The Swindon and Wiltshire Club been established to bring together construction professionals from both the public and private sector in a collaborative forum. The club will look to modern methods of construction and digital transformation to attract new talent into the industry bridging the skills gap and supporting the delivery of construction projects coming forward. We are very keen to attract new members to the club and onto our committee.
If you’d like to join please do get in touch with our Chair; we look forward to seeing you at the club events.
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Meet the Swindon & Wiltshire Club Committee
Julian Maull, Beard Construction - Chair
Julian Maull is a Building Services Manager for Beard Construction with a 40-year career in Construction. Initially working for a regional M&E design and build contractor and progressing into a Principal Contractor role, heading up a unique construction firm within the retail sector.
Originally gaining qualifications and experience in building services, through Safety with Nebosh and then Senior Construction Management, Julian became a chartered member of the CIOB in 2019 and was further certified under the CIOB’s Principal Contractor competency scheme in 2025.
He has experience in technical and design support in construction activities and, a passion for driving construction knowledge and quality, in the last few years Julian has focused on increasing clarity on the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Passive Fire Protection within the M&E sectors along with collaborative working.
This career path through technical, design, management, client side and end user gave Julian a broad experience base and a drive to provide technical and knowledge based training and professional development for colleagues, which Beard Construction have enabled him to fulfil throughout the Swindon business.
Outside of work Julian enjoys time with his family and has a very keen interest in motorbikes and the more unusual classic cars.
Barry Peebles, Method Consulting
Barry is a Partner at Method Consulting and a highly experienced Building Services Engineer with a Master’s degree in Building Services Engineering. He joined Method Consulting in 2012 as a Graduate engineer and has since progressed through the business into a key leadership role.
Barry brings extensive experience in delivering mechanical and electrical (M&E) design across a diverse range of sectors, including education, residential, healthcare, defence, and commercial developments, with involvement across all stages of delivery—from pre-planning through to completion.
Based in the Swindon office, Barry leads a team of engineers and plays a key role in driving the day-to-day performance of the business. He is responsible for developing fee proposals, leading and assuring design quality, and building strong, lasting client relationships through proactive engagement.
Barry is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and a Chartered Engineer. He also plays an active role within CIBSE, volunteering as a mentor and carrying out interviews for professional membership.
Peter Blake, CMS Group
Peter Blake is Managing Director of CMS Group, leading multidisciplinary teams across project management, quantity surveying and architecture to deliver complex built-environment projects throughout the healthcare, education, commercial and leisure sectors. Peter joined CMS in 1994 as a trainee technologist after beginning his career as a stonemason, giving him a practical understanding of construction that continues to shape his collaborative and solutions-focused approach today.
After graduating from the University of the West of England with a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management, Peter developed his career within project management and became a member of the CIOB. Over the past 25+ years, he has successfully led a wide range of high-value specialist projects spanning healthcare, retail, hotels, commercial centres and urban redevelopment across both the public and private sectors.
Known for his ability to simplify complex processes and build confidence among clients and stakeholders, Peter has earned a reputation for delivering projects with clarity, professionalism and integrity. Since becoming Managing Director of CMS Group in November 2015, he has continued to drive the business forward through innovation, collaboration and a commitment to best practice across the built environment. Through his involvement with Constructing Excellence, Peter is passionate about sharing industry knowledge, championing integrated project delivery and supporting a more transparent, people-focused approach to construction and development.
