Team

Paul Orriss

Consultant

Paul undertook his accountancy training with Whiting and Partners Chartered Accountants in Bury St Edmunds before moving into the construction industry in 1990. Originally working at Sturgeon Builders, Paul was one of the founding Directors and Shareholders of Gipping Construction in 2004. Paul served as Financial Director of Gipping, overseeing the Company’s back-office operations, from finance and legal through to H&S, facilities and HR.

Paul was instrumental in establishing the original company ethos of working with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and employees to create a product that all stakeholders could be proud of, a principle that remains in place today.

In 2016, following Chris McEwen’s retirement, Paul was appointed Joint Managing Director alongside Andy Laflin. Subsequently, they oversaw growth of over 50% in both margin and turnover.

Paul retired from Gipping in May 2026 but will continue to work as a consultant, bringing his experience and knowledge from an accounting perspective, to assist with the ever-more complex red tape that persists in the industry today.

Selected Project Resume
Gipping Construction 2016 – Present. Joint Managing Director

Gipping Construction 2004 – 2016 Financial Director

Sturgeon Builders 1990 – 2004 Financial Director
Whiting and Partners 1984 – 1990 Accountant

Other Directorships
Stowcare Ltd 1992 – 2006 Financial Director
A care home operator providing residential care for the elderly in Stowmarket, Suffolk
Gipping Valley Property Co Ltd 1993 – Present. Financial Director
Privately owned property developers operating throughout Suffolk
Gipping Homes Ltd 1993 – Feb 2017 Financial Director
Privately owned property developers operating throughout Suffolk
Gipping Homes (Bartlet) Ltd 2012 – March 2018 Financial Director
A subsidiary of the Gipping Valley Property Co Ltd, converting the former Bartlet convalescence home in Felixstowe into luxury apartments.

Qualifications:

Member of Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT)

Health and Safety for Directors and Environmental Training

Treasurer Suffolk Association National federation of Builders

Mental Health awareness training

Qualifications:

Member of Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT)

Health and Safety for Directors and Environmental Training

Treasurer Suffolk Association National federation of Builders

Mental Health awareness training

Our Team

Andy Laflin

Managing Director

Joe Butler

Commercial Director

Julian Davies MCIOB

Construction and Health & Safety Director

Emma Brine

Associate Director - Purchasing/BMS

Paul Orriss

Consultant

Matt Smith

Senior Estimator

Peter Flatt

Contracts Manager

Joel Murray MCIOB

Contracts Manager

Zac Land

Quantity Surveyor

Xena Partridge

Quantity Surveyor

Ed Smith

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Steve James

Project Manager

Lee Walsom

Project Manager

Shaun Whiting

Project Manager

Chris Crabtree

Project Manager

David Andrew

Site Manager

Dale Gregory

Site Manager

Michael Newman

Site Manager

Paul Howes

Site Manager

Will Crabtree

Assistant Site Manager

Nick Maslin

Working Foreman

Michelle Bloomfield

Administrator

Sharon Dean

Financial Controller

Leanda Hoyland-Linch MCIM

Marketing and Business Development Manager

Clyde Palmer

Procurement Assistant

Karen Wark

Accounts Assistant

Mark Batram

Groundworks Supervisor

John Bartle

Tradesman and General Operative

Sam Beer

Apprentice

Rob Byrne

Groundworker

Mark Hughes

Groundworker

Ian Mumby

Groundworker

Declan O’Brien

Tradesman and General Operative

Stan Pryke

Carpenter

Jason Starsmoore

Groundworker

Josh Davies

Carpenter

What Our Clients Say

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“Peter was outstanding when it came to communications and implementing changes and fixes that were required by the building work supplier. Very happy to recommend Gipping's services to others.”

Oliver Squirrell, Old Jet Airspace Programme
“I just wanted to thank you again for pretty much everything! I absolutely love our home and it was totally worth the wait. There isn’t a single thing I’d change, it really is perfect. The landscapers have been now too and it’s totally transformed the outside space, it just looks incredible. I feel super lucky to live here, every time I pull up back home I smile and feel so grateful and lucky. All the workmen have been incredibly lovely and gone above and beyond too, you have such a great team of people, they are extremely lovely and that makes a huge difference. I wish you well in all that you do creating beautiful homes for people. Thank you so so much.”

Kayleigh Williams: Wix
“As a team, Gipping met every expectation throughout the project. Steve James provided the exact role and attitude required for a project of this nature. The way he managed the works on site, given the difficult “live” environment was a credit to the firm. The overall management and support for Steve from Steve Offord and Joe was also a large factor in the smooth running of the scheme. All involved should be commended and are a credit to Gipping. Thank you for your part in a very successful scheme.”

Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place
“Carl, and the team, were fantastic during this phase of the project. Carl kept us updated with how the work was going and always had time to check with us if he thought things would impact on the running of the school. The site was always clean and tidy. The project was delivered slightly ahead of schedule, which made the transition into the build much easier for us! Thank you!”

Hannah Brookman, Tollgate Primary School Phase I
“It was a pleasure working with Gipping and we are very happy with our new home. Shaun Whiting was an exceptional Site Manager and remained professional, approachable and friendly throughout the entire build. The site was always tidy, well-managed and busy. We felt as if the entire Gipping team took our project seriously and truly cared about getting the build right. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering building a home.”

Elizabeth Goodrich, Amento