We are privileged to have a team of extremely talented individuals, many highly experienced in all aspects of tensile fabric design, manufacture, print and installation. Every member of the team plays an integral role in servicing our clients and enabling our collective success, from administrators working behind the scenes to riggers working at great heights, you can meet them all here…
John Dalton
Managing Director
John co-founded Base at the end of 2001. With over 25 years’ experience in the tension structure world, he has travelled a path through the industry from sail loft, through rigging, site supervising, project and business management, to MD of the UK’s most interesting and innovative tensile fabric structures company.Contact John Dalton
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He has been involved, in one capacity or another, with countless projects worldwide, and misses the action of live projects, but now admits that his preferred role is to serve the Company we have created, ensuring we all have the resources we need to fulfill our roles in a healthy, safe and enjoyable working environment. Not bad for a man who has three platinum springs holding his brain together.
Andy Traynor
Head of Installations/Director
Andy joined Base in 2002, bringing with him over 15 years experience in the industry. Andy has a diverse mix of skills and has worked on many large-scale tensile installations over the years, both in the UK and oversees.Contact Andy Traynor
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Projects include the Julie Rose Stadium; Bayan Palace in Kuwait; Typhoon diverters in Hong Kong; Sunset Beach in Saudi Arabia; and Legoland Windsor. Andy’s work has invariably involved installing and supervising the installation of fabric structures. He now ensures that structures are designed to enable an efficient, safe installation. Andy also oversees all installations at Base, making sure the installation teams are prepared and have everything they need to ensure a successful build. Well, he is an ex boy scout.
Jon Morris
Head of Production/Director
Since co-founding the company with John Dalton in 2001, Jon went on to form the Production Department that produces all of our high profile projects, including Terminal 5 Heathrow Departures Canopies; Lords Cricket Club Mound Stand Canopy; RAF Cosford and Hendon; and Canon Street Station.Contact Jon Morris
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Before joining Base Structures, Jon spent 7 years building the production team for another leading tensile company. He was also responsible for managing the manufacturing department’s growth to the point where they were producing over 10,000m2 of tensile fabric a year. Today, Jon’s extensive industry experience and leadership has helped us build a talented production team, where every member delivers great work and enjoys doing it. Jon’s vision is to keep growing the team and continue building iconic structures that make an impact around the world. Well, he was never going to make an impact through his Tae Kwon Do, having once fought for the Welsh National squad – and lost. You can’t win them all Jon.
Mark Smith
Head of Projects/Director
A qualified civil engineer, with over 34 years' experience in the construction industry, including 20 years of project management, Mark is a director at Base and responsible for all tensile fabric design and build projects. Mark is the lead contact on bespoke exterior projects.Contact Mark Smith
Russell Smith
Finance Manager
Russell joined Base Structures in 2006 as an accounts administrator. He now heads up our finance team. Russell’s commitment means he’s always looking for new ways to improve processes. He’s also constantly looking for ways to get rich. Keep up the search Russell.
Raj Kumari
Finance Assistant
Raj became one of the team in 2008. Organised and persistent in her role, she works hard to run payroll while keeping a keen eye on finances. Apparently, she always wanted to be Wonder Woman. To us, she is.
Heidi Waters
Administrator
Heidi joined us in 2009 and plays a fundamental role. As the first point of contact for customers and suppliers, she’s the face and voice of Base Structures. Organised and reliable, Heidi is an avid cyclist, and is partly responsible for getting the rest of us biking to work. Thanks Heidi.
Ben Luger
Trainee Marketing Manager
Ben helps to run the marketing department, spreading the good word about Base! And as an accomplished photographer he is credited for many of the photographs. He’s also spent the last seven years developing a photographic process that creates 3D tactile photographs for the visually impaired. A talented chap.
Kevin Hemmings
Architect/Project Manager
Base's resident architect with over 20 years tensile fabric experience, Kevin has been responsible for contracting some of the largest and most exciting tensile projects in the UK and overseas, including installations for BAA, Broadgate Estates, MOD, and Railtrack. Kevin's focus at Base is bespoke interiors and our pre-designed range.Contact Kevin Hemmings
Andy Chiverton
Commercial Project Manager
With many high-profile tensile fabric projects under his belt, including Queens University Belfast, Glasgow Airport and the London 2012 Games, Andy takes the lead role on major infrastructure projects. He also has a post graduate diploma in Quantity Surveying and is a certified IRATA1 rope access supervisor.Contact Andy Chiverton
Russell George
Project and Safety Manager
Russell has unrivalled knowledge in every facet of the construction process from rigging to supervision, thanks to more than 18 years experience installing and managing fabric structure projects. NEBOSH certified to level 3, Russell also plays a key role in co-ordinating health and safety strategy throughout the company.Contact Russell George
Francis Buchanan
Project Manager
Francis' experience covers all aspects of the tensile fabric industry from exterior structures and bespoke interior fit outs to maintenance of fabric structures. His portfolio includes the Manchester Regional Athletics Stadium and Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Barclays Canary Wharf HQ atria and the East Winter Garden.Contact Francis Buchanan
Mark White
Senior Design Technician
Mark is one of the most experienced tensile fabric designers in the UK. With over 20 years in the industry, his portfolio includes tensile structures at Manchester International Festival, St Barts, Cutty Sark, Lords Cricket Ground, Heathrow Terminal 5 and design work for Artists such as Jan Blake.
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Before joining Base Structures in 2002, Mark was responsible for almost all of the interior and exterior patterning for another leading tensile company. Since joining Base, Mark has played a pivotal role in the design and production of our fabric structures and continues to be a major influence. A very rare talent.
Jenna Mitchell
Design Manager
Since joining Base in 2007, Jenna’s hard work has seen her promoted to Design Manager. Jenna takes a leading role to ensure the design department runs smoothly – coordinating with production, project managers and the installation teams. She used to lead her school orchestra too.
Adam Nowadczyk
Design Technician
Adam has been with us since 2006. He spends most of his time drawing lots of weird and wonderful shapes and testing fabric samples. His efforts help us build some of the most innovative structures in Europe. Self-driven, Adam enjoys the challenges his role brings. Although he says it must be a lot easier than the first job he was offered after graduating which was as a prison psychologist in Poland’s 3rd most dangerous prison!
Bryan Schopf
Design Technician
Bryan joined us in 2010. As one of our design technicians he helps visualise designs and make concepts a reality. With a degree in architecture, as well as experience in a number of different roles in the industry, Bryan’s a real asset to the company. We just wish we could get used to pronouncing his last name. Sorry Bryan.
Derek Brighty
Factory Manager
With 14 years in the tensile fabric industry, Derek’s invaluable experience ensures the factory runs as efficiently as possible both inside and out. He also plays a vital role in keeping the team safe, by making sure all health and safety standards are met. He also once worked on the Hubble Space Telescope. Impressive.
Tom Webb
Production Manager
When Tom joined us in 2010, he brought 7 years in production management with him. He’s now a vital leader of the Production team. His planning and attention-to-detail helps us maintain our reputation for delivering projects on time, on quality and on budget.
John Shail
Shift Supervisor
John joined us in 2002. He helps ensure our production team keep production running as smoothly as possible. He’s pretty good and it shows, as Base is renowned for delivering projects on time, on quality and on budget. Thanks John.
Mariusz Rowinski
Production Shift Leader and Maintenance Technician
Mariusz has been with us since 2007. Coming from an engineering background, his experience helps ensure our production and manufacturing departments run like clockwork.A far cry from his first job as a fur tailor. It just didn’t suit him.
Nerijus Arlauskas
Leading Hand
Nerijus joined Base in 2005 as a trainee. He’s now moved up the career ladder and is an established member of the fabric manufacturing team. When he’s not moving up the career ladder, Nerijus is focused on getting a foot on the property ladder. His dream is to buy his own home.
Lee Loveridge
Plotter Cutter Team Leader
Lee joined the team in 2009. As our most experienced plotter cutter, Lee ensures the cutting department runs like clockwork. When he’s not doing that, he’s helping to coach Whitchurch JFC under 9s football team to (hopefully) their first ever trophy.
Sue Clark
Stores Person
Since joining us in 2002, Sue has overcome many challenges. One has changed her life; another has changed how she does her job. Two years ago Sue couldn’t operate a computer. Now, after many evening classes and Sue’s hard work, she runs our computerised stock control system full time. Go Sue.
Thomas Akamaviscius
Loft Fabricator
Tom joined the team in 2007. His creativity and keen eye for detail makes him a skilled PTFE and PVC fabricator. Which isn’t surprising, as Tom’s also an artist. He used to compete as a breakdancer too. Show us your ‘windmill’ Tom.
Mark Filer
Loft Fabricator
Since joining us in 2010, Mark has proved to be a skilled loft fabricator, helping us create some of our most innovative structures. He’s a keen team player too. Well he was captain of the school football team. He’s also an avid Bristol Rovers and Liverpool fan.
William Trew
Plotter Cutter Operator
Will joined in 2010 and quickly became a valuable member of the team. Training as a skilled Plotter Cutter, he helps ensure quality is high and deadlines are met. When Will’s not meeting deadlines, he likes nothing more than a live gig or two. See you in the mosh pit.
Craig Owen
Loft Fabricator
With an extensive background in engineering, Craig brings a great mix of knowledge and skills to the Base team. A talented Loft Fabricator, Craig is one of our PVC welding specialists. Craig’s a great team player too. Not surprising as he’s also an ex footballer.
Matt Pedlow
Loft Fabricator
Matt joins us all the way from Australia at a time when we need skilled hands on deck. With his extensive sail-making skills and championship sailing background he may just prove to be the right guy in the right place at the right time. Matt, welcome aboard the good ship Base.
Duncan Baird
Installations Manager
Duncan joined the team in 2007. Having worked in the tensile fabric industry for over a decade, Duncan has amassed extensive experience in all aspects of structure design, manufacture and installation. At Base he has managed a range of high profile installations from the O2 Arena to Heathrow Terminal 5.
Fraser Shirley
Installations Co-ordinator
With a uniquely varied background in administration and rope access, Fraser’s rare skills help ensure installations go as smoothly as possible, playing an integral role both off and on-site. Also, as a qualified snowboarding instructor, Fraser likes to think he brings a bit of rock ‘n’ roll to the industry.
Carl Broderick
Site Manager
Carl joined us as a rigger in 2005. Having worked in fabric structure installation for many years, his broad experience has helped us successfully install a wide variety of projects. Carl has even worked with animals. He once ran a pig farm. Random but true.
Nick Crocker
Senior Site Supervisor
Besides being our senior site supervisor, Nick is also one of our riggers and has worked on and supervised a broad mix of installations during his 10 years in the industry. What more can we say, Nick is a real talent.
Paul Thomas
Site Supervisor
Having supervised tensile fabric installations all over the world, Paul’s extensive experience makes him a top site supervisor. Under his expert eye, structures are built safely and to agreed timescales. However, the structure Paul would really love to supervise is the building of his own dream eco house.
Steve Rutter
Rope Access Supervisor
Steve joined the Base team in 2009. With over 6 years in the industry, he’s supervised a range of fabric installation projects and rope access jobs. Steve’s calm and collected attitude helps him keep a level head under pressure. He’ll need it if he ever gets to fulfil his ambition to fly a jet plane.
Piotr Krzysiek
Maintenance Supervisor
Piotr used to work for us on a temporary basis and did such a great job we hired him permanently. As an experienced rigger, there aren’t many places Piotr and his ropes can’t reach. He also looks after the rest of the rigging team on site. Besides installing grand designs for clients, Piotr has a grand design of his own. He’d like to build an eco-friendly family home.
Colin Moore
Senior Rigger
Colin joined us in 2009. With over 10 years in the industry, he’s one of our most experienced riggers and a key member of the rigging team. Colin’s work can take him all over the world. But the place he really wants to be is New Zealand. It’s all in his retirement plan.
Mark Backwell
Rigger
Mark joined Base in 2009 as a rope access technician and rigger. His previous employment as a tree surgeon means heights aren’t a problem!
Mark Webster
Workshop Manager
Mark looks after the workshop and ensures our riggers have everything they need on-site. With many years of fabric installation experience, Mark also brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. He is a passionate windsurfer too, often to be found off the coast of Wales in the middle of winter, now that is dedication!
Sorry, we currently do not have any vacancies.
If you have experience in the fabric industry we would always be interested in hearing from you and keeping your details on file for when vacancies do arise. Base Structures Ltd are an equal opportunities employer.