With a core of staff being able to trace their history with Simplex Westpile to the 1970’s we have a strong and close team. The friendly but professional manner that exists in our team becomes the benchmark for our relationships with our clients.
As some leave and others join the dynamic within the team is constantly changing although our core values remain.
We all strive to work for each other and to ensure that working with Simplex Westpile on your project is an experience that you want to repeat.
Staff Profiles
Julian Gatward
Director
T: 01753 215362
M: 07715 484224
From spending the first year of his piling life testing piles, Julian’s extensive background in Project Management in this country and overseas has led to taking on the Simplex Westpile team. His firm belief is that everyone comes to work to enjoy their job and to go home safely at the end of the day.
David Donovan
Director and General Manager
M: 07831 573196
David has worked for geotechnical contractors for much of his career which includes several years with a Consulting Engineer and a spell overseas. David believes that working safely and a focus on customer requirements brings success to our business.
David Parker
Estimating Manager
T: 01753 215353
M: 07811 321535
David joined Simplex Westpile directly from university as a Site Engineer. Following time spent in our Design department David joined the Estimating team in 2000, becoming Estimating Manager in 2008.
Stuart Gaffney
Technical Manager
T: 01753 215363
M: 07815 883072
Having started his professional career in Site Investigation, Stuart has been a geotechnical designer for most of his career and Simplex Westpile’s Design Manager for 15 years.As well as leading our in house design team Stuart co-ordinates with the site teams to keep an eye on the controls at site.