Meet our Kaymac team of experts

At Kaymac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From chartered engineers and project managers to commercial divers, marine superintendents and site supervisors, our experienced team brings together a wealth of knowledge across marine and civil engineering.

Meet the people leading our projects and driving our success. Click on each profile to learn more about their experience, expertise and career at Kaymac.

Gareth is the major shareholder of Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd. He began his career in mechanical engineering, undertaking formal training at Treforest Polytechnic, now part of the University of Wales.

In 1983, Gareth qualified as a Commercial Diver and spent five years working in the North Sea and the Middle East, gaining valuable experience on complex marine projects. In 1988, he acquired Kaymac Diving Services, laying the foundations for what would become Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd.

The company was incorporated in 1994, expanding from its commercial diving roots into a specialist marine and civil engineering contractor. Today, Kaymac delivers complex marine and civil engineering projects across the UK, while Gareth continues to support the business as its major shareholder, having played a pivotal role in its growth and development over the past four decades.

Jeff Lippiett is the Operations Director with Kaymac. Jeff joined Kaymac in 1992 as a Commercial Diver/Diving Supervisor, became Operations Manager in 1995 and was appointed Operations Director in 2022. Currently, Jeff oversees all commercial aspects of all projects. He ensures that contracts are delivered on time and to budget with due consideration given to standards of quality, safety and the environment.

Rhys has worked for Kaymac since 2009 as a graduate engineer, and in 2022 he was appointed Projects Director. He has experience in the installation of a wide variety of scour protection systems, outfall installation, and general Marine Engineering works across the UK. He has worked closely with clients through Early Contractor Involvement to help develop schemes from the feasibility stage through to completion. Rhys has a First-Class MSc in Civil & Structural Engineering from the University of South Wales and a BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham, and is a Chartered Civil Engineer. Rhys leads the promotion, planning, design, construction and management of major projects and has recently received an ICE Fellowship.

Rhiannon is our Marketing and Business Development Director. Rhiannon started with Kaymac in 2015 with BA (Hons) in Marketing and later achieved a Post Graduate Certificate CMI Level 7 in Sustainable Leadership from Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2017. Since being at Kaymac, Rhiannon has crafted and implemented new marketing strategies to raise our brand awareness and proactively engages with clients in new and existing market sectors. Rhiannon was appointed Marketing & Business Development Director in 2022.

Amy joined Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd. in 2010 and has progressed from Accounts Assistant to Head of Finance. A Chartered Accountant with almost 20 years’ experience, she leads the company’s finance function and is responsible for financial management, reporting, payroll and human resources. Amy plays a key role in supporting the Board and ensuring the business maintains strong financial governance as Kaymac continues to grow.

Jessica Crees is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in management within the hire industry sector. As the Quality Health Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager at our company, she plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental sustainability across our operations.

Jessica joined our company in 2016. In her role as the QHSE Manager, Jessica is responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to optimise quality control processes, maintain a safe working environment, and promote sustainable practices. She collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce health and safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Moreover, Jessica actively engages with stakeholders, both internal and external, to promote a sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to our business operations. She develops and implements initiatives that reduce our ecological footprint, such as waste management programs, energy-efficient practices, and environmentally friendly policies.

Jonny joined Kaymac in November 2006 as a diving apprentice. Jonny has gained valuable experience whilst working in diverse engineering environment and has learned Kaymac’s other specialist services, from civil engineering, operating construction related and marine plant, fabrication and welding to heavy mechanical engineering. In 2008 he became an assistant dive supervisor before later progressing to site manager for some of Kaymac’s high profile projects. Currently holding the responsibility of delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and with consideration for the environment. Jonny is able to assist potential clients with projects and suggest buildable solutions.

Gareth has worked for Kaymac since 2010 and has worked on various projects for numerous Clients across the UK. He has wide experience in site and project management and has worked closely with various clients through Early Contractor Involvement to help develop schemes from the feasibility stage through to completion. Gareth also has heavy involvement in estimating and bid writing.

Jon Dean is a Project Coordinator with Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd. He has coordinated in excess of 1200 projects since joining Kaymac ranging from small civils and marine works to major key contracts. Jon joined Kaymac in 2007 as an assistant to the Operations Manager. Following a year’s experience on site carrying out Structural inspections and preparing reports, his duties increased and he became Project Coordinator. Prior to joining Kaymac, he gained valuable experience working for a local domestic construction firm which eventually led him to return to college to complete his HND and Degree with Hons in Construction and Project Management.

Terry is a Project Engineer at Kaymac; he is responsible for managing a project’s engineering and technical aspects. This includes coordinating with various teams, managing schedules, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and providing technical guidance to team members. Terry has comprehensive experience in monitoring safe site practices, and safe systems of works working near water, and has experience carrying out works with water utility companies on the repair and maintenance contracts, this entailed repairing leaking water mains of all sizes. His dedication to engineering has seen him successfully achieve an HNC in construction and civil engineering.

Alan has a responsible and well-disciplined approach to work and is a committed and resourceful team leader. Alan is accustomed to working quickly and accurately to strict deadlines and in demanding pressurised conditions. He has been with Kaymac for 26 years, starting as an apprentice and now is our Dive superintendent undergoing significant diving projects for our business.

Dean joined the company in 2017 in his current role. In his role of Civil Foreman, Dean is responsible for managing and coordinating the civil engineering teams at site level. This includes controlling multiple sites at any one time, and ensuring they are running effectively in accordance with the approved methodology and programme.

Sam has had a passion for diving at a young age which resulted in himself perusing a career in the marine industry. Sam started commercial diving at the age of 20 which resulted in him completing his qualification as a dive master. After joining Kaymac in 2008 as a sub-contractor, Sam has impressed with his work ethic resulting in him being offered a role as a full-time diver in 2012. After 5 Years of service Sam has taken on new roles as he started a new role as a Diving supervisor, carrying out projects on site, writing detailed reports and maintain equipment for all diving personnel. Sam has experience of over 1ooo logged diving operations as he aims to gain more valuable experience and to expand his knowledge of the industry gaining qualifications in confined spaces and first aid to expand work capabilities.

At Kaymac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From chartered engineers and project managers to commercial divers, marine superintendents and site supervisors, our experienced team brings together a wealth of knowledge across marine and civil engineering.

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