As we continue our path of expansion and innovation, we are delighted to announce the strategic appointments of Matthew Warman as our new Contracts Manager and Shane Hodkinson as Geotechnical Engineering Manager.

Matthew Warman joins our team at a pivotal moment, as we navigate an increasing workload and embark on our expansion into new regions, with a particular focus on the Midlands. Wayne Morris, our Commercial Director, shares, “Matthew’s appointment is a strategic move to enhance our management of a growing portfolio of contracts. His expertise will be invaluable as we make inroads into the Midlands, an area experiencing a surge in construction activities.”

2023 was a landmark year for us at ZTL Contracting, as we successfully secured 22 projects, leading to a turnover of around £28 million. With Matthew at the helm of contract management, we are poised to continue our focus on high-value projects in 2024, maintaining operational excellence across our ventures.

Shane Hodkinson's role as Geotechnical Engineering Manager is a testament to our dedication to technical prowess within ZTL. “Shane’s deep expertise in earthworks and geotechnical engineering is a major asset for our technical advancement,” Mr Morris explains. “His skills in value engineering will be pivotal in delivering projects that exceed our clients' expectations.”

The addition of approximately 20 new team members in 2023 is reflective of our ambitious growth strategy. This expansion in staffing is synchronised with our geographical growth, including our existing bases in Wakefield and Middlesbrough and our planned expansion into the Midlands with new offices due to be opened end of Q1 2024.

As we look forward to 2024, our goal is to build on the previous year’s impressive turnover and continue expanding our geographical boundaries and service offerings. The appointment of Matthew and Shane is a clear demonstration of our commitment to investing in exceptional talent to support our growth and uphold our reputation for delivering top-notch earthworks and geotechnical solutions.