HAMMOND BUILDERS - Key Persons


Albert Hammond

Albert Hammond was born in Bishops Caundle, Dorset on 25th December 1887. At the age of 13 he is recorded in the 1901 census as a worker with the occupation of "carpenter's help". He later moved to London where he was employed as a carpenter, and married Ellen Timms. Their first son Bert was born there in 1909.

BEN HOBLEY

Job Titles:
  • CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR
Ben has 34 years experience of the construction industry, and joined Hammonds as a contracts manager in 2000 after working for a national building contractor. He was promoted to Contracts Director in 2003.

CHRIS EATON

Job Titles:
  • SURVEYING DIRECTOR
With over 20 years of surveying experience, Chris is responsible for the financial success of projects from tender negotiation to final account settlement,

MAXINE CALDWELL - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • FINANCE
  • HR DIRECTOR
Maxine qualified as a Chartered Accountant with EY in London before returning to her native Dorset. She joined the company in 2016 and oversees the finance department as well as having a remit for HR.

PHILIP HAMMOND - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • MANAGING DIRECTOR
Philip holds a Batchelor of Science (Honours) degree in Construction Management from University College London. A grandson to the founder Albert Hammond, with over 30 years experience as Managing Director.

ROB PRITCHARD

Job Titles:
  • ESTIMATING DIRECTOR
With over 40 years experience in the construction industry Rob first joined Hammonds in 1981. Experienced in many aspects of construction, specialising on the estimating and surveying functions.