Our Team

Meet the Force Contracting Team

We are proud of our outstanding staff. Their expertise and commitment are key to the achievement of our goals. Find out more about the team behind FCS.

Managing Director

Ben Layden

In 2007, Ben left the military and started FCS Ltd. as a sole trader; in the subsequent years he has overseen the exponential growth of the business which culminated in the transformation into a limited company in 2012. Ben oversees the running of the company ensuring all the teams are running smoothly, in various different sectors across the country.

Finance Director

Gina Fairhurst

Gina’s role in Force Contracting is Finance Director after joining the company over 12 years ago. Gina has assisted in implementing various management structures both on and off site to help diversify the company to what it is today. Responsible for overseeing the office activities, it’s staff, and ensuring the management systems are fed out through the company to ensure a safe and compliant workforce.

Operations Director

Jack Searles

Jack has been with the company since its inception in 2007 and has over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry. Jack specialises in Fencing & Civils work. Starting out on the tools as a fence erector; Jack has progressed to become an irreplaceable asset to the company and is qualified in an eclectic array of practices. Jack's main focus is ensuring all projects are managed effectively to time and to budget.

Group Business Development Director

Brett Perrodow

Brett has over 20 years of experience within the industry providing product, support and service delivery to a very diverse and demanding client base. Some of Brett's experience has been working with large Blue-Chip Organisations, Heritage, Secure Units, Critical National Infrastructure, Utilities, Nuclear, MOD & Rail applications. Utilising strong product knowledge and recognition of today’s challenging market, Brett specialises in the development of full turn-key solutions working very closely with our commercial and project teams to ensure that all client expectations are met.

HR Manager

Beth Holmes

Beth has been with the business for over 7 years and is an integral member to the Force team – overseeing all payrolling functions across each sector of the company. She also ensures that all our operatives training is up to date, and that the day to day running of the business runs as smoothly as possible!

Commercial Manager

Chris Dutton

Chris joined the Force Contracting team in January 2015 starting in a sales role. This role soon diversified and expanded to include Commercial Management. Overseeing all aspects of the Force Group's commercial operations, Chris is responsible for estimating, contract negotiation, management & performance, supply chain management, procurement, and the groups’ HSQE and accreditation compliance.

Project Manager

Stephen elkington

Stephen joined the Force Contracting team in June 2020. With over 10 years’ experience of management, planning and logistics experience. Stephen predominantly manages our Civil Engineering projects across our Data Centre, Nuclear, Utilities, and Rail sites. We operate across the UK, and often there are a range of projects being managed concurrently, this being where Stephen comes into his own, spinning multiple plates to high standards.

Project Manager

Tom Rookes

Tom joined the Force Contracting team in 2021 as an Assistant Project Manager. He has swiftly shown how capable he is, tackling a range of projects, and really thriving. Tom is a local lad that has a huge interest in the Civil Engineering industry. Tom manages our Civils projects across a range of industries, predominantly within the Security realm, working on Perimeter Safety Solutions and Hostile Vehicle Mitigation projects.

Assistant Project Manager

Kyle Kyser

Kyle joined Force in 2024 as an Assistant Project Manager. Born and raised in South Africa, Kyle had always shown a keen interest in Civil Engineering and the industry as a whole, so when he moved to England, starting his career in the industry he was passionate about was first on his list!

Storeman

Adam Wyld

Adam joined the Force Contracting team as we began to expand rapidly, and we became aware we had to bring in someone with this kind of expertise! He ensures that our stores are stocked, maintained and categorised properly, and that our sites have everything they need.

Accounts Administrator

Michaela Whitehead

Michaela joined the business in 2019 as our Accounts Administrator. Michaela deals with all our accounts/invoicing/credit control - often multitasking and ensuring that multiple accounts are maintained, and invoices are issued properly & on time.

Accounts Assistant

Lucy Sims

Lucy joined the team in 2024 as our Accounts Assistant. Day to day, Lucy looks after our accounting and invoicing side of the business alongside Michaela.

Recruitment Director

Mike Wadey

Mike joined the business in 2021 as our Recruitment Director. He comes with over 10 years’ experience in the recruitment industry and oversees all contract and permanent hires within Force Contracting. As we seek to expand further, getting the recruitment right is an essential part of our growth plans.

Recruitment Consultant

Jaime Wade

Having studied Civil Engineering at University, Jaime was keen to get into a fast-paced environment, and so it was a natural move to join us in a recruitment role. Having joined Force in February 2023, Jaime is already an essential part of the team as the Force Recruitment division grows and diversifies. She enjoys the opportunities the role gives her to continue to professionally develop.

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