About us

Liz has been involved with the business since the very beginning over twenty years ago. She works on the day-to-day management of the business with specific emphasis on the Finance, contracts, and HR matters.

Outside of work, I like nothing more than spending time with my ever-expanding family, playing golf and walking by the sea …preferably to a restaurant or bar!

Ciara started with ESL in 2012 and in 2019 was appointed as a Director, overseeing the performance of all departments, leading on the company’s marketing strategy. Ciara works closely with the executives, developing long term goals for the business.

For me, it's all about family and our four-legged friend Otis. I love to get out and about on walks and enjoy catching up with friends and visiting my family back in Northern Ireland. When I'm feeling creative, you'll find me drawing, painting, or making cards.

Kirsty has been with ESL for 7 years , recently earning the position of Operations Director. Kirsty is a fabulous people person and loves nothing more than working with the team and coming up with ideas to continue to move the business forwards.

Outside of work, I love to bake and go for long walks, usually while listening to a podcast or two!

Charlies’ responsibilities include overseeing ESL’s financial strategy and the execution of our business development plans. Charlie also ensures ESL remain compliant with any relevant regulations and protects ESL’s best interests.

Outside of work I’m a keen runner and a language enthusiast.

Lucy has taken on one of our Client Account Manager roles and is responsible for building relationships with ESL’s existing clients and new, project managing her own caseload, and working with our other Client Account Managers to assist in supporting the ESL team.

Outside of work I spend most of my time visiting the theatre with friends, reading plays, and generally spending time with friends and family. I’m also a fan of true crime documentaries - an interest shared with many members of the ESL team!

Another of our Client Account Managers, Sarah manages her own projects as well as monitoring and overseeing the land rights process for designated clients to ensure a streamlined service.

I aspire to be good at every aspect of the job and working hard to ensure the clients are happy. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, socialising with friends, and cooking.

Beckie has also recently taken on one of our Client Account Manager roles, as well project managing her own caseload. Beckie will work alongside our other Client Account Managers to continue building on our strong client relationships and work across the ESL team in a support role.

My pursuits outside of work are quite varied, and having a joyful toddler, life is certainly never dull! I love being outdoors with my pointer walking for hours in muddy fields, and I also love spending my hours reading.

As Key Projects Manager, Mark is responsible for some of the more complex projects or those which require a little more attention. Mark also handles our Statutory Consents for projects in areas subject to AONB and SSSI regulations, among others.

I love playing video games and if I’m not parked in front of my computer or a console, I’ll usually be writing far too much backstory for the Dungeons & Dragons game I run for a group of my friends.

Jason has over 20 years’ experience in the utility sector negotiating legal rights. He has the experience to deliver a project from inception through to final damage compensation claims.

Outside of work I am a keen cyclist and support my son in the National Road Race series. I also collect classic cars and motorcycles.

Lauren manages a wide variety of responsibilities within the business from supporting the Executive team, data analysis, event planning, and marketing. Lauren has more than ten years of experience in the Utilities sector and has recently obtained her CIPD Qualification.

Outside of work I love to travel with my family, walking my dogs and cooking.

Dev works using AutoCAD to create our Land Registry compliant legal drawings and assists with the maintenance and development of our database.

Outside of work I spend a lot of my time playing music and watching movies. I love spending time with my family and our dog Otis, he's a lively dog, so we're always on the lookout for new dog-friendly places to explore.

Pri has been with ESL for over two years working primarily with one of our biggest clients and is now expanding her expertise by taking on projects across our client base.

A passion of mine is travel, where I enjoy being exposed to new foods, culture, and experiences.

Jacob is a Land Rights Project Officer with years of legal experience and holds a caseload of his own, working with clients across Electricity, Gas and Water connections.

Outside of work I enjoy watching and reading about films, playing music and spending time with friends and family.

Laura previously worked in the utility sector, predominately fibre connections. Laura hopes to gain a lot of experience at ESL and would like to become a Project Manager.

I love to spend time with my new puppy, as well as baking and cook for my family and friends.

Eliza is training with us to become a Land Rights Project Manager and holds a caseload of her own, working with clients across Electricity, Gas and Fibre connections.

Outside of work I spend most of my time creatively, either painting, writing, or developing recipes for dinner parties.

Laura started with ESL as our Business Administrator but has recently moved roles and is now a Project Officer working on our plan jobs, easements and will soon be starting on water instructions. Laura is also one of our First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.

In my own time I enjoy gardening and planting. I also like to crochet, cross-stitch, and attend local craft workshops to try new things.

Ashleigh has recently joined the team to begin training as a Project Officer, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective.

I am a passionate reader and an enthusiastic cook. Originally from South Africa, I have a deep appreciation for sunny weather, and you'll often find me chasing the sun wherever I can, whether it’s on a beach or soaking up the warmth outdoors with my son.