Carl Craig

Founder

Carl has in excess of 20 years’ experience working within the construction industry. Having joined the family business Newtownstewart Construction Limited in 2000, Carl worked his way up through the company from Site Management to eventually becoming Commercial Manager. He has since established Newtownstewart Construction UK Ltd back in 2018 where he serves as Director and owner. Carl oversees the overall daily functioning of the business and takes great pride in his hands-on approach to the successful delivery of our business objectives.

Carl has an advanced understanding of the company’s client base needs with the ability to convey complex concepts in understandable terms successfully and encourages ownership in all personnel to produce high quality finished projects within project constraints. He holds key skills in commercial and contracts management.

Whilst remaining steadfast in his commitment to client satisfaction, Carl places key emphasis on the company’s Health & Safety; Environmental and Human Resources obligations.

Shaun Craig

Managing Director

Shaun has over 27 years’ experience working within the Construction Industry. He began his career at an early age and has since worked in almost every role in the industry also graduating with a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying. He leverages his 27 years of experience to elevate clients’ visions of success. He is the Director and owner of Newtownstewart Construction UK Ltd, Newtownstewart Construction Ltd and Owner and CEO of Newtownstewart Construction Canada. He is self-motivated and resourceful managing Director with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams in order to maximise company profitability and efficiency. Shaun strongly believes in the importance of relationships and works diligently to understand NSC’s clients and employees. His focus on building and maintaining these relationships through honesty and integrity position NSC as a partner and employer of choice.

John-Paul Walsh

Commercial Director

John Paul is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry.
As the Commercial Director, John Paul is responsible for the financial management of all projects, utilizing his experience at growing all sectors of the business to make it dynamic and profitable. Excellent communicator with a detailed understanding of regulations and policies, together with high level of negotiation and analytical skills.

Uel Carmichael

Contracts Manager

Uel has 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. He has worked with Newtownstewart Construction Ltd since 2012, his first role was a Site Manager gradually progressing through the company to his current role as a Contracts Manager for NSCUK. His current role entails dealing with the client and making sure that all daily operations on the live projects are running smoothly with his main aim being to understand the clients objectives in each specific project, this allows us a company to use our vast knowledge of the building and civils sectors to bring added value beyond our expectations.

Sean Ó Brien

Senior Construction Buyer

Sean joined Newtownstewart Construction Ltd. in 2017 working as a Buyer for projects throughout the UK. Having previously worked in the public and private sectors where he held Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying roles he has gained expansive knowledge of construction economics.

Sean joined Newtownstewart Construction UK Ltd. as Senior Construction Buyer in 2020, holding responsibility for the management of the overall purchasing function within the business. He has played a key role in developing our supply chain and providing commercial support.

Robert Daly

Financial Controller

Robert is a qualified Accountant & Taxation consultant with over 20 years experience in the construction & engineering industry. Prior to joining our company, Robert owned his own Management Accountancy firm specialising in construction & engineering clients.

He is responsible for all aspects of the finance function within Newtownstewart Construction (UK) Limited including accounting, treasury management, financial planning, company secretarial and taxation.

Brian McMenamin

Operations Manager

Brian has 15 years’ experience in the construction industry. Commercially & contractually aware Operations Manager with experience in Programme Preparation, Monitoring & Reporting as well as Cost-Value Reconciliation & Financial Forecasting across a number of sectors. Excellent technical capabilities & knowledge stemming from an engineering background to allow efficient Project & Design Management during Pre-Construction & Construction phases.