Graham Sturge
Group CEO, Founder
Graham Sturge co-founded RED Construction Group in 2016 to forge a new path in the industry, with the view to developing a culture of integrity and high calibre delivery. Before establishing RED, Graham’s extensive experience spanned positions as Regional Managing Director and Divisional Director with top-20 contractors in the UK, including McLaren and John Sisk & Son. As CEO, Graham leads RED’s controlled growth strategy and oversees the firm’s delivery across all sectors.
Ian Hopkinson
Executive Director, Founder
Before co-founding RED Construction Group in 2016, Ian Hopkinson had worked for 25 years in the construction industry, quickly progressing from site management to Operations Director. Working with mainstream contractors such as McLaren and John Sisk & Son, Ian has overseen the successful delivery of many residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. As Executive Director at RED, Ian applies his wealth of expertise in technical delivery and collaborative problem resolution.
Jon Hayes
Executive Director
Jon Hayes’ construction career spans 20 years, many of which worked alongside RED’s co-founders at companies such as McLaren and John Sisk & Son. Joining RED Construction Group as Commercial Director in 2019, Jon brought insight and experience with tier-1 contractor Wates Group. He quickly progressed from a site-based Quantity Surveyor to a Regional Commercial role. At RED, Jon oversees all commercial activities, applying his expertise in sector and market trends.
Dave Osborne
Group Director
Nigel Warnes
Non-Executive Director
Nigel Warnes joined RED’s Operational Board in 2017 to further the company’s business development and operational strategies. Nigel has over 40 years of experience, beginning as a civil engineer and chartered builder, before spending 23 years at board level as a Construction Director at John Sisk & Son. Nigel has been involved with award-winning projects such as the American Air Museum at Duxford throughout his well-rounded career.
Martin Mills
Non-Executive Director
Starting 44 years ago as a quantity surveyor, Martin Mills’ career has spanned the globe, including time in Saudi Arabia working on flood damage assessments for a vast oil pipeline. Martin has spent 18 years as Commercial Director for major UK contractors. Martin joined RED in 2017 and works alongside Nigel Warnes on the operational board, providing guidance and consultation for all commercial aspects of the business.
Jim Lomas-Farley
Non-Executive Director
A business development and marketing specialist, Jim Lomas-Farley worked for over 40 years with some of the UK’s most successful contractors such as Bovis, Alfred McAlpine, Kier and Vinci. He has focused upon the development of long-standing productive relationships based on commitment and trust. Jim has worked closely with a wide range of clients engaged in everything from motorway and pipeline construction to major hospitals and award winning commercial, retail, leisure and residential developments. Jim began working for RED in 2019 and recently joined the Group Board as a Non-Executive Director with a remit of monitoring that all areas of the business adding real value for our clients and thereby our shareholders.
Mark Iori
Managing Director London
Derek Quinn
Managing Director South West
Derek joined RED Construction Group in 2021 as MD of RED South West. Derek has over 35 years of experience and has worked closely alongside other key members of the RED team throughout his career. Born in Bristol and with extensive experience and relationships throughout the South West, Derek brings a detailed understanding of construction solutions in many sectors. He is leading the growth in the South West and supports the Group with his strategic knowledge based on working with a dynamic high growth construction businesses.
Nathan Farrar
Managing Director Special Projects
Nathan Farrar’s career in construction spans over 25 years and has included work on numerous iconic and award-winning developments, including London’s Millennium Bridge. Since joining RED Construction Group in 2017, Nathan has overseen the delivery of some of the company’s most complex and demanding projects. As Managing Director of the Special Projects division, Nathan leads the specialist team with his proven technical expertise and a solution-based approach.
Noble Moore
Technical Services Director
Noble is qualified as a BEng Building Services Engineer with an MSc in Renewable Energy Sources and since joining RED Construction in 2017, Noble as our Technical Services Director has been a key member of RED Construction Group’s senior management team. With over 25 years of experience delivering complex mechanical and electrical solutions, he uses his extensive experience with a very friendly and hands-on proactive approach.
Peter La Plain
Central Services Director
Peter has over 40 years of experience in the Construction Industry. Initially qualifying as a chartered surveyor and after delivering a number of successful projects, he moved into Project management where he gained extensive experience. Peter has an eye for producing high quality products and has the ability to follow and encourage the use of procedural systems, complementing his current role as Director of Central Services which supports and facilitate the Group’s core business function.
Sharon Hunt
Group Finance Director
Sharon Hunt brings 25 years’ experience to RED Construction Group, having spent her career in the industry progressing from book-keeping for small businesses to her first appointment as a Finance Director in 2009. Establishing and maintaining the company’s financial strategy, Sharon has led and developed RED Construction Group’s Finance Team since 2017.
Simon Lousada
Group Chairman
An entrepreneur involved in a number of businesses, Simon funded RED Construction Group from its formation in 2016. Simon started his first business at the age of 22 and currently holds significant interests in over thirty companies covering a number of sectors. As Chairman of RED, Simon brings considerable business experience to the team.
