Steve Curran
BSc (Hons)
Senior Project Manager
I’ve worked in the industry in various roles for 15 years and began by completing an apprenticeship in site carpentry and joinery. From there I progressed to University achieving a Distinction in Building Studies and then a first-class honors degree in Construction Project Management. My roles delivered during my studies were Design Engineering on behalf of Redrow Homes, where I completed road and sewer designs in order to achieve the necessary statutory approvals. I have also served as a lead technical advisor on behalf of The Department for Education, delivering new-build and refurbishing schools, as part of the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) and the School Rebuilding Programme (SRP). Away from Education I have also led on the Project Management of Healthcare Projects, private residential developments, Local Authority lead projects and the refurbishment and rebranding of a Grade 2* Listed Hotel, as design by the renowned Architect, Alfred Waterhouse, in the center of Manchester (The Refuge Assurance Building).
I have a passion for promoting the benefits of health and fitness, which I believe can enhance overall wellbeing and boost productivity in the workplace. I am committed to creating more opportunities for young people by introducing them to career paths within the Construction industry. Furthermore, I am deeply interested in preserving our environment and ensuring a better future for generations to come. In the past, I have volunteered with tree planting organizations to improve outdoor spaces.
The Construction Industry has a reputation for being slow to embrace new technologies, particularly in the adoption of platforms that facilitate the implementation of Building Information Management (BIM) and data-driven delivery. I am of the opinion that the younger generation of professionals will play a crucial role in driving the adoption of these technologies, leading to improved efficiencies in project delivery and asset maintenance.