Fast growing Helm Construction has announced a brace of new directorships to support an expanding workforce and packed order book.
The Bristol builders has promoted Head of Finance Adam Marks and Contracts Manager Jon Ticehurst – said by Chief Executive Gary Sheppard to be key movers in Helm’s success story.
He said: “Eye for detail is key to any business and both Adam and Jon ensure we are on top of the figures and nailing new projects from signing the contract to handing over the keys.
“Since joining us they have shown exceptional commitment and fully embraced the Helm ethos. We never underestimate our people as our growth is fully dependent upon them.”
Helm Construction began as a small village business but has grown to be among the top 5 per cent of construction firms in the South West regularly tackling medium to large size building projects for both residential and commercial property developers.
“We need top people in place to ensure we remain as effective on the really big ticket jobs we are now taking on as we do on our various urban regeneration schemes around the city.”
Adam Marks, a commercially minded fully qualified Chartered Accountant with BSc Hons. in Accounting & Finance, brings a mix of business experience of both commercial and residential build sector and his keen eye for detail coupled with great interpersonal skills has placed him at the heart of the Helm team.
Adam said: “Everyone works together in an environment of equality. The Company always aims to succeed and is great at obtaining feedback and suggestions, never looking to rest on its laurels.”
Jon Ticehurst brings a wealth of construction experience to Helm and in Gary Sheppard’s words had ‘been there and done it.’
Jon is a construction professional with a proactive approach to customer relationships and project management. He has a large range of construction projects to his name and ensures the highest standards and customer satisfaction whether the project is a new build residential or commercial scheme.
Jon said: “Helm’s reputation grows daily and it’s not difficult to see that the company’s focus on service, its attention to detail and its development and nurturing of staff are paramount to the success we are enjoying.”
Gary Sheppard concluded: “These two key promotions not only substantiate our policy of developing talent and promoting from within but also signal our confidence in the market and desire to substantially grow the business by concentrating on service, communication and quality.”
