We are excited to announce the promotion of Tom Brennan to Commercial Director.
Tom joined the team in November 2022 as commercial manager and brought with him over 20 years’ of industry experience, initially supporting our teams on commercial activities. Tom’s deep commitment to understanding the core operations of our business has helped him gain valuable insight into all our service areas, learning the fundamentals of what makes Geoffrey Robinson such a trusted name in the industry.
As commercial director, Tom’s oversees all aspects of the tender processes, reviewing and agreeing contracts with our client’s, working with all departments monitoring jobs to ensure projects remain within budget, offering value engineering solutions, identifying and managing potential project risks, advising on cost-effective procurement strategies and delivering clear and transparent project cost reports working closely alongside our finance director.
Reflecting on his promotion, Tom said:
“I’ve had such a positive experience over the last two years working with the team. I’ve learned so much about a business that is so well-established in what it does. I’m looking forward to building upon the business’ success and supporting it in its strategic goals whilst remaining focused on our ultimate goal of providing a high quality service to our valued clients.”
Tom’s career started in 2004 as a quantity surveyor, and he’s always enjoyed supporting his colleagues, particularly their achievements as a result of his support. He’s passionate about leadership, and his approach has always been to be approachable, available for the team, and focused on development.
“I hope my leadership style continues to be as it always has been—approachable and making time for people. I always want to get the best out of people and help them develop because that’s what’s going to drive the business forward. It’s been amazing to be part of such a supportive, family-feel team, and I want to ensure that this remains for many years to come,” Tom added.
As a key player in the team, Tom is dedicated to building on the rich heritage of Geoffrey Robinson, ensuring that we continue to deliver quality, profitable work.
