Discover the Experts
Sharing Their Insights

At Thurston Group, our strength lies in our people. Our team of experts regularly share their insights across topics ranging from production and engineering to people, culture, and innovation. Get to know the individuals helping to shape the future of offsite construction.

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Topics: M&A, Thought Leadership, Industry Trends

Matt has led Thurston Group since 2018, overseeing rapid growth and strategic transformation in the offsite construction space.

Topics: Production, Innovation, Delivery Planning

Dan Pollard is the production director at Thurston Group, bringing over 25 years of global experience in offsite construction and modular manufacturing. Since joining in 2025, has focused on on driving efficiency, scaling operations and increasing productivity through smarter use of technology, and smart leadership.

Topics: HR, People, Culture, New Hires, CSR

Liz Scott is HR Director at Thurston Group, using her 25 years of experience in construction industry HR to drive employee development and engagement. She leads on enhancing workplace culture, championing diversity, and inspiring future talent to build lasting careers in the industry.

Topics: Technical Insights, Engineering

Marc Johnson, Head of Design and Technical at Thurston Group, has 25 years of architectural design and steel manufacturing experience, including 20 years at Thurston. He leads the design team, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable offsite solutions.

Topics: Operations, Process Improvement, Site Delivery

Hayley Richardson is Operations Director at Thurston Group, with over 30 years’ experience in finance and operations across multiple sectors. She leads four senior leaders spanning design and technical, commercial, construction, and pre-construction, driving operational excellence and delivering on the company’s growth ambitions.

Topics: General Thurston Updates, Brand, Campaigns, Catch-All

James Osborne is Marketing Manager at Thurston Group, where he drives engagement, demand, and measurable growth through clear, creative, and consistent marketing. With over 15 years’ experience across brand development, content marketing, and communications, he combines strategic direction with hands-on delivery to help scale the business toward its £100m revenue target by 2030.

Topics: SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality), Site Culture, Risk Awareness

Janet Sanders is the SHEQ Officer at Thurston Group. She has over 30 years of health and safety experience, including nearly 20 years with Thurston, ensuring our operations meet the highest industry standards. She leads risk assessments across sites and champions employee engagement, embedding safety and wellbeing into our culture, processes, and supply chain.

Topics: Quality, Compliance, Standards, Continuous Improvement

Craig Tyson is Head of Quality and Compliance at Thurston Group, bringing over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. He’s passionate about building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering quality and compliance standards that exceed customer expectations.