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  • Cruden Accredited as Investors in Diversity 2011
  • Reducing our carbon footprint by 5% annually
  • Investor in People, Silver Status Accredited 2011
  • Voted as a Best Company to Work For in 2011, 2010 and 2009
  • Health and Safety OHSAS 18001 Accredited
  • Environmental ISO14001 Accredited
  • Positive About Disabled People Accredited Organisation
  • Quality Assurance ISO9001 2008 Accredited
  • £72m Group Turnover in 2010
  • CSCS Certified In House Test Centre
  • CSCS Platinum Status - over 90% of our staff are registered
  • 10% of our Workforce are Apprentice and Trainees
  • Over 340 skilled and qualified construction professionals employed
  • Dedicated staff volunteering scheme, Escalate in the Community
  • 2011 ROSPA Bronze Award Winner for Health and Safety

Meet The People

In line with our ethos and values statement it has always been important for the directors of the group and each individual company to be accessible, approachable and contactable. We want all our clients to be able to identify and communicate with the directors who lead and manage the teams and solutions which make us successful.


Picture of Stephen Morris MSc MCMA FIoD Stephen Morris MSc MCMA FIoD
Group Chairman

Stephen has over 30 years experience within the construction industry having worked for five major construction companies. Stephen joined Cruden Construction as Managing Director in April 2000 and  has led the company to further success across a wider range of sectors. In January 2010 Stephen became Group Chairman, responsible for all strategic direction and operations within the Cruden Group.



Picture of John O Kemp BSc Eng ACA John O Kemp BSc Eng ACA
Group Financial Director and Company Secretary

John has worked for Cruden Group for 25 years joining the group board in October 2004. He oversees the groups financial affairs and has played a major part in the considerable success the group has enjoyed over the years.



Picture of Alan Davies MRICS MCIOB Alan Davies MRICS MCIOB
Managing Director of Cruden Construction Limited

Prior to joining Cruden Construction in 2005, Alan was with a national construction company for a 9 year period. Throughout his 22 year career Alan has gained a considerable amount of commercial experience from many varied and unique projects which he uses to implement effective financial control procedures on Cruden's projects. In October 2009 Alan became Managing Director of Cruden Construction.



Picture of Malcolm Gemson Malcolm Gemson
Managing Director of Cruden Property Services

Malcolm has over 40 years experience in construction and maintenance works with 18 years as a Managing Director. Malcolm has worked for Cruden for 11 years leading the Property Services business through various growth stages to become the multi million pound company it is today. Absolutely passionate about service, customer care and demonstrable value, Malcolm leads a strong team of managers, staff and operatives to exceed customer expectations and deliver delight in our service. 



Picture of Mark Burns Mark Burns
Managing Director of Cruden Small Works Limited

Mark has worked for Cruden for 22 years joining Cruden Property Services in January 2000, the Board of Directors in  2004 and now as Managing Director of Small Works in 2010. Mark has extensive experience in construction and maintenance operations managing a large and diverse workforce. Mark has overall operational responsibility for the small works business.



Picture of Mike Kenndy Mike Kenndy
Managing Director of Hillcrest Homes Limited

Mike has been in the property industry for three decades, starting his career as an estate agent and progressing to Director of Land and New Homes at Bridgfords. In 2002, he joined Hillcrest Homes as Sales Director before being promoted to Managing Director in 2003. Under his leadership, the Hillcrest brand has been repositioned as a leading developer of original and innovative luxury residences, claiming numerous accolades including four consecutive 'Built in Quality' awards and the title of 'Best One Off' property in the country.


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