Danny Sullivan
Building Futures, Together.
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
Timothy joined the family business in September 2011 following the completion of a 1st class BSc honours degree in Construction Management, and a working graduate scheme at Balfour Beatty. Here, he gained invaluable experience working on several high-profile civil, tunnel and highway projects. His appreciation is for innovation and adaptability to ensure that the next chapter is as successful as the last. Timothy’s strong leadership skills and commitment to excellence have driven the business forward since his arrival.
Kacey O'Driscoll
Executive Managing Director
As well as helping to oversee the company’s overall operations, Kacey’s particular focus areas are corporate strategy and strategic planning, innovation, partnerships and investments. She works closely with all our teams to drive success and ongoing business transformation. Prior to joining the business, Kacey spent almost a decade as an international corporate lawyer advising some of the world’s largest multi-national companies on high-profile transactions. She holds a first class honours degree in Law and Accounting and is a qualified solicitor in both the UK&Wales and Ireland. She is also a former Irish international football player. The wealth of experience and expertise she brings from her corporate and sporting lives arm her a unique perspective on what it takes to run and operate successful businesses and teams, thrive under pressure and create and sustain a high-performance culture.
Michelle McLaughlin
Financial Director
Michelle brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience across some of the UK’s most respected brands, including Sealskinz, Clancy Group, Ted Baker, Monarch Airlines, BHP Billiton, TUI Travel and InBev. A Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and graduate in Business with Accountancy, Michelle has built a career on strategic thinking, operational rigour, and a passion for building high-performing teams. From driving ERP transformation and financial governance to leading cross-functional strategy and performance planning, she has consistently delivered results with clarity, collaboration and integrity. Her appointment marks another important step in our journey to strengthen governance, transparency and long-term growth, alongside our newly appointed General Counsel & Company Secretary, Russell Deards. As we continue to invest in the very best leadership talent, our focus remains clear: Building the future, together, with integrity, accountability and ambition.
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Russell Deards
General Counsel
Russell joins DSG as General Counsel and Company Secretary, bringing over three decades of legal experience to the business. A qualified solicitor since 1991, Russell has held senior legal and governance roles at Barratt Developments, Henry Boot Plc, DX Group Plc and the Highbourne Group. His deep expertise in construction & engineering law and corporate governance will be pivotal as DSG continues to strengthen its compliance and risk management frameworks. His appointment marks another important step in our journey to strengthen governance, transparency and long-term growth, alongside our newly appointed Finance Director, Michelle McLaughlin. As we continue to invest in the very best leadership talent, our focus remains clear: Building the future, together, with integrity, accountability and ambition.
Helen Taylor
HR Director
We’re excited to welcome Helen Taylor as our new HR Director. Helen brings over 15 years of experience leading impactful people strategies across telecoms, utilities, and manufacturing. Helen’s data-led approach and commitment to building strong, people-focused frameworks make her a valuable partner in shaping our culture and supporting long-term success.
Shane Richardson
Chief of Staff
We’re excited for Shane Richardson to join us as our Interim Human Resources Director. Shane brings over 15 years of experience leading teams across fast-paced organisations in the UK, Europe, and the US. Shane’s people-first mindset and strategic approach to transformation, will play a key role in supporting growth at Danny Sullivan Group. Passionate about creating inclusive environments, he’ll help us continue putting people first and driving lasting value.
Dave Lewis
Director of Key Accounts
Dave leads our client engagement and business development function; he is responsible for building long-term partnerships with clients and identifying new opportunities that support sustainable growth across Danny Sullivan Group. With a deep understanding of the infrastructure, civil engineering and construction sectors, Dave works closely with clients to understand their workforce challenges and deliver tailored recruitment and labour solutions that add genuine value. Combining commercial expertise with a relationship-first approach, he is focused on developing trusted partnerships. Dave collaborates across our operational teams to ensure every client receives a consistent, high-quality service, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve performance, enhance compliance and support project success. Outside of work Dave is a huge football fan and can be mostly found watching Wolverhampton Wanderers with his son Jack or coaching at the side of the pitch.
Graeme Lingenfelder
Recruitment Director
We’re excited to welcome Graeme Lingenfelder as our new Recruitment Director. With over 20 years of experience across the construction and engineering sectors, he brings deep expertise in building high-performing teams and delivering strategic talent solutions. Graeme’s commercial focus and people-first approach will play a key role in strengthening our recruitment capability and supporting sustainable growth at Danny Sullivan Group.
Andrew Sweet
Head of Commercial
We’re excited to welcome Andrew Sweet in the role of Head of Commercial. Andrew has a strong track record in scaling high-performance businesses, securing high-value contracts, and driving growth. With experience at Hamlyn Williams, Mears Group, and PeopleScout, he champions collaboration and innovative thinking in pricing and contract strategies. Andrew’s results-driven and people-focused approach aligns perfectly with our mission to grow together and create lasting impact.
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.
Workforce Assured
We are delighted to have been awarded Workforce Assured Accreditation following a successful audit. This is a new industry benchmark, recognising the strength of our governance, workforce systems and our approach to compliant, ethical labour supply. This year we made a conscious decision to invest, heavily, in our systems, processes and people to strengthen the structure underpinning our growth. This outcome reflects that work. It validates what our clients already expect and achieve from us: A workforce partner that delivers with expert clarity, control and accountability.
Galliford Try Mental Health Champion
Winning the Mental Health Champion Award at Galliford Try's 2026 Infrastructure Supply Chain Conference means so much to us. It reflects not just a one-off initiative, but a consistent, embedded commitment across our business to prioritise the wellbeing of our people, partners and the workforce we support every day. At the heart of this achievement is our pioneering, industry-leading SMILE360 Wellbeing Programme, a holistic strategy centred on Social, Mental, Individual, Living, and Economic wellbeing support. In complex, high-pressure environments - particularly across critical infrastructure, mental health isn’t a “nice to have”; it’s fundamental to performance, safety and long-term resilience. This award is a testament to the collective effort of our team and the fantastic team Galliford Try, who continue to lead with empathy, awareness and accountability. We’re proud that our approach is gaining even greater industry recognition and we look forward to continuing to embed SMILE360 as we strive to be the true industry leaders in workforce mental health.
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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