David founded Econ Group Limited in July 1982 along with his brother Alfred. Previously he gained experience with his father and Uncle in their Demolition and scrap Metal business Cheriton & Langford which was formed in the late 1940’s. David has grown Econ Group steadily for the past 40 years and today, we have framework agreements covering all aspects of Enabling Works Nationally. David is supported by the next generation of the family.
Ginny is a full-time member of staff and has been employed by Econ Group since September 2000. She was previously employed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as a Directors Assistant. Ginny now has over 20 years’ experience of working in a managerial role in the enabling works industry. Ginny is WAMITAB qualified and manages our asbestos waste transfer station located at our Head Office. Ginny also oversees the company SHEQ system, as well as policy and procedures for both head office and site-based operations. Plus, Ginny manages all internal and external audits and is responsible for ensuring the company maintains all current accreditations and qualifications including ISO Standards, FORS & RISQS. Ginny is also a qualified company welfare officer.
Charlie has been employed by Econ Group full time since leaving College in 2001. He started as a demolition and asbestos operative but has since progressed through the ranks and is now the Health & Safety Director for the company. With over 22 years’ experience in the demolition and asbestos removal industry, Charlie’s role also embraces the management of contracts from start to finish, including the production of risk assessments and method statements to carry out the works. He has been involved in asbestos and demolition contracts for blue chip clients in sectors such as the Railway, Highways, Industrial sites, Food Processing, Educational and Heritage.
Danny has been employed by Econ Group Ltd full time since leaving school. He started as a demolition and asbestos operative but has since progressed through the family business and is now our Transport & Demolition Director. Danny oversees day to day transport operations as well as managing large scale demolition projects from the estimating stage to completion. Today, Danny is a highly regarded and respected individual with much experience in leading operations in the demolition industry.
Liam is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of Econ Group. As a senior leader, he supports the board of directors in achieving the company's growth and development goals, turning their visions into practical realities. Liam's career has progressed steadily over the years. He started on the frontline as a plant operator and then became a demolition supervisor. In 2010, he transitioned into full-time operational management.
Liam has held senior roles in two of the UK's top national plant hire companies. His responsibilities have included being the southern operations director, health & safety adviser, depot manager, and senior operator manager. With more than twenty-two years of experience, Liam is highly regarded and respected.
In the demolition and heavy plant industry, Liam has led operations and worked on challenging projects in the London and Southern region. These projects have involved the dangerous structures framework for the MET Police, LFB, and the thirty-two boroughs of London building control. Liam has also been involved in major projects such as Thames Tideway, HS2, and Dover Sea defence, which required careful consideration of operational constraints related to tides. Liam is fully dedicated to the projects under his supervision and maintains constant communication with Econ Group clients, ensuring they are updated and that the projects are completed on time, within budget, and without any incidents.
Scott has amassed over 15 years of extensive involvement in the asbestos removal and land remediation sector. His versatile experience encompasses successful project execution across a spectrum of domains, including Commercial, Public, Defence, and Government, both within the UK and internationally.
Scott's journey commenced as an operative in the industry, and his dedication and diligence have propelled him to his current role as the Senior Asbestos and Remediation Contracts Manager. His professional journey is a testament to his steadfast commitment to overseeing projects, starting from the tender phase, and extending through to their culmination and handover.
Adept at managing high value & technically complex asbestos removal and land remediation projects, Scott's acumen is fortified by a wealth of practical knowledge. His approach hinges on a proactive work ethic, wherein he diligently embraces the nuances of health and safety, infusing each project with a positive demeanour, Scott's unwavering focus remains on the streamlined and efficient delivery of projects on behalf of our clients.
Tony Baker is an accomplished professional with a distinguished career spanning over 15 years within the Construction Industry.
In 2014, he transitioned into the specialised fields of asbestos removal and land remediation, where he has since demonstrated his expertise and commitment, propelling him to his current role as the Senior Operations Manager of the Asbestos Removal and Land Remediation Division.
In this capacity, Tony excels in overseeing the division's daily activities, ensuring smooth project execution, and guaranteeing that all tasks adhere to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Managing high-value and technically intricate asbestos removal and land remediation projects is where Tony truly shines. His knowledge and experience make him a trusted leader in the field. Tony's approach is rooted in a proactive work ethic, where he meticulously integrates health and safety protocols into every aspect of division operations.
His unwavering focus remains on achieving the division's goals and delivering projects efficiently and effectively for our clients, ensuring their complete satisfaction.
Stephen has been working for the Econ Group for the past 16 years, originally as the company Business Development Manager. He soon became involved in the running of small jobs and assisting the project managers in the running of large-scale projects. Over the years he has gained much experience working on major projects within the business and helping to support the growth of the company. Stephen’s role has now developed into the commercial aspects of the business, dealing with the projects at pre-contract and ensuring the sites are handed back satisfactorily whilst agreeing final accounts. Stephen now leads the commercial arm of the business and manages a formidable team from our head office in Kent.
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In short, the service received by yourselves has been faultless in terms of works carried out for London Bridge DU. The response times in emails as well as getting to site to do the works is very efficient, and should there be any issues, the communication from all at Econ who I’ve dealt with has been professional. Thank you,
