Background

Alan has been an integral part of Falco’s development having joined the company in November 2008. His experience of a variety of practical disciplines from logistics to plant and resourcing gained during spells at various companies operating in infrastructure, utilities and engineering sectors has been invaluable to the firm’s growth.

Following a brief spell in Local Government Alan spent two years gaining experience in plant/equipment working at the trade counter for VJM Hire.

In 1989 he moved to waste management firm Powerday, where he was responsible for managing logistics, purchasing and stock control.

His utilities sector experience was gained during a 7-year spell at Thames Water subsidiary Subterra where he was responsible for the company’s procurement which included selection/monitoring of its supply chain partners, purchasing and hire of plant/equipment and fleet assets. A similar role for infrastructure company Highground Accord (Amey) preceded his move to Falco.

Responsibilities

Alan’s role as Support Services Manager gives him a wide remit. He takes a hands-on approach to the development and provision of all resources to support the operational function and has a track record for identifying creative ways to apply new technologies to drive commercial efficiency and sustainability throughout the company.

Specific responsibilities include the Falco’s logistics functions, procurement of human resources, plant/equipment and the selection and implementation of IT systems.

Alan has been deeply involved in the development of the company’s “One for All” information & business management portal which is designed to make business information & data available to all to aid timely decision-making & simplify multiple business processes.

Alan is heavily invested in the trial of the fully electric excavators which he has championed for several years & is justifiably proud that the initiative was recognised at the City of London Considerate Contractors Awards by winning the 2025 prize for Environmental Innovation.

Alan continues to look at ways to decarbonise our operations & is currently piloting a fully-electric set up where all equipment used by the teams is powered from renewable sources.

Credentials / Accreditations

  • Cultural Behavioural Safety for Managers
  • NTA – Trailer Management & the Law
  • First Aid
  • Manual Handling

Client Testimonial

We are so pleased with the new Pumping Station installation (FLIP) in Putney. What was a complex and difficult task involving planning issues, significant spoil removal and excavation in a confined space was swiftly completed by the team at Falco.

Carl Leadbeater, Head of Waste Networks, Thames Water

Falco’s performance in delivering challenging projects within a tight timescale is outstanding. Their range skills and capabilities combined with an ability to overcome obstacles and devise innovative solutions are keys to its success. Their team’s ability to seamlessly manage a number of different stakeholders and interfaces to get-the-job-done is also extremely impressive.

Tony Harrage, Technical Coordinator FLIPS Team, Thames Water

Falco undertake works in a very professional manner delivering to the required quality and met the time and cost deliverables with an excellent safety culture throughout.

Mick Walsh, Construction Project Manager, Tideway Central

Falco’s team worked with ourselves and other third parties such as Drax in a very professional and competent manner to get work completed to Thames Water requirements.

Abi Elmhori, Project Manager, Agility Alliance KCD

It is a great advantage for us to have a subcontractor with expertise in both power and water disciplines.

Mick Walsh, Construction Project Manager, Tideway Central

Falco discharged their duties with great care and professionalism. Their multi-disciplined team seamlessly accommodated fluctuations in programme and unexpected challenges that occurred during the Counters Creek project.

Kevin Parcell, Contract Director, Morrison Utilities Services

We were very impressed with Falco’s delivery of one of the more challenging cable installation projects we have commissioned. I would not hesitate to use them again.

Shaun Rulton, Senior Project Manager, Dunamis

We have been very impressed with the way Falco micro-managed a challenging programme of FLIPs installations in the Borough to minimise the disruption to the residents involved.

Lee Currie, Environmental Dept, Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Falco have provided an excellent service to Galliford Try. Our teams have worked well together to deliver on-programme and meet the needs of our client, stakeholders and Thames Water customers. Customer service has been excellent resulting in a number of written commendations from customers.

Andy Wolfe, Senior Project Manager, MGjv

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