About Total Protection Group Essex

TP Group’s Commitment to Honest Service Without Compromise

I couldn’t pick any fault with them. The approach from start to finish in all aspects of Health & Safety, quality, ability to deliver a programme, along with their commercial attitude have been spot on. I look forward to working with them again.

Colm Nolan, Construction Manager
Wates Residential, 2022

The TP Group’s Rise as Premier Multi-disciplinary Contractors Since 1986

Established in 1986, The TP Group has quickly grown to become one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary contractors.

Based in Essex and operating across London, the Southeast and the Home Counties, our mission is to provide the highest quality of service possible to our clients, with a consultative approach and our ‘can do’ attitude.

With over 30 years’ experience, our specialist teams will provide you with all the expertise your project needs and, above all, get the job done.

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Where Do We Work?

Below shows the main areas we currently provide our services to. However, due to operating multidisciplinary teams, we are able to service sites outside these areas on discussion.

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Why Choose Us

Working with our customers in partnership and leading the sectors through our knowledge, innovation, expertise and skills has led to The TP Group having a very strong history of working for repeat clients. They know we believe in an open, honest and trustworthy culture where everyone, across all divisions, work as a team to enhance our customer outcomes.

We are driven by client satisfaction. This is embedded in our culture through a ‘can do’ attitude and an approach based upon service, knowledge and people skills.

Meet the Team

Management Services Leaders

Michael Morley
Chairman

Michael Morley

Michael’s career in the construction industry began working on the tools laying resin flooring and progressed through numerous roles to taking over as Chairman of The TP Group Group in 2004. Since then, Michael’s dedication to client satisfaction has seen the company grow from strength to strength.

As a firm believer in service without compromise, Michael prides himself on his ability to offer support through knowledge and works closely with both clients and staff sharing his unrivalled expertise.

Outside of work, Michael can be found spending time with his family, swapping his hard hat for a chef’s hat as he experiments in the kitchen or indulging his passion for cars.

Guy Bollen
Group Managing Director

Guy Bollen

Guy has over 35 years’ experience in decorating and construction. His diverse background and commercial awareness give him a unique understanding of our clients’ requirements. He is focused on delivering excellent value and service to our customers. As a result, The TP Group’s Painting Solutions division are one of the biggest independent painting contractors in the country.

Never one to be complacent, Guy is always looking at ways to refine the group’s quality management systems and value engineering options. He takes great pride in the relationships he forms with clients and suppliers and few things give him more pleasure than helping his colleagues achieve their career goals. He is working closely with suppliers, the CITB and clients to develop The TP Group’s apprenticeship scheme.

Management Services Team

Keith Goddard
Managing Director

Keith Goddard

Grace Miller
Compliance/HR Manager

Grace Miller

Colin Burton
Group Finance Director

Colin Burton

Rachel Green
Business Development Manager

Rachel Green

Emma Thomson
HR & Compliance Director

Emma Thompson

Painting Solutions Leaders

Dave Bryant
Operations Director

Dave Bryant

Having worked in the decorating industry for over 30 years, Dave’s knowledge is unparalleled. While running his own business for a number of years, Dave built a strong reputation amongst clients and suppliers. Many of these suppliers came to rely on Dave as something of a troubleshooter, frequently approaching him to consult on projects or even carry out difficult tasks on their behalf.

Dave joined The TP Group in 2014 to assist with all aspects of the business including turnover, efficiency, client relationships and quality control. He has helped to establish The TP Group’s team-driven ethic and commitment to service and quality. Dave thrives upon challenges and problem-solving. His drive and operational input have helped The TP Group grow beyond its ambition.

Sam Bollen
Commercial Director

Sam Bollen

Sam Joined The TP Group in 2013, Keen to learn all there is to know about different paints and how a site is run, Sam spent six months working on the tools and studied in college to eventually become a Quantity Surveyor.

With experience in Contract Management, this puts Sam in good stead knowing not only how a site should run operationally but also commercially. Day to day Sam’s focus is to create new client relationships as well as build existing relationships and he now manages all commercial aspects for the painting division.

Painting Solutions Team

Mitchell Vaughn

Senior Contracts Manager

Passive Fire Protection Leaders

Lee Richardson
Commercial Director

Lee Richardson

Lee has worked in the passive fire industry since January 2014, having previously worked in finance. During his career he has worked his way up to hold the position of Business Coordination Manager and then Commercial Director.

Lee joined The TP Group in January 2020 and is leading the division in an exciting direction. As Commercial Director, he is responsible for planning, developing and implementing commercial strategies to support and accelerate growth.

Outside of work, Lee is a keen football fan with Liverpool being his team of choice.

Paul Marshall
Operations Director

Paul Marshall

Paul has been part of the passive fire industry since 2012, starting out as a fire-stopping operative before quickly stepping up to supervisor and later moving into contract management. His earlier career in construction as a concrete floor layer and communications engineer gave him a strong technical foundation, which he has carried throughout his work.

Joining The TP Group in August 2019 as a Contracts Manager, Paul has since progressed to Senior Contracts Manager and now Operations Director. He oversees the full scope of our Passive Fire division, including fire stopping, fire doors, intumescent coatings, and surveys. Dedicated to continuous improvement, Paul is focused on refining how we work while staying up to date with the latest technical standards across the industry.

Outside of work, Paul is a passionate football fan. Once a semi-professional player himself, he now enjoys following the game, with West Ham firmly his team of choice.

Passive Fire Protection Team

Surfacing & Coatings Leaders

Pete Hickles
Managing Director

Peter Hickles

In 2003, Peter joined The TP Group as a Labourer, quickly progressing through supervisory roles to become General Manager and, following the division of the Group’s companies, in 2014 Peter took on the role of Managing Director at The TP Group.

With qualifications including SSSTS, NVQ 3 in Occupational Work Supervision and gold-level CSCS, Peter’s broad knowledge base and wealth of expertise reflects the range of services the Surfaces and Coatings division offer. Outside of work, Peter is a keen traveller and sportsman.

Tony Ward
Technical Director

Tony Ward

Tony has worked in the construction industry for over 22 years, 21 of which he’s spent at The TP Group. Starting out as a Labourer applying resin flooring, Tony quickly rose through supervisory and managerial roles to become Technical Director thanks to his expertise and quick thinking when it comes to technical solutions in social housing, transport, industrial and food sectors.

Tony’s time at The TP Group has allowed him to build strong relationships with our clients and his knowledge of manufacturers and suppliers means he can provide specifications to suit any project, budget and need. Those skills as well as his passion and attention to detail have enabled Tony to be a part of such prestigious projects as the Olympic Stadium and Hampton Court Palace.

Surfacing & Coatings Team

Will Foley

Estimator & Sales Consultant

Landscaping Leaders

Jamie Patten
Managing Director

Jamie Patten

Jamie joined The TP Group in 2021 as a Contracts Manager, following eight years as a Site Supervisor in the landscaping industry. His talent was quickly recognised and he was promoted to Managing Director to oversee all commercial projects and Landscaping teams. Jamie can mainly be found on site developing client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time to the high standard our clients have come to expect.

Landscaping Team

Hannah Scammell

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Contact Info

We will always go the extra mile, and most importantly, get the job done to your complete satisfaction, with no exceptions. Contact us to find out how.

+44 (0)1277 841 415
info@thetpgroup.co.uk

The Coach House, Baddow Park
West Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM2 7SY

Office Opening Times
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 17:00
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

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