Meet The
Team

John joined McCann straight from school, beginning his career on-site as a labourer. Over the years, he worked across every area of the business, gaining in-depth operational knowledge from the ground up. He progressed into project management and then commercial leadership before taking over the company in 1996 from his father, John McCann Senior. Under John’s guidance, the business has grown significantly, evolving into a national infrastructure specialist with a reputation for quality, reliability and customer focus.

Adrian has over 30 years’ construction experience and joined McCann in 2000 as a Project Manager. Appointed Construction Director in 2015, he has delivered infrastructure projects nationwide for multiple clients, working closely with National Highways and local authorities. Fully conversant with NRSWA requirements, he leads civil engineering projects ranging from small works to £5m+ schemes. Adrian is a champion of McCann health & safety initiatives, including being a First Aider and Mental Health First Aider.

Andrew joined McCann in 1996 as Area Manager for a maintenance contract, later moving into estimating at Head Office. He returned to site to deliver a major regeneration project, gaining experience in delivery and pre-construction. In 2010, he became Major and Special Projects Director, expanding the business into telecoms and fibre infrastructure. A passionate industry advocate, Andrew has been a member of CECA Midlands for over 15 years and is currently Vice Chair. He has also mentored young people through 1 Million Mentors.

Carl began his construction career at 16 as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, developing his expertise at Tarmac and Aggregate Industries. He joined McCann in 1999 as a Senior QS and became Operations Director in 2010. Over the past 25 years, he has helped grow the business from £6m to over £100m, while maintaining the company’s core values of integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Catherine is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 30 years’ experience in the transport sector, working in contracting, consulting, local and central government and managing a private limited company. Following 20 years at National Highways, the last ten years in senior leadership roles, she returned to the private sector in 2021 and joined McCann’s in 2024 as Strategic Highways Director. Catherine ensures our strategic highways projects run smoothly and efficiently, principally leading McCann’s work on the Scheme Delivery Framework for National Highways.

Dave joined McCann as Commercial Director in 2025, bringing 20+ years of experience across client, contractor, and consultancy roles in infrastructure. As a fellow of the RICS and a member of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Dave is passionate about professional development, mentoring commercial colleagues, and promoting high standards of ethics and performance. He values collaborative, transparent relationships with clients and is focused on supporting the continued growth and resilience of McCann’s commercial operations.

James is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in contract management, business development, and team leadership across the infrastructure and public sector. In June 2026, after growing McCann’s Local Authority business over the last 10 years, he was promoted to Local Authority Director. He plays a central role in the mobilisation and delivery of a wide portfolio of term service contracts, driving performance across highways, street lighting, and civil engineering, and ensuring seamless, client-focused execution from start to finish. His leadership has helped position McCann as a trusted delivery partner to local authorities across the UK.

Abdulla has been working on our London Borough of Hillingdon Street Lighting Maintenance contract since its commencement in 2017. As Contract Manager, he oversees street lighting maintenance, capital works, procurement, and contract performance. He ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget, while maintaining compliance and building strong relationships with clients.

Andrew is an experienced and knowledgeable Operations Manager who has successfully delivered several individual projects and frameworks during his time at McCann. He currently leads our £30 million Liverpool City Council street lighting maintenance and our North Yorkshire Highways ICP connections contracts. He is a self-reliant and driven individual who leads by example and has excellent customer facing and communication skills.

Andrew joined McCann in early 2021 as Business Development Manager and brings over many years of experience within the corporate environment. Working within a diverse range of sectors, Andrew manages large client accounts, is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and locating market possibilities. Andrew liaises with strategic partners within the industry, understanding the needs of customers and determining ways McCann can support those needs.

Ben joined McCann in 2013 as Head of Compliance and is passionate about removing barriers that prevent people, projects, and contracts from running smoothly. He leads the optimisation and management of McCann’s Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, Multi-Utilities, and PAS 2080 systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the business. With a strong focus on collaboration and safe systems of work, especially around planned mechanical lifts, Ben plays a key role in driving efficiency, safety, and high performance throughout McCann.

Chris brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with a strong focus on commercial management within the highways sector. Starting his career as a trainee Quantity Surveyor, he has progressed through the ranks to become Commercial Lead at McCann in 2024.

He plays a key role in delivering major client frameworks, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. Chris works closely with senior leadership to drive performance across strategic highways schemes, while also mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial team. Passionate about maintaining high standards, Chris champions robust commercial governance and best practice across the business.

Eleanor holds a master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Nottingham and has been McCann’s Environmental Manager for over four years. She leads the development of McCann’s carbon management strategy, including the delivery of our Net Zero plan. Eleanor oversees the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance and continual improvement, and works with internal teams and external partners to embed sustainability and drive environmental progress.

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and six years dedicated to training and development, Heather brings a wealth of practical knowledge and leadership to her role as Training Manager. She specialises in operational training and has a strong passion for supporting apprentices and early-career professionals as they build the foundations of their careers.  Heather is committed to creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that empower individuals to grow with confidence. Her deep understanding of both on-the-ground operations and people development makes her a trusted resource across the team.

Jade commenced her role as HR Manager at McCann in 2024, bringing with her nine years of expertise in people management and human resources. With a robust background spanning recruitment, the entire employee lifecycle, and policy development, Jade is instrumental in supporting McCann’s growth and ensuring a positive, professional working environment. She has led the implementation of new HR systems and refined our internal processes, ensuring comprehensive support for employees at every stage of their career journey with us. She’s deeply passionate about making a tangible difference, ensuring every individual feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Joanne joined McCann in April 1997 and has grown with the business for nearly 30 years. Starting as Office Manager in a three-person team, she formally became Head of Finance in June 2024. She leads McCann’s Payroll and Accounts functions, delivering payroll for 320+ employees, managing 2,500+ invoices monthly, ensuring HMRC compliance, and driving major system improvements, including the move to fully electronic processes. Joanne is passionate about developing her teams through training and apprenticeships.

Joe has more than 34 years of leadership experience across the public and private sectors, managing complex contracts and driving service transformation. As of mid-2026, he leads our Suffolk County Council street lighting maintenance contract. Joe specialises in business development, mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence across highways, infrastructure, rail, and construction sectors.

John is a dedicated hard-working individual with 24 years’ experience in the construction industry, with the last 16 years with McCann. He has been working on major highway schemes where he has developed from a site foreman to his current position as Contract Manager. John has successfully managed large civils and technology projects.

Jonathan joined McCanns over 20 years ago as a Buyer and has since advanced within the company to lead our Procurement team, after being appointed Purchasing Manager in 2019. He plays a vital role in ensuring compliance and efficiency for client projects. Jonathan is proud to oversee a high-performing supply chain that strives to deliver value for our clients, sustainably and ethically.

Kate brings over two decades of experience in culture change, training, and economic and social development to her role as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Social Value Manager at McCann. Since joining the company in 2024, she has spearheaded initiatives to embed inclusive practices, challenge inequality, and position McCann as a responsible and socially conscious organisation. With a background across both the public and private sectors, she is passionate about breaking down barriers to opportunity. Kate drives measurable social value in the communities where McCann works, ensuring the company’s contributions create lasting, meaningful impact.

Michael joined the company in 2014 as a Contracts Manager and has successfully delivered several individual projects as well as managing our National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework in the Southern regions. His ability to achieve trust, build client relationships, organise and implement decisions has led to the successful delivery of many of McCann’s key contracts.

Nick is an experienced Project Manager with extensive expertise in street lighting, electrical and civil engineering. Since 2020, he has led our Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Street Lighting Improvements contract, recently renewed until 2030. Known for his strong leadership, technical knowledge, and customer-focused approach, Nick ensures projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

Padraic has been with McCann since 2014, initially as a Project Supervisor where he successfully delivered several individual projects. As Contract Manager, he currently oversees our operations under the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework for Area 7 and 9 East Midlands as well as several of our civil engineering projects.  Padraic also has experience of working in busy urban environments, having delivered major projects all around the UK.

Paul has proudly held the role of Fleet & Plant Manager at McCann since 2017, having spent over 30 years working in fleet management. Paul is responsible for ensuring McCann’s fleet and plant operations run smoothly, from logistics and maintenance to planning for future needs. He has a passion for keeping things moving efficiently, safely, and sustainability, and has a keen interest in how technology and sustainable practices are shaping the future of our industry.

Paul has over 30 years’ experience delivering major civil and building projects for tier one contractors, with a proven track record progressing from Site Engineer to Quality Manager. He currently supports quality management at McCann, focusing on the McCann Integrated Management System (MIMS), a bespoke digital platform for site briefings, activity logging, and inspections. Paul provides quality assurance support across the business, developing Quality Plans, ITPs, and management system guidance to ensure compliance, consistency, and continual improvement.

Tom has over 20 years’ experience working in the Highways Construction and Maintenance industry. After joining McCann as a Trainee Electrician in 2000, he has developed his career to his current position as Commerical Manager, a role he has held since 2026. He is responsible for the management and supervision of both commercial and operational staff and has successfully administered both main and subcontract works.