HCD Team
Managing Director
With nearly 40 years of experience in the demolition industry, Ian brings extensive practical and commercial expertise to his role as Managing Director. He provides strategic leadership across the business, taking overall responsibility for project delivery and ensuring client requirements are consistently met. Ian plays a key role in early client discussions while maintaining close oversight of on-site performance, subcontractors, and quality standards.
Throughout his career, he has led numerous complex and high-profile projects, offering expert guidance in challenging environments. His commitment to innovation, safety, and modern working methods continues to shape the company’s approach and reputation within the industry.
Commercial Director
As Commercial Director, Jack oversees the full commercial delivery process, guiding projects from initial tender submissions through procurement, contract negotiation, and post-contract execution. His strategic approach ensures commercial risks are effectively identified, evaluated, and managed, while maintaining strict compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
Jack’s experience spans a wide range of demolition and decommissioning projects, including dismantling operations, scrap removal and recovery, recycling activities, and waste management across industrial, commercial, and residential sites. His commercially focused leadership supports the smooth, efficient, and compliant delivery of projects throughout the business, ensuring clients receive a reliable and solutions-driven service.
Demolition Director
Dave is widely respected across the demolition industry for his comprehensive knowledge of demolition methodologies and his ability to lead complex projects with precision. With over 40 years of experience, he oversees both the commercial and operational management of multiple contracts, guiding projects from procurement and tendering through to final account.
He conducts regular site visits and works closely with the Commercial Director, design teams, and clients to ensure programmes, safety plans, quality documentation, and technical drawings are fully coordinated. Dave manages the planning and sequencing of works, supports site staff and direct labour, and ensures all operations meet the highest standards of safety and quality. His meticulous approach continues to reinforce the company’s reputation for delivering reliable, compliant, and client-focused demolition solutions.
Health & Safety Director
Julian has a proven track record in effective health and safety management and is a natural leader known for strengthening company-wide safety culture. He applies extensive regulatory knowledge and strong commercial awareness to ensure that investment in health and safety delivers clear operational value.
As Health & Safety Director, Julian shapes and implements the company’s safety strategy, overseeing compliance, risk management, and performance across all projects. He drives continuous improvement, ensures regulatory adherence, and proactively mitigates risks through detailed assessments and best-practice implementation. His experience across diverse demolition and earthworks projects provides HCD with a deep understanding of potential hazards and effective control measures.
Business Development Manager
With nearly 20 years of experience in the demolition industry, Alison brings extensive sector knowledge and strategic expertise to her role at HCD. She is responsible for identifying and tracking future opportunities, ensuring the company stays ahead of market trends and maintaining a strong pipeline of work.
Alison leads the preparation of PQQs and tenders, working closely with project teams to deliver thorough, competitive submissions. She also manages all marketing and communications, overseeing digital content, branding, and PR to ensure HCD’s capabilities and achievements are consistently and effectively promoted.
Combining industry insight with a proactive approach, Alison plays a key role in supporting HCD’s growth and strengthening its presence across the demolition and construction sectors
Contracts Manager
Ian is a highly skilled Contracts Manager with nearly 40 years of experience in the demolition industry. His background spans site management, design engineering, consultancy, and health & safety, giving him a comprehensive understanding of complex project delivery. He specialises in large‑scale workforce planning, risk mitigation, and financial oversight, ensuring projects remain safe, efficient, and commercially controlled.
Ian has managed major demolition schemes across high‑risk industrial environments, including chemical and petrochemical plants, gas infrastructure, rail assets, and explosive demolition projects. His extensive experience enables him to guide teams through challenging technical demands while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. Ian’s leadership and strategic insight continue to support the successful delivery of complex demolition and decommissioning projects.
Operations Manager
Luke is a dedicated demolition professional with 15 years of industry experience, known for his strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant projects. As Operations Manager, he provides technical advice and support to operatives and contractors, ensuring all works meet company standards and project requirements.
By reviewing project specifications in detail, Luke ensures quality, programme, and budget expectations are consistently achieved. He oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects, with expertise in health and safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Luke has extensive experience managing complex demolition projects. He works closely with clients, consultants, and statutory bodies to maintain clear communication and effective problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
Operations Manager
Gerald is an experienced demolition professional with over 20 years in the industry, bringing strong operational insight and a hands-on approach to managing site activities. As Operations Manager, he is responsible for overseeing daily site operations, ensuring that all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards.
He plays a key role in maintaining a safe working environment, supporting operatives and contractors with technical guidance and ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements. Gerald also manages the planning and coordination of plant operations, material logistics, and off-site deliveries, ensuring smooth workflows and progress in line with programme and budget expectations. His practical expertise and commitment to high standards make him a valuable asset across all project types.
Earthworks Operations Manager
Giles is an experienced Earthworks Operations Manager with more than 25 years of specialist expertise spanning horticulture, arboriculture, landscaping, civil engineering, land drainage, utilities, construction and large-scale earthworks. Since joining HCD, Giles has played a key role in overseeing earthworks strategy, operational planning, contract management and high-value project delivery across the company’s national portfolio. His leadership ensures technical compliance, cost efficiency and seamless integration of earthworks with demolition, remediation and enabling works.
Giles is recognised for his technical competency, operational leadership, commercial awareness, and collaborative project delivery. His depth of experience ensures that every project is executed safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standard.
