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Paul Wilson - Managing Director

Coming from an engineering and technology background, I have worked extensively in the Transportation, Defence and Facilities Management sectors. I have a wealth of experience in delivering key infrastructure projects to public and private sector clients in highly secure and safety-critical environments.

My favourite piece of kit: It’s got to be our mechanised arb equipment. It’s safer, it allows us to work quicker, our carbon emissions are lower and it’s more efficient.

My specialist skill: Understanding the needs of our clients and their customers.

My focus within the business: To maintain and build the reputation of Chevron Green Services, particularly as the focus on the environment becomes ever more important. And providing the services we’ve built our reputation on into other sectors.

I love working at CGS because of … the pride and passion of our people. I’m delighted by the dedication to the environment that our people have...it’s not about who they work for, it’s what they do and why they do it that makes it so much more than a job for them.

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.

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.

Daniel Palmer - Business Development Manager

I found myself getting into horticulture by accident after leaving school. I saw people doing tree surgery and thought it looked like fun (and it was!). After three years being self-employed, I joined Amey and I worked my way up through the ranks on and off the tools, becoming an Asset Manager within strategic highways. I then spent some time with Kier and National Highways on the same contract before taking the decision to work in the supply chain and move to Chevron Green Services in 2022. The time since has been an enjoyable whirlwind.

My favourite piece of kit: The chainsaw - small but mighty.

My specialist skill: Is knowing what a client actually wants from a job.

My focus within the business: Growth in all areas, including innovations and new ways of working, generating repeat customer business and developing new clients.

I love working at CGS because … I love working with the other people within the business. Everyone has such a positive attitude towards getting things done.

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.

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.

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Our certifications, accreditations and memberships

BSI ISO 9001
BSI ISO 14001
ISO-44001
BSI ISO 45001
BSI ISO 50001
NHSS
Builders Profile
Grown in Britain
Construction Line
CHAS
SCSS
SSIP
BFRS
Achilles UVDB Certified