Civil Connect PLC is guided by a commitment to precision, transparency, and strategic oversight. Our leadership combines extensive Tier-1 infrastructure expertise with a rigorous governance framework to deliver long-term certainty for our clients and shareholders.”
Chairperson, Civil Connect PLC
Strategic Leadership Appointed Chairperson in December 2023, Lord Bell brings over 39 years of executive experience to Civil Connect PLC. As a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership (FIoL) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), alongside his MIoD membership, he directs the company’s strategic vision, corporate governance, and financial oversight.
ESG & Core Philosophy A staunch advocate for the ESG agenda, Lord Bell embeds sustainable practices directly into the business strategy. He bridges the gap between compliance and operational reality, ensuring long-term shareholder value while championing employees and local communities.
Vision & Mission Driving the company’s commitment to precision in subsurface infrastructure, his guiding mission is clear:
“To provide the critical intelligence that turns complex site data into clear, sustainable opportunities.”

Managing Director
Jim brings deep technical expertise in environmental drainage and major infrastructure delivery. His extensive portfolio includes critical motorway projects across the UK and complex infrastructure developments in the Philippines, adding a valuable international perspective to the Board’s operational oversight.

Financial Director
A qualified finance leader with over 13 years of experience, Thomas combines technical expertise in taxation with strategic commercial insight. His hands-on operational background ensures the company maintains rigorous financial compliance while driving sustainable growth.

Operations Director
Danielle brings a distinguished track record in the subsurface infrastructure sector, having held senior directorships at leading national firms. Her deep industry expertise drives the company’s strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence and high delivery standards across all major projects.

Non Executive Director
Recognised as a global expert in water management, Violet brings deep international technical authority to the Board. Her strategic insight into complex aquatic systems strengthens the Group’s capabilities in environmental sustainability and critical infrastructure resilience.
Civil Connect PLC operates within a rigorous framework of accountability, designed to ensure the long-term resilience of our business and the critical infrastructure we manage. Our Board of Directors is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, recognizing that a clear ethical and operational structure is the foundation of “Critical Intelligence.” This framework ensures that every strategic decision aligns with our core pillars of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Our approach to governance is built upon three primary mandates:
1. Risk Mitigation & Financial Integrity The Board provides robust oversight of the Group’s risk profile, utilizing data-driven intelligence to navigate the complexities of subsurface infrastructure. By integrating advanced financial rigour with real-world engineering data, we provide stakeholders with total transparency and ensure the long-term fiscal health of the company. This disciplined approach allows us to maintain the “Certainty” our clients require on large-scale national projects.
2. Ethical Leadership & ESG Integration At Civil Connect, governance is inextricably linked to our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. Led by Lord Ramon Bell, the Board ensures that social value and environmental stewardship are embedded into our corporate DNA. We manage our supply chain and internal operations with a focus on carbon reduction and social progress, turning compliance requirements into sustainable opportunities.

3. Operational Accountability Through a system of clear mandates and delegated authorities, we bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational reality. This ensures that the standards set in the boardroom—whether regarding Modern Slavery, Gender Pay equity, or Carbon Management—are strictly upheld across every site and survey we conduct.

Civil Connect PLC is registered in England as a public limited companyRegistered Number: 15368647
Registered Office: Cuckoo Wharf, Lichfield Road, Birmingham, England, B6 7SS
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