Team
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Paul Healey
Chairman
Paul Healey
Chairman
Paul (BSc, LLB, RICS, CIOB) joined as Chairman in June 2012 bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his role as Chairman at Explore Living and previously as Managing Director at Laing Homes and Director at Wimpey Homes.
His remit is to direct the strategy for the future of the business ensuring that we meet and beat our budget whilst also supporting and mentoring the Managing Director. His advice and experience of introducing new systems for the control and management of the business has been invaluable along with his commitment to promote the name of Pantera within the industry.
Paul is a also a member of the editorial panel for a Housebuilding magazine, and a Co-founder and Chairman of a Charity Events team, which is testament to his dedication and commitment to raising money for his chosen charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care, both professionally and personally each year. -
Peter Mills
Managing Director
Peter Mills
Managing Director
Pete started his working life in construction as a trainee carpenter and co-founded Pantera Carpentry in 1998. He has over 20 years construction experience and has held other positions in Banking, Sales and Media. Pete attended London Guildhall University and has a 1st class degree. He has also completed the Advance Management Programme at Ashridge Business School.
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Robert Farquhar
Construction Director / Health & Safety Director
Robert Farquhar
Construction Director / Health & Safety Director
Rob co-founded Pantera Carpentry in 1998. He started carpentry at the age of 16 and is City and Guilds qualified. He has an in depth knowledge of Carpentry, Joinery and Construction and previously worked for a variety of companies on site, in workshops, specialist fit out and general construction.
Rob has a NEBOSH Construction Certificate qualification and is a Tech member of IOSH as Pantera's Director for Health & Safety. Rob is continuing his health and safety training studying for his NVQ Level 5. He already holds SMSTS and CPCS qualifications for all of Pantera's lifting operations. He is also responsible for overseeing site operation, Project Managers and Supervisors.
In 2015 and 2016 Rob was instrumental in Pantera's achievement of the Considerate Constructors Silver and Gold Awards. -
Mathew Glendenning
Commercial Director
Mathew Glendenning
Commercial Director
Following completion of his apprenticeship, Mat started working with Pantera as a carpenter, and then embarked on a Quantity Surveying degree at Greenwich University on day release whilst joining the Commercial team in the office. Mat successfully completed his degree, achieving a first class with honors. He now heads up the expanding commercial team.
Mat has excellent people skills and has close relationships with the commercial teams of our clients to ensure that we provide the service they need at the right price. Mat also has SMSTS training and a wealth of construction knowledge, giving our clients considered health and safety feasibility advice during the tender process. Mat has been integral to the expansion of the business and has implemented in-house systems for tendering, procurement and cost control. -
Liam Hitchen
Operations Director
Liam Hitchen
Operations Director
Liam has worked with Pantera since 2005 and is responsible for all business operations. Liam has the ability to build high performing teams and excellent working relationships on the toughest supply and fit sites. Liam has recently overseen the completion of our largest project at One Tower Bridge. His commitment to health and safety is outstanding and he always makes sure that his teams are at the top of the performance leagues.
Many of the systems and procedures Pantera use for supply and fit contracts have been developed by Liam. More recently he has undertaken a similar role to the Construction Director, covering multiple contracts, taking an active role in the tender process and supporting Project Managers and Supervisors ensuring the projects are being delivered to the correct standard. Liam is currently undertaking the senior management course at Ashridge Business School.
Berkeley Capital - One Tower Bridge, Southwark 2016/17
Laing O'Rourke - William Street Quarter, Barking 2013/14
Berkeley Capital - KSS2 Woodberry Down, Hackney 2011/12
Crest Nicholson Eastern - Coxheath, Maidstone 2010
Accounts
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Martin Storer
Financial Consultant
Martin Storer
Financial Consultant
Martin (BA (Econ), FCA) has been involved with Pantera since early 2013. He is a Chartered Accountant qualifying with Coopers and Lybrand in Manchester. He has over 30 years experience in the construction, housing and engineering industries.
He previously held roles as Financial Director of Ideal Homes, Laing Homes, John Laing Partnership and CFO of Laing Investments. His role is to support and advise the Chairman, Managing Director and Financial Controller.
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Karen Carroll
Financial Controller
Karen Carroll
Financial Controller
Karen (ACMA, CGMA) joined Pantera Carpentry in 2011. She previously worked for Reuters from 1992-2003 as Cost Accountant and is AAT & CIMA qualified. Karen is responsible for all areas of financial reporting working closely with the Chairman, Managing Director, Financial Consultant and the bank.
Pantera has an excellent reputation for fair payment and Karen's department always ensures companies receive correct full payment when due. -
Rachael Currell
Junior Management Accountant
Rachael Currell
Junior Management Accountant
Rachael joined Pantera in June 2015 after completing both her Level 2 & 3 AAT qualifications. She has quickly become a valued member of staff and carried on to complete her Level 4 in 2016. She has now started her CIMA qualification.
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Toni Harrison
Project Accountant
Toni Harrison
Project Accountant
Toni joins Pantera from LATCo where she was a finance manager. She is a qualified accountant with AAT and we are very happy to have her experience now at Pantera in the new Project accountant role.
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Georgina King
Accounts Assistant
Georgina King
Accounts Assistant
Georgina joined the team in an administration support role for the Accounts Department and comes with 20 years admin experience and a finance background.
Commercial
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Peter Taylor
Commercial Consultant
Peter Taylor
Commercial Consultant
Peter (BSc (Hons), MRICS) has been Commercial Advisor since May 2015 and brings with him over 30 years of experience in the construction and housing sectors with roles which include Commercial Director of Laing Homes, Managing Director of John Laing Partnership and Intro Homes and most recently Regional Director (London) for Lovell Partnerships Ltd.
Passionate about housing and the supply of new homes, Peter is also a Non Executive Director of the Salvation Army Housing Association. -
Kevin Ross
Managing Surveyor
Kevin Ross
Managing Surveyor
Kevin joined Pantera in 2017 having spent over 10 years working for international main contractors such as Bouygues UK and VINCI Construction. Kevin has a varied project experience, previously undertaking projects in the housing, healthcare and the rail sectors. Following completion of a BSc in Quantity Surveying studied on day release, Kevin then went on to successfully achieve an MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King’s College London. Pragmatic and reasonable in his approach Kevin is able to build valuable relationships and is also a chartered member of the Institute of Building.
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Charlie Elsley
Quantity Surveyor
Charlie Elsley
Quantity Surveyor
Charlie finished his Carpentry Apprenticeship in 2013 and changed roles within the company to study as a Quantity Surveyor.
After completing his HNC in the Built Environment, Charlie studied part-time at Greenwich University and in 2018, successfully obtained his degree in Quantity Surveying.
Charlie is proof of Pantera’s commitment to training and apprenticeships.
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George Sheeran
Quantity Surveyor
George Sheeran
Quantity Surveyor
George joined Pantera in 2019 having studied for a Diploma in Construction and then a BSc in Quantity Surveying. Since finishing his education, George has worked on many different packages on various prestigious projects prior to joining Pantera, giving him valued experience of managing different packages, processes and clients and contractors.
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Phil Wallis
Assistant Surveyor
Phil Wallis
Assistant Surveyor
Coming from a recruitment background in the Construction Industry, Phil joined Pantera in 2015. He quickly adapted to estimating and surveying, with a responsibility for tendering new work, whilst learning surveying and also looking after several live projects. He has a wealth of knowledge of the life cycle of construction and the different roles to undertake projects. Phil has just successfully completed his 2nd year of HNC in Built Environment which we are supporting him to gain.
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Katie Penniall
Process and Systems Manager
Katie Penniall
Process and Systems Manager
Katie joined Pantera in 2016 and was previously in the Distribution Industry. She is currently refining the project cost control process and system at Pantera and is managing the tender flow. She is process driven and has excelled in her HNC in Built Environment passing her 1st year with Distinction. She is very methodical and has developed systems to enhance the Commercial Departments organisation.
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John Goodall
Senior Estimator
John Goodall
Senior Estimator
John joined Pantera Carpentry in early 2017 as the Senior Estimator, and comes with over 20 years of specialist carpentry and joinery experience.
John has worked on all commercial sides of the industry where he began as a trainee surveyor for a PQS practice in central London, then joined a national main contractor as a site Quantity Surveyor before moving into specialist carpentry & joinery sub-contracting where his role has developed from Quantity Surveyor to Estimator.
During this time John has built up a wide range of experience in commercial projects, residential developments, government & ministry of defence projects and has worked on public buildings such as the Natural History Museum, Darwin Centre, Royal Opera House and shopping centres in Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol.
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Megan Nimmo
Junior Estimator
Megan Nimmo
Junior Estimator
Megan has been in the construction industry since leaving sixth form. Spending the last two years in the façade/cladding sector of the industry as a Junior Estimator.
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Kat North
Commercial Assistant
Kat North
Commercial Assistant
Kat joined Pantera in May 2018 as a Commercial Assistant. Kat has excellent admin and organisation skills having previously worked as an Executive Assistant for a property developer for over 10 years.
Operations
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Lisa Gravett
PA to MD & Chairman
Lisa Gravett
PA to MD & Chairman
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Jonathan Callow
SHEQ and Compliance Manager
Jonathan Callow
SHEQ and Compliance Manager
Jonathan joined Pantera in 2018 bringing with him with many years compliance experience in the Transport, Warehousing and Crane Hire industries where he has held senior roles. Jonathan’s specialities are Health, Safety and welfare and ISO compliance across Safety, Quality and the Environment.
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Pat Smith
Operations Manager
Pat Smith
Operations Manager
Pat joined Pantera at the start of 2018 working as part of the operations and customer care team. Pat has excellent people skills having previously worked for Hunter Plastics for almost 10 years and Lloyds bank for 14 years dealing with Customer Care. Pat is now part of the Operations team and responsible for customer care, company training, facilities and apprentices.
Project Management
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Jack Davies
Project Director
Jack Davies
Project Director
Joining Pantera in 2016 Jack previously worked for a world leading Piling Subcontractor and was responsible for £1m-£90m+ subcontracts. He has extensive major projects experience in the UK and USA and is now leading the team at Wood Wharf A3. Jack has a First Class degree and is a Chartered Surveyor accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
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Kris Burt
Contracts Manager
Kris Burt
Contracts Manager
Kris started working with Pantera as a Carpenter in 2000 and is now responsible for managing many of the central London sites. He has an excellent knowledge of carpentry and logistics required for high rise development and on these sites has been involved in setting up many of the company's safety, quality and performance procedures for these types of developments.
Kris has excellent people skills and builds excellent relationships with our clients. He has good programming skills and is used to dealing with quick builds.
During the time Kris has worked with Pantera he has been responsible for over 3000 units all of which have been completed safely and to the correct quality standards.
Ballymore - London City Island, Canning Town 2017
Crest Nicholson - Woods Road, Peckham 2016/17
Telford Homes - Angel Lane 2016
Berkeley SEL - One Tower Bridge, Southwark 2015
Crest Regeneration - Ringers Road, Bromley 2015
Quadrant Construction - Eltringham Depot, Wandsworth 2014
Crest Nicholson London - New North Road, Islington 2014
Crest Nicholson London - Sidmouth Street, 2013
Berkeley Capital - Woodberry Down (Phase 2), Hackney 2013
Crest Nicholson London - East Road, Hoxton 2012
Telford Homes - Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green 2012
Countryside Properties - Wiltshire Row, Hoxton 2012
Fairview Homes - Colindale Avenue, Barnet 2011
Linden Homes - Sandy Lane, Teddington 2011
Telford Homes - St Georges Estate, Hackney 2011
Telford Homes - Matchmakers Wharf, Homerton 2010
United House - Central St Giles, WC2 2010Qualifications / Training
CSCS
City & Guilds
SSSTS
SMSTS -
Andrew Siddle
Senior Project Manager
Andrew Siddle
Senior Project Manager
Laing O'Rourke - Elephant Road, Elephant & Castle 2015/16
Laing O'Rourke - William Street Quarter, Barking 2013
Crest Nicholson Eastern - West Park, Epsom 2012Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ Level 7
SMSTS Site Managers Safety Training Scheme
Manual Handling
Working at Height
Nail Gun Trained
Fire Door Inspector
First Aid
PASMA
SEATS
Fire Marshall -
Lewis Horwood
Senior Project Manager
Lewis Horwood
Senior Project Manager
Quadrant - Western Road, Mitcham 2017
Quadrant - Christchurch Road, Mitcham 2016
Berkeley Capital - One Tower Bridge, Southwark 2016
Crest Nicholson Southern - Kilnwood Vale, Crawley 2015
Countryside Properties - St Mary's Island, Chatham 2013Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ Level 2
NVQ Level 3
SMSTS
SSSTS
SEATS
Fire Door Installer
Manual Handling
Working at Height
First Aid
PASMA -
Remigijus Slopsnys
Senior Project Manager
Remigijus Slopsnys
Senior Project Manager
Remi has worked with Pantera since 2003 as a Carpenter. He is now one of our finest Project Managers working on supply and fit packages over £8 million. Remi has an eye for detail and is dedicated to delivering projects on time, no matter how many obstacles are placed in his way. He recently completed our largest site to date for Berkeley Homes at One Tower Bridge.
On a recent site for Berkeley Homes he topped the monthly safety league table 9 times and was always in the top 3. He also achieved the highest score recorded of 99%, which is a record for a Berkeley Homes development. We received written praise from the Project Director for the commitment of his/our team, in what he called faultless performance.
Ballymore - London City Island, Canning Town 2017
Berkeley Capital - One Tower Bridge, Southwark 2015
Berkeley Capital - Woodberry Down (Phase 2), Hackney 2013
Telford Homes - Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green 2012
Countryside Properties - Wiltshire Row, Hoxton 2012
Telford Homes - Matchmakers Wharf, Homerton 2012
United House - Central St Giles, WC2 2010Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ Level 3
SMSTS
Manual Handling
Working at Height
First Aid
Fire Door Inspector
PASMA
SEATS -
Aidan Delaney
Project Manager
Aidan Delaney
Project Manager
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Billy Cooke
Project Manager
Billy Cooke
Project Manager
Berkeley Capital - London City Island, Canning Town 2017
Berkeley Capital - One Tower Bridge, Southwark 2016/17
Berkeley Capital - Royal Wells, Tunbridge Wells 2014Qualifications / Training
HNC - Construction Management
NVQ Level 3
CSCS
SSSTS
Manual Handling
Working at Height
First Aid
SEATS
Fire Marshall
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Craig Caldwell-Smith
Project Manager
Craig Caldwell-Smith
Project Manager
Rise - Edgeware Road, Paddington 2017
Qualifications / Training
CSCS
First Aid
Fire Door Inspector
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Darius Piliaukaitis
Project Manager
Darius Piliaukaitis
Project Manager
Ballymore - London City Island 2017
Qualifications / Training
CSCS
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Del Smith
Project Manager
Del Smith
Project Manager
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Keith Hoadley
Project Manager
Keith Hoadley
Project Manager
Linden Homes - Old Gas Works, Sutton 2016/17
Crest Nicholson Southern - Station Way, Cheam 2015
Crest Nicholson Southern - Station Way, Cheam (Drylining) 2015
Taylor Wimpey - Leybourne Grange, Leybourne 2015
Crest Nicholson Eastern - Isle Quarry, Borough Green 2014Qualifications / Training
CSCS
SSSTS
Manual Handling
Working at Height
SEATS
First Aid
PASMA
Supervisors
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Alex Gregory
Supervisor
Alex Gregory
Supervisor
Countryside Properties - Sector 13, Chatham 2015/16/17
Hill Partnerships - Carlton Road, Sidcup 2014
Crest Nicholson Eastern - Waterfront, Greenhithe 2013Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ Level 3
SSSTS
First Aid
Manual Handling
PASMA -
Ashley Glendenning
Supervisor
Ashley Glendenning
Supervisor
Berkeley Eastern Counties - Royal Wells Phase 5 2017
Quadrant Construction - Western Road, Colliers Wood 2016
Fairview Homes - St Margarets Convent, East Grinstead 2015Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ 2
SSSTS
SMSTS
IPAF
First Aid
Manual Handling
Nail Gun Trained
Temporary Works Supervisor
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David Blyth
Supervisor
David Blyth
Supervisor
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Jim Anderson
Supervisor
Jim Anderson
Supervisor
Countryside Properties - Horsted Park, Horsted 2016
Berkeley Southern - Extracare, Highwood, Horsham 2015Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ 3
SMSTS
Manual Handling
Working at Height
Nail Gun Trained
PAT Tester Trained
First Aid -
John Flanore
Supervisor
John Flanore
Supervisor
Crest Nicholson London - Woods Road, Peckham 2016/17
Fairview New Homes - Green Lanes, Hackney 2015
Crest Nicholson London - New North Road, Hoxton 2015
Telford Homes - Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch 2014Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ Level 3
SMSTS
Manual Handling
Working at Height
First Aid -
Lee Polden
Supervisor
Lee Polden
Supervisor
Taylor Wimpey - Leybourne Grange, Leybourne 2015/16/17
Crest Nicholson - Hoo Road, Wainscott 2010Qualifications / Training
CSCS
City & Guilds
SSSTS
Manual Handling
Working at Height
First Aid
Banksman Slinger/Signaller
CPCS (Crane Supervisor)
Nail Gun Trained -
Leigh Wiltshire
Supervisor
Leigh Wiltshire
Supervisor
Chartway Group - Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet 2017
Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ 3
SSSTS
PASMA
Fire Door Inspector
First Aid
Manual Handling
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Ovi Balan
Supervisor
Ovi Balan
Supervisor
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Laurence Hoey
Supervisor
Laurence Hoey
Supervisor
Linden Homes - West Park (Block B), Epsom 2014
Countryside Properties - Broadbridge Heath, Horsham 2014
Linden Homes - West Park (Admin & Darwin Buildings), Epsom 2013
Fairview Homes - Colindale Avenue, Barnet 2011
Crest Nicholson Eastern - Hugh Christie, Tonbridge 2010Qualifications / Training
CSCS
NVQ Level 3
SSSTS
Manual Handling
Working at Height
Nail Gun Trained
First Aid
PASMA