Meet the team

Jonny was appointed Project Manager in 2014 after having worked for the company for 12 years. Responsible for the delivery of our earthworks portfolio throughout CP5. An essential element of Jonny’s role is to ensure that our client’s expectations are fulfilled, by delivering projects safely, on programme and to budget whilst providing cost effective solutions. Jonny has developed his career during his time at Story originally working as part-time site operative when joined the company in 2002 through to his current role as Project Manager.

Stuart was appointed Site Manager in 2015 after having worked for the company for 10 years part-time as a Track Safety Critical Operative. Responsible for the completion of works for Network Rail at Merchant Park, Hitachi Newton Aycliffe, an essential element of Stuart’s role was to ensure the current project is completed to a high standard. Prior to joining Story Contracting, Stuart worked for Nestle at Dalston Carlisle as a Lead Operative and previously for Stead McAlpin as a Printer.

Scott McCleary was appointed Trainee Engineer in 2014 after having worked for the company for 12 years as a Construction Operative.  Scott is responsible for the day to day setting out and technical requirements to assist the site team. An essential element of Scott’s role is to ensure the job gets built to the specification required and in a cost effective manner.

Kimberley was the first person to enrol on our new 3 year Graduate Programme which involves her spending time in various roles within our Rail Division such as Engineer and Project Agent. Having recently gained a 1^st Class Honours in MEng Civil & Structural Engineering from the University of Leeds, she originally joined Story Contracting in 2013 on a placement while studying her undergraduate degree. Kimberley enjoys how dynamic the rail sector is, finding that no two days are the same. She’s always found everyone at Story Contracting very welcoming and helpful and sees so much opportunity to progress.