Meet The Team
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Meet the people who make things happen
Calum Preston
Managing Director
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Calum is the managing director and founder of Zenith Developments Group.
One thing you may not know about me
I've run an ultra-marathon of 50.01 miles with 5014FT of elevation
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Fun
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Britney Spears, Barrack Obama, Winston Churchill
Terry Hill
Construction Director
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Terry is our highly skilled Construction Director. He oversees construction operations whilst also providing contract and design management functions.
One thing you may not know about me
I had to attend a meeting after year one of the university regarding potentially re-sitting the year and turned that around in year two by winning a sponsored cash prize for receiving the highest marks across the whole construction and the built environment department at the university that year.
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Loyal
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Tom Brady, Grant Cardone, David Goggins
Matt Pearce
Associate Director
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Matthew joined Zenith as an Associate Director. He has 20+ years of experience in the industry and is responsible for overseeing procurement.
One thing you may not know about me
I have a matching tattoo with Calum...
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Witty
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Don Revie, Margot Robbie, Brian Clough
LIAM HOGAN
Commercial Director
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Liam handles a wide range of projects, sectors and delivery/procurement routes.
One thing you may not know about me
I’ve played cricket against St Lucia Women’s team… and lost
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Generous
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Freddie Flintoff, Greg Davies, Nikki Lauda
CHRIS HYDE
Senior Commercial Manager
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Chris is our Commercial Manager and is responsible for an extensive variety of subcontract services and direct material purchases.
One thing you may not know about me
My nickname is ‘The Ghost’!
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Reliable
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Al Pacino, Noel Gallagher, Billy Whitehurst
EMMA BEAUMONT
Senior Finance Manager
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Emma has held similar roles over the last 10 years within the education, retail, and construction industries.
One thing you may not know about me
I traveled and worked in Australia and New Zealand
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Stubborn
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Rihanna, Bradley Cooper, Rochelle Humes
Mark woods
Finance Manager
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Mark joined Zenith Developments in 2024 as Finance Manager, overseeing all aspects of cashflow, debtor and creditor management, and the production of monthly management accounts. With a career in finance spanning both the public and private sectors, Mark brings over 16 years of experience, including a decade in education and six years in construction, ensuring the numbers always stack up.
One thing you may not know about me
I’ve completed a tandem skydive.
How would your friends or family describe you in one word?
Dependable
What motivates you most in life or work?
My family
If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting in construction/property, what would it be?
Don’t hold back.
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Tom Hanks, Dwayne Johnson, and Walt Disney.
Go-to song or artist on site or in the office
Pretty Green Eyes
If you weren’t doing this job, what do you think you’d be doing instead?
Electrician
Hot drink order
Black coffee
Hidden talent or party trick
None that I’ve discovered yet!
Describe Zenith in one word
Adaptive
Danielle Scrowston
Administrator
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Danielle joined Zenith Developments in 2024 as an Administrator, playing a key role in keeping the office running smoothly and supporting the wider team day-to-day. Before joining Zenith, she worked as a secretary in a solicitors’ firm, supporting the Family Law department, experience that honed her organisation skills and attention to detail.
One thing you may not know about me
I’m a pretty impressive baker.
How would your friends or family describe you in one word?
Organised
What motivates you most in life or work?
Being part of a positive, supportive team and seeing the results of our hard work.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting in construction/property, what would it be?
Take every opportunity to learn and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Chris Hemsworth, Charles Leclerc, and Zac Efron.
Go-to song or artist on site or in the office
Taylor Swift
If you weren’t doing this job, what do you think you’d be doing instead?
Honestly, no idea!
Hot drink order
None — water only!
Hidden talent or party trick
Still waiting to discover it.
Describe Zenith in one word
Teamwork
ABBIE RICHARDSON
Administrator
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One thing you may not know about me
I have a phobia of spiders.
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Thoughtful
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Miley Cyrus, Whitney Houston, and Adele
Karl Newman
Site Manager
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GARRY ACTON
Senior Contracts Manager
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Garry is our Contracts Manager. He has 20+ years in construction working on both new build and refurbishment projects
One thing you may not know about me
My age!
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Rambunctious
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Lawrence Dallaglio, Nelson Mandela, and Eddie Murphy
LEE PARKER
Contracts Manager
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Lee joined Zenith Developments in 2017 and is our Contracts Manager, overseeing projects from start to finish. With a background as a site carpenter, shopfitter and site supervisor, Lee brings both practical know-how and commercial insight to every build. His day-to-day involves project oversight, contract administration and plenty of problem-solving, working closely with site teams, clients and subcontractors to keep things running smoothly.
One thing you may not know about me
I’ve raced my mates on circuits across the UK and abroad.
How would your friends or family describe you in one word?
Reliable
What motivates you most in life or work?
My son
If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting in construction/property, what would it be?
Always be proactive and ask questions — learning quickly and building strong relationships on site will set you up for success.
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Winston Churchill, Elon Musk, Marc Márquez
Go-to song or artist on site or in the office
Oasis, or Kisstory on a Friday
If you weren’t doing this job, what do you think you’d be doing instead?
Something in the military
Hot drink order
Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon... no sugar though
Hidden talent or party trick
A crack shot at clay pigeon shooting
Describe Zenith in one word
Supportive
ROSS ARMSTRONG
Project Manager
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Ross is one of our Project Managers. He has 10+ years in the industry and has worked his way up to Site Manager.
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Foolish
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Messi, Ali, Elon Musk
Gavin Bricklebank
HSEQ Manager
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Gavin joined Zenith Developments in 2025 as HSEQ Manager, supporting Contract Managers, Site Managers, and operatives across every stage of a project. From pre-construction paperwork through to completion, Gavin ensures safety, quality, and compliance stay front and centre, while providing hands-on support to teams on the ground.
Before joining Zenith, Gavin served in the Corps of Royal Engineers, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, Canada, and Jordan. During his military career, he took on roles ranging from driving armoured vehicles to serving as No.2 in a bomb disposal team, and later mentoring junior soldiers in their careers.
One thing you may not know about me
I once played the lead villain in a movie.
How would your friends or family describe you in one word?
Resilient
What motivates you most in life or work?
My daughter Lyla, making sure she has everything she needs and leaves the house each morning with a smile on her face.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting in construction/property, what would it be?
Ask questions and try to become an information sponge.
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Captain Robert Nairac GC - a complex and mysterious person.
Kurt Cobain - for the music.
Oliver Reed - my wildcard, purely for the chaos.
Go-to song or artist on site or in the office
The Masterplan by Oasis
If you weren’t doing this job, what do you think you’d be doing instead?
A history teacher.
Hot drink order
Tea (Yorkshire), white, one sugar... if I have to.
Hidden talent or party trick
I can sense when a kettle is about to reach boiling point.
Describe Zenith in one word
Welcoming
GEORGE CHAPMAN
Building Services Manager
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One thing you may not know about me
I'm Dyslexic
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Mysterious
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Ricky Gervais, Jeremy Clarkson, Lee Evans
Levi Tennison
Site Manager
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One thing you may not know about me
I've skydived from 10,000ft
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Outgoing
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Eminem, Tyson Fury, Donald Trump
Joe Morris
Site Manager
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One thing you may not know about me
Played football every year since age of 5
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Loyal
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Tyson Fury, Roy Keane & Liam Gallagher
James Orwin
Site Manager
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One thing you may not know about me
I once took an oyster to a night club but only pulled a mussel
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Reliable
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Joel Meyerowitz, Robin Williams, John Lennon
Dave Morris
Site Manager
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One thing you may not know about me
I collect enamel football club badges
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Sarcastic
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Peter Kay , Elvis Presley, Lady Diana
Tom Tyler
Site Manager
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One thing you may not know about me
I got run over at 14
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Smiler
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
David Attenborough, Tyson Fury, Bruce Lee
Lewis Watherston
Site Manager
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BRAD Jeffery
Site Manager
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One thing you may not know about me
I'm Dyslexic
How would your friends or family describe you in ONE word?
Mysterious
What 3 famous people past or present would you invite around for dinner?
Ricky Gervais, Jeremy Clarkson, Lee Evans
Ellis Shires
Junior Quantity Surveyor
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At Zenith Developments Group we never settle for second best, and always have your satisfaction as our top priority. It’s who we are, and we are proud of it.
