Stancold continues to grow, and with that growth comes fresh expertise to support our expanding project portfolio and evolving sectors. On that note, please join us in welcoming the newest member of our Group Design Manager, Paul Steffens.
Paul’s background covers multiple corners of the construction industry, built over a career that began in 1988 as a Design Draftsman. His commitment to learning from industry specialists has shaped a well‑rounded and highly adaptable skill set.
‘Even in my early career, I realised the value of learning from people who had spent years in specialist industries,’ says Paul, ‘That mindset gave me deeper insight into every sector I entered and improved my wider understanding of construction and project design.’
After a decade in the industry, Paul moved into self-employment, a decision that led to a varied and global career. His project design work has taken him throughout the UK as well as to Spain, Ireland and Qatar.
Paul joined the Stancold team after a few years of being self-employed. Even though Paul has only just joined us, he has worked with composite panels before, so our materials and project environments are not new to him.
“Being self-employed is great,’ says Paul, ‘but you lose the opportunity to collaborate with other people in an office environment. Joining Stancold gives me the chance to both learn and contribute.’
Paul’s commitment to collaborative, communicative design work fits well with Stancold’s approach, strengthening how we work together and how we engage with clients.
‘Design is not a linear process,’ explains Paul, ‘collaborating with the client is like playing a game of communication ping pong. You go back and forth with the client to help them figure out the best solution for their specific circumstances.’
Outside his professional life, Paul enjoys landscape photography and often visits natural sites around the UK with one of his multiple cameras. He also took up guitar when he was a kid and played in multiple bands throughout his teens and twenties.
Please join us in welcoming Paul to Stancold. He’s already made a strong impact within the project team, and we’re excited to see that continue.
