Meet the Team - Land & Water

Incredible projects such as the Star Pond restoration don’t just happen overnight and there are a multitude of workers who contribute to the finished product. Working behind the scenes on the Estate, their roles are pivotal to bringing to life ideas and creations that the public will soon get to know and love. Today we meet Adam, Site Manager of Star Pond on behalf of Land & Water Services.

What have been your main duties in relation to Star Pond?

• Working closely with the Estate client and having a good relationship.
• Conducting the quality and safety each day.
• Making sure each section of the work is done to design.
• Motivating the team and subcontractors.
• Making sure costs and program of works are kept to schedule.

What do you enjoy most abut your job?

• The variety of work.
• Having a good team on site helping each other- good morale is huge in my opinion.
• I like a challenge, making sure things go well and to plan.

What is the most challenging aspect of your job?

• Making sure everybody on site is happy, morale is up, then the work gets done correctly and in a positive manner.

How does it feel to contribute to projects with significant history such as Star Pond?

It’s fantastic, from the start to now the effort everybody has put in is brilliant. I remember the first time arriving at Boughton estate and thinking wow this is incredible, I even go home and show photos to my wife & daughter.

David (Cullum, Parks and Gardens Manager) is a great client to work with.

I have met the Duke a few times on site, which is amazing, makes things even better when he gives such good positive praise, it really is a privilege to be part of this incredible project.