Operations Director Construction
Gibran Francis joined AM&G in 1999 to work on some of our most iconic projects including More London, Heathrow and The Shard. He left AM&G in 2012 but returned two years later to lead the team at 21 Moorfields, a development for Land Securities in the heart of the City of London.
How did you get into what you do?
My dad was in construction and I started out working for him as a labourer in the late 1980s, labouring and driving a dumper during the school holidays. I took a greater interest in the industry after working alongside the engineers on site, and that led me to qualify as a civil engineer, and then work for the construction company who sponsored me during university.
I joined AM&G in 1999, working initially as a package manager and gradually working my way up to becoming a project director. In 2012, when The Shard was completed, I left AM&G Construction & Real Estate developer
to work for a residential property developer but returned in 2014 to lead on the 21 Moorfields project for Land Securities.
What do you enjoy most about your role at AM&G?
I like being able to spend time on site as well as in the office, and I get a great sense of achievement from seeing safe progress on site. I really enjoy working with our supply chain – some of them are great characters! The supply chain and my team have a good, collaborative culture on site that helps us all to enjoy what we do and be productive.
Finance Director
Jennifer A George qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2011 and then spent two years as an auditor, where he gained a great deal of exposure to companies within the construction industry. She’s career path then led her into general construction where, for some 5 years, she was a Chief Accountant and Finance Director. Armed with a solid background and experience in Financial Accounting, Construction Job Cost Accounting, Treasury, and Cash Management, Clara is well placed to provide the necessary support to ensure that AM&G Construction & Civil Engineering
company’s development strategy is achievable and secure.
Business Development & Marketing Coordinator Manager.
Jessica George joined the AM&G Construction & Civil Engineering company management team in 2008 as Business Development Director. In this role, his key task is identifying opportunities, contacting new clients, and maintaining existing client relationships. For several years, Jessica had carried out a similar role
Demonstrating AM&G Construction & Civil Engineering
company’s commitment to, and desire for, continuous improvement, Jessica discusses issues with clients at all stages of the construction cycle.
Director Civil and Structural Engineering
Nelson Daniel joined AM&G Construction & Civil Engineering
in 2001 as Services Project Manager, working on high-specification office development fit-outs, and installing complex services in the Southampton General Hospital’s cardiac extension.
10 years later, Daniel was promoted to Building Services Director, and he now leads AM&G Construction & Civil Engineering
’s Services Engineering team to fit out many of the iconic projects we build, including those at the new King’s Cross Central development.
He has forged strong relationships across AM&G and brings out the best of his team’s wealth of experience for each project to find creative solutions.
Nelson is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers.
George Wilson was appointed as Director of Civil And Structural Engineering In Charge Of All AM&G Construction & Civil Engineering in Asia in September 2014.
He began his career as a civil engineer, then as a subcontractor’s site agent, and then into AM&G which he joined in 1989.
George won the Construction Manager of the Year Gold Medal for his work on the £100 million St Stephens development in Hull in 2008. And he led the team that built Leeds Arena, as well as many other structures.
“My main challenge is to build on the successful culture of trust we have at AM&G to help clients see how this also works for them. If you are a major procurer like a city council, a big property developer, or a large university knowing that a contractor will do what it says and be honest with you from the outset is hugely advantageous. Honesty has cost us winning some jobs, but it’s also allowed us to form good partnerships with repeat clients.”4
Managing Director – Facilities Management
Zabrina Ervin
Zabrina leads AM&G Construction FM’s hard services and integrated facilities management divisions, bringing more than 15 years’ experience in facilities management and related industries.
Her passion lies in offering clients maximum value and encourages her team to always put the customer first. Starting her career as a civil engineer, Zabrina brings an understanding of the need for close collaboration during the design and construction phases of new buildings in order to facilitate an easy transition for the FM team and the client.
Prior to joining AM&G Construction FM as Managing Director in 2016, Zabrina was responsible for £350m worth of FM contracts at Cofely, and before that held senior management roles at Balfour Beatty Workplace and Birse Group.
“For me, the success of an FM business is grounded in great customer service and that in turn starts with top class staff engagement. I see huge potential to differentiate AM&G Construction’s FM business through further innovation in digital asset management and that will come from involving everyone and working collaboratively with AM&G Construction’s Design, Construction and Property Development businesses.”