Our team is valuable to us….
Philip started his construction career in London back in 2002 after gaining two Bachelor Degrees at Otago University. Born and bred in Hawke’s Bay he returned with his family in late 2009. He quickly settled into life with MCL and was appointed a Director in 2015 continuing his Project Management Leadership role.
Taking over as Managing Director in 2025 Philip is focused on strong client relationships and client management ensuring the MCL team meets common goals.
Philip is extremely proud to be part of MCL Construction, one of the leaders in the Construction Industry in Hawke’s Bay and have a reputation of high quality with efficiency and cost competitiveness. Philips aim is to keep the company as a front runner in the building industry as well as to strive to assist clients to achieve their personal goals.
Michael joined MCL Construction in September 2011 as our in-house financial controller. He then became a shareholder in mid 2015. Michael has extensive experience in all aspects of financial control, budgeting, forecasting, audit and compliance.
He qualified as a Chartered Institute of Management Accountant in December 2008, and has 15 years experience in various accounting roles in London and Australia before immigrating to New Zealand in 2010.
Alastair joined MCL in early 2018 with 13 years’ experience in both the UK and New Zealand Construction industries, working on a variety of projects in commercial sectors for both developers and construction companies. He has cemented himself as an asset to the MCL team creating valuable relationships with new and existing clients.
Nathan re joined MCL in 2017 as small Contracts Manager. He completed his apprenticeship with MCL in 2009 before some time overseas Contracts managing and then to Wellington before moving back to the Hawkes Bay. Nathan's eye for detail and organisation skills ensures smooth running of MCL’s smaller contract projects.
Denise joined MCL Joinery in late 2020 as Joinery manager. She moved with her family from South Africa to New Zealand in early 2019 and she and her husband had previously owned a joinery business. Denise has a diploma in architecture with a specialist interest in joinery design, delivering the complete package with manufacturing and install management.
Jon joined MCL Commercial Interiors in June 2015 to manage MCL’s newest division MCL Interiors specialising in Suspended Ceilings, Partitions and Passive Fire.
Jon moved to Hawke’s Bay in 2007 from the UK with a background in joinery with the last 6 years before leaving the UK working for Sealine International fitting out luxury motor cruisers. Jon began his career in New Zealand as a foreman for a commercial interiors company and within a year became contracts manager.
Sarah joined MCL Construction in early 2002 and spent two years in the accounts department before leaving for a stint overseas in early 2004.
Sarah rejoined the company in October 2004 overseeing all aspects of the Accounts Department before moving on to Human Resources and Office administration.
Sarah's outgoing and proactive attitude means she strives to help clients, subcontractors and employees in all aspects of the company.
Gail re joined MCL Construction in November 2023 after a 20 plus year break! With long term knowledge of the Construction Industry and MCL as a company, she ensures that all accounts are received and processed on time.
Andre joined MCL in 2009 as the company Health and Safety Manager.
Andre’s role includes monitoring company projects to ensure Health and Safety Standards, Quality Assurance Protocols, and MCL obligations to our ACC WSMP program are being met. Site auditing, safety training and monitoring H&S documentation are all key tasks of his role.
Andre chairs all of the company Health and Safety meetings and ensures he is up to date with all regulations. He also heads the MCL ACC audit team which achieved tertiary level.
Andre, along with the on-site Health & Safety personnel ensures standards and regulations remain priority and in line with Worksafe NZ and the clients Health & Safety requirements.
Peter joined MCL in 1994 as a qualified Carpenter quickly moving to the role of Site Manager. Peter is well respected for his quality workmanship and he is known for taking a conscientious and considerate approach when dealing with clients, and takes satisfaction from overcoming challenges to complete a project on time and to the expected standard. Some of Peter’s recent projects include The Village Exchange, Havelock North; Iona College Performing Arts centre; Mitre 10 Mega, Hastings and Gough Cat, Napier.
Dave started his career with MCL in 1994 and moved to Site Manager very soon after. He is known to be approachable and helpful with a knack for problem solving, and always keen to pass his skills onto others. Recent Projects include Club Hastings; Bay Ford/ Mazda, Hastings; Kiwibank, Hastings Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Weather Tightness and Progressive Meats Beef Chiller.
