The Team

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Michael Dunn – Managing Director

Michael’s role as a director means he is involved in every aspect of the company. His work for clients involves quantifying and estimating large contracts, managing projects and ensuring all work is of the highest possible quality.

Working alongside commercial property agents, Michael advises many industrial property clients on various schemes within their portfolios. These clients include many well-known pension investment funds.

He specialises in public authority contracts, overseeing work for the likes of Hampshire County, Portsmouth City and Southampton City Councils, as well as numerous local housing associations.

He has extensive experience in all types of projects, from schools, libraries and museums to industrial units, office blocks and residential dwellings.

Michael has an ONC/HND in construction studies and is a CIOB member.

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Richard Young – Director

Richard manages various site project managers and supervises Dorelbury’s direct and sub-contract labour. By working in close liaison with everyone involved, including caretakers, architects, surveyors, project managers and sub-contractors, he ensures every client’s project meets the company’s strict health, safety and quality policies.

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James Warner – Small Works Estimator (Freelance)

James has been experienced estimator with a wealth of knowledge in the retail, office and industrial sectors. Among the clients he has overseen projects for are John Lewis, Wiggle, Unilever and M&S.

James decided to leave in 2023 after many years at Dorelbury but continues to tender for us in a Self Employed Capacity. He has the ability to turn around competitive quotes for clients under short deadlines makes him an asset to the Dorelbury team.

James has an ONC/HND in construction studies.

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Mark Knight – Site Manager

Mark has been with Dorelbury for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience in site management and precision joinery. His understanding of building standards and practices, accompanied by his desire to provide unbeatable customer satisfaction, means his projects are site managed to the highest esteem and not only fulfil but surpass clients’ expectations.

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Will Swain – Site Manager

Will has really grown in his role at Dorelbury and has gained excellent building and construction knowledge in site management.

Will has high emphasis on running a clean & tidy site he has a very tight ship when it comes to Health & Safety and is an asset to the Dorelbury Team.

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Theresa Craik – Accounts Assistant

Theresa has over a decade’s experience, Theresa stepped down from Accounts Manager in 2023 and potentially both her & Emma swapped roles as she slowly heads towards retirement, Theresa has worked for Dorelbury over 16 years. Her eye for detail & great organisational skills means she is an asset to each and every one of Dorelbury’s clients and to the team. Theresa also manages the company’s ISO 9001.

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Emma Kirby – Accounts Manager

Emma joined us in May 2017 and has over 15 year’s experience in the Construction Industry and also is AAT Qualified, she stepped into the role of Accounts Manager in 2023. Emma has great organisational skills and vast knowledge of construction which makes her a valued asset in our Accounts/Admin Office. Emma completed her ISO 9001 training in November 2017 shortly after joining our team.

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