Steve is a Civil Engineering graduate from Loughborough University who specialised in geotechnics. He spent seven years at Rock and Alluvium, gaining experience across a range of construction and technical roles. In 2006, he joined Central Piling as a Director and became the majority owner and Managing Director the following year. Under his leadership, the company underwent a significant transformation, modernising its equipment and refining its value proposition.

A Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Steve has also served as Chair of both the FPS and the Ground Forum. He is particularly proud of his contributions to welfare and diversity in the industry, notably through his involvement in creating the Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Programme. Steve is also an industry author, a visiting lecturer, and the host of the Breaking Ground podcast.