Phil Baily

Phil joined K2 Construction Management in 2025 as Pre-Construction Director. Phil combines both strong construction and technical knowledge along with insight into development budget and viability. Phil started his career through the Willmott Dixon Management Trainee scheme where he also earned a First-Class Honours degree in Construction Management.

Do you have a favourite building?

One Blackfriars is my favourite modern building, it’s a striking and unique building as it is a fully glazed façade with a curved vase like design. My favourite historic building in the Pantheon in Rome, built in the 2nd Century its dome is still the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome and the height of the Occulus and the diameter of the interior circle are exactly the same, some feat for people building around 1800 years ago.

What’s your favourite book?

I enjoy Dan Browns book which mix the fictional with the fact, the stories blend iconic places, buildings and historical figures, giving you a history lesson whilst reading exciting fiction.

Who inspires you?

Those that have taken the leap/risk to build their own successful businesses and done so leaving a positive legacy along the way.

How did you get into construction?

I completed an NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery at Carillion Construction training centre near Heathrow, following which I spent some time completed carpentry projects for high end projects in Virginia Water and the Wentworth estate. I then got a role as a Management trainee at Willmott Dixon housing and completed a degree in Construction Management.

What’s the proudest moment of your career?

So far it would be receiving my First Class Honours for my Construction Management degree which was 10 years ago now, and I am currently working hard to achieve a Distinction in the MBA I am completing.

What’s your best career advice?

Always be open and honest, if you don’t ask you don’t get, so its always best to have up front conversations with people, even if they are uncomfortable, to build trust but also to let people know what you want.

What are your passions outside of work?

My wife and children, playing Golf, Gym, Sports, Wine, Food, visiting Italy and Greece.