Meet the Team
About Meel Group - Construction
We are an experienced Principal Contractor for construction & refurbishments, operating across commercial, healthcare, education and local authorities.
Meel Group Construction is a trusted partner for public sector and commercial clients across the North West. We hold positions on leading procurement frameworks, including NHS SBS, Rise, Lancashire County Council, and STAR Procurement. With a growing reputation for excellence, we consistently deliver high-quality, fully compliant construction projects on time and on budget.
Meel Group - Construction
Meet the team
James Dodd
Managing Director
James is a company director with more than 20 years of experience in the property & construction industry. He handles the strategic direction of the Group.
Michelle Miles
Operations Director
Michelle manages the Group’s administrative operations, ensuring seamless workflow efficiency through automation and the integration of cutting-edge software and field service technology. She is also responsible for compliance and health & safety, ensuring all processes adhere to industry regulations and best practices.
Lawrence Soni
Commercial Director
As Commercial Director, Lawrence plays a critical role in driving sustainable growth, enhancing financial performance, and securing the organisation's commercial success. He combines strategic, financial, and operational expertise to optimise business outcomes, maintain contractual compliance, and support a collaborative culture of high performance.
Jason Dunn
Contracts Director
Jason has extensive experience in working with Healthcare Trusts across the region. Jason has been with the company for 35 years.
Hayley Vickers
Head of Accounts
Hayley is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Group.
Our Approach
At Meel Group- Construction our focus is on you, the client. We understand that no project and no client are the same. Importantly, we take the time to understand your objectives rather than simply agreeing to a list of tasks. Using a structured approach, we find the best options for a coherent solution where every element works together effectively.
No matter how complex the job, we tie together every detail, with our project managers liaising closely with you to plan schedules of work that take account of your operational needs.
Thanks to our wealth of experience, we spot issues quickly and resolve them without fuss, identifying creative solutions to even the most challenging problems.
Our on-site people are supported by a skilled and experienced team of estimators, designers, project managers and engineers, creating a joined-up approach that increases efficiency and provides cost-effective results.
Price, social value, quality and safety are our watchwords.
Meel Group are proud to be part of the NHS SBS Framework.
The SBS framework was established in 2005 by the Department of Health and Social Care to help NHS Trusts & public sector organisations select suppliers efficiently.
Our Principles
- Safety – A “safety-first” approach is at the core of every business decision to keep the company risk-free.
- Delivery – Keeping our promises and commitments to all our customers, colleagues, partners and supply chain.
- Relationships – Building strong relationships through trust, respect and honesty.
- Innovation – Embracing new ideas and methods which improve our work and impress our customers.
- Improvement – Challenging ourselves as individuals and as a company to grow and improve.
- Environment – We take responsibility and ask ourselves, “what is our impact?”.
