a diverse skill set and a wealth of experience to her role at Princebuild. With a background initially rooted in accounts and administration, Cheryl transitioned into a career working with children aged 5-14 as a Community Playcentre Manager for Peterborough City Council, where she dedicated 13 years.

Throughout her journey, Cheryl has acquired an impressive array of qualifications in playwork, management, counselling, stress management, and handling challenging behaviour, along with certifications in areas such as COSHH, Risk Assessments and Building Resilience.

Cheryl's dedication to personal and professional growth, as well as her passion for fostering a positive work culture where every individual feels valued and supported, make her an invaluable asset to Princebuild. 

Chris Bell IT and Communications Manager
(Hardware and Projects)

Chris joined our company in 2001 as a qualified contract manager working on one of our term maintenance contracts. However, it wasn’t long before we noticed his flair for IT, and although his skills as a contract manager were exemplary, we took note of his seemingly unique ability to solve IT-related issues and steered him in a new direction.

Initially Chris moved into the position of office manager with responsibility for dealing with many different tasks, including day-to-day IT issues, but as our reliance on modern IT and communications grew it became necessary to concentrate Chris’ role solely on this area.

Now with more than 20 years of service, Chris takes care of our IT hardware and special projects to support the company's ever growing need for reliable and efficient IT.

Working together with Carl Mallett, Chris has developed and implemented a robust IT and communications infrastructure for the company that is second to none.

This allows efficient working for all employees with the ability to access our systems from anywhere with an internet connection.

Chris now spends the majority of his time continuously researching, developing and improving our systems to ensure that we are always one step ahead of the game!

Dan Asplin Executive Manager (Princebuild UK)

Dan started his journey as a Trainee Project Manager in 2007 in Northampton. With unwavering dedication and incredible leadership, he rose to Executive Manager in our London office by September 2023. Daniel's expertise spans various sectors, and he's been instrumental in growing our London office team and client base.

Gavin Harrison Executive Manager (Building Services)

Gavin started his career in 1999 as an Apprentice Electrician when leaving school at the age of 16, he competed his Electro Technical Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in 2003. From there he progressed down the panel building route, building, installing, testing and commissioning panels on site.

Gavin joined Princebuild in 2012 as an Electrical Engineer and he quickly progressed to the role of Working Site Supervisor. After showing excellent leadership skills on site he was soon promoted into a management role and became Building Services Manager.

It was clear that this was a role that Gavin would excel in and he was subsequently promoted to Lead Building Services Manager, responsible for running projects up to £6 million and for running the growing electrical department.

Most recently Gavin has been promoted to Executive Manager and he now oversees both the electrical and the mechanical teams.

His current role consists of leading and overseeing a multi disciplined team to deliver a range of projects for our M&E clients. Gavin works closely with clients from the early stages, overseeing the complete project cycle from tendering through to handover and beyond.

George Asplin Executive Manager

George Asplin began his career with Princebuild in 2008 as a trainee project manager. Through dedication and hard work, he quickly progressed to a qualified project manager while simultaneously completing a BSc Hons in Construction Management.

In September 2023, George was promoted to Executive Manager in recognition of his exceptional ability to mentor and assist team members. In his current role, George oversees a team delivering multiple projects for a diverse client base. He is instrumental in winning new tenders, securing new clients, and nurturing relationships with long-standing clients. George works closely with the Directors to drive departmental growth and ensure project excellence.

Ian Tysall Executive Manager (Princebuild UK)

Ian Joined Princebuild in 2003, initially working as a Carpenter and quickly progressing to Supervisor, completing insurance works up to the value of £250,000.

Due to his excellent leadership and management skills Ian was subsequently promoted to the role of Assistant Project Manager working on a range of contracts with a value up to £1 million in the works department at Northampton.

After showing his ability to deliver high quality projects Ian was further promoted to Project Manager running his own projects and building a client base from the Northampton office. In 2007 he was then promoted to Senior Project Manager working on various, often complex and challenging projects in education, healthcare and commercial settings.

With the number of project in the London area growing rapidly, Ian was approached to transfer to the London office in 2018 to work on new contracts and assist in developing the department. He was able to use his extensive experience to work on attracting new clients to the business and also support and develop less experienced members of the team.

In May 2023 Ian was deservedly promoted to Executive Manager and is now helping to expand Princebuild UK, as well as maintaining existing clients and assisting in developing staff for the future.

In March 2024, we opened another Princebuild UK office in the heart of the Midlands, in Coventry, which Ian will be leading. 

Outside of work, Ian is the lead singer in a local band and he watches football regularly as a season ticket holder at Coventry City FC.

Jonathan Brown Executive Manager
(Fleet and Facilities)

Jonathan commenced his career with Princebuild in 1996. Initially working at our Gosberton branch as a technical administrator within the Response Maintenance Department, dealing with day to day repairs, void works, gas servicing, maintenance and renewals for local authority properties and social housing. Jonathan expanded his knowledge of construction industry by enrolling on the CIOB Site Management Diploma and achieved a level 4 NVQ through the College of West Anglia.

In 1998 Jonathan was relocated to the Peterborough Office to become Office/Fleet Manager looking after the depot facilities and overseeing the in-house fleet workshop as well as the day to day operations of the light commercial fleet and company cars. During this period his role evolved to include giving Health & Safety Advice to the business and over the next three years Jonathan undertook training and development in Health and Safety. First by achieving his NEBOSH General Certificate with the CITB at Bircham Newton then moving on to achieve the NEBOSH Diploma with the West Anglia Training Centre.

Jonathan returned to the Gosberton office in 2004 to assist Matthew Pudney in the expanding Response and Small Works Department and over saw the day to day management of our Market Rasen, Nottingham and Thetford Branch, during this time Jonathan was promoted to the position of Executive Manager.

In 2013, after many years of continual growth, Princebuild underwent a restructure and Jonathan was appointed to the role of Fleet and Facilities Manager. The new role included over seeing the six regional offices and the fleet of some 180 vehicles. Jonathan is always making improvements in how we operate and manage the vehicles, his efforts where rewarded in 2019 by winning the Best Private Fleet Operator of the Year and runner up for the best Ground Breaking Safety Initiative at the Light Commercial Fleet Awards.

In more recent times Jonathan has also been tasked with overseeing the SQEQ team to ensure  ISO9001:2015 is maintained and the quality management structure is adhered to by all.

Kevin Elstub Head of Cambridge Office

Kevin has recently joined Princebuild, and he brings over 30 years of extensive expertise to his role to set up and establish a new Cambridge office for the company. Kevin's focus lies on delivering quality commercial office and laboratory fit-out and refurbishment projects.

With a robust background in the specialised interior fit-out sector of the construction industry, Kevin boasts a wealth of experience across various areas, including estimating, pre-construction, project management, cost management, corporate compliance and business strategy.

Kevin's commitment to excellence is underscored by his professional affiliations. A member of the Chartered Institute of Building since 2017, he recently attained the esteemed status of Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Constructors in the heart of London.

Outside of work, Kevin is a keen supporter and member of the Cambridge Rugby Club. You can find Kevin enjoying a game of squash, exploring nature through walks, or navigating the waters with a kayak.

Mary Jenner Finance Controller

Mary commenced her accounting career working in an accounts department for a healthcare company. Following a relocation to the Peterborough area in 2015, Mary took the opportunity to join the Princebuild accounts team at the Peterborough head office.

Mary's initial role within the department was principal purchase ledger administrator and from there she progressed to working on the sub-contract ledger and then to payroll administrator.

Due to her commitment to the department and her ability in the role, Mary was then promoted to the role of Finance Controller.

During her time at Princebuild Mary has also undertaken additional professional study and has completed her AAT level 2 Certificate in Accounting, AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and her AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Stephen Leeks Executive Manager

Stephen commenced his career in the construction industry as a multi-skilled operative more than 50 years ago. He gained experience working on refurbishments, extensions and property conversions in London where he progressed his career and became a site foreman. Later he set-up his own development business working alongside architects, building inspectors and clerk of works.

After relocating to the Peterborough area, Stephen joined our company in 1996 as a site supervisor working on our commercial refurbishment contracts and in 2001 was promoted to contracts manager, looking after several pre-decoration repair contracts for local authorities.

Following the successful completion of these contracts Stephen moved on to manage some of our larger commercial contracts and in 2006 became the executive manager of our Large Works Department in Peterborough. Due to continued growth and the restructuring of our business in 2011, Stephen became responsible for large works across the company and in 2013 coordinated the amalgamation of Small Works into the department.

In order to maintain good working practices within the works division, Stephen now spends the majority of his time monitoring the administration, health and safety and costings of all projects within the company, as well as providing advice to his team on contract conditions and the scheduling of works. Stephen also monitors the company’s subcontractor database, ensuring suitability and conformity to our requirements, and invests time in mentoring and developing our trainee project managers. As well as working closely with Accounts and IT to develop any new systems that we have and for monitoring of all works throughout the company.

Trev Riley Executive Manager

Trev worked as a fully qualified mechanical engineer before joining Princebuild as a site supervisor for the retail team in 2006.

Throughout his time at Princebuild Trevor has worked across the retail and large works departments and in 2008 he progressed to the role of project manager. In this role he successfully managed multiple high-profile commercial projects, as well as care home and hospital projects, insurance jobs and void works.

Due to his continued progression and team leadership skills Trev was promoted to senior project manager in 2015. Working on a wide variety of retail and commercial projects throughout the UK, overseeing the complete cycle of those projects, from tendering through to site mobilisation including all valuations, final accounts and estimating.

With his wealth of knowledge and experience Trev plays a key role in training and mentoring a team of project managers and trainees which has aided in the success and growth of Princebuild over the years.

With Trev’s ability and commitment alongside his countless successes achieved throughout his career, he was further promoted to the role of executive manager in 2022.

Thomas Bluck Executive Manager

Thomas has played an integral role in securing new clients and projects within the Retail Large Works Department, along with maintaining excellent relationships with our existing client base. Thomas has led a successful team that constantly delivers outstanding projects to our client’s high expectations.

Joining the Princebuild team in January 2017, Thomas rapidly progressed from a Trainee Project Manager to Lead Project Manager as Directors saw his potential, commitment, and loyalty to the company.

Thomas has continued in his professional development, from a BTEC Level 4 HNC to Construction Senior Management Level 7 NVQ and recently gaining MCIOB status. Delivering exceptional projects with a strong ability to develop, encourage, and support his team has ensured his knowledge and skills are always put to good use.

Thomas is intrinsic in the development and progress of the business and a very welcome part of the Princebuild family.