“We try to keep things simple: talented people, well-motivated and in a flat structure that aids decision making.”

Having founded the company over 30 years ago, Mark set the company’s direction and protected its reputation by sticking to an ethos based on honesty, capability and thinking differently. Mark has led the growth of the business from groundworks contractor to award-winning developer and also established the Anderson Foundation for charitable works.

“Through our experience and detailed understanding of how to assess problematic parcels of land, we identify solutions, create visions and deliver them.”

Andrew is responsible for the strategic direction of all Anderson companies and ensures the group’s efficient and dynamic operation. With over 35 years of construction and development experience, there are very few issues around construction that Andrew has not encountered, managed and resolved.

“Our position as a private company allows us to make decisions with confidence and efficiency. Expertise and experience mitigate risk.”

Chartered accountant Andrew is responsible for all financial aspects of Anderson and is Company Secretary of all the Anderson companies. Andrew joined Anderson in 2004, having spent the previous 20 years as a partner at RSM, one of UK’s largest audit and tax consulting services.

“We’re passionate about tackling development in the right way, with the right information.”

Chartered Surveyor Sean has worked with Anderson for over 20 years and leads the company’s joint ventures as well as the commercial and production aspects of Anderson’s development business. Sean has a strong background in development and contracting, with over 30 years in the residential, commercial and retail sectors.

“The relationship with our clients and partners is at the heart of our operation. For me, collaborative working is the key to a successful project.”

Having joined Anderson in 2015, Glenn heads up the estimating and commercial divisions. Glenn holds a BSc in Quantity Surveying and has over 30 years of construction experience, including large scale housing regeneration schemes, conversion work, new builds and community regeneration projects.

“We normally operate 20 live sites, so you need a big team, but there’s a big difference between a structure and a hierarchy.”

As production director, Steve is responsible for overseeing the successful running of projects. Having enjoyed a career in construction and development for over 30 years, there is little about groundworks that Steve has not worked across.

“We have a healthy appetite for change… we’re open to ideas and we action them.”

Darren is responsible for plant hire and fleet vehicles, in addition to procurement and overseeing the entire group’s insurance policies. Darren has a wealth of experience from decades in the industry, many of which have been spent at Anderson.

“Our structure as a family business means we are well placed to deliver meaningful change in the community.”

Rory is responsible for all land acquisition, from the identification of potential sites and pre-purchase due-diligence – to working with key community stakeholders. Rory has over 17 years of experience in property development, including stints at Crest Nicholson and Bellway Homes.

“Anderson has always made a point of supporting its people. Like a successful family, it has a mix of ages, outlooks, and ideas, but a coherent sense of itself as a unit.”

Mark joined Anderson in 2005 from outside the industry. He brings a fresh outlook to managing, motivating and developing the growing finance team. Mark holds the title Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.