About Contour Construction
Our Success Secret…
Based at Heathrow, we are a multi-faceted construction business
offering an end-to-end service across a range of disciplines
Based at Heathrow, we are a multi-faceted construction business
offering an end-to-end service across a range of disciplines
We pride ourselves on our knowledge of the Airport environment and know better than most the compliance requirements and operational constraints that need to be considered when delivering construction projects at Heathrow.
Contour Construction wants to be seen as a reactive, flexible and innovative contractor with a real determination to deliver for our clients. Our aim, therefore, is to offer you a truly bespoke and personal service that gives you the “upper-hand” when it comes to winning business on Airport.
We know how important great communications are so we are always looking to go the ‘extra mile’ to ensure you are kept abreast of delivery. We also believe strongly in the importance of building long-term relationships built on mutual trust and a shared vision that has the end-user very much at the heart of everything we do. As a result of this approach we enjoy an exceptionally high level of repeat business which we believe illustrates how well our delivery teams integrate with our customers both on and off site. It’s all part of the “Contour Service“.
Our website sets out just some of our services and has been put together to give you a high-level understanding of who we are and what we can do to help you deliver Heathrow’s vision of “making every journey better“.
A highly skilled professional service delivered by our dedicated team
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Should you need any clarification regarding of capabilities within any of the above skill sets, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the team, we are here to help
It’s important to have the right team on-board when working at Heathrow since getting the job done is not simply a case of understanding the basics of ‘bricks-and-mortar’. Today’s construction industry is far more complicated than that. That is why we pride ourselves on having achieved ISO9001, ISO14001 and CHAS accreditations, since getting the basics right is a great starting point to delivering excellence for our clients.
We also see training as key to successfully working on Airport. To this end, we place great importance in ensuring our team members have the right level of training to help you get the job done safely. We are committed to HAL’s “keep Heathrow a safe place to work” policy and endeavor to give safety and security the highest priority at all times……we have even won awards for it.
A highly skilled professional service delivered by our dedicated team
Whether small enabling works that are part of a major development project or a full-blown extension project, we have the right team on-board to help you get the job done.
Our experienced ‘Small Works’ team can undertake a wide range of ‘rapid-fix’ services across a number of disciplines including:
Every step of the way, from project conception through to client handover, we will ensure we work to your programme to ensure we meet your high expectations.
From simply, yet essential PAT testing, through to major electrical installations, we have the right team on hand to give you the necessary assurance. Your electrical works are in safe hands.
Heathrow is our ‘home’, a home we’ve ‘lived and breathed’ for more years than we care to remember. With this familiarity comes an enviable knowledge of the Airport’s electrical needs, and, perhaps more importantly, we know how the place has been ‘connected up’. Not only will this give you assurance that our knowledge has a sound footing, it will also ensure our electrical costs remain competitive since we can quickly identify, isolate and return areas to full service with the minimum of disruption… an essential asset when working at Heathrow.
Timely maintenance of Heathrow’s assets is essential to its smooth running.
With our knowledge of the estate we are able to offer a quick turnaround of all your maintenance needs, whether using our in-house teams or via the use of our second-tier specialists, many of whom have worked alongside us over many years.
So, next time you need help closing down miscellaneous Engineering faults, or you have some planned maintenance works you need assistance with, Contour Construction is on hand to support you with meeting your client’s ‘service level agreements’.
Refurbishment of your premises may seem a poor relation to a full rebuild but if done well can really help make your Capex go further.
Using our extensive knowledge of modern building materials and proven modular building techniques, we can get even the busiest of spaces back and ready for occupation in no time at all, and all with the minimum amount of fuss or effect on daily operations.
We understand the importance of high quality design and the potential effects getting it wrong can have on your staff morale.
We place great importance in establishing a clear brief from the outset to ensure we deliver the right solution for your office needs.
We are used to undertaking works in occupied premises, within both ‘Landside’ and ‘Airside’ areas, so can accommodate your fit-out needs wherever they are on Airport.
We are able to provide a range of high quality floor screed services at highly competitive prices.
We also have the necessary experience and technical expertise to meet your project requirements however large or small. On offer is the very latest in screeding systems brought to you from some of the industry’s biggest & best manufacturers of floor screed materials.
Regardless of whether Landside or Airside, we can meet your exacting needs when it comes to floor screeding.
Fire stopping and penetration sealing ensures that walls, floors and roofs retain their fire resistance, even where voids exist or services have been installed.
Contour Construction offer a comprehensive range of fire-stopping services that include:-
Think of fire before it starts… Contour Construction are here to help.
Contour has built its success and reputation by providing a full range of site set-up solutions.
From standalone HAL compliant site hoardings through to Airside logistics, we have the experience and knowledge of the processes necessary to get you up and running in no time leaving you to concentrate of your project delivery.
We are always looking for Decorators, Electricians, Carpenters
Handymen, General Labourers, Floor Layers and other trades
At Contour Construction and Interiors, we are committed to employing skilled workers within the construction Industry, who are as conscious as we are about delivering a quality product to our established clients.
Contour Construction are committed to working within Airport and MOD structures and therefore we require a sustainable workforce that can represent themselves and Contour to the high standards required in these fields.
Are helping to make every journey better
Nigel has worked at Heathrow for the last 30 years’ during which time he’s been involved in a number of construction companies at Director level.
Since establishing Contour in 2013, Nigel’s enviable knowledge of the Airport environment, and his unquestionable understanding of the compliance and operational challenges of working on the Airport, have provided Contour with a rock-solid foundation for the business going forward.
In his free time, Nigel likes to spend quality time with his children, and when he isnt with them he is off at the races or on the golf course.
Charlie’s experience of working on the Airport is wide-ranging and based on 16 Years of Airport Experience, Starting out as a Health and Safety Advisor, Charlie holds Safety and Compliance at the heart of the Contour Team and Oversees the day to day running and Welfare of “TEAM CONTOUR”
“My Belief is that a good company must have employee welfare and happiness as its main aim to create a safe and comforting working environment for all at Team Contour”Charlie works tirelessly to ensure that from the client down to the operatives are happy with the standard and conditions in which we carry out our work.
In his free time, Charlie is interested in his beloved Derby County and is a season ticket holder along with his family at Pride Park, when he is not watching football, he is found on the Golf Course in Rain or shine whilst sinking a beer or two
John Gray has worked at many airports over the last 30 years concentrating predominantly at Heathrow where he has been involved in many major projects through to minor works.
John has built his reputation at Heathrow over the years and quickly became the go-to person because of his knowledge of the airport’s electrical systems and building projects.
Joining up the electrical side with Contour has helped the brand become a one-stop shop for all works which gives any client the confidence and takes away the headache of involving multiple trades.
Is his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his family. Watching football, along side his passion for Motorsports. John also likes to travel around the world visiting exotic locations.
Wayne is a qualified carpenter and has a wealth of experience in the building industry for 35 years.
Wayne decided to come to Heathrow Airport in 2012 where he secured a job with Carillion as an ‘Engineering Technician’. Not content with being on the tools, and more importantly, looking to further his career within the Heathrow Airport environment, in 2014 he took on the role of ‘Terminal 1 & 3 Assistant Facilities Manager’. In 2016, Wayne was transferred over to T5 to continue his growing experience within facilities management.
Joining Contour Construction in 2017 as a Project Manager he has brought his knowledge and connections to build a successful portfolio of ongoing projects and reactive work within the aviation and defence sector.
Wayne is an approachable people person who likes to ensure good communication with clients and staff members and always be on hand to make work run on time, to budget and compliant.
In his spare time, Wayne likes to travel and explore historic destinations, keep fit, and spend quality time with friends and family.
Iqbal started off his career at Heathrow in 2001 working as a Retail Facilities Engineer and built a good working knowledge and is very familiar with project works at the Airport.
Iqbal is a Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry within the Aviation Sector, specialising in M&E fit-out projects at Heathrow Airport. Specific skills include detailed knowledge of the NEC 3 suite of contracts, cost reporting, cost planning, estimating, tendering and final accounting. He has become an essential surveyor within Team contour.
In his free time outside of work, Iqbal likes to spend time with his family and friends, dining out and has a keen interest in Premier football.
Carl started off his career as an apprentice carpenter working across M.O.D, NHS and Commercial properties. Once completing his apprenticeship and qualifying Carl picked up other trades and grew to becoming a supervisor. After completing his SMSTS and IOSH, he realised that his future lay in project management. Managing projects across multiple sites and building successful relationships with his clients. In addition to this Carl has excellent knowledge of Fire Doors and Fire stopping. Having worked closely with BM-Trada, Carl has developed an excellent knowledge around Fire door installation, Maintenance and Fire stopping. Looking for a change led Carl to Contour, who has recently joined our team.
In his spare time, Carl is a season ticket holder at Harlequins, enjoys being active, and going out with friends and family.
Nigel has worked at Heathrow for over 25 years, starting on the tools and working his way through to management level, Nigel has worked with many of the main contractors at Heathrow and built a good working relationship with them all.
Since joining Contour in May 23, Nigel hopes to help extend the good reliable practices Contour already have into the electrical division with Director John Gray.
Nigel has worked at Heathrow for over 28 years accumulating a good airport knowledge, 90% of the time working together with John Gray and the team of electricians.
In his spare time, Nigel enjoys spending time with his family, he also likes a game of golf and on the sunnier days he spends time riding his motorcycle.
Andy has worked mainly on the Airport for the last 30 years having started his building career as a carpenter & joiner. Andy then went on to join a term contractor on the airport all those years ago, he soon realised how much he enjoyed working in the Airport Environment. He moved around the Airport working for several building contractors which enabled him to gain a wealth of experience over the years.
Andy has made a valuable contribution to the Contour team by putting into practice his extensive building knowledge alongside his can-do attitude for all his clients here at Contour. He truly is a valued member of our Team.
In his free time, Andy spends quality time with his wife and Family. He is also a very keen Motorcyclist and has travelled to a number of different countries on Motorcycle tours, he is very keen to watch motorbike racing whether it’s on TV or at a race circuit.
Brenda has worked in accountancy for 40 years, she also has over 17 years airport experience, working for a few construction companies over at Heathrow.
Over the years Brenda gained a wealth of experience in a few roles, studying and passing her AAT Qualifications 24 years ago.
Brenda came to join the Contour Family back in 2017 and has become an integral part of Team Contour, not only dealing with the accounts for Contour but also heading up the accounts for Nigel’s other businesses.
In her spare time, Brenda spends time with her grandchildren, she is also a keen traveller and likes to make sure she travels to a new destination every year.
Chital has completed her AAT Bookkeeping and Payroll as well as graduating in business management. She has over 5 years of experience working within the construction industry doing recruitment and working as an account manager.
Chital joined Team Contour recently and has already become a valued member. With her skills and proficiency, she splits her day doing administration, digital marketing, and helping in accounts.
In her spare time, Chital enjoys going to the gym, spending quality time with her Chow Chow and is also a keen traveller.
Jack Outhwaite has been working in the electrical trade for 18 years. Starting his apprenticeship at 16 in 2006 and qualifying in 2010. Jack has been working at Heathrow airport for the last 6 and a half years and is currently in the role of Qualified Supervisor, after joining up with Contour Construction in May 2023.
During his working career he has gained a wide variety of electrical knowledge, ranging from minor electrical works through to major projects.
Jack has good knowledge of Heathrow Airport and has dealt with many different clients and has a good understanding of the challenges of working at Heathrow.
Jane has worked over at Heathrow for over 15 years, gaining a lot of experience in…….over airside. Her many roles included Accounting, Administration and running projects.
Jane Originally started out her career in banking, where she gained vital customer service skills before taking time out to have her children.
Jane joined Team Contour – Electrical Division recently and has already put her skills to good use with her compliance and administration experience.This making her already a valued member of Contour.
In her spare time, Jane enjoys Gardening and spending quality time with family and friends.
Freddy began his career during college, working at multiple jobs between classes such as Thorpe Park, his local chip shop and Ascot racecourse, learning vital customer service and communication for his future. Freddy completed his studies and earned himself A levels in maths and sports science, as well as his diploma in IT. Freddy also comes from a strong construction background. With many family members each working in different trades, Freddy has gained lots of valuable knowledge about the industry and how to work effectively in it.
Freddy is an apprentice quantity surveyor who joined team Contour in February 2025 through the Heathrow academy. Eager to develop a strong foundation in the field, Freddy works closely with Iqbal to learning the ins and outs of what it takes to be a surveyor and work within the Heathrow environment. Freddy has recently completed a CAD software course, learning to create design plans for a lot of our projects and quickly becoming a valued member of Contour, and is looking to advance his understanding of the software in the near future, as well as taking on a BIM course.
Outside of work, Freddy is a passionate supporter of Manchester United, is a regular player in his pool league, and loves to fight and train in Muay Thai.
Tony previously worked for Heathrow Airport for over 34 years, starting as an Electronics Technician, after several departmental reorganisations moving into management within the Electronics team. He has spent time on the T5 and T2 build project as Systems Handover Manager. Tony spent the last 12 years at Heathrow Airport as an ADE within the Airport Operations Centre where he was responsible for overseeing the application and control of the various safe systems of works for Heathrow. Tony held the status of Control Engineer at 33KV for UKPNS and a Control Engineer and Senior authorised person for Heathrow.
Since joining Contour Tony has taken responsibility for being an authorised person for LV systems for Contour at Heathrow.
In his spare time, Tony enjoys spending time with his Wife for whom he is a full-time carer. Walking his 2 Cocker Spaniels Loki and Podraig and also spending time building Lego.
Project management apprentice Nihal brings a strong construction base from formative years in the industry. Starting at 16 he began formulating from a grass roots level to a good understanding of all elements in the field. He has a level 3 qualification in construction and the built environment from Uxbridge college encompassing academic and hands on knowledge. He hopes to focus on all attained experience to help manage projects.
In his spare time, Nihal has played Field hockey since a young age and now plays in England’s top division playing with current and ex internationals. A big Tottenham fan, they also enjoy going to places abroad and hanging out with their dog, friends, and family which he values tremendously.
Konrad has over 20 years’ experience as a multi trader. Konrad has gained his experience working directly on tools with other construction companies, where he later went to obtain qualifications and started working at Contour. Konrad has been a member of the Contour family for 8 years.
The wealth of knowledge and experience Konrad has, makes him a vital member where he now supervises and shows his leadership skills on major projects and to new staters.
In his spare time, Konrad enjoys hiking and exploring new places with his dog. His hobbies are metal detecting, reading and exploring History/ Historical artefacts.
Jon has over 20 years experience as a carpenter joiner. He started his apprenticeship when he was 19yrs old. He completed his apprenticeship with Haliford and continued to work for them over at the airport for 5 years. He then moved on to work with Interserve for another 4yrs.
Jon then went on to run his own joinery workshop where he gained more valuable experience for a further 8 years still working on and off the airport. Jon then joined the Contour family 5 years ago where he has become an invaluable member of team contour and became supervisor only after a year of joining.
In his spare time, he likes to play golf with friends, and head to the gym. Also spending quality time with his family.
Ryan has over 19 years Carpentry experience. Ryan gained his qualifications through Carillion as an apprenticeship before starting work over at Heathrow for HESL, Where he has worked for 6 years. Then went onto other construction companies before heading to Contour.
Then 9 years ago Ryan came to join the Contour Family and has gone from strength to strength showing his leadership skills and becoming a supervisor 2 years ago. Ryan has benefited Contour with his focused and thorough work ethic.
In his spare time, Ryan loves to watch darts and his beloved Manchester United football team with friends. He is also a big family man, spending time with them and his dog going for long walks.
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