About Us
Discover more about M&J, our history and our values.
Leading the Way in Building and Civil Construction
M&J Evans was founded in the West Midlands in 2003 as a family-run business. Through our strong client base, we have grown our reputation nationally as the groundworks partner of choice. Our business is underpinned by our core values of safety-led, high quality delivery, value for money and industry expertise.
Our sustained growth as a business means we can operate and deliver our services to major housebuilders and developers in Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Foundation across different regional geographies.
Message from our CEO
“At M&J our core purpose is to support our clients in delivering the new housing the country needs. We aspire to be the best at what we do, underpinned by a core set of values and real focus on health and safety, people, and sustainability.”
Chris Southgate
Group CEO
Guided by ‘The M&J Way’
Our values underpin everything at M&J and are fundamental to our reputation and identity as a business.
For our customers our values represent our commitment to exceed industry standards in the quality and professionalism of our work. Our commitment to our values fosters trust with our customers and stakeholders – ensuring sustainable and enduring relations.
For our people our values are the building blocks of a working environment where safety, integrity, and respect are ingrained in the culture, fostering personal and professional growth.
For society our values ensure long-term success and sustainability on the projects which we are proud to be a part of. They reflect our dedication to excellence in the civil engineering and construction sectors and our pledge to contribute to the wider community we serve positively and responsibly.
Our values aren’t just a statement—they’re our promise to customers, staff, and the wider community we serve, symbolising our pledge to contribute positively and responsibly.
Our purpose
To support our clients in building housing that the country needs.
Proud partners of Freshstream
Freshstream invests in growing businesses in Western Europe, particularly in the UK and Benelux markets. They have a supportive approach, bringing ideas to the table and demonstrating significant ambition for the business.
Like ourselves, Freshstream is a values-led business which underpin everything they do and ingrained in every aspect of their organisation. We believe there are powerful synergies between our own values and their values of Trust, Integrity, Humility, Empathy and Respect.
Our Leadership Team
Chris joined the Group in June 2020 as Chief Executive Officer.
Chris has a mixed industry background, having previously held senior management roles with Kwik Fit as Divisional Director of Sales and Operations, seven years at the country’s largest brewer and pub retailer, Scottish and Newcastle PLC, culminating as Sales and Operations Director before joining Barratt & David Wilson North Midlands Divisions for over 6 years, where held a number of senior positions, including Divisional Managing Director, running the Barratt & David Wilson North Midlands Divisions.
Chris’s diverse background and time spent with Barratt Homes especially has provided him with valuable insight and understanding of the expectation of M&J Evans’ clients and the house building market in general. With his broad knowledge and experience, he has a clear strategy to ensure M&J Evans are seen as the Groundworks Partner of Choice.
Chris joined the Group in June 2020 as Chief Executive Officer.
Chris has a mixed industry background, having previously held senior management roles with Kwik Fit as Divisional Director of Sales and Operations, seven years at the country’s largest brewer and pub retailer, Scottish and Newcastle PLC, culminating as Sales and Operations Director before joining Barratt & David Wilson North Midlands Divisions for over 6 years, where held a number of senior positions, including Divisional Managing Director, running the Barratt & David Wilson North Midlands Divisions.
Chris’s diverse background and time spent with Barratt Homes especially has provided him with valuable insight and understanding of the expectation of M&J Evans’ clients and the house building market in general. With his broad knowledge and experience, he has a clear strategy to ensure M&J Evans are seen as the Groundworks Partner of Choice.
Judith has over 20 years of experience within the HR sector and has worked at an international level as part of the Global senior leadership team. She brings a diverse background, having worked in many different sectors including retail, FMCG, e-commerce, fleet management solutions, healthcare, and Children’s Education Services.
Her strengths lie in transformation and change management. She is a true leader who has a passion for driving business performance through effective leadership, diversity and inclusion and an engaged workforce.
Judith has over 20 years of experience within the HR sector and has worked at an international level as part of the Global senior leadership team. She brings a diverse background, having worked in many different sectors including retail, FMCG, e-commerce, fleet management solutions, healthcare, and Children’s Education Services.
Her strengths lie in transformation and change management. She is a true leader who has a passion for driving business performance through effective leadership, diversity and inclusion and an engaged workforce.
Steve joined the Management team in October 2020, bringing over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and mining. He is a chartered accountant, holds an MBA, and has held many senior roles.
Steve has also held CFO positions where his main focus has been on capital investment, product innovation, and technology, whilst maintaining strict control of the balance sheet.
Steve’s role plays an integral part in the strategic management across the group through his experience of process improvement, strict cash management, and M&A.
Steve joined the Management team in October 2020, bringing over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and mining. He is a chartered accountant, holds an MBA, and has held many senior roles.
Steve has also held CFO positions where his main focus has been on capital investment, product innovation, and technology, whilst maintaining strict control of the balance sheet.
Steve’s role plays an integral part in the strategic management across the group through his experience of process improvement, strict cash management, and M&A.
Managing Director
Alex joined M&J Evans in 2003 as a Quantity Surveyor and worked his way up through the business to Commercial Manager, Commercial Director before becoming a shareholder and Managing Director for our Midlands regional team and now Chief Commercial Officer.
With 20 years of experience in the construction industry and with M&J Evans, Alex brings a wealth of commercial expertise and knowledge to the Senior Management team.
Managing Director
Alex joined M&J Evans in 2003 as a Quantity Surveyor and worked his way up through the business to Commercial Manager, Commercial Director before becoming a shareholder and Managing Director for our Midlands regional team and now Chief Commercial Officer.
With 20 years of experience in the construction industry and with M&J Evans, Alex brings a wealth of commercial expertise and knowledge to the Senior Management team.
Adam joined the Senior Management team in April 2021 as Managing Director for our North West regional office.
Adam has over 14 years of experience within the construction industry. Prior to joining the team, he worked for Taylor Wimpey where he started as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and worked his way up to hold the position of Regional Operations Director before joining M&J Evans.
Adam joined the Senior Management team in April 2021 as Managing Director for our North West regional office.
Adam has over 14 years of experience within the construction industry. Prior to joining the team, he worked for Taylor Wimpey where he started as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and worked his way up to hold the position of Regional Operations Director before joining M&J Evans.
Chris has worked within the Groundworks and Civils industry for over 20 years, starting his career at a very early age on site before entering the commercial world.
Starting out as a Quantity Surveyor he has continued to build a successful and progressive career before joining M&J as Commercial Director.
Chris has built an enviable reputation within the industry and has recently been promoted to Managing Director.
Chris has worked within the Groundworks and Civils industry for over 20 years, starting his career at a very early age on site before entering the commercial world.
Starting out as a Quantity Surveyor he has continued to build a successful and progressive career before joining M&J as Commercial Director.
Chris has built an enviable reputation within the industry and has recently been promoted to Managing Director.
Michael started his career as a Quantity Surveyor in 2008, working in Main Contracting before moving in to Bulk Earthworks in 2011. In 2013 he joined M&J Evans initially as a Quantity Surveyor before progressing into the role of Commercial Manager. In 2019 he was promoted to Commercial Director before his recent appointment to Managing Director for the West Midlands region.
Michael brings good commercial acumen and is able to offer a great understanding of his client base through his strong relationships he has built within the West Midlands region.
Michael started his career as a Quantity Surveyor in 2008, working in Main Contracting before moving in to Bulk Earthworks in 2011. In 2013 he joined M&J Evans initially as a Quantity Surveyor before progressing into the role of Commercial Manager. In 2019 he was promoted to Commercial Director before his recent appointment to Managing Director for the West Midlands region.
Michael brings good commercial acumen and is able to offer a great understanding of his client base through his strong relationships he has built within the West Midlands region.
James joined the Senior Management Team in April 2019 as Managing Director for the Southern regional office.
James has over 25-years’ experience of working within the construction industry, progressing through a number of roles before becoming Commercial Director before joining M&J Evans.
James’ experience offers a balanced understanding of both client and contractor needs.
James joined the Senior Management Team in April 2019 as Managing Director for the Southern regional office.
James has over 25-years’ experience of working within the construction industry, progressing through a number of roles before becoming Commercial Director before joining M&J Evans.
James’ experience offers a balanced understanding of both client and contractor needs.
Adrian has over 40 years’ experience within the housebuilding industry, having worked for two National House Builders before moving to the Groundworks & Civil Engineering Sector.
Adrian joined M&J in late 2019 as Commercial Director of the Southern Region and played a key role in its success, before taking on the role as Managing Director of the South West Region in November 2023.
Adrian has over 40 years’ experience within the housebuilding industry, having worked for two National House Builders before moving to the Groundworks & Civil Engineering Sector.
Adrian joined M&J in late 2019 as Commercial Director of the Southern Region and played a key role in its success, before taking on the role as Managing Director of the South West Region in November 2023.
Steve has over 25 years’ experience within the construction industry, predominantly focusing on the building products, housebuilding, commercial development, and civil engineering. He has held several senior positions for large blue-chip companies before he joined the senior team in July 2023.
Steve brings another dynamic to the team, having a well-rounded understanding of the industry.
Steve has over 25 years’ experience within the construction industry, predominantly focusing on the building products, housebuilding, commercial development, and civil engineering. He has held several senior positions for large blue-chip companies before he joined the senior team in July 2023.
Steve brings another dynamic to the team, having a well-rounded understanding of the industry.
Paul has worked within the Plant Hire sector for over 30 years, delivering plant hire solutions to major construction projects both in the UK and internationally.
Before joining M&J in early 2022, Paul’s key focus areas included leading the introduction of innovative technologies such as GPS machine control, building collaborative partnerships to improve sector performance and developing strategies to improve business focus on sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions.
He has also supported in the development of training programs to encourage new entrants into the sector and supported health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.
Paul has worked within the Plant Hire sector for over 30 years, delivering plant hire solutions to major construction projects both in the UK and internationally.
Before joining M&J in early 2022, Paul’s key focus areas included leading the introduction of innovative technologies such as GPS machine control, building collaborative partnerships to improve sector performance and developing strategies to improve business focus on sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions.
He has also supported in the development of training programs to encourage new entrants into the sector and supported health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.
Dave joined M&J Evans as Chairman in November 2018. Dave has over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. During that time he spent seven years as CEO of Keepmoat Homes. There, Dave was responsible for growing the business to deliver an extra 3,000 homes a year. From 2008 to 2012 he held the role of CEO at Apollo Property Services Group. Before merging with Keepmoat Homes in 2012, Dave successfully transformed the regional business into a national giant that delivered healthy profits for Apollo Property Services Group’s shareholders.
Dave is passionate about the regional expansion and growth of M&J Evans and for it to become the market-leading groundwork partner of choice for developers and housebuilders.
Dave joined M&J Evans as Chairman in November 2018. Dave has over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. During that time he spent seven years as CEO of Keepmoat Homes. There, Dave was responsible for growing the business to deliver an extra 3,000 homes a year. From 2008 to 2012 he held the role of CEO at Apollo Property Services Group. Before merging with Keepmoat Homes in 2012, Dave successfully transformed the regional business into a national giant that delivered healthy profits for Apollo Property Services Group’s shareholders.
Dave is passionate about the regional expansion and growth of M&J Evans and for it to become the market-leading groundwork partner of choice for developers and housebuilders.
Reza has been involved with M&J Evans Construction since September 2018.
Reza is a Partner at Freshstream, an investment firm based in London, focusing on mid-market companies in the UK.
Reza’s focus is to ensure that M&J Evans Construction’s reputation precedes itself in delivering the highest quality service for its customers.
Reza has been involved with M&J Evans Construction since September 2018.
Reza is a Partner at Freshstream, an investment firm based in London, focusing on mid-market companies in the UK.
Reza’s focus is to ensure that M&J Evans Construction’s reputation precedes itself in delivering the highest quality service for its customers.
Trusted partners
Our strong reputation and quality of delivery means we are the Groundworks Partner of Choice. Just ask those we work with.
