MEET OUR TEAM
Our team have a varied industry background with many years experience, enabling us to perfectly match our team to your requirements
BEN MURPHY
CEO
Ben completed a BSC Honors in Building Surveying and began his working life with NHS Estates before moving into private practice. Initially he specialised in disability adaptation works and asbestos management as well as project management and contract administration for many years before establishing Roofing Technologies in 2012. He has extensive experience in project and commercial
management. Outside of work he is a keen snow sports fan, loves to ride his motorcycles and travel.
JIM SHILL
Managing Director
Jim completed a Masters degree in Project Management & Construction and has gained over 20 years experience within the construction industry. His expertise within project management and as a principal designer have been used on many large scale projects. He is client focussed, skilled at value engineering & sustainability with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture and planning industry. Outside of work he has a love of the great outdoors, especially mountain biking and swimming.
STEWART BRITTON
Projects Director
Stewart joined RTL Group at the start of 2024. His interest in design and engineering saw him enter the construction industry over 20 years ago, the last 18 of which he has focussed on roofing design and specification, having held a number of senior positions with some of the worlds leading roofing manufacturers.
He has held the position of South West Regional Vice Chair of the Institute of Roofing since 2019, the UK's only professional development body. Outside of work he is a keen cyclist, motorcyllist and winter sports fanatic.
GEOFF ANDREWS
Construction Director
Geoff has been working alongside RTL Group for a number of years but officially joined the business in 2024. He has over 40 years experience within the construction industry, having started when he left the Royal Navy in 1986. A carpenter by trade he progressed within the industry to site and contract management, working with many high street retailers and the petroleum industry. He then moved into refurbishment for the NHS and commercial and residential properties. In his spare time Geoff will be found in the countryside with his dogs.
SUE MURPHY
Business & Marketing Manager
Sue started working with RTL Group in 2021, with over 25 years experience in retail as a store manager, area manager and regional manager and having recently completed a CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing. This allowed her to transition from a retail management role into a marketing role, bringing her management skill set alongside her newly acquired marketing knowledge to the business. Outside of work she enjoys travelling, walking, snow sports and is a passionate rugby league fan.
CHRIS EDWARDS
Senior Contracts Manager
Chris has worked with RTL Group since 2013, after formally joining the business in 2021 he has progressed through to Senior Contracts Manager. He has a wealth of experience in managing multiple large scale and complex projects. His many years of experience ensures he is well placed to advise on and oversee large, challenging projects. He is adaptable, detailed and proactive, always thinking outside the box to overcome any challenges. His approach is warm and welcoming with excellent communication skills. He has completed the Site Managers Safety training scheme and is also trained in scaffold inspection. We are delighted to have Chris in our team.
Outside of work he is a keen sports fan, having represented both Swansea and Wales as a youth. He enjoys motorbikes and spending time with his family. Chris is also a fluent Welsh speaker.
STEFAN KELLY
Contracts Manager
Stefan has been working with RTL Group since 2013 but officially joined the business in 2025. He has a huge amount of experience working on and managing large scale roofing projects. He has a great attention to detail and can quickly adapt in any given situation. He thrives on learning new things and has a positive can-do attitude. He has completed A-levels in business, product design and information and communication technology, alongside English language. Outside of work he enjoys watching sport, especially snooker and football, on weekends he can be found mountain biking or cooking bbq's. He also has a love of travel.
