Our People

Meet the Bee Scaffolding Team

CISRS-certified scaffolders, experienced project managers, and dedicated professionals who make Manchester safer — one scaffold at a time.

50+

Team Members

100%

CISRS Certified

500+

Projects Delivered

Zero

Accident Record

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Michael O'Brien

Managing Director

CISRS Advanced ScaffolderSMSTSFirst Aid at Work

Michael founded Bee Scaffolding Manchester in 2009 after 13 years working as a scaffolder across Greater Manchester. His deep understanding of local building stock — from Victorian terraces to modern office towers — has shaped the company's reputation for tailored solutions. He personally reviews every major project plan and maintains relationships with Manchester City Council's building control team.

22 years in scaffolding

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Adeel Khan

Operations Manager

CISRS Advanced ScaffolderNEBOSH National CertificateIPAF

Adeel joined Bee Scaffolding in 2015 and quickly became the backbone of our operations. He coordinates our fleet of vehicles, manages material procurement, and ensures every crew has what they need before dawn. His logistics expertise has reduced our average mobilisation time from 48 hours to 24 hours across all Manchester postcodes.

15 years in scaffolding

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Sarah Jennings

Health & Safety Manager

NEBOSH DiplomaCISRS Basic Scaffold InspectionIOSH

Sarah brings a forensic approach to scaffold safety. She conducts weekly site inspections across all active projects, maintains our zero-accident record, and trains every new scaffolder in Bee Scaffolding's safety protocols before they touch a tube. Her documentation is so thorough that insurance underwriters use our reports as an industry benchmark.

12 years in scaffolding

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Tom Bradley

Lead Scaffolder - Commercial Division

CISRS Advanced ScaffolderPASMACSCS Gold

Tom leads our commercial scaffolding division, overseeing every office, retail, and new build project across Manchester city centre. He is an expert in system scaffolds — Layher, Cuplok, and Haki — and has a reputation for solving the impossible access problems that other companies walk away from.

18 years in scaffolding

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Lisa Murphy

Lead Scaffolder - Residential Division

CISRS Advanced ScaffolderHeritage Scaffold DesignCSCS Gold

Lisa specialises in residential and heritage scaffolding, bringing a craftspeople's care to every domestic project. She has personally scaffolded over 300 Victorian terraces across Manchester without a single damage incident. Homeowners regularly request her by name for their projects, a testament to her respectful, professional approach.

14 years in scaffolding

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James Patel

Lead Scaffolder - Industrial Division

CISRS Advanced ScaffolderConfined Space TrainedCSCS Gold

James heads our industrial scaffolding division, tackling the heavy-duty challenges that factories, warehouses, and power plants present. He is a tube and fitting specialist who can engineer custom solutions for complex geometries. His load calculations and temporary roofing designs have kept Manchester industrial sites operational through some of the worst storms on record.

16 years in scaffolding

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Rebecca Clarke

Estimator & Project Coordinator

Quantity Surveying DegreeCITB Site Management

Rebecca is the first person most clients speak to at Bee Scaffolding. She produces detailed, transparent quotes within 24 hours of a site visit, with no hidden costs and clear timelines. Her project coordination ensures every scaffold is erected when promised and dismantled as soon as it is no longer needed, keeping client costs down.

9 years in scaffolding

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Daniel Wright

Event Scaffolding Specialist

CISRS Advanced ScaffolderEvent Production SafetyCSCS Gold

Daniel is our go-to for every festival, concert, and public event across Manchester. He has built stages and viewing platforms at Heaton Park, Castlefield Bowl, and the Etihad Stadium. His event work is characterised by rapid build times, creative structural solutions, and an understanding of how scaffolding becomes part of the audience experience.

11 years in scaffolding

Want to Join Our Team?

Bee Scaffolding is always looking for skilled CISRS-certified scaffolders. We offer competitive pay, ongoing training, and the chance to work on Manchester's most iconic projects.