Danny Sullivan

Building Futures, Together.

About us

Since 1986, The Danny Sullivan Group has transformed from a traditional labour provider into the UK's leading workforce solutions partner for infrastructure. 

Our journey reflects decades of strategic growth, unwavering commitment to our people, and a shared vision of building futures together. We've transformed thousands of lives while helping build the backbone of UK infrastructure.

Our story is written in the career journeys of our people and the lasting impact we've made on the UK together.

Building futures

Behind every motorway, bridge, and development that shapes modern Britain are the skilled hands and brilliant minds we've nurtured.

Lives Transformed, Futures Built

From apprentices who started with us as teenagers to industry leaders who've spent decades growing with our company, we've witnessed remarkable personal transformations that mirror the infrastructure we help create.

Our people have bought their first homes, supported their families, sent children to university, and built secure futures – all while mastering trades that will serve them for life. These aren't just career progressions; they're life-changing journeys we've been privileged to support.

From Foundations to Futures

What began as a family-managed business has grown alongside the people who make us who we are. We've watched labourers become site managers, apprentices become specialists, and ambitious individuals become business leaders. Their growth has driven our evolution into a comprehensive workforce solutions provider that understands the profound connection between personal development and professional excellence.

our values

Danny Sullivan Group brings open and effective communication – together with our team you can achieve more.

We pride ourselves on delivering an excellent service – excel to be better every day

Our focus is on teamwork within our organisation and with clients – genuine collaboration that recognises teams achieve what individuals cannot. We exercise a constant stream of trust and respect – treat everyone with respect and courtesy.

We devolve, empower and support – work with clients to understand business needs. We ensure that we act and communicate with integrity. We are client focused – balance service response and quality with client need. We are pioneers in innovation and creativity – develop unique strategies to provide skilled labour on the ground.

Be Fair

Inclusive

Ensure an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace

Supportive

Support vulnerable groups

Conscious

Minimise our impact on the environment

Fair

Provide fair pay, rigorous data and financial management

Be Committed

Team Players

Working as an intrinsic team across all levels

Client First

Work with our clients to achieve all goals

Considerate

Work with our competitors to deliver a common goal

Creative

Find innovative solutions to work more efficiently

Be Well

Worker Focused

People are the core of all that we do

Safe Environment

Get everyone home safely everyday

Have Integrity

Influence the culture of the workplace to always do the right thing

Supporting Wellbeing

We focus on our staff's wellbeing - physically and mentally

Be Courageous

Deliver

Deliver the best quality staff to our customers

Train

Highest level of education, training and opportunities for our staff

Rise Above

Exceed expectation

Excellence

Always go the extra mile

Our leadership

Timothy O'Sullivan

Managing Director

Kacey O'Driscoll

Executive Managing Director

Michelle McLaughlin

Financial Director

Russell Deards

General Counsel

Helen Taylor

HR Director

Shane Richardson

Chief of Staff

Andrew Sweet

Head of Commercial

Our Awards

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received over the years, not just as a leading company in construction, but as a team that puts people first. Every award is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our people on the ground, building Britain and building brighter futures every day.

Best Contractor

We were delighted to have been awarded best contractor by the Costain Skansa Joint Venture. We topped the contractor league table due to our dedication to the project, our outstanding management team, on-site training, engagement tours and communication skills.

Performance Award

Danny Sullivan Group was identified for achieving consistent performance within their Supply Chain. We were warded with a Defining Blue Recognition Certificate for high performance, placing Danny Sullivan Group at the top 8% of the Costain supply chain. We are very proud of their achievement and will continue to strive to attain Costain blue across our sites.

Business Person of the Year Award

Our CEO Danny O’Sullivan was honoured to have won the highly coveted Irish World Business Person of the Year award.

Women Into Construction Progressing Female Talent Award

We are extremely proud of our team’s outstanding efforts to create a more gender-equal work force and promote gender equality in the construction industry. There’s much more to be done to encourage more women into the industry but what great role models we have!

CN Diversity & Inclusion Excellence - Highly Commended

Danny Sullivan works with clients to improve social value, inclusion and fostering talent in an environment which is a safe place to cultivate the next generation. ”We are extremely proud of this achievement, which was in a very competitive category, as we strive to create a safe, inclusive environment that allows our people to grow.

Business to Business Award

We we honoured to win the “Business to Business” category at the British Irish Trading Alliance (BITA) Gala Dinner. BITA is a non-profit making organisation that encourages its members to build relationships to generate business through exciting networking, educational and social events held in both countries. The gala dinner raised money for the construction based charity the Lighthouse Club.

Innovation Award

We were delighted to have been presented with the award for ‘Innovation’ alongside our Integrated Labour Team partners VGC Personnel – VGC Group Showcase Page, Reliable Contractors Ltd and Hercules Site Services, at the A14 Integrated Delivery Team Supply Chain Awards . We were part of the first Integrated Labour Teams in the UK, working collaboratively and innovatively on the world class A14 highways project.

Outstanding Contribution to the Community

We were honoured to accept the Irish Post award for outstanding contribution to the community on behalf of our CEO Danny O’Sullivan.

Great People Award

We were delighted to have won the award for Great People at the Skanska Infrastructure Supply Chain Conference. This is a fantastic achievement for Danny Sullivan Group which wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our workforce.

Best Construction Supplier to Work With

We are very pleased to be awarded “Best Construction Supplier to Work With” from the Construction Enquirer Awards. We are delighted to receive this award and would like to thank our team and those of you who voted for us.

Lifetime Achievement Award

We are delighted to announce that our CEO, Danny O’Sullivan, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BITA – British & Irish Trading Alliance awards. This is a fantastic acknowledgement and has delighted Danny and the Sullivan family.

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Our journey

Our story begins in the 1970s, when a young Danny O’Sullivan left his small hometown in south-west Ireland ready to take on London’s construction sector. Arriving in Kilburn, he stepped onto busy building sites and worked his way up, laying the foundations for what would one day become the Danny Sullivan Group.

1986 - Founded

Born in the heart of Kilburn and Cricklewood, against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s Britain, the Danny Sullivan Group was founded in 1986. After years working in construction, Danny recognised a growing need for skilled, reliable labour. He set out to build a company that would meet that need while creating lasting opportunities for others like him.

1986

1990s - Pioneering progress

As the UK infrastructure boomed in the 90s, the Danny Sullivan Group set itself apart by focusing on building people, not just filling roles. We pioneered a new standard in labour supply based on respect, reliability, and real career progression. By partnering with major contractors on high-profile projects, we helped redefine what it means to be a labourer - offering stable work, quality training, and clear career paths.

1990

2012 - A key partner in one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects

As Crossrail’s tunnels took shape beneath London, the Danny Sullivan Group was proud to supply the skilled teams making it happen. Behind every drill and beam were people whose dedication and expertise helped bring this life-changing project closer to reality — building not just infrastructure, but futures across London.

2012

2019 - A key partner in one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects

The Danny Sullivan Group continued to support the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects - from HPC Marine Works to Mendip Cable and Littlebrook Power Station. Behind the scenes, our people brought expertise, commitment, and pride to every site.

2019

2022 - Leading in technology

We were proud to receive the Tech Innovation Award, recognising how our people are using technology to drive real change on site. From improving safety to streamlining operations, it’s our teams on the ground turning innovation into impact every day.

2022

2025 - Building Futures, Together

We continue to invest in our people, to put them at the heart of everything we do, whilst the build Britain --- Building Futures, Together

2025