Our management team is supported by a wonderful workforce of skilled tradesmen with the right experience, qualifications and certificates to carry out their work safely and to the highest standard. To join us see our Recruitment page.
Our people
Andrew Stowe
Director
Since forming the company in 2010, Andrew has committed himself to building a team of competent and conscientious tradespeople to assist him in delivering the quality for which his company has become known.
Andrew took an interest in carpentry from the age of 5 and showed a technical ability. Following work experience with a local joinery firm he was taken on for Saturday and holiday work. On leaving school Andrew served an apprenticeship with a large local building company winning several awards including “Apprentice of the Year”.
Andrew now oversees all contracts with a hands-on approach to ensure the fine reputation of the business is maintained.
Jamie Cotterell
Senior Contracts & Framework Manager
Jamie joined us in July 2019 after almost 19 years with a renowned local building firm. Over a 33 year career, his hand-on approach has benefited projects in heritage and conservation, building refurbishment and new build construction. He also has good experience in the management of measured term and framework contracts.
He is responsible for managing projects promoting effective communication between stakeholders to ensure contract compliance, to schedule and budget.
Jamie has an open and honest approach which has forged excellent relationships with clients, architects, consultants, and engineers. His strong health & safety ethos is promoted throughout the company, systematically reviewing risk and ensuring correct site control measures and compliance with current legislation and company policy.
Eve Fellingham
Quantity Surveyor
Eve brings over 10 years of cost management and project administration experience to the table. Eve holds an Honours Degree in Construction Management and in February 2019 was admitted as a full member of the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB).
Eve will ensure that all costs are identified and agreed as the project progresses so that you will have financial certainty throughout the project.
Damian Osborn
Contracts Manager
Damian has been working alongside Andrew since the company was formed. He has proved to be of great value in co-ordinating the site management and labour requirements of the company.
Damian has a trade background so has a wealth of knowledge and experience in best site-practice and ensures that any problems on site are identified in good time so that strategies can be put in place to overcome obstacles and to deliver a high quality and time efficient build.
Dan Andrews
Small Works Manager
Dan has worked for Stowe Building Contractors since 2014, initially as a roofer, having worked in the industry for 20 years.
Since joining Stowe Building, Dan has gained a vast amount of experience across the building trade and in February 2019 we were pleased to appoint him as our Small Works Manager. Dan manages projects up to the value of £100k from inception to completion, liaising with all parties to ensure that each project runs smoothly and that our clients requirements are fully met.
Rachel Stowe
Accounts Manager
Rachel has assisted and supported Andrew behind the scenes since the start of Stowe Building Contractors Ltd in 2010. She became an official member of the Stowe Building Contractor team in 2014 dealing with all aspects of the company’s accounts and general office administration.
Mark Potter
Procurement & Supply-Chain Manager
Mark is an experienced senior buyer with 32 years in construction procurement.
Starting in civil engineering, Mark spent his early career working on major road and bridge projects for a famous national company before moving into general construction in the education, healthcare, housing and defence sectors.
Since moving to Suffolk 12 years ago, Mark has managed the supply-chain for several major projects including Suffolk New College, the new operating theatres at James Paget Hospital, Reydon Healthy Living Centre and many more. Mark will ensure that our clients are fully supported by our supply-chain partners at every stage.
Nick Ryan
Estimator
Nick has worked in the building industry for 35 years. Working first with a traditional local builder, he moved on to gain experience working for companies across the region, the last 15 years with a large regional contractor whose projects ranged from major commercial, industrial and education sector developments to small social and domestic extensions.
In joining Stowe, Nick has come full-circle, with his focus being to forge a strong connection between the estimator and client. This direct link ensures the tender process is as smooth as possible. Where necessary, this includes talking through the design with the client and their consultants to make sure all elements are fully considered and competitively costed so the final price fully reflects the client’s scheme.
Mark Leeks
Contracts Manager
Continuing a highly stable career in our industry, with experience of both SME and large regional contractors, Mark joined the business in September 2020.
Mark has vast experience of managing and delivering multiple construction projects and demonstrates a track record of working on new-build and refurbishments, in both the residential and commercial sectors.
In his role as Contracts Manager, Mark works closely with clients, designers and consultants throughout the build process. Commercially aware with effective communication skills, Mark is focused on quality of service and attention to detail throughout the construction phase on each project.
Stowe Building Contractors Ltd strongly believes in supporting the local building industry and provides training opportunities for people wanting to learn a trade. We have links with CITB, Suffolk New College and Otley College. In 2015, one of our apprentices followed in Andrew’s footsteps and was awarded “Apprentice of the Year”.