Meet the Board
Mechfs prides itself on having an emphasis on teamwork, trust and innovative thinking. This comes directly from our committed set of employees who, above all, have a passion for the industry. We are a dynamic collective who believe we can meet the diverse and changing needs of our clients. We work hard but don’t take ourselves too seriously, we enjoy what we do and have a few laughs along the way…mainly at ourselves!
Paul Sutherland
Chairman
Paul is a qualified quantity surveyor with over 15 years experience in the construction industry working in both the private and contracting sectors. Paul believes the company should continue to look for trends and future solutions for clients and to always maintain our core values of leadership, integrity and collaboration.
Mike Kendon
CEO
Mike brings a wealth of knowledge in the built environment sector with professional experience gained across several territories that includes business development, corporate M&A, management and finance. He is passionate about technological advancement and delivering unrivalled customer service, continuing the reputation MechFS has established in the MEP sector.
Paul Firch
Managing Director
Paul is a highly motivated results driven professional with over 25 years M & E experience. He has a proven track record throughout his career of high delivery with blue chip clients. His strong team philosophy of supporting development in individuals, has resulted in delivering outstanding results and service to repeat customers and new customers over the years.
Natalie Sutherland
Director
Natalie has over 15 years experience in supply chain management for some of the largest retailers in the UK. Natalie is responsible for the sourcing and management of key supply chain relationships and constantly striving for best value. Natalie believes in cultivating long term relationships that underpin our clients business.
Leanne Franse
Financial Director
Leanne is a qualified chartered accountant with a background in auditing and over 10 years experience in a broad range of commercial companies. She is responsible for assisting in the day to day management of the accounting function. Leanne is focused, approachable, has a problem solving attitude and believes that quality information is power.
Steve Padley
Commercial Director
Steve is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. With a background in main contracting, Steve has worked in various sectors of the industry including, Building Schools for the Future, PFI projects, traditional and design & build projects. He is responsible for the commercial management of projects, overseeing a team of dedicated surveyors and providing practical contractual advice, where required, to ensure our clients have the financial support they require, as well as maintaining budgets for the individual projects and the business overall.
Paul Sutherland
Chairman
Paul is a qualified quantity surveyor with over 15 years experience in the construction industry working in both the private and contracting sectors. Paul believes the company should continue to look for trends and future solutions for clients and to always maintain our core values of leadership, integrity and collaboration.
Mike Kendon
CEO
Mike brings a wealth of knowledge in the built environment sector with professional experience gained across several territories that includes business development, corporate M&A, management and finance. He is passionate about technological advancement and delivering unrivalled customer service, continuing the reputation MechFS has established in the MEP sector.
Paul Firch
Managing Director
Paul is a highly motivated results driven professional with over 25 years M & E experience. He has a proven track record throughout his career of high delivery with blue chip clients. His strong team philosophy of supporting development in individuals, has resulted in delivering outstanding results and service to repeat customers and new customers over the years.
Natalie Sutherland
Director
Natalie has over 15 years experience in supply chain management for some of the largest retailers in the UK. Natalie is responsible for the sourcing and management of key supply chain relationships and constantly striving for best value. Natalie believes in cultivating long term relationships that underpin our clients business.
Leanne Franse
Financial Director
Leanne is a qualified chartered accountant with a background in auditing and over 10 years experience in a broad range of commercial companies. She is responsible for assisting in the day to day management of the accounting function. Leanne is focused, approachable, has a problem solving attitude and believes that quality information is power.
Steve Padley
Commercial Director
Steve is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. With a background in main contracting, Steve has worked in various sectors of the industry including, Building Schools for the Future, PFI projects, traditional and design & build projects. He is responsible for the commercial management of projects, overseeing a team of dedicated surveyors and providing practical contractual advice, where required, to ensure our clients have the financial support they require, as well as maintaining budgets for the individual projects and the business overall.