Get To Know Us
Who we are
Enable Design are specialists delivering tailored designs in the infrastructure, power, rail, water and renewable energy sectors.
We offer a one-stop shop providing full multidisciplinary design services, surveying , design management, engineering management, project management and site support before, during and after construction. Our designers have a blend of Client, Contractor and Consultancy backgrounds which enables the designs to be developed in a safe, buildable and efficient manner.
Our leadership team are hands on engineers and the personal involvement on all projects ensures high quality whilst maintaining client management focus.
OUR MISSION AND VALUES
Our mission across the Enable Group is underpinned by our five values, set out below. We encourage all colleagues to take ‘ownership’ of their work, individually making a positive difference every day. We look after each other, keeping everyone safe. We constantly seek to improve what we do. We actively aim for the most productive and efficient ways of working. And we promote the power of working together, in our teams, among our leaders, and with our customers.
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Productivity & Efficiency
We add value through productive and efficient ways of working. We look at how we can: improve what we already do, introduce new and better methods, and extend all of this into new areas.
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Safety & Wellbeing
We make safety a priority, with everyone playing their part in preventing accidents. Recognising that we are stronger together, we look out for and care for each other, creating a safe, healthy and positive environment.
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Proactive ownership mindset
Taking pride in what we do, we bring both energy and integrity to our work, understanding that as everyone personally seeks to take ownership and to make a difference every day, we add value to the business.
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Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together, whether that’s in collaborative leadership, in putting the customer first, or in building professional and personal relationships with colleagues and with others across our industry.
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Continuous improvement
We learn so that we grow personally and develop professionally. We are enthusiastic about innovation and creativity. And we promote beneficial change, challenging others where necessary as we seek always to improve our business.
Our Ethos and Culture
- We believe in working together to maximise our organisation's potential and in being the best we can be. We also believe in giving our people meaningful, rewarding work and opportunities to excel. We accomplish this by providing tailored solutions for clients and leaving a lasting positive legacy in our communities.
Enable Design Leadership
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Neil Jackson
General Manager
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Andrew Chan
Principal Engineer
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Frazer Hamilton
Project Manager
Group Leadership
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Hi, I’m Shane and the CEO of Enable. I’ve been with this business since 2007 when I joined to help the original founder to retire. I became the Managing Director in 2012 and then led a management buy-out (MBO) in 2020 becoming Group CEO when we became Enable in 2022.
I have a very personal relationship with this business. I feel like everything we do reflects me and my standards on some level. I hope your experience with our company as a staff member, client or supplier, is a positive one during which you feel cared for and is an experience I can be proud of.
I am a simplistic person; I believe in doing things right and doing them well. I believe that I will never stop learning and improving myself and my businesses. I put my everything into the success of this company.
Family and health are also important to me. As well as my extended family at Enable Group, I have a young family at home whom I adore.
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As the Chief Operating Officer of Enable Group and Managing Director of Enable Hire and Enable Welfare, I bring a rich and diverse background in construction management to our dynamic leadership team. With a degree in construction management and credentials as a chartered construction manager, my expertise spans quantity surveying, commercial management, project management, and executive leadership.
Originally from York, I now call Essex home, where I live with my family.Since joining Enable in 2015 and stepping into a directorial role in 2016, I’ve embraced the challenge of driving innovation and growth within our organisation. My role is multifaceted, encompassing leadership, business development, and the optimisation of our internal operations. Notable achievements include the restructuring of our commercial and procurement functions, the implementation of a new ERP system, and the successful establishment of Enable Hire. I’m also proud to have played a key role in our management buyout (MBO).
At Enable, we’ve fostered a culture that’s both exciting and rewarding, deeply rooted in our core values. This environment empowers our team to excel and thrive.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about music. I’m an avid musician and conductor, and I stay active through regular squash matches and five-a-side football.
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Hi, I’m Daniel, the Managing Director at Enable Infrastructure. I started my career at 16 through a YTS scheme, working my way up from the tools to a board director. Along the way, I earned an MBA from Kingston University and gained over 30 years of experience. I've had the chance to work on major projects like CTRL, Crossrail, HS2, and the Forth Road Bridge, and I've led rail frameworks in CP5, CP6, and now CP7.
I joined Enable in 2017 as Operations Director and was part of the MBO buyout in 2020 led by Shane. I’m passionate about building infrastructure that serves communities and the environment, and I'm dedicated to creating a collaborative, inclusive culture where everyone can grow.
As Managing Director, I oversee complex projects across various sectors, focusing on commercial management, value engineering, and team leadership. I’ve successfully secured and delivered multiple contracts, always aiming for high quality, on-time completion, and great value to our customers.
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Hi, I am Tom Foreman, the Chief Financial Officer of Enable. I joined the Group in September 2022.
I qualified as an accountant at Deloitte in 2002 and have spent 20 years in finance, in a career that has taken me around the world. I have worked in a variety of different businesses including travel companies, football clubs, computer games testing as well as construction.
I’m excited about the future of Enable – I joined because I believe the Group has the people, the opportunities and the desire to really drive forwards.
Outside of work, I am a keen badminton player, hill walker and skier – pursuits I am introducing two young children to with mixed success.