Martin Osman - Consultancy Director
Following careers in the armed forces and IT, I settled on Arboriculture and since certification have worked in civil engineering Tier 1 contractors as a Landscape Manager. In 2015 I set up the Consultancy firm CES and was MD until we blossomed into Chevron Green Consultancy in July 2021.
My favourite piece of kit: A sounding hammer and metal probe.
My specialist skill: I’m a Chartered Arboriculturist by trade.
My focus within the business: Leading the Consultancy division and ensuring the wellbeing of our team. I make sure they are provided with the support and back-up they need to do their job effectively and are functioning as a high-performing team.
I love working at CGS because … I love working with my colleagues who are enthusiastic and professional. I feel so privileged to be able to work with the environment, learning about all the interactions and associations between the different organisms.
Dan Taylor - Operations Director
I have over 14 years’ experience in the vegetation management and arboriculture industry. I oversee all operational activities nationwide for the company, ensuring that our services are delivered consistently and to the highest standards.
My favourite piece of kit: The JCB Fastrac, it's extremely versatile and looks cool.
My specialist skill: Saving money - I'm always looking for more efficient options that don't result in a compromise on safety and quality for our clients.
My focus within the business: To ensure that we operate safely whilst delivering an exceptional service to all our clients using modern methods and the right equipment to enable efficiencies in all that we do.
I love working at CGS because … of the team I work with. We are so fortunate to have a fantastically talented team of people who pull together and get the job done every day.
Jim MacPherson - Director
I have extensive experience of vegetation management and construction having worked in the industry for more than 45 years. 15 years ago, I set up Camps Highways which in 2021 became Chevron Green Services.
My favourite piece of kit: All our kit is great, but I would say that our most important resource is our people.
My specialist skill: Client liaison and relationships.
My focus within the business: Ensuring our clients get the very best, safest and most efficient service that they expect from working with us.
I love working at CGS because of … our company ethos and our people. It’s been a massive part of my life for the last 15 years.
Lynne Morris - Director
I have worked in vegetation management and the arboriculture sector for the last 20 years. My experience is in contract costing, cashflow and financial reporting.
My favourite piece of kit: Our project management system Re-flow.
My specialist skill: Contract costing.
My focus within the business: Ensuring the monthly figures are accurate, whilst supporting the Commercial and Operations teams as needed.
I love working at CGS because … I enjoy the daily challenge and feel proud of the CGS teams and what we achieve.
