Les Gibbs

"Continuous improvement is not just about cost reduction it’s also about helping others to do their jobs more effectively. Helping my colleagues to do a better and more stimulating job benefits us all at Stonewood and means we can give our clients the very best experience.

"It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to facilitate this process. I understand the importance of effective project planning and feel rewarded when our well constructed plans means we deliver success."

As Project Coordinator and Business Improvement Manager, Les’ role includes:

• The preparation, updating and maintenance of project plans (Gantt Charts) for all Stonewood construction projects.

• Assisting Contract and Site Managers in the allocation of construction resources.

• Development of the Stonewood Business Management System; assigning coherent company procedures in line with our continuous development techniques.

• Assisting Site Managers in the preparation of Health &Safety and Construction Site Fire Plans.

What Les brings to the business:

• Over 25 years experience as a mechanical engineer with extensive military project management experience.

• Higher Management Training (Ashridge School of Business Management)

• Right Coutts - Senior Management Competence Assessment

• Goldratt Institute – Continuous Improvement Techniques

• RSA Certificate in Professional Competence in Road Haulage

• Birmingham University – Reliability Management

• HNCs in Production Engineering and Automotive Engineering