Meet The Team

Oliver Bender

Managing Director

Oliver has been a Director of Alan Bender Ltd. since 2005. After finishing University, Oliver worked alongside his father, Alan Bender, learning the ropes and becoming proficient in all trades, eventually taking on more responsibility with running the business. When Alan retired in 2012, Oliver took over the company to become Managing Director and is well known for his professional approach and focus. His organisation skills are second to none and his ability to commit every detail to memory is astonishing! Oliver’s impressive knowledge of the building trade, coupled with a strong business philosophy, ensures he remains hands on, client-focused and a great team builder. Oliver has a vision for the future and is determined to see the company continue to develop and evolve to even greater heights.

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Site Supervisors 

David

Site Supervisor

David, our longest serving member of staff, joined Alan Bender Ltd. in 2000 during his apprenticeship, and has gained extensive experience throughout this time. A bricklayer by trade, David specialises in bespoke new builds. He takes great pride in his work and his highly organised, list making, tidy approach and attention to detail is deeply respected by both colleagues and customers.

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Simon

Site Supervisor

Simon has known the Bender family, especially Oliver, since he was 16 years old. He has an excellent work ethic, is highly focused and always leads by example. With Simon’s vast experience, he can turn his hand to any trade, but particularly enjoys one off new builds and their unique requirements and demands. Simon’s personable manner is always well received by clients and he is incredibly dependable and self-motivated.

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Adam

Site Supervisor

Adam joined Alan Bender Ltd. shortly after leaving school in 2009 and has worked his way up to a qualified Site Supervisor following several years’ experience with us. He has developed into an accomplished multi-skilled tradesman with many successful builds under his belt.

Adam has fantastic all round knowledge and is an asset to our team. Adam can fix anything!

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Bryan

 Site Supervisor

A qualified carpenter by trade since 2007, Bryan is a methodical and precise member of the team. He thrives off of a variety of works and is a reliable and diverse tradesman. He has a good sense of humour and great communicative skills to work well with all different trades, ensuring a smooth process during any project. Bryan is approachable and responsible and will work in any conditions, for as long as it takes, to get the job done, as long as we keep providing black tea with no sugar!

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Daniel

Small Works Division

With many years’ experience under his belt, Dan is a fantastic addition to our team.  He has a great eye for detail, who thrives off of a variety of works for a quick turnover.  He can tackle plumbing, electrics, carpentry, painting and tiling and is extremely versatile.  In fact, we haven’t found much he cannot do yet!

He has an abundance of tools and materials in his van to challenge any requests or problems and is really popular with the clients.

 

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Office Staff 

Graham

Operations Director

Graham has been working in the construction industry since 2008, starting his career as an electrician and quickly progressing into contracts management. In his time working in the industry he has built up great relationships with clients and sub-contractors alike with his commitment to delivering quality workmanship on every job. Graham loves an excel spreadsheet and more often than not can be found organising and liaising with clients about each stage of their project.

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Paul

Company Administrator

Paul is the newest member of the team at Alan Bender Ltd, having joined in May 2022.  Paul brings with him experience of working in construction and engineering, renewable energy, recruitment and the public sector.

His main responsibilities are to take all initial enquiries and progress them through our quotation process, issue labour schedules and everything ABL insurance related!

Controversially, we have discovered that Paul eats Kiwi fruit with the skin left on!

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Natalie

Land & New Homes Manager

Natalie has worked for Alan Bender Ltd. since 2013 and is our Land & New Homes Manager. She obtained her SMSTS qualification in 2016 and her organisational skills, experience and down-to-earth manner are the perfect combination to achieve well-motivated, hardworking staff.

She deals with all land/ homes purchases and the resale of those homes too.  She is approachable, supportive, understanding and has an infectious positive influence on the team.

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Michael

Accounts Manager

Mike is our Accounts Manager who joined us in 2015, following previous experience working in finance in the city. Mike is a great asset to the company. He has a pragmatic approach and an eye for detail, which leaves our clients feeling reassured and confident.

Mike’s wealth of knowledge and obliging manner enable him to provide clear, concise information to staff and clients alike.

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Julie

Project Co-ordinator

Julie joined our team in 2020 as Project Co-ordinator.  She has over 20 years experience in the construction industry, liaising with all different levels of staff from office, to site managers.  Her role can change on a daily basis but is mainly taking care of our projects and working closely with Graham, our Operations Director and Oliver, the MD.   She is highly organised and very positive and bubbly.  Julie loves cooking and entertaining with family and friends.  

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