Gareth Holmes

Director

Dale Zahra

Regional Managing Director (Manchester)

Nicholas Crawford

Operations Director (Scotland)

Kate Robinson

Estimating Director

Vicki Hall

Commercial Lead
Gareth Holmes
Director
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Throughout his career, Gareth has played a very hands-on role in the delivery of projects and contracts. Working from the Glasgow office, on a day to day basis he oversees all aspects of live contracts, liaising with staff and clients at each and every stage of the construction, from tender to completion.

His unwavering commitment to the people and the best outcomes demonstrates his highly considerate and collaborative style.  This is regularly seen in his drive for the optimum approach to HSE matters and also the wellbeing of the team.

Having worked at Linear Group for 25 years, Gareth has played an integral part in the growth and development of the business and he prides himself on the strength of his commitment and a consistently honest approach.

Dale Zahra
Regional Managing Director (Manchester)
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Progressing through the ranks of the construction industry, Dale moved from the sub-contracting arena to main contracting with Laing O’Rourke in 1996 and then went onto work for Styles & Wood, combining his trade experience with project management.

Dale then joined Linear Projects to establish the sub-contract business in Manchester in 2008. Dale continues to oversee the growth and development of the sub-contract business on a day to day basis, whilst adding his experience and support to our principal contractor offering, LDC. He does this with a consistently transparent and proactive approach in every aspect of the business and its delivery. His commitment is rooted in a highly motivated, decisive, and positive outlook which has enabled a clear focus on fulfilling the business ambitions in the North West of England and beyond.

Nicholas Crawford
Operations Director (Scotland)
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Nick brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He began his career as a Joiner before progressing into a Project Manager role at Havelock Europa. 

 

Throughout his career, Nick has built extensive experience working across internal fit-out subcontracting companies as well as main contractors within the fit-out and renovation sector. 

Nick joined Linear Projects in 2020 as a Project Manager and has since progressed through a number of senior roles, including Contracts Manager and Operations Lead. He is now the Operations Director for Linear Projects Scotland. 

Kate Robinson
Estimating Director
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Kate joined the team at Linear Projects in 2011, progressing from estimating onto bid and project management. She has hands-on experience of the foundations of the business and its specialist trades offering.

In her current role of Estimating Director, Kate’s focus is on leading high value, complex bids that encompass multiple packages and which require extensive pre-construction work. This sees her working across a variety of specialist areas and a diverse range of clients.

A key highlight for Kate was the end-to-end delivery, from tender to practical completion, of the FIS Gold Award-winning new Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience fit out with Robertson and leading architects, RSHP.

Vicki Hall
Commercial Lead
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Vicki has over 20 years of experience in construction. She started her career in 2002 as a trainee QS at Lend Lease while also studying for BSc Honors in Quantity Surveying.
 

A large portion of her career was spent working for Tier 1 contractors on several prestigious projects such as the Scottish Parliament, BBC Glasgow HQ, St Andrews University & Commonwealth Games.


Vicki joined Linear Projects as a Quantity Surveyor and through subsequent promotions forms part of the senior leadership team overseeing projects from preconstruction through to final account stages, alongside wider business unit performance and future planning.

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