Our people are passionate and form competent, compliant teams for major projects. We cultivate growth and development for sustainable careers.
FORTEL GROUP
We put people first and believe that by doing so, we are able to provide the highest quality service, while helping our workforce develop and strengthen skills to create sustainable careers.
Nexus offers Facilities Management solutions, including business relocation and furniture installation alongside leading environmental hygiene expertise. Nexus operates a range of security services nationally.
Fortel is the largest supplier of agency labour to the UK construction industry, providing contractors with pre-briefed, compliant teams formed of trusted and skilled workers for construction and key infrastructure projects.
SkyBlue provides expertise including project leaders, executives, directors and other high-level positions to a range of national and international projects.
We cover the whole spectrum of labour, trades and professionals, enabling us to create bespoke solutions
for countless projects.
Our Story
Business Growth
New appointments to Management and Terms agreed with Major Clients to help drive business growth
100% CSCS Qualification
First company to achieve 100% CSCS workforce qualification
Expansion
Launch of construction contracting division delivering specialist external flooring solutions
Fleet Efficiency
Fleet renewal programme to provide more efficient vehicles
Relocation
Relocation to new offices as business expands to supplying hundreds of staff
ISO Verification
Successful ISO verification and first Labour Agency to introduce staff D&A testing
External Yard Works
Fortel achieve PC on External RC yard works at a distribution centre for supermarket chain Morrisons
Software Investment
Investment in core software to ensure business is at the cutting edge
FastTrack Top 100
Sunday Times FastTrack Top100 award
European Work
Agreement to supply staff to support the build of Europe''s largest DBFO project-M25 widening.
Dunlop Project
Fortel Complete DUNLOP groundworks project
New Parters and Strengthening of Partnerships
Terms agreed with ''Powerhouse'' Alstom Power
Tier 1 status agreed with Carillion's CMS Division
Key works completed
Completion of innovative Active Traffic Management works on M6
Health and Safety award
Fortel presented H&S award by SKANSKA
Global Appointment
Buckinghams appoint Fortel as Global Labour Supplier
Major Project
Completion of major GOODYEAR project
UK Growth
Preferred labour supplier frameworks agreed with 5 major UK contractors
USA Agreement
Leading American MBA College agree to work with Fortel
Award Recognition
Fortel presented Making Safety Personal award by SKANSKA/Balfour Beatty
Major Project Completion
Fortel achieves PC on work at the Multi-Million Warehouse Building in Rugeley for France Based Construction Group GSE.
A New Era
Sat Nijjer appointed as Chief Executive
High-Level Appointments
John Pilkington joins board as Vice-Chairman
One To Watch
Included in Deloitte UK Top 1000 to watch
UKTI Partnership
UKTI "British Business Club"
Turnover Achievement
Annual turnover passes £50m
Approval
Security Industry Authority - Approved Contractor Scheme success
White-Paper
Hybrid Vendor/Platform White Paper Developed
Apprentice Award
Crossrail apprentice award presented to Fortel
Trade Mission
Fortel attend UKTI trade mission to India
High-Level Appointment
Steve Withers joins board as Special Advisor
Andy Berry joins to head up Labour Supply/Recruitment
Lyn Redsell appointed Head of Governance
Charity Work
Fortel take on National 3 Peaks Challenge - 24th May 2014
Turnover Growth
PWC confirms Fortel on track for 2014 turnover of £70m+ and further growth
Multiple Framework awards boosts outlook
High-Level Appointment
Ian Smith joins board as Head of Finance
Expansion
Fortel Professional launched - expanding white collar recruitment capabilities
Technology
Hybrid Labour Management Technology Platform rolled out to UK national contractor
Charity
Fortel team face a 100mile Bham to Bath Cycle Challenge
Health and Safety award
2 times winner of Supplier Forum H&S Award for work at BBMV C512 CrossRail project.
Be Safe -Online Incident Reporting App launched by Fortel to support client H&S on site
Charity
Susan Ledsam-Smith, the company's accountant, raises £780 abseiling down the Birmingham Fort Dunlop building in aid of charity Make Some Noise.
Fortel staff team completes Peak District Charity Walk to support the homeless in India.
European Work
Executive Team proud to have been able to expand service delivery into Europe as part of a £600M project.
Investment
Major investment continues in new, more fuel efficient, vehicles to reduce the company carbon footprint.
Best Practice
A high profile Fortel project is highlighted by the Concrete Society as an example of best practice thanks to concreting in very demanding conditions.
Charity
Fortel raise £6,670 at the London to Paris cycle challenge in aid of Papyrus - the charity that helps prevent suicide among young people.
Development Plans
Mayor of West Midlands, Andy Street, meets with Fortel to discuss future development plans to improve infrastructure in the region.
Social Value Partnership
Fortel partners with the Supply Chain Sustainability School as part of the Schools commitment towards environmental and social challenges facing the construction industry.
Apprenticeships
Working in collaboration with Walsall College, Fortel continues to drive our apprenticeship programme within the local community.
Award Recognition
Fortel was recognised in 2017 for a number of awards and accreditations thanks to its diverse and ethical approach.
Collaboration
New collaboration launched between Fortel, Danny O'Sullivans and VGC in order to support key clients in delivering the UK's infrastructure and framework projects.
Charity
As part of the our continued support for youth support programmes, we saw our sponsored car in India win first place!
Award
Fortel wins the Scale Up Business award at the MSDUK in celebration of significant growth over the past two years.
Political Visitors
Home Secretary and West Midlands Mayor visit the development site for our new state of the art offices and training academy to discuss what we are doing to help with local unemployment, as well as topics including Brexit and immigration.
Community Partnership work
Fortel awarded as Bronze Partner with Walsall Works due to focusing on local recruitment and working with the local community.
Turnover Growth
Turnover passes £100m as work on our new HQ at Junction 10 of the M6 continues.
Diversity, Inclusion and Social Value
Diversity & Inclusion strategy launched alongside Social Value strategy, putting us at the forefront of positive change in the labour supply and construction industries. This was reinforced with our nomination for the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards in the 'Positive Social Impact' category.
Award Nomination
This was reinforced with our nomination for the Lloyds Bank National Awards in the 'Positive Social Impact' category
Awards
Fortel wins a host of gongs from industry recognised awards. Construction Awards - Excellence in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Inspire Awards - Most Inspiring Supplier Balfour Beatty - Managing Directors Award Signature Awards - Community Excellence
#MakeItStick Campaign
Fortel launches an industry first, a sticker scheme which encourages people to embrace their support for diversity and boost conversations in mental health.
Net Zero Task Force
Showing its commitment to moving forward to Net Zero, a task force was put together to address issues relating to carbon neutral.
Awards
Signature win for Nexus Security - part of the Fortel Group
Awards
BusinessLive Award Glittering Win for Fortel
Awards
Fortel Wins 'Great People' Award at Annual Skanska Conference
Acknowledgement
Nexus Security - part of the Fortel Group - acknowledged as security 'pacesetter'
Award
Nexus Security, part of the Fortel Group, Receives ACS Pacesetters Manned Guarding Award
Charity
Construction labour supplier in Midlands donates thousands of meals to those in need
Awards
Fortel shortlisted for prestigious industry awards for its #MakeItStick campaign
Awards
Surinder Nijjer recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award at Signature Awards 2023
New Team Member
Fortel Group appoints Tim Hunt as Head of Compliance
New Team Member
Meet the Fortel Team: Veleta Smith-Carter (HR & Payroll Manager)
Accreditation
Embracing Diversity: Fortel Group achieves Clear Assured Bronze Accreditation
Collaboration
Fortel and Balfour Beatty: Educating the Next Generation on Climate Change
Achievement
Fortel Celebrates Jasdeep Singh's Achievement with The 5% Club's Founders Pledge Award
New Team Members
Fortel Group Expands Finance Team with Two Key Midlands HQ Appointments
New Team Members
Fortel Group welcomes back talented business executive in new Supply Chain and Marketing role
Celebrations
Reflecting on Vaisakhi Celebrations at Fortel
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Meet the team
Sat
Nijjer
Amar
Sandhawalia
Jot
Engelbrecht
Ian
Smith
Andy
Berry
Tej
Nijjer
Harvey
Deo
Sham
Sangha
Manga
Sandhu
Tim
Hunt
Head of Compliance
Head of Compliance at Fortel Group, Tim has over three decades of experience in accounting, payroll, and compliance. Tim brings expertise from his tenure at KPMG, establishing his own payroll business, and serving as a board member of FCSA. Tim ensures compliance with legislation and policies, reinforcing Fortel's commitment to excellence and ethical business conduct.
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Sat
Nijjer
Chief Executive Officer
CEO of Fortel Group- a leading supplier of services to the UK construction, healthcare, justice and retail industries. Further interests include improving and supporting local economic development as a founder member of the Walsall Economic Board, Alumni Member of the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 and Vice-Chairman of the Asian Sports Foundation.
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Tej
Nijjer
Head of Major Infrastructure
Tej brings over 20 years of experience and numerous achievements in the industry. He plays a vital role in overseeing and supporting all major UK infrastructure projects and accounts at Fortel Group, ensuring they receive the very best service from the Groups teams as Fortel, Nexus and SkyBlue.
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Amar
Sandhawalia
Chief Operating Officer
COO for Fortel Group leading initiatives that create sustainable careers and forge a lasting social legacy. Amar leads on Fortel’s promise to drive innovation and progress through collaboration with clients and industry partners.
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Manga
Sandhu
Head of Contracting Operations
Head of Contracting Operations at Fortel, having joined the company in 2000. Oversees projects to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget, while creating and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
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Peter
Ball
Group Commercial & Compliance
Commercial and Compliance at Fortel Group company SkyBlue, with responsibilities covering audit, quality and compliance, supply chain, health & safety and corporate governance.
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Sham
Sangha
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Ian
Smith
Head of Finance
Experienced Head of Finance with a demonstrable history of working in the construction, financial services, consultancy and logistic sectors. Skilled in Business Planning, Risk Management, Managerial Finance, Business Development, and Change Management.
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Jot
Engelbrecht
Head of Nexus
A dynamic, dedicated professional whose management and leadership skills combine to devise and deliver successful strategies that allow Nexus to thrive, while maximising resource utilisation. Since moving to the UK in 2002, Jot has been involved in successful new start-up companies in the UK, UAE and the USA.
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Andy
Berry
Head of SkyBlue
An engineer with 35 years experience of delivering projects for Principal Contractors, while heading working teams. Andy has a particular interest in the use of technology for the control of the purchase to pay process and is a BSc of Combined Engineering and holds IOSH Safety and Risk Management.
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Harvey
Deo
Head of Regional Infrastructure & Recruitment
Harvey has worked his way up the ranks of Fortel Group for over 22 years. His role of Head of Regional Infrastructure and Recruitment will ensure we support clients to deliver successful projects across the UK.
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NEXUS
Fortel Group company Nexus offers Facilities Management solutions and security services.
PEOPLE
PROMISE
Our promise is to be pillars of our industry by creating a social legacy with foundations built on our activity and measurement.
PROGRESS
Our progress is forged by the use of innovative technology, supporting our teams and collaborating with clients to drive results.
