Since 2000, Cidon Construction have been successfully undertaking and delivering the most demanding RC projects - safely, and on time - throughout the UK.
Patrick Bryan appointed as Managing Director in 2017, responsible for Cidon Construction's UK operations
Quality is doing the right thing when no one is looking
Cidon Construction are innovative, specialist reinforced concrete contractors, working within the civil engineering and building sectors with an enviable reputation for safety, quality and program delivery.
Our vision is to become the specialist reinforced concrete contractor of choice, engaged on projects from the planning stage where technical expertise, quality and safety considerations coupled with the proven ability to achieve the schedule are absolute requirements. We are committed to expanding our operations in the growing energy and process sectors within the UK and further afield, whilst ensuring our specialist training programs are an integral part of our growth plan. Importantly we want to maintain our underpinning guiding principles, being commercially fair in all our dealings, never overcommitting and continuing to invest in our people, whilst looking to ultimate returns as opposed to turnover.
We are committed to ensuring that all our workforce are fully trained and conscious of requirements and best practise relating to their responsibilities on site. Not only do we ensure all the workforce are correctly trained for their role, but they each developed to their maximum potential - professionally and personally.
A qualified civil engineer with over 20 years of experience, Ciaran established Cidon Construction in 2000 after 5 years working up to Project Manager with Balfour Beatty on a number of major projects. He has an active role in the business as part of our commitment to offer a high level of customer service to our clients, and is responsible for ensuring the company grows in a sustainable manner, with particular focus on the recruitment and development of new entrants to the company, driving forward efficiency and engineering levels.
Patrick was appointed as Managing Director in 2017, and is responsible for Cidon Constructions UK operations. Patrick has worked in numerous sectors of the construction industry from trade through to management since 1989. Prior to joining Cidon Construction in June 2015, he spent 16 years with Birse Civils and Balfour Beatty in the role of Construction Manager, where he worked on a range of diverse and complex civil engineering projects. Patrick joined Cidon Construction as Operations Director, as which he oversaw a number of civils and build projects simultaneously on a commercial and strategic level whilst also managing site labour resource requirements throughout the business. Patrick has a strong knowledge base and technical understanding that ensures buildability, innovation and value engineering is assured for each project. Patrick is an excellent communicator and commercial leader, able to liaise and negotiate with both the client and staff at all levels.
Stephen has worked in the construction industry for over 25 years predominantly working on behalf of principal contractors and subcontractors on a variety of building and civil engineering projects throughout the UK. His experience has brought great value to the company and was appointed Operations Director in 2012.
Liam joined Cidon Construction in September 2007 as a trainee Quantity Surveyor and after ten years of loyal service, has recently been appointed as our Estimating Director. Whilst qualifying for his degree as a Quantity Surveyor, he has worked diligently crafting his trade with our construction teams both site and office based and is now a strong leader and valued member of the senior management team.
Appointed as Operations Manager in 2017, a role which facilitates the ongoing liaison between company directors, project site teams and clients, Steve entered the industry in 1993 as a joiner and has worked with Cidon Construction since 2005. Steve initially joined the company as a Foreman and has worked on a wide range of projects including High Rise Commercial Buildings, Energy from Waste Facilities and specialist projects. Over the years, Steve has progressed his career through to Construction Management, and then onto Operations Manager, with the ultimate responsibility for delivering site operations. Steve is a strong and effective leader and has a very good technical understanding of construction sequence, programming and temporary works, enabling him to adapt to site requirements. Strong communication skills are one of Steve's key strengths which has gained him respect not only within Cidon Construction, but with our client's.
Con started his career with Cidon Construction in 2010 as a Construction Manager, since then he has managed a wide range of projects throughout the UK such as Energy from Waste Facilities and High Rise Commercial Buildings. Prior to that, Con was based in the Middle East for six years where he worked as a Works Manager.
Imogen began her career at Cidon Construction in 2010, progressing through a number of areas of the business. She has proceeded to manage the HR and Training department, dealing with many facets of workforce engagement.
In 2014 Cidon Construction launched its first accredited formwork joinery apprenticeship programme, which is managed by Imogen in partnership with a local College. Recruitment needs for the business are identified and actioned for staff at all levels. Appropriate job descriptions, along with knowledge, skills and behaviour expectations identified and formalised from the outset to match the appropriate candidates to the role as closely as possible.