G F HOLDING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Contracts Manager
- Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor
Andy started his career working with Tarmac Construction as a Quantity Surveyor, and later joined a specialist fit-out contracting firm, where he undertook a part-time Quantity Surveying Degree course at Liverpool John Moores University. Andy joined G F Holding in 1994 and works across all projects.
Job Titles:
- Contracts Manager
- Associate Director - Contracts Manager
Craig started his career as an apprentice carpenter in 1995, achieving NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery. Having worked his way up to Site Manager and then Project Manager on retail refurbishments, Craig joined G F Holding as a Site Manager in 2015, completing an NVQ Level 5 in Construction & Civils Management in 2017. He left G F Holding to join another retail & leisure fit-out contractor as a Contract Manager and completed an NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management. Craig re-joined G F Holding in 2024 as a Contract Manager working on a range of leisure projects, including bars, restaurants, cinemas and casinos.
Job Titles:
- Quantity Surveyor
- Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor
Dave started his career as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor in 1987. Since then, he has worked for a number of Tier 1 Contractors, Specialist, and Fit-out Contractors, providing commercial support with a particular focus on leisure and retail projects. Dave joined G F Holding in 2022 and works across all projects.
Job Titles:
- Estimator
- Quantity Surveyor
- Senior Estimator
Having left school keen to develop a career in construction, Jake undertook an HNC in Construction, followed by a Quantity Surveying degree at the University of Salford. Following a short spell with another contractor, Jake joined G F Holding in 2011 as a Trainee Estimator. Jake works closely with our Quantity Surveyors and Site Managers, across all our projects.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Managing Director John Dodds / Construction Director Martin Leyden
- Managing Director John Dodds / Construction Director Neil Poole
- Managing Director Neil Poole
On leaving school, Jeff joined Gleeds to train as a Quantity Surveyor. He joined G F Holding in 1981 as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Jeff worked his way up through the company, becoming Commercial Director in 1993; and Managing Director in 2017. Jeff is proud of G F Holding's client-base, and remains passionate about delivering a high quality finish and service to all our clients. He has worked closely with the Holding family to develop the business into the market-leading building and fit-out contractors.
Job Titles:
- Construction Director
- Construction Director Neil Poole
- Managing Director John Dodds / Construction Director Martin Leyden
- Managing Director John Dodds / Construction Director Neil Poole
John started his career as a joiner, undertaking a 4 year apprenticeship. After this time he undertook an HND Business & Finance at Newcastle University, achieving distinctions in all modules. John joined GF Holding in 1996. He spent 10 years as a Site Manager, and then progressed to a Contracts Manager, becoming Construction Director in April 2022. John works on a range of projects, including bars, restaurants, cinemas, casinos, holiday parks, bowling alleys, and banks.
Job Titles:
- Finance Director
- Associate Director - Contracts Manager
On leaving school Lee trained as a joiner. He worked for various contractors, undertaking various building qualifications; and worked his way up to Contracts Manager. Lee joined G F Holding in 2011 and works on a range of leisure projects, from restaurants, bars, casinos and cinemas. Lee is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Liam McKeever - CFO, Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Commercial Director
- Finance Director
- Pre - Construction Director
After graduating from Manchester University in 1984, Liam qualified as a Chartered Accountant with the Manchester office of a national practice which subsequently became part of Deloitte. On leaving private practice, Liam spent two years as the Finance Manager of a demolition business. He joined G F Holding in 1992, and became Finance Director in 1999. During that time G F Holding has moved from an £8million turnover business to over £35million.
Martin Leyden - Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Commercial Director
- Managing Director John Dodds / Construction Director Martin Leyden
- Pre - Construction Director
Martin qualified as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor in 1988. He worked in various companies, including within private practice and specialist fit-out contracting firms, before joining G F Holding in 2006. Martin works across all projects.
Job Titles:
- Estimator
- Health & Safety Manager
- Senior Estimator
After undertaking an Urban Studies Degree, Matt started his career working in the Accounts Departments at various companies, before joining the Accounts Team at G F Holding in the year 2000. Matt has undertaken a number of different roles within G F Holding; working his way upto Health & Safety Manager. Matt works across all projects, putting together Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Construction Phase Plans and providing ongoing Health & Safety training.
Job Titles:
- Construction Director Neil Poole
- Managing Director John Dodds / Construction Director Neil Poole
- Managing Director Neil Poole
- Pre - Construction Director
On leaving school Neil started his career in construction, joining Browns of Wilmslow as a Building Technician, and working his way up to Estimator. During this time he undertook a number of qualifications, including ONC and HNC in Building Studies. Neil joined G F Holding in 1995. Neil works across all projects.
Job Titles:
- Contracts Manager
- Associate Director - Contracts Manager
- in 2019 As a Contracts Manager
Stuart joined G F Holding in 2019 as a Contracts Manager, with a wealth of experience. On leaving school in 1981, Stuart joined his family's decorating business, whilst undertaking a number of construction-based qualifications. He left that business to set up and run his own building contracting firm, which led him to undertake the Site Manager role for a number of his clients' projects. Stuart now works across a range of leisure projects, from restaurants, cinemas, casinos and bars.
Terry Barnes - CFO, Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Commercial Director
- Finance Director
- Associate Director - Contracts Manager
Terry started his career as a joiner for various specialist fit-out contracting firms, working his way up to foreman and site manager. He joined G F Holding in 1997 as a site manager, and became a Contracts Manager in 2011. G F Holding supported Terry in undertaking an ONC, HNC and Diploma in Building Studies at Blackpool & Fylde College. Terry left G F Holding at the end of 2018, and returned in January 2020.
Terry works on a range of leisure projects, including bars, restaurants, cinemas and casinos. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Job Titles:
- Quantity Surveyor
- Senior Estimator
- Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor
Tom started his career as a carpenter and dry-liner. After a number of years in construction, he attended university and gained a First Class Honours degree in Quantity Surveying from Anglia Ruskin University and has a Level 3 certificate from the Institute of Leadership & Management. Tom has over 20 years' experience in construction, quantity surveying and estimating on leisure projects. Tom joined G F Holding in 2022 and works across all projects.