Craig Battye

Career Resume

I am a dedicated construction professional with 31years experience covering a range of technical and operational disciplines at a senior management level. I am currently Pre-Construction Director for ESS Modular Ltd. I have and continue to lead multi-disciplinary collaborative construction teams across a range of design and build partnering and competitive projects varied private and public sector clients. My core sector experiences cover defence, custodial, leisure, residential, retail and higher education sectors, with projects ranging from £5m to £1.5bn. I have previously been Chair for the CIOB Leeds Hub and am a former Trustee of the CIOB.

Personal Statement

I am a charted professional of  31 years starting at a family contracting firm to an executive manager at an international construction group. Over this period I have worked with excellent mentors and professionals and I am now Pre-Construction Director for ESS Modular. My commitment to the CIOB extends the same 31 years from student membership to the present where I continue to serve the CIOB at the highest level. The commitment I have invested with the CIOB has seen relationships flourish with educational centres and international hubs, where it has been an privilege to pass on my experience for the development of a new generation of construction professionals. My focus for the CIOB will be to promote the industry to address skills gaps whilst promoting innovations internationally by championing high professional standards for the ultimate benefit of society.