Kevin Barton takes a leading role in our infrastructure team at Gleeds, leading a dedicated team focused on project and programme management delivering services to several clients across numerous sectors including, highways, maritime, aviation, utilities and rail.
Motivated by the chance to cultivate a positive and proactive team, Kevin's typical day involves team engagement, new work bids and fostering relationships to drive growth while meeting client needs. His journey in infrastructure reflects a passion for delivering projects that create a meaningful impact.
Thinking on what motivates him, Kevin highlights the opportunity to grow a proactive and positive team whilst delivering projects and programme which make a difference to society.
Drawn to infrastructure for its societal impact, Kevin's experience spans the highways and maritime sectors, contributing to community connectivity. Joining Gleeds was driven by the prospect of working in a proactive and people-centric organisation.
Having worked across various regions, including the UK, the Middle East and Latin America, Kevin's attraction to Gleeds lies in its proactive and forward-thinking approach, placing people at the core. For him, Gleeds' values of being people focused and performance led align seamlessly with his philosophy of emphasising both the development of teams and a solution-based approach.
Kevin's advice for newcomers at Gleeds promotes the company’s hands-on approach:
Be prepared to roll your sleeves up and support the growth of the business – this will unlock doors and support your growth.
Beyond work, Kevin cherishes time with his family, navigating the lively and active pursuits of his three boys. If not in his current line of work, he envisions himself engaged in something outdoors.
In his relatively brief tenure at Gleeds, Kevin stands poised to contribute significantly to the ongoing success and growth of infrastructure projects in the UK.