Our People

A team of focused professionals.

Switched on to our customers’ needs

Sophie Hignett

Projects Coordinator
Sophie joined FCE Projects on a Business & Finance apprenticeship in 2011, and has gained AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service, and NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration. Sophie oversees all project coordination activities including buying, logistics and asset management.
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Focused

driven by our customers' needs

Ian Cole

Managing Director
Ian is co-founder of FCE Projects. He entered industry in 1997 after graduating with a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University. Ian oversees all financial, commercial and operational matters for the firm.
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Simon Holme

H&S Director
Simon joined FCE Projects in 2007. He entered industry in 1995 after graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Studies and HND in Civil Engineering from Plymouth University. Simon oversees all Health & Safety matters for the firm.
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Sharon Newton

Accounts & Office Manager
Sharon joined FCE Projects in 2011. She has a BA (Hons) in Economics and Social Sciences from the Open University and is a Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians. Sharon oversees all financial matters for the firm.
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Collaborative

working across project stakeholders to deliver the best solutions

Suzanne Putterill

Office Administrator
Suzanne joined FCE Projects in 2023 and oversees all general administration activities for the firm.
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Ethical

acting with integrity, equality, fairness and respect

Dave Tanner

General Manager (Major Projects)
Dave joined FCE Projects in 2008. He has been in industry for over 40 years in positions of project management and quantity surveying. Dave project manages and oversees all our Major Projects works.
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Responsible

doing the right thing for society and the planet

David Kane

Projects Coordinator
David joined FCE Projects in 2019. He has a BSc (Hons) in Sports Studies from Edge Hill University. David oversees all project coordination activities including buying, logistics and asset management.
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Jamie Hiles

Site Manager
Jamie joined FCE Projects in 2015. He has been in industry for over 15 years. Jamie oversees all site management activity on our major projects.
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Lewis Gerrard

Business Transformation Manager
Lewis joined FCE Projects in 2021 after graduating from Swansea University with a First Class Honours Degree (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering. He has joined us as an Associate from Liverpool John Moores University to deliver a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop our roadmap to becoming zero-carbon 'business as usual' by 2030.
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Fighting Climate Emergency

Zero Carbon by 2030

Gareth Hayes

Site Manager
Gareth joined FCE Projects in 2021. He has been in industry for over 12 years. Gareth has a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management from Liverpool John Moores University, and he oversees all site management activity on our major projects.
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Greta Thunberg

"Change is coming whether you like it or not"

Peter Crew

IT Engineer Intern
Peter has joined FCE Projects on an Industrial Placement from Nottingham Trent University where he is studying for a BSc in Information Systems. Peter will be working across the business, developing our digital capability and providing general IT support.
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We are FCE Projects

Tim Whitehill

ESG Director
Tim is co-founder of FCE Projects. He entered industry in 1996 after graduating with a BSc in Civil Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University, and later returned to complete an MBA in 2006. Tim is a Member of the Institute of Directors and oversees all environmental, social and governance matters for the firm.
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