About Us | MCD Heritage

Our Vision

Our success is found in building powerful partnerships with fantastic clients. We bring a 'can do' attitude and an empowered, creative, experienced team ready to collaborate and deliver. Our clients tell us that they relish our fresh approach. That's why they tend to turn to us again and again whenever they need our skills. And it's why our team members are a valued and integral part of our business.

Our Values

Here at MCD Heritage we are always looking for ways to improve our service and make our company a better place to work. Maintaining high standards as well as being open and honest are the values we live by. We pride ourselves in forging long-lasting relationships with our clients. Helping us to better understand their needs and adapt to any project no matter how complex, allowing us to produce the exceptional standard of work we have become well known for.

Quality & Excellence

With over 30 years of experience, our commitment to delivering the very best standard is unrivalled. Here at MCD Heritage we pride ourselves on promoting a culture of openness across this organisation, allowing us to ensure that we are constantly looking at new ways to improve our service. Our client feedback pays testament to this, echoing the high standards of craftsmanship that we’ve become well known for.

People First

Here at MCD Heritage we provide a safe space for our employees to come and do their very best work.

We encourage learning and career progression with an open and honest approach – fostering trust and building confidence.

This attitude can be felt all across our operations, starting with a friendly face and a can-do approach which has a direct impact on our clients and their projects.

Build Partnerships

We pride ourselves in forging long-lasting relationships with our clients. Helping us to better understand their needs and adapt to any project no matter how complex, allowing us to produce the exceptional standard of work we have become well known for.

Transparentcy & Honesty

Maintaining high standards as well as being open and honest are the values we live by.

Our client partners have chosen us, not just because of our attention to detail, or our robust processes, or our reliability, but also because we treat them as members of our team. That sets us apart!

Ben Wagstaff

Commercial Manager

MCD Group Team – “Up Ship Creek”

Back in July this year week a team of excited rowers from MCD Heritage set off from various locations in London and West Sussex to compete in the 2023 Construction Dragon Boat race held at Stoke Newington. The aim of the event for us was to bring the…

Our Culture

Our unique culture explains why our clients love working with us - and us with them. Our belief is that every single team member, supplier, consultant and client is part of a project's success. Here's how we do it.

We listen, we engage, we discuss and together, as a team made up of experts in our field, we deliver the perfect solution. This approach works as we start with the belief that everything is achievable and our role is to work it out and make it happen. Unusually, we actively encourage challenge and are always open to new ideas and innovative thinking. Ours is a culture of fairness and fun, where we work hard together and enjoy each others' company. Think of us as a family that embraces diversity of thought and experience, and which is greater than the sum of its parts.

Our Team

Michael Falzon

CEO | Founder

Michael Falzon

CEO | Founder

Michael's client-facing role ensures that MCD always delivers flawless service. His knowledge of heritage buildings means that he is perfectly placed to advise about some of the most famous buildings in our country, from those used by the Royal Household to some of the country's top galleries. Michael drives our business forward, always exploring new opportunities, along side ways to better support our clients and deliver above and beyond our remit.

Charlie Falzon

COO | Founder

Charlie Falzon

COO | Founder

Charlie's can do attitude is loved by galleries, curators and artists alike and he is often requested by name to work on exhibitions by world famous artists. He truly excels in ensuring that exhibitions are housed and displayed in impeccable surroundings. A Founding Director of MCD, Charlie is passionate about delivering first class craftsmanship - often to tight timelines and always to budget.

Steve Hyde

Head of Heritage

Steve Hyde

Head of Heritage

As the Head of Heritage, Steve Hyde oversees the client pipeline, focusing on client relationships and new business – raising awareness and showcasing our ability within the industry. With a wealth of experience and more recently 12 years as head of estates at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Steve is best placed to ensure that we undertake the right projects, delivering the best possible effect for our clients.

Mark Dibben

Senior Principal Surveyor

Mark Dibben

Senior Principal Surveyor

Quick thinking Mark is our resident problem solver, ensuring that our client's requirements are met and exceeded, in a cost effective and practical manner. Mark is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and with over 12 years of experience in the construction industry and 10 years working with MCD, Mark brings technical expertise and a thorough understanding of managing programmes and costs. His professional response means that you know you're in a very safe pair of hands.

Chris Nobbs

Operations Manager

Chris Nobbs

Operations Manager

Chris is our Heritage Operations Manager, working behind the scenes with gallery clients and designers to deliver successful exhibitions. Chris's work and proactive attitude is key to how we build positive relationships with all our clients, giving them the confidence in our work and ensuring that we remain their exhibition partner of choice.

Marie Falzon

Accounts Manager

Marie Falzon

Accounts Manager

Marie excels at keeping our finances healthy - we're talking cashflow and accounts management here. To do this well, she works closely with our wonderful clients, ensuring that they have all the information they need too. She loves her job: the nitty gritty of accounts and ensuring the business is running as efficiently as it can, and this shows in her enthusiasm and commitment.

Tom Tennant

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager

Tom Tennant

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager

Tom manages all aspects of Health and Safety across MCD Heritage. His experience in the field spans over 10 years, and much of his time is spent amongst the wider workforce teaching safer ways of working. Providing senior management with a clear direction on risk management, Tom has worked on both commercial and high-end residential builds and helps to guarantee MCD are legally compliant on every project.

Joe Walker

Head of Culture & Leadership

Joe Walker

Head of Culture & Leadership

With a full career in the Armed Forces as a Paratrooper. Joe has a wealth of experience in leadership spanning over 23 years, developing his skills of resilience, strategic leadership and getting the very best out of the people working for him. Here at MCD Heritage Joe’s responsible for the strategic design and delivery of a range of Leadership Programmes for all levels. He utilises his unique leadership style and mental resilience training to empower our leaders to tackle a broad range of complex projects.

Jim Lumber

Senior Project Manager

Jim Lumber

Senior Project Manager

Project Manager, James, excels at delivering the luxurious finish demanded by many of our clients. He personally works closely with in house personnel, listening carefully to requirements before delivering above and beyond expectations. With over 30 years experience, he is uniquely positioned to understand the intricacies and personalities of many of the country's most recognisable buildings, ensuring that each is given the personal touch that they richly deserve.

Jo Falzon

Marketing

Jo Falzon

Marketing

Jo has been involved with the MCD for over 10 years and more recently her involvement with the Marketing team has seen her implement several online marketing strategies that have delivered consistent results in a complex and ever-changing industry. Jo’s passion sits with the continued development of client relationships through comprehensive project case studies. With this detailed content it allows MCD Heritage to showcase the company’s projects as well as feedback to potential clients and partners.

Ellie Macintyre

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ellie Macintyre

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

University of Reading graduate Ellie assists the commercial team and principle surveyors of our projects in each and every task, including project procurement and valuations. Although being relatively new to the industry, Ellie’s hands-on approach and positive attitude make her an integral part of the team, and she thrives on the constantly changing nature of her work.

Lauren Alexander

Admin Assistant

Lauren Alexander

Admin Assistant

Lauren joined MCD Heritage in May ‘22 to take on the role as Admin Assistant. Lauren’s passionate about delivering the attention to detail required to support a busy Commercial, Operational and admin team, enabling MCD to provide the very best product to both clients and partners alike. With a degree in Surface Design, she has a keen eye for branding and has utilised this to support a number of marketing and digital projects across the organisation