Our people are the foundation of our success
It’s our people that make Elkins a success. Many of our team have been with us for 10, 15 and 20 years but we also recruit the brightest young talent we can.
Ray Elkins – Managing DirectorRay Elkins – Managing Director
Ray started working in the family business as an Apprentice Roofer in the 1970s and took over as Managing Director in 1988 when his father retired. He has seen Elkins through its journey from a local roofing business to the multi-million-pound construction company it is today. Ray has overall responsibility for the contract and business operations and is still heavily involved in the day-to-day management of the business, ensuring it continues to uphold the ethical family values it was built upon.
Chris Conlon – DirectorChris Conlon – Director
Chris has worked for Elkins Construction for over a decade in various consultant roles, before joining the business permanently as Commercial Manager in 2022. Chris leads the pre-construction and commercial teams across all divisions, overseeing financial management, contract negotiations, and strategic planning, to ensure successful project delivery.
Ricky Smith – Associate Director & Roofing ManagerRicky Smith – Associate Director & Roofing Manager
Ricky began his career with Elkins initially as a Roofing Apprentice, before progressing to Site Manager, Operations Manager, Roofing Contracts Manager and now Associate Director. Ricky is responsible for overseeing and directing Elkins’ roofing projects from conception to completion. He has delivered many large-scale roofing projects, and continues to drive business performance, focusing on the client’s requirements, quality and time management.
Billy Mould – Divisional Manager (Construction)Billy Mould – Divisional Manager (Construction)
Billy joined Elkins in 2019 bringing his expertise to assist the business in our journey to becoming a new build provider. He is responsible for and manages our Modular Build contracts, overseeing a team of contracts managers, site managers, design managers and our dedicated supply chain partners. His positive and supportive approach assists the management teams in fulfilling their duties and ensuring safe delivery of our contracted works.
Michael Bailey – Divisional Manager (Refurbishment)Michael Bailey – Divisional Manager (Refurbishment)
Michael came to Elkins with extensive experience of running multiple high value contracts, having worked as a Senior Site Manager for 13 years delivering the Decent Homes Scheme, school extensions and new build projects for local councils. Since joining the business he has built and managed a strong team of Site Managers and is responsible for Elkins’ partnering and framework packages, comprising all types of internal and external works.
Guy Ellis – Repairs and Maintenance Contracts ManagerGuy Ellis – Repairs and Maintenance Contracts Manager
Guy joined Elkins in 2014 with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, having worked across both public and private sectors for housing associations and commercial service providers. Since joining the business, he has driven the success of the Repairs and Maintenance department, securing a number of new clients, and expanding his team of operatives, so we are able to deliver a wider range of maintenance services.
Ion Virlan – HSEQ ManagerIon Virlan – HSEQ Manager
Ion joined Elkins Construction in 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience from nearly 20 years in the industry. He began his career as a Passive Fire Protection Installer, before moving into site supervision and then health and safety, first as an H&S Advisor and then an HSEQ Manager. Ion’s positive and supportive approach is helping our management teams meet their requirements and ensure a safe working environment. He has already embedded his way of working into the business culture to ensure we continue to achieve the highest HSEQ standards.
Sarah Silburn – HR ManagerSarah Silburn – HR Manager
Sarah joined Elkins in 2016 and has introduced a very structured approach to her HR function. She is a confident HR manager with a proven track record of change management in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics environments over the past 15 years. She is driven to deliver business progression and has contributed to Elkins’ continuous development.
Ayesha Wright – Social Value ManagerAyesha Wright – Social Value Manager
Ayesha joined Elkins an Apprentice Resident Liaison Officer in 2012 and has worked across various departments within the business. Her extensive knowledge of the company and its values and commitments has led to her current role as Social Value Manager. She has formed strong relationships with partners, education providers, local organisations and charities and is responsible for overseeing, implementing, driving and actioning Elkins Construction’s commitment to social value.
Nadine McCourt – Customer Service ManagerNadine McCourt – Customer Service Manager
Nadine has over 15 years’ experience working in customer service in the construction industry. She joined the business in 2013 as Lead Resident Liaison Officer, and now manages our team of RLOs. Her other duties include closely monitoring customer and client feedback and using this to implement change where necessary. Nadine’s positive and supportive approach to management ensures her team are well-equipped to meet the high standards expected of them.
Rianon Patterson – Pre-Construction ManagerRianon Patterson – Pre-Construction Manager
Rianon joined the business in 2024, bringing with her extensive experience in proposals management. As Pre-Construction Manager, she manages and coordinates the company's pre-construction activities, from tendering through to the construction stage. Rianon is enthusiastic and highly motivated, making her an excellent addition to Elkins' newly expanded pre-construction team.
Michael Cornish – Roofing Contracts ManagerMichael Cornish – Roofing Contracts Manager
Michael joined the company in 2012 to support the growth of our in-house roofing department. As Roofing Contracts Manager, he oversees works across residential and commercial buildings, ensuring client needs, worker safety and resident satisfaction are always met. With excellent planning skills and a keen eye for detail, Michael has driven improvements in productivity and KPIs year on year, making him a key part of the team’s continued success.
Trevor McLellan, Senior Contracts Manager (New Build)Trevor McLellan, Senior Contracts Manager (New Build)
As Elkins’ Senior Contracts Manager, Trevor oversees a team of Site Managers and is responsible for multiple projects, from conception to completion. He has worked in the construction industry for over 40 years and has an impressive track record of running high value commercial and residential contracts. In his current role, Trevor manages our partnering and framework packages, comprising all elements of internal and external works.
Marnie Greenwood, Contracts Manager (New Build)Marnie Greenwood, Contracts Manager (New Build)
Marnie started her career in the construction industry as an Apprentice Project Manager and has progressed through various project management roles to her current position as Contracts Manager in our New Build department. She joined Elkins in 2022 and manages daily project operations, oversees health and safety compliance, coordinates project documentation, and liaises with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly.
Giovanni Agnelli – Design ManagerGiovanni Agnelli – Design Manager
Giovanni has a background in architecture and over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry. He joined Elkins in 2022 as Design Manager, working on our new build modular homes construction projects. His role involves supporting our contract managers, site managers and the commercial team with any design-related matters. His positive and pro-active approach helps ensure the design consultants have access to accurate and timely information to carry out their roles.
Michael McGovern – Business Development ManagerMichael McGovern – Business Development Manager
Michael is a highly experienced Business Development Manager, with over 30 years of professional experience working in the construction industry. Since joining Elkins in 2024, he has been focused on growing the business through building relationships with new and existing clients, consultants, architects and surveyors, as well as ensuring Elkins maintains a strong market presence in the new build, refurbishment, planned maintenance and roofing sectors.
Ray Elkins – Managing Director
Ray Elkins – Managing Director
Ray started working in the family business as an Apprentice Roofer in the 1970s and took over as Managing Director in 1988 when his father retired. He has seen Elkins through its journey from a local roofing business to the multi-million-pound construction company it is today. Ray has overall responsibility for the contract and business operations and is still heavily involved in the day-to-day management of the business, ensuring it continues to uphold the ethical family values it was built upon.
Chris Conlon – Director
Chris Conlon – Director
Chris has worked for Elkins Construction for over a decade in various consultant roles, before joining the business permanently as Commercial Manager in 2022. Chris leads the pre-construction and commercial teams across all divisions, overseeing financial management, contract negotiations, and strategic planning, to ensure successful project delivery.
Ricky Smith – Associate Director & Roofing Manager
Ricky Smith – Associate Director & Roofing Manager
Ricky began his career with Elkins initially as a Roofing Apprentice, before progressing to Site Manager, Operations Manager, Roofing Contracts Manager and now Associate Director. Ricky is responsible for overseeing and directing Elkins’ roofing projects from conception to completion. He has delivered many large-scale roofing projects, and continues to drive business performance, focusing on the client’s requirements, quality and time management.
Billy Mould – Divisional Manager (Construction)
Billy Mould – Divisional Manager (Construction)
Billy joined Elkins in 2019 bringing his expertise to assist the business in our journey to becoming a new build provider. He is responsible for and manages our Modular Build contracts, overseeing a team of contracts managers, site managers, design managers and our dedicated supply chain partners. His positive and supportive approach assists the management teams in fulfilling their duties and ensuring safe delivery of our contracted works.
Michael Bailey – Divisional Manager (Refurbishment)
Michael Bailey – Divisional Manager (Refurbishment)
Michael came to Elkins with extensive experience of running multiple high value contracts, having worked as a Senior Site Manager for 13 years delivering the Decent Homes Scheme, school extensions and new build projects for local councils. Since joining the business he has built and managed a strong team of Site Managers and is responsible for Elkins’ partnering and framework packages, comprising all types of internal and external works.
Guy Ellis – Repairs and Maintenance Contracts Manager
Guy Ellis – Repairs and Maintenance Contracts Manager
Guy joined Elkins in 2014 with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, having worked across both public and private sectors for housing associations and commercial service providers. Since joining the business, he has driven the success of the Repairs and Maintenance department, securing a number of new clients, and expanding his team of operatives, so we are able to deliver a wider range of maintenance services.
Ion Virlan – HSEQ Manager
Ion Virlan – HSEQ Manager
Ion joined Elkins Construction in 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience from nearly 20 years in the industry. He began his career as a Passive Fire Protection Installer, before moving into site supervision and then health and safety, first as an H&S Advisor and then an HSEQ Manager. Ion’s positive and supportive approach is helping our management teams meet their requirements and ensure a safe working environment. He has already embedded his way of working into the business culture to ensure we continue to achieve the highest HSEQ standards.
Sarah Silburn – HR Manager
Sarah Silburn – HR Manager
Sarah joined Elkins in 2016 and has introduced a very structured approach to her HR function. She is a confident HR manager with a proven track record of change management in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics environments over the past 15 years. She is driven to deliver business progression and has contributed to Elkins’ continuous development.
Ayesha Wright – Social Value Manager
Ayesha Wright – Social Value Manager
Ayesha joined Elkins an Apprentice Resident Liaison Officer in 2012 and has worked across various departments within the business. Her extensive knowledge of the company and its values and commitments has led to her current role as Social Value Manager. She has formed strong relationships with partners, education providers, local organisations and charities and is responsible for overseeing, implementing, driving and actioning Elkins Construction’s commitment to social value.
Nadine McCourt – Customer Service Manager
Nadine McCourt – Customer Service Manager
Nadine has over 15 years’ experience working in customer service in the construction industry. She joined the business in 2013 as Lead Resident Liaison Officer, and now manages our team of RLOs. Her other duties include closely monitoring customer and client feedback and using this to implement change where necessary. Nadine’s positive and supportive approach to management ensures her team are well-equipped to meet the high standards expected of them.
Rianon Patterson – Pre-Construction Manager
Rianon Patterson – Pre-Construction Manager
Rianon joined the business in 2024, bringing with her extensive experience in proposals management. As Pre-Construction Manager, she manages and coordinates the company's pre-construction activities, from tendering through to the construction stage. Rianon is enthusiastic and highly motivated, making her an excellent addition to Elkins' newly expanded pre-construction team.
Michael Cornish – Roofing Contracts Manager
Michael Cornish – Roofing Contracts Manager
Michael joined the company in 2012 to support the growth of our in-house roofing department. As Roofing Contracts Manager, he oversees works across residential and commercial buildings, ensuring client needs, worker safety and resident satisfaction are always met. With excellent planning skills and a keen eye for detail, Michael has driven improvements in productivity and KPIs year on year, making him a key part of the team’s continued success.
Trevor McLellan, Senior Contracts Manager (New Build)
Trevor McLellan, Senior Contracts Manager (New Build)
As Elkins’ Senior Contracts Manager, Trevor oversees a team of Site Managers and is responsible for multiple projects, from conception to completion. He has worked in the construction industry for over 40 years and has an impressive track record of running high value commercial and residential contracts. In his current role, Trevor manages our partnering and framework packages, comprising all elements of internal and external works.
Marnie Greenwood, Contracts Manager (New Build)
Marnie Greenwood, Contracts Manager (New Build)
Marnie started her career in the construction industry as an Apprentice Project Manager and has progressed through various project management roles to her current position as Contracts Manager in our New Build department. She joined Elkins in 2022 and manages daily project operations, oversees health and safety compliance, coordinates project documentation, and liaises with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly.
Giovanni Agnelli – Design Manager
Giovanni Agnelli – Design Manager
Giovanni has a background in architecture and over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry. He joined Elkins in 2022 as Design Manager, working on our new build modular homes construction projects. His role involves supporting our contract managers, site managers and the commercial team with any design-related matters. His positive and pro-active approach helps ensure the design consultants have access to accurate and timely information to carry out their roles.
Michael McGovern – Business Development Manager
Michael McGovern – Business Development Manager
Michael is a highly experienced Business Development Manager, with over 30 years of professional experience working in the construction industry. Since joining Elkins in 2024, he has been focused on growing the business through building relationships with new and existing clients, consultants, architects and surveyors, as well as ensuring Elkins maintains a strong market presence in the new build, refurbishment, planned maintenance and roofing sectors.
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