John Rowe

Commercial Director

John started his career in project management at Multiplex working on large projects in the residential and health sectors and has over 11 years of experience.

John has built his career around commercial leadership and disciplined project delivery across various sectors. With a degree in Civil Engineering, he began at Multiplex in Australia, working as both a Project Engineer and Quantity Surveyor on major healthcare and large-scale commercial developments before relocating to the UK.

He later joined The Thornton Partnership, where he progressed to Head of Commercial, leading cost strategy and commercial performance across a diverse project portfolio. Known for his analytical approach and commercial clarity, John consistently aligned technical delivery with strong financial outcomes.

In 2023, John co-founded Bloom Construction with a clear ambition: to build a modern construction business rooted in transparency, accountability, and shared success. As Commercial Director, he defines and drives Bloom’s commercial strategy, championing win-win solutions across the entire supply chain. He believes the strongest projects are those where clients, consultants, and subcontractors succeed together – creating lasting partnerships alongside exceptional results.

Professional Experience

  • Bloom Construction Group:
    2023-Present, Commercial Director
  • The Thornton Partnership:
    2022-2023, Commercial Manager
    2021-2022, Quantity Surveyor
    2019-2021, Project Manager
  • Multiplex:
    2018, Site Manager
    2017, Project Engineer
    2012-2017, Graduate/Site Supervisor

Education / Qualifications

 BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering 

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