Who We Are

Mick Williamson – Managing Director

William Kay - Commercial Director

What attracted me to the business was the opportunity to join a group of highly capable and committed Directors who had been working closely together to establish and develop the organisation over its, then, 15 year history with the prospect of making a difference to its future development.

My role currently entails representing Fortem’s Commercial interests in addition to Business Development, Frameworks, Bidding and Estimating, Supply Chain and Technical Services.

I am a Professional Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and have a Master’s Degree in Project Management. When it comes to business, I place great store in acting with integrity and in upholding the values of Fortem which are fundamental to its future success.

Geoff Parkinson – Business Solutions Director

To date I have held a number of roles within the business ranging from Operations Manager, Mobilisations Manager through to Director of Procurement and now Director of Business Solutions. My varied experiences have provided me with a unique and deep insight into the workings of our business.

My current job consists of leading a team of experts to develop and maintain our business systems, branch support networks and business processes to help Fortem to grow both its revenues and profits. I like to think of the business solutions team as being the creative engine of Fortem where all our projects and activities support the continuous improvement of our delivered services. I work hard to create stimulating working environments for our people. Environments which recognise the achievements of our people and help them to achieve the very best they can.

Mark Gelder – Director of Operations

I am the director responsible for operations of the business and also responsible for health and safety and sustainability.

My entire career I have formed strong relationships built on honesty and openness be it with our own people or clients.

The main reason I love working at Fortem is because of the investment and development we put into our people, whether it is through apprenticeships, management traineeships or developing people to achieve their aims and aspirations.

The feedback I regularly receive back from clients is that all our people have a ‘can do’ and ‘will do’ attitude.

Judy Hegarty – Finance Director