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Matt Stone
Project Manager
Matt was an NICEIC electrical qualified supervisor for 12 years before joining MEL in 2024 as an electrical supervisor and project manager.
With his technical background, problem-solving experience, sense of humour and general “chill” demeanour, Matt has the perfect combination of experience and temperament for handling the complexity of our larger projects.
Matt takes pride in ensuring that each project is fine-tuned to accomplish clients’ goals, incorporating designer, consultant, and trade specifications.
Will Craythorne
Junior Project Manager
Will has a background in mechanical manufacturing, completing his apprenticeship at Mars Wrigley.
Keen to develop his career and professional skills, Will returned to college after his apprenticeship to pursue his HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
Alongside scheduling work, ordering materials, and undertaking risk assessments, Will is responsible for job costing and quotations.
Look out for him on site surveys!
Daniel Cain
Contracts Manager
With 12 years’ experience in the M&E sector, Dan joined the MEL team as Contracts Manager in 2024. Responsible for managing some of MEL’s blue chip accounts, Dan also leads the project management team at MEL and provides technical leadership for the heating, plumbing and mechanical engineers within our growing Facilities Management Division.
Dan is driven by delivering the best possible service. He says, "It’s not just professional self-esteem. It reflects positively on the whole team and means client retention remains at its optimal level."
Robson Clarke
Engineering Coordinator
Robson started his electrical apprenticeship with MEL back in 2016, becoming an approved electrician, moving into project roles and then gaining his NICEIC qualified supervisor certificate in 2024. Always happy to help, Robson appreciates the solidarity amongst the entire team and the sense of achievement at the end of each day.
Alongside scheduling and supporting the installation teams with safety documentations, risk assessment method statements and materials procurement, Robson takes the lead on our NICEIC certification.
Matt Stone
Project Manager
Matt was an NICEIC electrical qualified supervisor for 12 years before joining MEL in 2024 as an electrical supervisor and project manager.
With his technical background, problem-solving experience, sense of humour and general “chill” demeanour, Matt has the perfect combination of experience and temperament for handling the complexity of our larger projects.
Matt takes pride in ensuring that each project is fine-tuned to accomplish clients’ goals, incorporating designer, consultant, and trade specifications.
Will Craythorne
Junior Project Manager
Will has a background in mechanical manufacturing, completing his apprenticeship at Mars Wrigley.
Keen to develop his career and professional skills, Will returned to college after his apprenticeship to pursue his HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
Alongside scheduling work, ordering materials, and undertaking risk assessments, Will is responsible for job costing and quotations.
Look out for him on site surveys!
Phil Collins
Contracts Manager
As a founding member of the MEL team and with over a decade of dedicated service, Phil manages the contract for one of MEL’s most prestigious long-term clients.
His career spans an impressive range of complex infrastructure projects, including Thames Water pumping station upgrades, pressure reducing stations for the National Grid, and jet engine test rig facilities for Rolls-Royce, both in Derby and internationally in Brazil.
Phil currently oversees the management of MEL’s term contracts at Eton College, ensuring seamless delivery of both electrical and mechanical services.
Daniel Cain
Contracts Manager
With 12 years’ experience in the M&E sector, Dan joined the MEL team as Contracts Manager in 2024. Responsible for managing some of MEL’s blue chip accounts, Dan also leads the project management team at MEL and provides technical leadership for the heating, plumbing and mechanical engineers within our growing Facilities Management Division.
Dan is driven by delivering the best possible service. He says, "It’s not just professional self-esteem. It reflects positively on the whole team and means client retention remains at its optimal level."
Alex Milczarek
Office Manager
With an MA in Finance & Banking and a career ranging from university teaching to the Royal Household at Windsor Castle, Alex is now our much-appreciated Office Manager.
Despite Alex's love for numbers, she’s a great people person; she’s constantly learning and taking on new challenges too.
Alongside managing daily
operations and bookkeeping, Alex oversees our quality management processes, compliance and ISO 9001 accreditation.
Robson Clarke
Engineering Coordinator
Robson started his electrical apprenticeship with MEL back in 2016, becoming an approved electrician, moving into project roles and then gaining his NICEIC qualified supervisor certificate in 2024. Always happy to help, Robson appreciates the solidarity amongst the entire team and the sense of achievement at the end of each day.
Alongside scheduling and supporting the installation teams with safety documentations, risk assessment method statements and materials procurement, Robson takes the lead on our NICEIC certification.
Simon Brander
With a career in senior management and electrical engineering, Simon took on his first manager role in 1992 and was promoted to his first director position in 2003. Simon co-founded MEL with Andy in 2016.
His interest in engineering dates back to his childhood, and he has encouraged the MEL team to adopt the same mindset: a natural curiosity that helps find practical solutions to complex problems.
He continues to lead the design processes at MEL, extending his scope of work to include not just resilient power distribution and process controls but also MEL’s business operations.
The personal pride he takes in designing efficient, reliable and safe engineering solutions is an ethos he has also built into MEL’s organisational culture.
Andy Collins
Andy’s journey began with a hands-on apprenticeship, during which he developed a strong foundation in electrical work and a genuine passion for the industry. Eager to grow, he went on to complete the City & Guilds Design & Verification 2400 course and took up a role as an estimator with his employer.
He not only honed his technical and commercial skills but also became closely involved in business development and contract management.
In 2016, Andy teamed up with his longtime friend and mentor, Simon, to launch MEL. Andy genuinely enjoys meeting people, understanding what matters to them, and finding practical ways to make things happen. That down-to-earth, solutions-focused mindset has helped MEL grow into a trusted partner to major clients.