About Us
Learn about our story & meet the team
A little about us
CLS is an established family owned company in West London, operating primarily in the supply of services to the Aviation industry since 2008. CLS have amassed a wealth of experience operating successfully in some of the most complex, logistically challenging and safety critical environments in some of the UK’s busiest airports in Heathrow, Gatwick & Stansted.
Dan and Ferose met in 2019 and found shared joint vision for the changing construction markets, and agreed to partner up and collate experience, and to focus joint efforts on expanding the capabilities of the CLS group. They discussed and agreed a range of expanded skills and services, and planned the expansion of CLS-Build, a construction and utilities focused business division of CLS, led by Dan, experienced in civil construction manager.
CLS-Build will now focus on providing the Aviation, Utility Protection, Construction and Civil Engineering industries with a wide range of technical and resourcing services, including small packages of work.
CLS-Build widens the horizons for an improved range of services available to clients across various sectors of the construction industry.
We commit to giving our clients the dedication, respect, and service, that is due in the modern day construction industry, and never taking an opportunity for granted.
At CLS-Build we give our utmost efforts to continuously provide a top class service, deliver a quality project and service that is remembered and recommended.
CLS-Build are passionate about apprenticeships, with Dan learning his trade in the industry via this route, supported by Balfour Beatty. CLS-Build make a promise to support apprenticeships and support those entering into, or transitioning within, the construction industry.
2020, with the impact that Brexit is having on the economy, began as a year with already considerable disruption to the way we work. It will prove to be a very challenging year for us all in the UK construction industry as a result of this impending change, and the impact that COVID-19 is currently inflicting on our economy. CLS will endeavour to help our clients, wherever possible, to navigate this difficult time within the construction industry.
Meet the Team
Ferose GAZI
CEO & Founder
Dan Barnes
Contracts & Construction Manager
Dave STREET
Utilities Consultant
FORHAD GAZI
Financial Manager – CLS group
John McMann
Business Development Director
Chris Ball
Head of Mechanical & Electrical services
Ferose Gazi
CEO & Founder
Ferose is the CEO and founder of the CLS group, having a successful history in the Aviation and logistics industry. Ferose has spent a large portion of his life dedicated to ensuring the CLS business operates efficiently, working collaboratively with Heathrow Airport, and effectively supporting all clients and airlines.
Ferose has spent much of his time with CLS developing a business around supporting Airlines and passenger services, finding the right solutions to achieve a successful passenger experience.
Ferose is dedicated to West London, supporting by finding the right employment for the many varying levels of skills within the communities.
Contact details:
Tel: 07554 891 257
Email: Ferose@CLSUKSERVICES.CO.UK
Dan Barnes
Contracts & Construction Manager
Dan is the construction lead for CLS-Build, having worked in the industry for closing in on 20 years.
Commencing his career in the industry as an apprentice civil site engineer, Dan began working throughout the UK on a wide range of projects spanning many differing key sectors of our industry, leading to a senior site management position on airside construction projects, Heathrow.
Dan has been fortunate to have worked in a wide range of civil and construction sectors throughout his career. He was lucky to have had the opportuntiy to spend 4 years of his life working in Australia, gaining further construction experience and expanding his project management skills further.
Dan has two young children, that he dedicates his free time to. He also has a passion for construction, and a large interest and dedication to expanding and strengthening CLS-Build, supporting and working toward expansion of the business and becoming an establishded construction services provider.
Dan, having started out in the construction industry in an apprenticeship role, will be ensuring CLS-Build focus future efforts on ensuring that we bring young people in to the industry, support and guide them toward success in the UK construction industry. Somethng that is vital for both the future of our industry and economy.
Contact details:
Tel: 07497 092 417
Email: Daniel@CLS-Build.co.uk
Chris Ball
Mechanical and Electrical Manager
Chris is a mechanical/electrical engineer with extensive experience in the installation and maintenance sector. He had a long career in the Engineering team at Heathrow Airport and has a wealth of knowledge in building management.
Chris has a substantial network of associates both at Heathrow and across a wide range of engineering contractors. He is customer centric and has spent the past 2 years working with a major construction company on projects at Heathrow.
Chris has led many teams to meet works specifications, project deadlines and budgetary requirements. He enjoys a challenge, whilst always focusing on safety and delivery.
Contact details:
Email: Chris@clsukservices.co.uk
Tel: 07710 382 574
John McMann
Business Development Director
John is an experienced Senior Project Manager with many years’ experience in delivery complex and challenging projects and services.
John was one of the Project Managers responsible for building Heathrow Pier Six, constructed to meet the target dates of welcoming the UK’s first ever Airbus A380 Aircraft. This project was completed in successful, in time and within budget manner.
John has a very strong record of stakeholder management success, coming from a background in engineering and facilities management. He masters the customer service element of a complex construction team, knowing what the end client requires in terms of services and information to ensure the successful delivery of complex projects.
Over the last 15 years John has progressed from Head of local projects for HAL to becoming a well-respected consultant to a whole range of construction projects.
John is passionate about enticing young people into the construction industry and taking up apprenticeship roles and dedicates some of his spare time being a STEM ambassador.
John also helps out for a local charity to care for big cats, with a view to one day releasing these cats back in to the wild.
John is a member of the UK APM and former committee member for a number of years.
Contact details:
Tel: 07595 734 695
Email: John@clsukservices.co.uk
FORHAD GAZI
Financial Manager - CLS Group
Area under development 10/06/20
Contact details:
Tel : 07885 978 085
Email : Forhad@clsukservices.co.uk
Dave Street
Utility Consultant
Dave is the Utilities lead for CLS-Build, holding almost 40 years of experience working within the utility site management, construction and utility surveying sectors.
Having started his career as a Gas Distribution Apprentice within what was formerly known as a Regional Gas Board, he quickly progressed through the business to become the IS Service Manager for the UK within National Grid.
He has worked on many large gas, electric and overhead line schemes within the UK, and more recently acting as a GPR Engineer on the pre-enabling works within HS2.
Dave has run a very successful Utility Survey and Management Consultancy since 2015 and is now looking forward to offering his wealth of knowledge to the CLS-Build team and their clients moving forward.
Contact details:
Tel : 07964 095 427
Email : Dave@CLS-Build.co.uk
Where & how can we assist you?
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Contact Us
Head Office
Heathrow Cube,
First Floor, 9 Arkwright Road,
(Close to Heathrow Terminal 5)
Colnbrook, Berkshire
United Kingdom
SL3 0HJ