Responsibilities
David is responsible for the overall strategic direction of S&C Slatter and White Horse Contractors. By working closely with every member of the team he is able to ensure that works are delivered in an efficient, safe and environmentally friendly manner and that we act with the integrity that we pride ourselves on.
Background
Having worked in the family business since 2003 David has worked in all areas giving him an ‘all round’ understanding of the company’s operation.
Personal
As a father of a young family, David spends a good deal of his time with his three sons.
Responsibilities
Philip manages the company’s substantial portfolio of cricket projects, tarmacadam surfacing works and our specialist synthetic turf surfacing teams. He is also responsible for managing the company’s extensive fleet of vehicles.
Background
Since starting work in the family business aged just 16-years, Philip has worked his way through the ranks, giving him a thorough understanding of the practical side of the business. This essential knowledge allows invaluable experience to deal with on-site challenges in an efficient and effective way.
Personal
Philip’s hobbies are many and varied and include custom cars, fishing and motor cross.
Responsibilities
Identifying and developing The Slatter Group strategy, marketing activity and establishing new and nurturing existing client relationships.
Background
Jason joined S&C Slatter in 2010 and has operated in the specialist external sports facility construction industry since 1997. Jason has extensive knowledge and understanding of the sectors in which The Slatter Group operates, working with clients to develop effective design and build solutions. With a keen focus on the latest industry innovations, product development and environmental systems, Jason works daily with a broad range of clients to determine best value facility solutions.
Personal
As a keen sportsman with (very) modest talent, Jason plays tennis and watches rugby whenever he can.
Responsibilities
Alex is responsible for S&C Slatter’s cricket business. His aim is to ensure that all our clients receive the very best service from initial enquiry and site visit, to the design proposal and quotation, all the way to through to order and construction.
Background
Alex has worked in the industry since 1995, and joined S&C Slatter, initially as Sales Manager, in 2004. In previous roles with other companies, Alex worked in internal and external sales, and therefore can apply direct experience to his role from all levels of the business.
Personal
Alex is a sports nut, which was one of the reasons that first brought him into the industry. He is a keen Leicester City fan but also follows cricket, rugby, American football and cycling amongst others. He also enjoys travelling and often tries to mix travel and sport, catching live games as part of weekend European breaks or on his further flung travels.
Responsibilities
Having joined us in 2015 Ben works on our major sports pitch and facility portfolio including projects within the Football Association Framework. In addition to preparing costings and client proposals, Ben is responsible for a full range of pre-construction elements such as design, planning submissions, condition sign-off, drainage, civil engineering, acoustic surveys and ground condition reports. The projects include 3G football turf and 3G rugby turf pitches, hockey, tennis, netball, cricket, athletics and multi-use games areas (MUGA), using sand dressed, sand filled, non-filled artificial turf systems and polymeric surfaces.
Background
Having secured a BA (Honours) 2:1 degree in Business from Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Ben gained industry experience with a major civil engineering and sports facility organisation as a member of their sports estimating team. This provided the opportunity to work on a variety of contracts including Hockey pitches for the Olympic Games and 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Personal
Food is very much a ‘passion’ which sees Ben cooking most days as a way to relax. Helping at weekends on the family farm and looking after his own flock of sheep, ensures Ben has plenty to occupy his time.
Responsibilities
Identifying and managing sales leads through various platforms including planning leads, trade press, exhibitions and seminars. A strong focus on increasing market share within the sport pitch sector and developing project opportunities in conjunction with the Commercial Director.
Background
Paul joined the company in 2013 with over 10 years sales experience working with some of the leading property, engineering, planning, project management and consultancy firms. Understanding the importance of relationship development, client needs and researching his market place, he has brought with him a multitude of transferable skills.
Personal
A keen all round sportsman in his spare time, Paul enjoys Football, Rugby and spending time with his two children.
Responsibilities
Matthew has a wealth of practical experience in operational management and sales which is put to effective use in his role within our Project Team. Working as our lead specialist in pitch maintenance services, Matthew also advises clients on the provision of upgraded or new sports facilities.
Confident and highly resourceful, Matthew has an excellent sense of humour which he puts to good use during the working day.
Background
Matthew supplemented a very successful school education with further study and training in Public Services and the Performing Arts. Prior to joining S&C Slatter, Matthew achieved significant career progression within the property sector, resulting in a Senior Management position with a prominent regional company. However, his CV also includes experience within local government and retail sales.
Personal
Matthew enjoys a wide range of country pursuits and is a keen sportsman. He particularly enjoys playing squash and following his beloved Crystal Palace football club. In 2013 Matthew completed the Three Peaks Challenge, successfully climbing three mountains in 24 hours.
Responsibilities
Nick is a senior member of our Pre-Construction Team (PCT) working closely with Design and Project Delivery colleagues in the preparation and submission of sports facilities designs and planning applications. In evaluating and costing product and works specifications, Nick requires a comprehensive understanding of each site profile and the client’s objectives. This requires a portion of his time being spent ‘on site’, assessing the potential works environment and logistics.
Background
With a BA (HONS) first class degree in Business Management & Communications, Nick has developed his career as a results-driven business professional, specialising in estimating, client relationships and project management. This has embraced positions of significant responsibility within the construction and property sectors with an accent on the bespoke design and delivery of quality-based project solutions. Such experience is highly relevant to the S&C Slatter brand and client offer equipping Nick with the business culture necessary to be a highly successful member of the team.
Personal
Nick enjoys spending time with his young family and a range of personal activities including keeping fit, gardening, walking, cycling and skiing.
Responsibilities
Tom is a member of the pre-construction team (PCT) working closely with Design and Project Delivery colleagues in the preparation and submission of sports facility designs and planning applications.
Background
Tom is an accomplished professional with 25+ years’ experience within the sports facility construction industry and provides diverse services to clients including leadership, design, project consultancy and management.
Tom contributes to the successful delivery of sports facility projects including considered feasibility and conceptual studies, analysis of project specific survey data, preparation of detailed scheme designs; as well as securing development control and statutory approvals and delivering consultancy services.
Tom is a creative and confident team player who works effectively within a multi-professional and process driven environment to guarantee customer satisfaction.
Personal
Outside of work, Tom is heavily involved in football as an FA qualified coach and HTFC U12/U13 football manager. He enjoys spending time with his family and has a strong interest in music, particularly playing the drums!
Responsibilities
With first class organisational and planning skills, Sarah loves to work 'under pressure', liaising with colleagues and working to meet challenging deadlines. Very much a ‘team player’, Sarah likes the variety and fast pace of the customer-centric sales office, where her strong work ethic and enthusiasm are particularly appreciated.
Sarah gives important administrative support to our Commercial Director Jason Douglass and our team of Project Managers, Designers and Estimators, and is very often the first point of contact for sales telephone enquiries.
Background
With over 30 years’ experience within sales and operations, Sarah is highly skilled in using a wide range of office software and administrative systems. However, being naturally ‘pro-active’ and adapt at multi-tasking, Sarah’s career has embraced virtually every type of responsibility and function found within a dynamic office environment. Sarah has enjoyed working in various industries including Construction, Healthcare and Equestrian Services.
Personal
Walking in the Countryside with her dog, Stig, gardening, cooking, skiing, theatre and reading feature among Sarah’s many leisure interests.
Responsibilities
S&C Slatter is primarily known for sports construction, but we've nearly always undertaken surfacing and civils work alongside any sports builds.
As surfacing and civils is Simon’s area of expertise, his aim is to grow the department beyond the current success in sporting civils, into the areas he has strong experience with like business centres, developers and architects.
Background
Simon has over 20 years’ experience in the surfacing and civils trade, developing over the years from supervising work, to undertaking contract management work and running sites. From here he progressed to estimating and selling work, then to running teams and bringing work into the business.
Simon has worked in a variety of areas, across commercial, private, estate, agricultural works, business centres, shopping centres etc. These are his specialist areas, with all aspects from initial site survey through to build including civils, drainage – the whole package!
Personal
Simon is a big rugby fan, his team is Windsor RFC. He plays golf with his wife, enjoys socialising with friends, dinners, holidays with family and taking his black lab Nora for a walk. The cat is less important…!
Responsibilities
Supporting the Head of Marketing in The Slatter Group Marketing activities. This includes digital and print design, social media content creation, articles, case studies, website updates, photo and video editing.
Background
With a background in digital marketing, data analytics and film, Grace joined The Slatter Group in 2019. She has both agency and in-house experience across the B2B and B2C sectors and holds a Cert SocM from the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing.
Personal
A member of BAFTA Crew 2018/19, Grace is a keen filmmaker who can otherwise be found at a gig, on a road bike or spending time with friends and family.
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Suzanne is responsible for managing Finance and HR Functions across The Slatter Group, including S&C Slatter and White Horse Contractors. Her friendly, ‘keep going’ personality and effective communication skills at all levels is a valuable asset within all aspects of the business. Working day life is extremely varied supporting her dedicated teams.
Background
Suzanne joined The Slatter Group in 2019 after predominately working as a Financial Controller within the IT Industry for many years. Since achieving Finance and Business qualifications many years ago, she has gained invaluable experience & skills and often rewarded by promotion throughout her career for her efforts.
Personal
In Suzanne’s social life, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and has a passion for travelling and Football. Many weekends/evenings involve supporting her son playing Football and singing along on her home Karaoke machine.
Responsibilities
Jordan's responsibilities are to promote a positive health and safety culture throughout S&C Slatter and its supply chain. His role involves the effective management of all aspects of quality, health, safety, environmental and training, to drive the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies across the company.
Background
Jordan has been a chartered health and safety practitioner across a range of industries since 2012 - including construction, rail, retail, warehousing and logistics, healthcare and property management.
Personal
A big fan of sport, Jordan played a lot of football and cricket growing up and watches his beloved Liverpool FC whenever he can. His biggest passion is food – growing it, cooking it and of course eating it.
Responsibilities
As a key member of a design and planning team Andy's role as Project Designer requires a great level of accuracy and attention to detail. Undertaking the company's CAD requirements as well as estimating responsibilities, he works collaboratively with the sales and estimating teams alongside clients to develop and create drawings and designs from an initial enquiry through to project completion. 2D and 3D plans are put together to provide visual impressions, meet planning application requirements and form project construction packages.
Background
Andy began his design and estimating work at an electrical firm, where he honed his skills and worked his way up to Estimating Manager for their London branch.
In the years that followed his focus was on assisting with the AutoCAD Design work for the 2012 London Olympics which was a particular career highlight. Since then, he has worked as an estimator for a number of main contractors such as Kier and Francis construction.
Personal
With a son and daughter under three, Andy's 'downtime' is pretty busy and is mainly spent in the garden or jumping on the trampoline! When he does have some time spare, he enjoys DIY, running, swimming or keeping fit in different ways - he's not one for standing still!
Responsibilities
Stephan is a member of the sales and estimating team. His role is to receive new enquiries from different sport disciplines and build a competitive tender that is beneficial for all parties.
Background
After completing his school studies, Stephan undertook an apprenticeship doing general building works then moved on into decorative horticulture. Following 7 years in the hard landscaping industry, he up his own landscaping working on bespoke garden designs and restaurant gardens throughout Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
Using this wide-ranging experience, Stephan later became an estimator for a commercial landscaping company in the West Midlands, soon becoming a Senior Estimator for a national landscape company, then on to the role of Head of Commercial and Operations for a pan European landscape group.
Personal
In his spare time, Stephan loves gardening and has a young family who like to keep him busy! He supports both Coventry City FC and Coventry RFC – who play on a pitch built by S&C Slatter!
Responsibilities
Taj is one of our dedicated estimators working within the sales and estimating team. As part of his role, he builds competitive tenders for clients and undertakes site visits to best advise on the possibilities and potential issues for a sports construction project in a proposed location.
Background
Beginning his career as an Admin Clerk for Swindon Borough Council's highways department, Taj quickly took an interest in the department, developing his skills and understanding to become an Assistant Designer within his first year.
Taj continued in the role for 5 years, completing his HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Civil Engineering Level 4/5, designing highways throughout Swindon Borough, as well as creating tender documents for new projects. In 2019, he began working for an established tarmacking company, pricing jobs nationwide and gaining valuable knowledge as an estimator to deliver the best value for clients.
Personal
Outside of work Taj enjoys getting involved with many areas of entertainment. As well as hosting and presenting events and shows, he occasionally acts and has been a supporting artist in some notable series, movies and short films! As well as this, he manages a few up-and-coming artists for their music. Outside of entertainment, he used to play football to a high level but now just enjoys watching it on his overpriced TV package! Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic he rekindled his interest in investments and trading again, he tells his he lives 'a pretty boring life to be honest' but it doesn't sound it to us!
Responsibilities
Michelle oversees all Accounts, HR and Office functions with the company.
Background
Having commenced her career in the actuarial sector working in pensions, Michelle subsequently moved into accounting. There she worked for a large auditing firm whilst completing her studies, prior to joining S&C Slatter in 2010. Since starting a family Michelle has been a key member of the company management team.
Personal
Three young children – need we say more!
Responsibilities
Sally’s cheerful personality and ‘Get things done’ attitude means she fits well into our very busy Accounts Team. Managing a range of responsibilities including client billing, supplier payments and day to day banking issues, Sally has a highly professional approach which reflects the ethos and standards of the company. A Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT), Sally’s experience and all round skills are proving to be a valuable asset; well appreciated by clients and colleagues alike.
Background
Having gained A level passes in Accounting and Business Studies, together with 10 GCEs, Sally embarked on a career in accounts which has taken in positions with West Berkshire Council and Vodafone. However most significantly, Sally enjoyed positions of key financial responsibility with a major local retailer, which like S&C Slatter, placed a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
Personal
Socially, Sally’s interests include bodyboarding, sightseeing, history and pub quizzes.
Responsibilities
Working alongside Michelle and Sally in all aspects of Accounts, HR and Office functions.
Background
On completion of her A-Levels (Geography, PE and Dance) Charlotte joined a market research firm where she was responsible for general office duties and payroll. She also dealt with clients in the field on a regular basis. Wanting to forge out a career path she made the move to S&C Slatter in 2013 as an Accounts Apprentice. In 2016 Charlotte qualified as an AAT accountant and was awarded Apprentice of the Year during her studies at Basingstoke College of Technology.
Personal
Charlotte likes keeping fit at the gym and often runs in support of charitable causes. When relaxing she enjoys a wide range of music.
Responsibilities
Steve has responsibility for the contract management of our Football Foundation /Football Association Framework projects. As an experienced professional with a broad and varied civil engineering background, Steve ensures all new contract enquiries are administered and completed comprehensively and in good time.
Background
Following 30 years of operating within the major contractor environment and since 2007 in the specialist sports construction sector, Steve is well attuned to the client’s requirements. He joined S&C Slatter in 2011 and holds the requisite CSCS and SMSTS certificates for site management.
Personal
Steve spends his spare time indulging in his passion for drifting – a high octane sport for drivers who like to slide sideways around corners!
Responsibilities
Managing major construction contracts whilst liaising with site managers/clients throughout, to ensure projects are running as planned, to budget and as efficiently as possible.
Background
Left school as a welding fabricator & 4 years later commenced my career at S&C Slatter. Having been a labourer, a site manager, contracts supervisor and now a contracts manager, I have an enhanced knowledge of the business from all aspects.
Personal
Enjoys all extreme sports and spending time with family and friends
Responsibilities
Managing construction contracts at all levels, from the smallest playground to a single tennis court to the largest full size AGP with clubhouse and carpark with full road infrastructure.
A very experienced contracts manager in many different aspects of construction including full groundwork packages for secondary schools aswell as IAAF running tracks, sports pitches for all sports and even artificial horse racing tracks, making sure projects are built on time, within budget and with integrity.
Background
Worked within the sports construction industry for 30 years, started with Woodholme construction in 1990 using laser technology for paving, progressing to tarmac foreman, and moving into contract management in 2005. In the 30 years within the industry I have worked on both the commonwealth games running tracks within the UK, both Manchester and Hampden Park as well Alexander stadium, Don Valley, Crystal Palace and lots more in schools, colleges and universities. Also working with numerous football clubs including Aston Villa's training ground at Bodymoor heath and Leicester City at Belvoir Road and to complete the varied works within sports construction completed the upper construction works at Lingfield Park and Wolverhampton all weather race courses.
Personal
Enjoys all sports across the board, a very keen golfer and loves to spend time fishing from the beach in summer. Away from sport likes fine wine and dining.
Responsibilities
Liaising closely with our Contract managers and Site teams, Simon procures and arranges materials and out-sourced services to enable projects to be delivered to specification, budget and time plan.
Background
Prior to joining the S&C Slatter team in 2015, Simon enjoyed a successful career in the Building Services Sector developing his experience and skills as he progressed from a Purchasing Assistant to Buyer within a team managing a multi-million-pound project portfolio. Qualified in Supply Chain Management and currently working towards a CIPS qualification. Simon enjoys a strong working relationship with both colleagues and external suppliers.
Personal
Very much into ‘active hobbies’, Simon lists scuba diving (advanced open water), football, running, gym, cycling and hiking amongst his interests.
Responsibilities
Assisting the lead buyer with placing orders. Liaising with Contracts Managers/Site Managers to ensure materials are on site in time and on budget. Preparing O&M manuals post project.
Background
Completed a Business Apprenticeship at West Berkshire Council and then went on to do buying at a major surveying equipment company. Experienced the customer service side of things as a customer service representative, and then naturally magnetised back to buying!
Personal
Keen skier, helping out on the family shoot & around the farm, walking my springer Dexter in the fresh air and spending time with family and friends.
Responsibilities
Daniel is an experienced customer service professional who fulfils a pivotal role within our Technical team. Administration, logistics and the general co-ordination of project management activities feature within Daniel’s key responsibilities. He very importantly also acts a conduit with other departments; making an important contribution to the company’s internal communications and liaison.
Background
Prior to joining S&C Slatter in 2016, Daniel enjoyed a progressive career path within the customer service environment of various technical industries including construction. His organisational abilities and strong IT skills coupled with a keen eye for detail enabled Daniel to manage complex logistical issues within time-sensitive situations.
Personal
Outside of work Daniel has a number of interests including football, cricket, golf, singing and music.
Responsibilities
Caroline is the ‘C’ in S&C Slatter, founding the company with her late husband Steve in 1991.
Caroline adopts an overseeing approach to the company, it’s direction and modus operandi, providing invaluable guidance as the business continues to grow from strength to strength.
For more information call 01635 34521 or email enquiries@slattersportsconstruction.com
