Meet Our Team
Get to know the dedicated professionals behind our high-quality flooring solutions.
Supporting You from Concept to Certification
Our team of project managers and technical experts supports you from concept to certification.
We offer a no-hassle, cost-effective service with Specification Experts, Experienced Estimators, Sales Managers, and Contract Managers, backed by our Commercial Office Team.
Ernie Smyth - Contracts Director
Ernie has over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. He joined Bathgate Flooring in 2005 and is responsible for managing the contracting team across the company. Ernie is an Associate Member of the CIOB (ACIOB) and is dedicated to meeting the company’s commitments and clients’ expectations. Ernie’s a keen football fan and National Trust member
Justin Barton - Senior Contracts Manager
With over 30 years of proven expertise in contract negotiation, development, and management across the Raised access and hardwood flooring industries. Justin is a dedicated professional who brings precision, strategic insight, and a collaborative spirit to every project.
Outside of business hours, Justin is equally passionate about rugby—serving as both a respected referee and a coach.
Ashley Sanders - Sales Manager and Specification Consultant
Ashley brings 40 years of experience in the construction/raised flooring industry within Datahall & Raised Access flooring projects within the London Area and is dedicated to meeting the company’s commitments and clients’ expectations.
Outside of work, Ashley is a Netball Umpire, enjoys spending time with family travelling, along with visiting English Heritage and National Trust sites
David Brooker - Commercial Manager
As Commercial Manager, David has overall responsibility for all aspects of the Commercial Department. Having graduated with a BSc. in Building in 1984 he has worked within the construction industry for 40 years and exclusively within the raised access flooring industry for the last 30 years.
James Ridley - Estimating Manager
James joined Bathgate Flooring in 2013, working his way up from Estimating Administrator, eventually becoming Estimating Manager in March 2021. As manager of the estimating department, James is in charge of ensuring quotations are sent out accurately and efficiently, taking into consideration the specification and the client’s needs.
George Townsend - Senior Quantity Surveyor
George joined Bathgate in 2016 and is responsible for reviewing contract terms and conditions across a wide range of contract types, managing cashflow, preparing tenders, providing variations, submitting applications for payment, scheduling materials, and delivering project reporting. Having recently completed a master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, he is now working towards achieving MRICS accreditation
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