Meet the team
Martin Young - Director
Pre-Construction | Estimating
Martin has over eighteen years of experience in construction, working on a variety of projects ranging in value from £5k to £50m. Martin now performs the lead role in estimating and work-winning at Furber Young, as well as performing Project Managing duties.
Experience & Qualifications:
Martin started his career in 2006 as a Trainee Estimator for Trills Services, where he spent four years gaining invaluable experience in construction and refurbishment, whilst attaining various qualifications including a 1st Class Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management.
Martin then moved to McLaren Construction spending eight years as an Estimator, where he was responsible for overseeing tenders, from inception through to handover. During this time Martin also undertook various Quantity Surveying roles.
Michael Young - Director
Contracts | Project Management
Michael has over sixteen years of experience in construction, working on a variety of projects ranging from £50k to £50m, carrying out Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Estimating roles. Michael now undertakes a Project Management and Quantity Surveying role at Furber Young.
Experience & Qualifications
Michael started his career in 2007 as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Costain, where he spent five years becoming a qualified Quantity Surveyor. During this time Michael gained invaluable experience in construction and civil engineering whilst completing various qualifications, including a 1st Class Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management.
After over seven successful years at Costain, Michael made the move to McLaren Construction where he spent five years as lead Senior Quantity Surveyor. Michael was responsible for the full Commercial Management spectrum including Contract Administration, Procurement & Project Financial Control.
Tom Furber - Director
Builder | Project Management
Tom has over sixteen years of experience in the domestic building industry, building and managing all manner of bespoke new-build homes, extensions and renovations, ranging from £5k to £2m. Tom now applies his extensive knowledge and experience of bespoke, luxury house-builds at Furber Young, performing Project & Site Management roles.
Experience & Qualifications
Tom started his career in the building trade as an Apprentice Bricklayer working for his father. Tom worked his way through the ranks and quickly became skilled in a variety of trades including roofing, plastering, carpentry and groundworks.
During these years Tom successfully completed a bricklaying apprenticeship and moved on to an HNC in Construction, to broaden his management skills in the sector.