ADEO CONTINUES TO GROW THEIR COMMERCIAL TEAM

We are thrilled to welcome Paul Malama, Joel Bamanyire and George Eichbaum to our commercial team.

Paul – Senior Quantity Surveyor joins us as a highly accomplished Chartered Quantity Surveyor with more than 22 years’ experience delivering commercial excellence across major infrastructure and energy projects, including rail, utilities, water, and local authority developments.
Paul brings deep capability across both pre contract and post contract stages, with proven strengths in cost planning, procurement, risk management, and contract administration. His track record includes leading commercial teams on high value, complex programmes and delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and final accounts.
He has extensive experience working with NEC, JCT and FIDIC forms of contract, navigating demanding project environments with clarity, structure, and commercial rigour. Paul is also highly experienced in managing large portfolios of live projects simultaneously ensuring robust cost governance, effective stakeholder engagement, and strong commercial leadership from feasibility through to delivery and final account agreement.

Joel – Quantity Surveyor joins us as an accomplished Quantity Surveyor with more than 11 years’ experience across commercial and residential construction. His portfolio spans multi million pound projects in rail, aviation, and housing, where he has consistently delivered outcomes that meet programme, budget, and quality expectations.
With deep expertise in NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contracts, Joel brings a strong command of cost control, procurement, and contract management. He’s known for working seamlessly with clients, contractors, and senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and reduce risk.
What sets Joel apart is his proactive, collaborative approach—combining technical rigour with leadership that supports high performing teams and maximises project value.
Joel headshot
George – Commercial Manager joins us with more than 35 years of international experience delivering major infrastructure and complex civil engineering projects across the UK and South Africa, spanning highways, rail, aviation, utilities, energy and defence sectors.
A highly respected Commercial Lead and Senior Quantity Surveyor, George brings deep expertise in NEC3/NEC4, JCT and FIDIC contracts, along with a reputation for strong commercial governance, forensic cost control and a detailed technical understanding of infrastructure construction.
His experience and approach align perfectly with our commitment to delivering robust commercial management, data-driven insight and better outcomes for complex infrastructure projects.
George

If you would like to discover how Adeo can help keep your project on track please contact Yolande Eastwood Email: yeastwood@adeo.uk.com

WORKING FOR ADEO GAVE ME THE FLEXIBILITY I NEEDED—RIGHT WHEN I NEEDED IT MOST.

Back in 2017, after years of back and forth to West Sussex from my home in Cornwall I had to make a difficult decision: resign from my full-time role and relocate to West Sussex to care for my ageing parents!

My father had vascular dementia and finally to be moved into full-time residential care. Mum still needed support but up until her stroke could be left for a few hours each day.
I found myself at a crossroads. I wanted to return to work, but I also needed the flexibility to continue my caring responsibilities. Finding a role that matched my skills, was close to my ‘new’ home, and allowed for that flexibility felt like a tall order.

However, sometimes, when you have the right conversations and stay open about your needs, the right opportunity comes along. That’s exactly what happened with Adeo.
Eight years on, I’m still with the company, and grateful for the understanding and flexibility they offered me from day one.

In support of others going through something similar, I want to share a few things I’ve learned that helped me balance caring and working:
• Be open and honest about your situation
• Be clear about the flexibility you need
• Focus on the value you bring to the business
• Keep the lines of communication open

To all carers juggling multiple roles — your resilience is incredible. And to businesses like Adeo that empower carers to succeed at work and at home — thank you.💙

Elaine Twomey
Marketing manager