Patrick Aschan

Patrick, a qualified TechIOSH Health & Safety Advisor, brings an in-depth understanding of prevailing Health and Safety legislation to the table. With a specialised focus on large-scale construction projects, he boasts a wealth of experience in effectively mitigating construction risks and upholding stringent safety standards for all personnel involved. Patrick distinguishes himself by being hands-on and actively engaging in on-site activities such as observation, inspection, auditing, and mentoring. Committed to aligning site standards with current legislation, DE Group policies, procedures, and expectations, Patrick holds Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management and NEBOSH National Construction Certificate, underlining his commitment to excellence in health and safety management.

Joining Deconstruct as a receptionist in 2015, Katy has since worked her way up to Office Manager for the DE Group, a role that encompasses all aspects of administrative support to ensure the daily smooth running of the office. Working closely with a third-party company, she is also DE Group’s gatekeeper for IT, ensuring that all issues are dealt with swiftly, as well as setting up equipment for new staff, greeting visitors and maintaining office stationery and consumables.

Building on her background running ISO systems for pre-cast and ready-mix concrete, Helen joined the BSI, working as an ISO auditor across construction, waste management, manufacturing, civil engineering, and legal sectors. She then became an independent consultant assessor, delivering management consultancy services alongside independent BSI assessments, before joining DE Group in 2022 as Group Sustainability and Systems Associate Director, overseeing all Management Systems activities, including external audits, delivery of the company’s Net Zero roadmap, sustainability and environmental initiatives and group social value activities.

Claire joined DE Group in July 2018 as Group SHEQ Administrator, becoming Group Training Coordinator and HR Administrator the following year. Challenging but rewarding, this combined role enabled her to help colleagues progress across all aspects of their careers. Helping guide DE Group through all aspects of HR and training, she became Associate Director of Group HR and Training in 2022.