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How long have you worked for DPL? – I was the first person through the door!!

What are three responsibilities within your job role? – As Managing Director I have many responsibilities and to list them would not be easy however the way I see it I am there to:

1. Oversee the successful leadership and management of the company’s business
2. Adding new DNA to the company’s think pot
3. Developing the culture of the business and encouraging personal growth and development of its employees.

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – After failing to secure an electrical apprentice position after leaving school I dabbled with various building trades until I finally decided to put myself through college, West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, a few years later I passed out and was awarded the Rogers precision cup for being the best apprentice of the year!! With my new qualification, I thought what do I do now so I started my own company, after a couple of iterations DPL was formed. Through DPL we have been able to offer hundreds of apprentice positions and training opportunities, that’s what makes me proud!! 

What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The fantastic people I work alongside, the employment and training opportunities we offer youngsters, and seeing DPL Group grow and become what it is today while still retaining its family feel.

When did you start working for DPL? – Since it commenced in 2001, 22 years ago

What are three responsibilities within your job role? –

1. Company Director
2. HR
3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Our apprenticeship programme, which has continually expanded year after year in all divisions of the company.

What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The Staff, we have a fantastic team, and I love seeing them grow personally in their roles.

When did you start working for DPL? – I joined DPL in December 2011

What are three responsibilities within your job role? – 

1. Responsible for M&E contracting 
2. Business development for the whole group
3. Social value and community engagement 

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Starting the contracting side adding the mechanical side from scratch, watching the company and the people within DPL grow 

What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – Hearing great feedback on the work of our excellent site and office staff

When did you start working for DPL? – I started working for DPL in November 2006

What are three responsibilities within your job role? – 

1. Helping employees improve their skills to reach their career goals
2. Visionary behind company operations, risk management, and writing company policies
3. Collaboratively working with the stakeholders and fellow directors to drive business growth and improve customer service to our client

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Initially being part of a small business 17 years ago, with very few employees, then collaboratively working with a great team to drive and build a lasting family enterprise, and to become one of the largest and most respected businesses in East Anglia. 

What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – I enjoy the open work environment, and the opportunity to work with talented and passionate people, where every staff member is valued.  We have built a great working culture where everybody is encouraged to have fun together, enjoy each other’s company and work hard to achieve their individual goals, which in turn makes for an enjoyable place for our staff to work and express themselves.

When did you start working for DPL? – September 2009

What are three responsibilities within your job role? –

1. Management of M&E contracting department and overseeing all Project managers & engineers & Costing variations / additional works for current and future projects.

2. Management of labour resources, subcontractors & procurement of materials to deliver projects on time / budget

3. Maintaining positive relationships with the client base

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Delivering a multi-million-pound project at the port of Harwich in the space of 10 weeks on time & within the budget. Working hours were 24/7 to achieve this in such a short timescale.

What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The wide variety of work and clients we have the pleasure of working for.

When did you start working for DPL? – February 2015

What are three responsibilities within your job role? – 

1. Compiling Electrical tenders, reviewing incoming invitations to tender and consulting with Vincent, DPL’s M&E Contracts Director on the suitability of each enquiry. Allocate enquiries to relevant estimators, provide all documentation and provide a programme for when said tenders are to be returned. Then vet completed tenders and submit them to the customer.
2. simPRO, DPL’s business enterprise software maintenance and updating to ensure costs are current etc.
3. General management of the estimating team and keeping up communications with customers & suppliers

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Promotion from Estimator to Estimating Manager has been one of the highlights of my career with DPL. With the role of Manager, I can monitor and see the estimating team grow with their abilities and knowledge of the construction industry. It’s great to be able to help out with the progression of their careers. A great team! 

Winning projects, that goes without saying really. The higher-value ones with big numbers give you a kick, but any tender success gives you a moment to be proud. 

Building good relationships with customers, suppliers etc. The bottom line is always important in this industry, however, building good relationships with those that matter, can sometimes give you an edge over competitors

What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The office atmosphere is second to none. All staff and colleagues are friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help each other out, This goes for all departments, Pre-Construction, Design, Construction, small works etc. The list goes on. I believe this is the main reason for the success of the Company, an open-door policy where Directors and Management are approachable by all. There’s also a great “work hard & have fun” element throughout the Company.

When did you start working for DPL? – January 2022

What are three key responsibilities within your job role? – 

1. To provide our clients with the best advice
2. Accurately specify works to keep the costs down for our customers whilst protecting the company’s interests
3. To support my colleagues across the business where we have multi-discipline enquiries.

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – Built client confidence which led to securing a £2.6m order with a prestigious brand.

What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – Every day is different and I have the pleasure of working with a great bunch of people. The company provides everyone with opportunities for personal growth and development, which is invaluable.