Meet the team

Managing Director

Stephen successfully produces the crucial momentum which allows this business to continue to flourish year on year. He is responsible for maintaining the high standard of operational performance throughout the company as well as directing strategy for continuous profitable and sustainable growth. His experience in the ground investigation industry accumulates to more than 40 years thus being the catalyst for the success of Phoenix Drilling as a whole.

Operations Director

Samantha joined Phoenix Drilling in 2014 and has progressed through a number of key roles—from Office Manager to General Manager—before being appointed Operations Director in August 2025. With over a decade of experience at the heart of the business, Samantha has an in-depth knowledge of internal and field operations, company protocols, and compliance requirements. She has played a central role in developing and streamlining internal systems and was instrumental in the successful implementation of Phoenix’s ISO management system. Samantha holds an HND in Accounting and an SVQ SCQF Level 10 in Construction Contracting Operations Management.

Office Manager

Lesley brings over 25 years of customer service experience to her role. As Office Manager she is responsible for overseeing all phases in our business, bringing fresh perspectives and efficiency onboard due to her wealth of knowledge and experience.

Project Administrator

Robyn joined Phoenix Drilling in 2022 as our Office Administrator and has recently achieved her NVQ in Business Administration. She continues to grow and develop within her role and is a key asset to our team.

Estimating Manager

Nick is a graduate of Glasgow University with over 8 years of experience in the Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental sector. He started as a graduate geo-environmental engineer and progressed to becoming a regional manager of a site investigation contractor. This has given him a wealth of experience ranging from tendering, practical site experience and managing an office. He joined the team in 2024 and is responsible for tendering for a wide range of projects as well as liaising with new and existing clients.

Plant Maintenance Engineer

John Hutchison, our Plant Maintenance Engineer who joined the Phoenix Drilling team in 2024.
In a short space of time, John has gained huge respect from site teams thanks to his expansive knowledge, approachable manner, and can-do attitude. He holds an SVQ in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance, bringing valuable expertise to keep our equipment running at its best.

John also steps in as HGV holiday cover, holding a Class 1 licence – a true team player who’s always ready to get stuck in wherever needed. He is a valued member of the Phoenix team.

Operations Coordinator

Joe has over 10 years’ experience in the drilling industry, starting his career as an Assistant Driller working alongside his uncle. With a real passion for the industry, he worked his way up to achieve his Lead Driller qualification before progressing into a supervisory role on a nearshore drilling rig.

This experience broadened Joe’s knowledge beyond drilling, giving him a strong understanding of site operations, health & safety and the processes behind delivering projects safely and efficiently.

Now Operations Co-ordinator at Phoenix Drilling, Joe supports our drilling crews, Contracts Management Team and wider operations, bringing valuable hands-on experience to the role.

Full of drive and enthusiasm, he is a key link between our site teams and office operations.

Contracts Manager

Laura is a geologist with over 10 years of experience within the ground investigation industry, having worked in both contracting and consulting roles. She brings extensive expertise in drilling operations, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, health and safety, and project and commercial management. 

Throughout her career, Laura has successfully managed complex ground investigations across infrastructure, renewable energy, and nearshore sectors. Her experience includes the management of multi-million-pound projects with challenging logistics and extensive stakeholder engagement.  

With a wealth of commercial management experience, Laura is focused on ensuring financial performance aligns with client expectations and business objectives. She combines technical knowledge with commercial awareness to deliver successful project outcomes whilst maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

As Contracts Manager, Laura leads the contracts team and is passionate about ensuring our projects are consistently delivered to the highest standards. She is committed to fostering clear communication, providing robust technical oversight, and ensuring projects are completed safety, efficiently, and in line with client requirements, programme expectations, and quality objectives.