Our hard working team ensures we deliver every project on time, in budget and in collaboration with our partners.

Our Team

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    Steff Wright, Chairman

    Steff is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Gusto Group. He started his first company as a mobile DJ at the age of 17 and has always had an enthusiasm for developing businesses and innovating in different sectors.

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    Jerome Wright, Commercial Director

    Jerome is co-founder of Gusto Construction and a highly experienced Construction and Commercial Manager working across all of Gusto Construction’s developments.

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    Lorne Ffoulkes-Jones, Operations Director

    Lorne began his construction career 32 years ago as a tradesman, swiftly advancing through the ranks to senior management. Over the years he has amassed extensive experienced in residential, commercial and civil development. Lorne is passionate about building high quality structures, embracing new technologies, and prioritising safety to every individual working in construction.

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    Sam Smith, Contracts Manager

    Sam is responsible for managing a large team of dedicated construction works to deliver exceptional, high quality developments for our clients.

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    Nigel Ward, Commercial Manager

    Nigel has worked in construction since graduating in 1992 and has worked in most sectors throughout his 30+ years, finally landing at Gusto Group in 2013. Nigel has MCIOB, IOSH, and SMSTS status and is passionate about building high quality homes that are efficient to run.

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    Anna Pokorná-Smith, Technical Manager

    Having studied Architecture and Sustainability for her Masters degree, Anna (Dee) is keen to utilise her coordinator experience and is committed to upholding the Gusto ethos by providing design and technical support for the Construction team. She even studied our Woodlands Edge development as part of her degree!

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    Nick Richardson, Buyer

    Nick brings years of industry experience. Starting as a joiner apprentice, he gained Craft Certificates and extensive on-site knowledge. Transitioning to building merchant, he earned a Diploma in Business Management before excelling in buying roles across diverse markets.

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    Matt King, Quantity Surveyor

    Having previously worked for a large scale housebuilder, Matt’s excited to bring new practices to the business which can help drive efficiency. He loves being out on-site, building relationships with the site teams and subcontractors.

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    Pat Proctor, Accounts Manager

    Pat has worked for Gusto Construction for the past 20 years now. She has over 40 years’ experience working within an Accounts Department, which is an important and necessary role within the company. She works closely with our suppliers and subcontractors dealing with their queries.

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    Emma James, Administration Manager

    Emma has worked for Gusto Construction since 2016 after spending 20 years as a PA to a Partner within the Legal industry. During the past 8 years Emma has developed many new internal systems to help her manage a number of processes ranging from fleet and training, to house sales and customer support. Emma also manages two other members of staff and has overall control of the construction administration.

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    Andrew Shaw, Site Manager

    Andrew has worked in the construction industry since 1996. Starting as a Bricklayer over 25 years ago he has carved out a successful career path with Gusto Construction, now working in the role of site Manager.

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    Darren Scarborough, Site Manager

    Darren has worked in construction for 30 years and counting, beginning his career as a brick layer. As a site manager, he has had the privilege of overseeing diverse projects, from residential developments to commercial complexes, each presenting its own set of challenges and triumphs. Darren is driven and deeply committed to the success of Gusto Construction.

  • Rob Graves, Site Manager

    Rob brings an 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. He started his career on the tools as a bricklayer before moving into Site Management, where he gained valuable experience tackling refurbishments in the retail sector.

    Outside of work, Rob is a keen football fan and values the time he spends socialising with his friends and family

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    Aaron Farrell, Site Manager

    With 17 years of experience in the construction industry and a strong bricklaying background, Aaron brings a wealth of hands-on expertise to his role. Passionate about quality and known for his keen eye for detail, Aaron is committed to delivering excellence on every project.

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    Joseph Wright, Project Coordinator

    Joseph is a driven site manager who's been developing his construction skills since a young age. Now with a first-class degree in construction project management and four years of site management experience, he is committed to mastering all aspects of the industry with a keen eye for detail and an interest in sustainability.

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    Guy Norton, Project Foreman

    Touc (Guy) is a seasoned Project Forman with a lifelong dedication to the construction industry. Beginning his journey as a bricklayer, he has honed his skills through years of hard work and determination. With a passion for the outdoors and a relentless work ethic, he thrives in the challenging environment of construction sites.

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    Jon Smith, Project Foreman

    Jon has worked in construction since he left school, which has given him a very broad knowledge of the industry.

    Jon has a passion for the environment and sustainability and loves nothing more than being in the wild.

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    Adam Casserly, Customer Care Coordinator

    With over a decade of experience in customer service, Adam brings a high standard of excellence and a lot of Irish charm to his role as Customer Care Coordinator.