Fergus is a Chartered Surveyor with thirty years experience in the construction sector. He started his career as a Quantity Surveyor and progressed into Project Management before moving into Construction Procurement and Collaborative Framework Management.

Fergus is the YORbuild2 and YORbuild Major Works framework programme manager, and the chair for the YOR4Good Fund. He has been involved with YORhub from the outset and has enjoyed working with and helping to deliver projects for other public sector organisations. In his spare time he enjoys long distance walking and is well over half way in his aim to walk from Lands End to John O’Groats.

Chris Bourne is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with 22 years experience in both building and civil engineering.

He is now the Corporate Projects Manager for Scarborough Borough Council responsible for delivery of their ambitious construction, coast protection and development agenda.

Within YORhub Chris is the YORbuild2 Framework Manager for the Northern Area working with Clients and Contractors within North Yorkshire to deliver projects across the region.

Stan was previously an M&E project manager with over 30 years construction experience within the private sector. Having joined East Riding of Yorkshire Council in 2017, he works within the YORhub team, providing support to the YORbuild2 framework and YOR4Good.

Leigh has worked for East Riding of Yorkshire Council since 2016. She previously worked with the Children’s Young People and Specialist Services before joining the YORbuild team in May 2021 to develop a career in construction and procurement. Leigh works alongside Stan Brown as an Assistant Construction Officer, supporting him with the YORbuild frameworks and YOR4Good fund.

Rachael Grimes MCIPS – Procurement Category Manager – Leeds City Council.

Rachael has over 20 years local government and procurement experience with Leeds City Council. She has detailed knowledge of public sector procurement options, regulations and documentation.

Rachael leads on the Supply Chain Engagement Programme (SCEP), something which she is very passionate about and actively promotes.