CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF THE CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS FEDERATION
Mark Spence, Chief Executive
David Fry, Head of Public Affairs.
Jonathan Caughey, Federation Manager.
Tracy Windrim, Office & Events Manager.
Vincent Lundy, Public Affairs Executive.
Janet Carson, Receptionist.
BEHIND THE SCENES, A TEAM OF DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS IS COMMITTED TO REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF CEF MEMBERS AND THE NORTHERN IRELAND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY…
Introducing the CEF team
MARK SPENCE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Mark joined the CEF in 2019 as assistant director, having served eight years as a director for one of Northern Ireland’s leading contractors. His involvement with UK and Irish construction goes back more than 25 years to consulting roles advising clients and bidders on major PPP capital projects procurements for the education, health and infrastructure sectors. Having previously sat on CEF committees, Mark has long been proactive in engaging public bodies on issues of concern to construction. He is responsible for running the CEF and delivering services to members, while leading engagement with the NI Assembly, Executive and procuring authorities as well as partnering with other professional bodies to represent the views of Federation members. DAVID FRY, HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS David has over eight years’ experience with CEF, leading the Federation’s work on policy, lobbying and public affairs in general. His in-depth knowledge of the local and national political processes, which underpin investment in construction and the wider economy, are widely recognised and make him an asset to the organisation and an invaluable source of information to members. David has also worked in the planning sector and keeps CEF members updated with regular insight and pragmatic advice. JONATHAN CAUGHEY, FEDERATION MANAGER Jonathan joined the CEF team in 2005. As Federation manager, his main areas of responsibility include leading its health and safety advice within the industry,
as well as the management and delivery of Federation schemes such as the Construction Skills Register and Safe-T-Cert accreditation. Jonathan is recognised as an authoritative source for members on all matters relating to health and safety in Northern Ireland. TRACY WINDRIM, OFFICE & EVENTS MANAGER Tracy has been with the CEF team since 2016. As Office & Events Manager, Tracy’s main areas of responsibility include PA facilitation to the chief executive and assistant director, as well as maintaining ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, leading its Women in Business and Diversity NI initiatives and leading the organisation of the hugely successful Construction Excellence Awards. Tracy also takes charge of social media, facilities and all Federation events and hospitality.
VINCENT LUNDY, PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE
Vincent has been a member of the CEF team since 2021, having joined as a public affairs executive following five years working with a wide range of corporate and construction clients at agency level. He has extensive experience developing integrated communication and lobbying campaigns and works alongside the team to keep members up to date with political insights, research and relevant information. JANET CARSON, RECEPTIONIST Janet has been a key part of the CEF team for nearly 20 years. The first point of contact for all who call or visit the CEF’s offices, she is responsible for responding to public queries, greeting visitors and handling the many telephone calls coming through the Federation’s
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