Meet The Team - Connolly Ltd

Our passion for success is derived from our people and our culture. In order to achieve our business objectives, we place great emphasis on the creation, experience and knowledge of our teams.

We believe the key to our success is attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the industry, within a culture that promotes employee engagement and empowerment.

We have outlined key members of our team below;

Executive Leadership team

Chris Connolly

CEOChris provides strategic direction and has been instrumental in delivering year on year growth since taking up a leadership role. He has worked to strengthen the business, but is committed to retaining the family feel and pride that makes Connolly different from the rest.

Executive Leadership team

Liam Norbury

MD DeliveryLiam has direct responsibility for the Operational, Commercial and Customer Service departments and within these areas, he has worked to develop and enhance resource, structure, and capability in order to ensure Connolly delivers a service to exceed Client's expectations.

Senior Leadership Team

Julie Lowe

Head of Business OfficeJulie has been part of the business for over 20 years, managing the day-to-day operations within the business. Overseeing HR, payroll, and supply chain payment, Julie is integral to the smooth running of Connolly and is a great example of our commitment to career progression and personal development.

Senior Leadership Team

John Smith

Commercial ManagerJohn has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and leads the Commercial Team, building strong working relationships with clients and project teams to deliver performance in line with business and Client objectives.

Senior Leadership Team

Mike Edwards

Head of OperationsMike leads by example with in-depth knowledge of over 40 years in the construction industry, he provides a wealth of experience in planned refurbishment in the housing sector. His knowledge and expertise have helped our business to achieve exemplar levels of client satisfaction.

Senior Leadership Team

Kate Whistance

Head of FinanceKate has extensive experience in financial modelling and analysis. She has been with Team Connolly for the past 3 years, helping to oversee our accounting function and developing robust financial strategies to support achieving the business objectives.

Senior Leadership Team

Sally-Ann Smith

Head of Marketing & CommunicationsSally-Ann has over 20 years experience in strategic marcomms and branding, and is passionate about creating brand strategies and sustainable communication models that support operational excellence.

Senior Leadership Team

Julie Cartwright

Head of Customer & Social ValueJulie brings a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving positive social outcomes for local communities and has dedicated her career to making meaningful impact in local communities.

The partnership approach taken by Connolly Ltd sets a benchmark for best practice in the industry, I am in no doubt that they can rise to any opportunity presented to them and I have no hesitation in recommending Connolly Ltd as well as looking forward to continuing to use them on this and future projects.

Chris Rawcliffe, Planned Surveyor Irwell Valley Homes

Connolly’s are an exceptional contractor to work with and the customer satisfaction is consistently above 98%. They take a pride in the work they do and go the extra mile, when it comes to service delivery.

Victoria Marsh, Project Manager Wythenshawe Community Housing

Connolly’s are currently our go to contractor for all our FRA work, planned investment and cyclical works. They have proven to be an absolute asset to us by keeping our properties safe and in excellent condition. The team at Connolly’s are professionals in every sense with a can do attitude. It’s a real pleasure to work with Connolly’s and hopefully for a long time to come.

Dennis Gilbert – Arcon Major Works

We have developed an excellent relationship with the team at Connolly over several years. Their retrofit team have performed consistently and our residents are delighted with the solar panel work that has been delivered.

Flintshire Council, Sean O’Donnell

The Connolly team were excellent throughout the project and our tenants are delighted with the changes that have been made to their properties to increase energy efficiency. We were always kept informed of progress & we are delighted with the results.

Team Leader, Asset Manager Wigan Council

The team’s proactive approach, expertise, focus on delivering exceptional services to our customers & commitment to making a positive difference in our communities stands out in all their work and we are pleased to partner with a contractor that shares our values.

First Choice Homes

When Connolly’s won the Tender to Fit Out my Design for Warrington Housing Association’s Head Office, I had not previously worked with them. They quickly proved that they were an asset to the Project and an ally to me, working with me to make sure my Design was realised. Their professionalism and experience were much valued, and the end result is of the highest quality.

Ingo Interiors Ltd

Marks out of a 100, I would have to give 110 for the set-ups Alex Carter (Site Manager) has pulled together. The standard of Welfare, Compliance documentation, First Aid, etc is first class. I cannot find any faults! The attention to detail is quite impressive.

Keelagher Okey Klein – John Davies, Project Manager

Their commitment to customer service is a major factor in their re-appointment to the next 5-year Framework for Onward Homes. Their overall performance is testament to the hard work and effort of the onsite teams.

Onward Homes

I was nervous on my first day in the business, but the team were so welcoming and made me feel at ease, nothing is too much trouble. I love my role with Connolly Ltd, It’s a brilliant place to work, a true family.

Customer Manager Connolly Ltd – Andrea Ratcliffe

The people within Connolly Ltd are always very friendly, approachable and willing to help. The culture within the business is really unique and compliments their approach to working in partnership with their clients.

Redsky Training

Connolly Ltd have worked in partnership with Wigan Council for over 30 years. They are committed to the development of communities within the Wigan Borough and are actively involved in key social value initiatives within Wigan.

Wigan Council

Their approach to Health & Safety is really refreshing. Always willing to go the extra mile whilst ensuring they maintain the high standards from inception through to completion of any project.

Stephen Walker – Walker Design

Connolly Ltd were amazing from start to finish when installing my new kitchen and bathroom. I was kept update on a daily basis and the site team were always on hand to explain what would happen next. It looks fantastic

Resident at Great Places Housing

It has been a pleasure to work with Connolly Ltd on our head office fit out / refurbishment. They fully understood our brief and worked with our teams to ensure delivery on time and within budget, whilst overachieving on our aspirations for quality. They provided a great service for us.

Warrington Housing Association

A very professional service with people who are committed to achieving success through the delivery of a great customer experience.

National Care Group

Connolly Ltd have performed consistently on the delivery of wholehouse refurbishments for Flintshire CC for over 5 years. During this time we have developed a strong partnership and fostered great relationships with the Connolly Ltd teams.

Flintshire CC

Connolly Ltd is a really good place to work. It’s a place where they want people to thrive and grow, to become part of something special and show their true potential.

Contracts Manager Connolly Ltd – Neil Gibson