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.
Associate Director — Group Sustainability & Systems
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.
Claudia brings extensive international construction and property marketing experience to her role as DE Group’s Marketing and Communications Manager. Responsible for every aspect of branding, from potent creative and PR campaigns to high-impact online and social media strategies, her originality and independent thinking help significantly differentiate the business. It’s an approach that has seen her shortlisted for Construction Marketing Awards’ “Best Branding & Positioning” in 2018 and “Marketing Team of the Year” in 2019 and 2021.
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.
