who we are

Our team

From our Company Directors through to our experienced workforce, each individual within our team is committed to providing a high quality and professional service.

At Coinford, our strength lies in our people. Our team comprises dedicated professionals with diverse expertise in construction, engineering, project management, and safety. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that every project is executed with precision and care.

About us

I have always worked in and enjoyed the construction industry. The knowledge that we are actually building something that is useful and lasting is very satisfying. I enjoy working with the good people at Coinford who share the passion for excellence and providing a “community” spirit amongst our workers.

Mike Hickey

Joint Chairman

As Co-owner and co-founder of the business from the beginning, I believe in building strong relationships endorsed with trust. I am a firm believer in delivering certainty and surety for the clients. I also pride myself in keeping close to my workforce and my fellow directors.

Gerry Hickey

Joint Chairman

I joined Coinford in 2001 as a buyer in the procurement office and by 2008 had significant involvement with commercial and operational matters across the business. As Coinford continued to grow I progressed to Managing Director in January 2014 and CEO in 2024.

Paul Timlin

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

I joined Coinford in 2025 as CFO. I bring a wealth of experience in construction from large PLC’s, PE, to successfully run family organisations. Key skills include driving strategic growth, having collegiate teams and understanding the end goal so as a team it can be achieved. I enjoy seeing the life cycle of a project from conception to completion, the achievements of many driving toward the same goal which has a “can do” culture which makes Coinford an exceptional place to work.

Rick Santana

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

I am seasoned construction professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry. As Operations Director at Coinford, I have overseen all aspects of construction operations, from project planning to completion. I have a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure, groundworks & RC Frame, and strive to bring my knowledge and expertise to every project I undertake.

Panos Panayiotou

Operations Director

I am a Chartered Civil Engineer and Chartered Construction Manager with over 17 years experience in the industry. I joined the board in 2022 and bring a fresh perspective to winning work. The early part of my career was spent in a main contracting capacity, with project delivery responsibility across multiple disciplines in complex & challenging operations, before moving into senior roles within Pre-Construction. I am passionate about early client engagement, building lasting relationships, developing high performing teams and delivering what we promise.

Brendan Keilthy

Pre-Construction & Technical Director

With over a decade of experience in Human Resources, I am dedicated to fostering a people-first culture at Coinford. Guided by our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and excellence, I lead initiatives that support continuous learning, employee satisfaction and recognition. By aligning HR strategies with our core values, I strive to make Coinford not just the contractor of choice, but also the employer of choice for our people.

Ruth Rees

HR Director

I joined Coinford in 2013 and I have over 25 years experience in the RC frame and Groundworks industries, as well as previously working for a main contractor. I am responsible for Health and Safety across the group, creating and implementing our H&S policies and procedures. I strive for continuous improvement of our H&S performance and compliance, achieving accident statistic KPI’s below the industry sector average.

Craig Moorcroft

Health & Safety Director

Having joined Coinford in April 2021, I bring 24 years of IT experience to the team. My expertise encompasses diverse disciplines, including IT Service Delivery and Management, Project Management, and Strategic Deployments, acquired across various business sectors, including IT Managed Services, Property Management, and Formula One. I apply my experience to review and deliver suitable technology to Coinford, aiming to simplify day-to-day workloads and enhance overall efficiency within the organisation.

Shaun O’Donnell

IT Director

I’ve spent over 24 years in management, backed by a strong mechanical background. I joined the company more than a decade ago as Workshop Manager and have since progressed to Plant Director. My role is all about keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and cost-effective — making sure our sites have the right equipment when and where they need it. I enjoy developing people and systems that drive efficiency and accountability, and I take real pride in seeing those improvements make a difference across the business.

Lee Sackett

Plant Director

Solid Solutions for Groundwork and Concrete Frames

Projects

Team Structure Layout

Our own surveying, planning, estimating, engineering, construction and management teams work together from tender stage, through construction and onto completion. To ensure customer satisfaction, we offer an after sales service where we operate maintenance crews who specifically deal with remedial works and any additional customer requirements.

Each and every project is constantly supervised by a Company Director who ensures there are regular site visits and client liaison meetings and who is always in direct control of the construction team of Contract Managers, Project Managers, Foremen and Engineers.

With the direct senior management control that we have on all our contracts, we aim to ensure that any situations that may arise on site are dealt with efficiently, effectively and as quickly as possible.

Leadership Team