Our Team

Alex started his career in the construction industry in 2002 with an apprenticeship at Interserve Engineering Services, completing the ONC, HNC and HND in Building Services Engineering. He was fortunate to have been under the guidance of some excellent engineers who were able to help direct his path through the construction industry.

After training, Alex had spells with JCW, Laing O’Rourke and CMB Engineering, which allowed him to be part of the three main arms of the industry, picking up valuable experience of the way the industry works, and how best to deliver projects.

The next chapter of Alex's career is now with Taranis Engineering. Based in the Bristol office, he aims to push forward Taranis Engineering's development and continue to deliver the quality service that its clients have come to expect.

Jon entered the industry in 2000 and was awarded an HND in Building Services Engineering from City of Bath College. His enthusiasm rapidly impressed his colleagues and he rose to Senior Project Engineer in 2005. By 2012 he was a Regional Manager for the Four Seasons Group.

He now works out of the Taranis Engineering's office in Cardiff where he is heavily involved in the design and installation of mechanical systems. He is engaged in offering complete lifecycle solutions by means of preventative maintenance proposals.

Jon combines the characteristics of a knowledgeable engineer with exceptional people skills. He gets on with others easily and is comfortable working in a team, a skill derived from his many years playing rugby.

John has twenty years of experience within the Building Services Environment. Originally from Belfast where he worked in a small family run Building Services business, he moved in 2005 to South Wales to work for Daikin UK in the manufacturing and sales side of the building services industry.

In 2010 he became Area Sales Manager for Daikin UK. Daikin is a global air conditioning manufacturer, specialising in innovative and renewable technology, he led a team of ten sales engineers and had achieved a growth of 160% during his tenure. In July 2014. John joined MacWhirter Ltd with a view to moving into the contracting side of the industry. He subsequently joined Taranis Engineering in July 2015.

John has extensive knowledge and experience in our industry, from both the manufacturing base and coupled with the contracting element, an invaluable aid when working within our industry and that of Taranis Engineering, offering this expertise to our clients.