Leadership team

Nicholas has extensive experience as a strategic board advisor at a number of public and private companies, particularly in the construction industry. He also has a wide range of international experience and expertise, principally in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Nicholas was formerly Group CEO at Cory Riverside Energy, which generates renewable electricity. He has held senior roles at Railtrack plc, Network Rail, Skanska and Balfour Beatty plc.

Previous key appointments:

• Group CEO, Cory Riverside Energy
• Chief Executive Officer, Construction Services UK, Balfour Beatty plc
• Chief Operating Officer, Navigant Consulting, Inc
• Chief Executive Officer, Bovis Lend Lease Ltd
• Executive Vice President, Skanska UK Plc
• Director, Possessions, Network Rail
• Network Development Director, Railtrack plc

Craig joined Tilbury Douglas in 2017, as Managing Director of UK Building. In July 2022, he became Chief Operating Officer and in November 2024, he became Chief Executive Officer. He has 37 years of experience in the industry, with more than 15 of them operating at board level, and has a proven track record in a range of core sectors including health, education, justice, defence, civil government and commercial. Prior to joining Tilbury Douglas, Craig was Chief Operating Officer for Bouygues UK, and previously held senior roles at Willmott Dixon, ISG, Miller and Laing O’Rourke.

• MCIOB – Chartered Construction Manager

Former key appointments

• Chief Operating Officer, Bouygues UK
• Managing Director, Willmott Dixon
• Managing Director, ISG Construction
• Major Projects Director, Miller Construction

Matt joined Tilbury Douglas in August 2023.

Having started as an auditor with Ernst & Young in London, Matt progressed into senior financial roles in infrastructure and construction businesses.

Previous appointments:

• CFO of Stansted Airport and Budapest Airport
• Group Financial Controller and the Finance Director of operations in UK, Middle East and Canada, Laing O’Rourke

Martyn joined Tilbury Douglas in the spring of 2023 and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and has operated at senior leadership and board level for the last 15 years. Prior to joining Tilbury Douglas Martyn was the Commercial Director for Ferrovial Construction across their UK&I business.

He has held a range of commercial and operational leadership roles and his experience spans all aspects of building and civil engineering.

Previous appointments include:

• Kier Group – Commercial Director for Operations
• VINCI Construction – Regional Director
• Costain – Commercial Director Water Sector
• EC Harris – Associate Partner

Sarah originally joined RM Douglas Construction in 1985, working in the post room. During her time here, her roles included Post Room Administrator, Junior Secretary, Personal Assistant to the Managing Director and Office Manager.

Following a period of experience elsewhere in the HR industry, Sarah returned to Tilbury Douglas in 2004 as Personnel Manager. Since then she successfully fulfilled many HR responsibilities and joined our executive team as HR Director in September 2023.

Sarah is a member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Suzannah Harris is our General Counsel and has worked with Tilbury Douglas since 2016.

She is a Solicitor with almost 20 years of legal experience.

Prior to joining Tilbury Douglas, Suzannah worked for companies including npower, E.ON and Virgin.