After a brief spell away, Rory re-joined our project management team in early 2022. Prior to this, he was one of our very own project managers having joined our graduate scheme in 2017 and gaining a Master’s Degree in Construction Management. During his time with us, Rory has worked on a variety of high-profile, high-value projects.
Proactive, practically minded, and not one for sitting behind a desk, Rory enjoys being involved with a project from day one and seeing it through to completion. He likes meeting and working with a wide variety of people, facing new challenges, and knowing every day is different on site.
Away from the office, Rory is an all-around sports fan, playing rugby from a young age, keeping fit at the gym, and is also a qualified ski instructor. When time permits, he also likes to spend time catching up with friends and colleagues.
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. Michael Jordan
Nick has twenty-five years’ experience running fit out, heavy refurbishment and new build projects for a variety of tier one contractors. In that time, he was awarded both project manager and project of the year.
He enjoys the challenge of creating new environments for clients and helping them and their teams realise their goals whilst making it an enjoyable experience for all involved. Hardworking and logical, Nick revels in the finer details and finding pragmatic solutions, all with a degree of humour.
Nick enjoys all things active including scuba diving, surfing and skiing whenever the opportunity allows. At the weekends he likes to relax with the family or indulging in his other obsession… classic cars which he has been collecting for twenty years.
Say what you do and do what you say.
With his background in civil engineering, he is well versed in large-scale machinery and structural elements. Spencer’s experience hails from over a decade in the Royal Engineers. Progressing to Section Commander he was responsible for implementing safe systems of working and generally promoting health and safety awareness across a variety of different construction environments.
Hardworking and adaptable Spencer is an excellent communicator and enjoys meeting and talking to new people. He likes that every day and each project is different which brings a new challenge.
Away from work, he likes to relax and spend time with friends and family. He is also a keen golfer but admits he needs more practice. Spencer also is a bit of a petrol head and likes motor racing and going to track days.
Nathan is one of our trainees and is currently studying for his HNC Construction (Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship) at London Southbank University. The scheme was recommended to him from a family friend, and it has opened his eyes to the career opportunities available in construction.
Eager to learn, enthusiastic and hardworking, Nathan’s positive attitude makes him an asset to any project team. Whether at college or on site, he enjoys being challenged with new tasks and responsibilities as no two days are ever the same.
To relax Nathan enjoys going out with friends to festivals and working out at the gym. When he gets the time, he can be found in the stands at Craven Cottage watching his beloved Fulham FC.
Miru originally started her full-time university course but then heard about the Parkeray graduate scheme. Working and studying at the same time was something Miru had always considered, so combining the two suits her perfectly.
Hardworking, approachable, and determined to get things right, she will always go out of her way to help people. Miru enjoys the diversity of the commercial manager role and likes the variation between the office and site environment. Currently studying towards her BA Hons Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) (Construction Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship) Miru says she is really enjoying it!
Outdoorsy and adventurous Miru is always up for trying something new. To relax, she likes to get creative, listen to music, and enjoys games night but has been known to get very competitive! When she isn’t catching up with friends, she likes to go longboarding.
Joe joins our trainee scheme with some construction experience under his belt after working with his dad but is keen to improve his skills and knowledge. He is excited by the challenges that lie ahead and is looking forward to learning something new. Joe is currently in the first year of his HNC in Construction course at London Southbank University.
Not wanting to sit behind a desk every day, Joe enjoys that no two days are the same on site. He is reliable, confident, a quick learner, and is a massive fan of how project management promotes teamwork to make the best decisions available. Always an optimist, he will manage to see the good in a bad situation.
In his spare time Joe’s main passion sport and likes going to the gym and regularly plays football at the weekend. When it comes to relaxing, he enjoys spending time with friends and family watching a good film or boxset.
No one ever made a difference by being like everybody else.
After hearing about Parkeray from a family member Jack was drawn to a career in the construction industry and wanted an exciting new challenge. Jack already had one degree to his name and added a master’s degree in Construction Management to his qualifications. Prior to joining Parkeray, he gained valuable experience working for a large landscaping company which opened his eyes to the opportunities available in construction.
Working well in a team and with an honest and hardworking attitude, Jack is always willing to lend a helping hand. An excellent communicator, he builds strong relationships with all members of the project team whilst watching the transformation of each project, taking pride in each and every detail.
Outside of work, Jack likes to travel and has been lucky enough to visit Australia and South East Asia. He is a big fan of watching and playing sports; golf, football and cricket. When he gets time to hit the course, he plays golf to a 6 handicap.
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.
Prior to joining Parkeray, Natalie worked for a well know multinational airline as a member of the cabin crew. Following a desire to change her career direction, Natalie joins our busy finance team as an accounts assistant.
Friendly, eager to learn, and with a positive attitude, Natalie will be supporting all aspects of our finance division. An organized individual who loves a challenge, she enjoys being able to hit the ground running and has adapted quickly to the fast pace of our accounts department.
Aside from work, Natalie enjoys skiing and catching up with family and friends. She loves traveling, bottomless brunches, and indulges in binge-watching the odd Netflix series.
You can sleep beneath the moon, you can bask beneath the sun, you can live a life of going to do, but you’ll die with nothing done.
With a wealth of expertise hailing from large names in the industry, Graham has an established career in fit out. His previous achievements have been recognised by British Council of Offices and he was also awarded employee of the year.
Completely focused and personable, Graham is a great motivator on site bringing the team together. Describing himself as tactful and driven, Graham enjoys the buzz of day to day site life and the challenge each day brings.
Away for the office Graham is a huge sports fan enjoying rugby and motor racing. He is also a lover of the outdoors and you will often find him cycling, skiing or walking.
Treat others as you wish to be treated.
Sam started his career ‘on the tools’ and has worked his way up through the ranks. His strong trade background brings a depth of experience to our technical services team. During his time in the industry he has worked on many complex installations.
Positive and resourceful, Sam likes that every project is different and presents a new challenge, which he enjoys finding workable solutions to overcome. He enjoys meeting new people and building strong working relationships with all involved, from clients to suppliers.
Away from the office Sam likes travelling and exploring new places, catching up with family and friends and walking his pet dog, Rosie. His sporting pursuits include cycling and canoeing.
Chris comes from a trade background in plumbing and heating and has worked his way up through the ranks to technical services manager. His experience is wide and varied having been in the industry in a managerial capacity now for a number of years.
He thrives on the different challenges each day brings and enjoys meeting different people along the way. Friendly and hardworking, Chris is a real people person and believes his trade background enables him to build strong working relationships with all involved, from clients to suppliers. He also admits to being a bit of a perfectionist!
A real family man, Chris enjoys days out and holidays with his young family, travelling to new places. When he gets the chance, he enjoys playing football and the occasional round of golf. He doesn’t take life too seriously and his friends says he’s a bit of a wind up!
Push yourself, because no one is going to do it for you.
John has been in the building services industry for many years and has vast experience in the fit out and refurbishment sector. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our technical services team from working on modern, high-quality fit outs to listed refurbishments.
For John, it’s all about collaboration. He enjoys working with the whole team, pulling together their own elements to make it work and handing over the perfect end product. Amiable and always there to lend a hand, John is a real team player.
In his spare time John likes to spend time with his family and also going to the gym to keep fit. His other passion is mountain biking and will often be found out and about on the trails perfecting his technique for a real adrenalin rush!
Hakuna Matata
