Meet the Team

Meet the ARG Team

ARG Group Senior Management Team

Chris Blair - Managing Director

Chris joined the business in October 2010 after previously working in senior roles at Accord PLC, Cleanaway, and Local Government.

Chris is responsible for the overall day to day management of the business as well as the strategic and financial direction. Chris enjoys helping and advising the firm’s clients and the variety which comes from working with a range of industries from Local Authorities and Health Services to Government agencies.

Chris relishes the day-to-day challenges and client interaction that his work brings and is proud to be part of a company that delivers a more customer focused approach where services are tailored to meet their varying demands. Outside of work Chris likes to spend his time with his family.

Telephone: 020 8804 8008


 

Jamie Suggate – Commercial Director

Jamie’s role as Commercial Director is to drive the company into the future through Marketing, Sales and Tender application, and has overall responsibility for the vision, implementation, performance and strategy for the company.

Reports directly to the board of directors, specifically the MD. And ensures that the business looks after the best interests of the shareholders, employees and the board of directors Jamies has many years experience of customer service and communication having worked in local authority housing repairs for 28 years, the last two years of service spent as the Operations Director for a London Borough chairing the councils CHP forums.

Telephone: 020 8804 8008


 

Victoria Blair – Compliance & Operations Director

Victoria is responsible for all health, safety and environmental operations and procedures across the business. This includes all accreditations and policies at ARG. She joined the business in 2011 and has previously worked for the NHS and Sainsburys. Victoria is a technician member with BOHS Faculty of Asbestos Management and is an affiliate member of IOSH.

As well as a BA (hons) in Business and Politics, and being a licensed contract manager, she holds a wide range industry qualifications including UKATA Risk assessments and Plans of Work, RSPH Level 4 for Asbestos Contract Manager, W504 Asbestos and other fibres, NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate, NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (With Distinction), IOSH Managing Safely, ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Management and is currently studying for her ILM Level 5.

Victoria is always smiling around the office, loves helping customers and work colleagues and keeping everyone on track – and compliant. When not working, she loves nothing more than to relax by reading a good book.

Telephone: 020 8804 8008


 

Richard Blair – Director, ARG Contracts Ltd

Richard joined the business in 2017, prior to this he worked as a self-employed plumber and gas fitter for numerous main contractors. At ARG contracts he is responsible for delivering mechanical and electrical services and ensuring all sites and works are running to schedule and in a safe manner. Richard helps clients to eliminate risk and enjoys solving, any problems as they arise which can often bring down the overall cost of the works.

Richards holds qualifications including SMSTS, City and Guilds level 2 and 3 heating and plumbing, and domestic Gas Safe.

Telephone: 020 8804 8008