About Us

GPS Marine and Civil Services Ltd is a partnership formed between GPS Marine Contractors Ltd (GPS) and Marine and Civil Services Ltd (MACS) providing expert experience of operating, constructing and designing marine infrastructure.

This strategic partnership is built on experience and collaboration, pooling together the strengths and resource of each business to provide Clients with a complete delivery partner in the Southeast of England.

GPS MACS offer our Clients a complete delivery partner, from early engagement and consultation, through to design, construction and commissioning. Our services include Project Management and Engineering, Design, Construction, Marine Logistics, and Commercial Diving.

1970

GPS Marine (GPS) established and grows into the largest multi cargo intra port barge operator on the River Thames and Medway.

2019

Marine and Civil Services Ltd (MACS) established to provide professional engineering, management, and skilled personnel for the construction of marine infrastructure projects.

2020

Strategic partnership formed between GPS and MACS to establish GPS Marine and Civil Services Ltd (GPS MACS), providing expert experience of constructing, designing and operating marine infrastructure.

Present

GPS MACS offers our Clients a complete delivery partner, from early engagement and consultation, through to design, construction and commissioning. Our services include Project Management and Engineering, Design, Construction, Marine Logistics, and Commercial Diving.

1970

2019

2020

Present

1970

GPS Marine Established

GPS Marine (GPS) established and grows into the largest multi cargo intra port barge operator on the River Thames and Medway.
2019

Marine and Civil Services Ltd Established

Marine and Civil Services Ltd (MACS) established to provide professional engineering, management, and skilled personnel for the construction of marine infrastructure projects.
2020

GPS and MACS Partnership Formed

Strategic partnership formed between GPS and MACS to establish GPS Marine and Civil Services Ltd (GPS MACS), providing expert experience of constructing, designing, and operating marine infrastructure.
Present

GPS MACS Services

GPS MACS offers Clients a complete delivery partner, from early engagement and consultation, through to design, construction, and commissioning. Services include Project Management and Engineering, Design, Construction, Marine Logistics, and Commercial Diving.

Meet The Team

Directors

Paul Day

BSc (Hons) I.Eng MICE – Director

John Spencer

Director

Alan Cook

Commercial Director

Operations

Ross Albertyn

Project Manager

Paul Day

BSc (Hons) I.Eng MICE – Director

Paul is owner and Director of Marine and Civil Services Ltd. A Civil Engineer professional with over 12 years experience gained both in the UK and Australia, he has worked across a number of sectors, including: marine, rail and water treatment.

Based in London, Paul has delivered a number of iconic projects, namely Thames Tideway Tunnel, Fulham FC New Riverside Stand, Beckton Desalination Plant, London Bridge Station Redevelopment and Southend Pier Extension. Working his way up from a site engineer to Project Director, he has the practical site experience, complemented with engineering principles and technical knowledge.

John Spencer

Director

John is Group CEO for GPS Marine and MD of GPS Marine Contractors Ltd. John has been involved in coastal shipping, towage, salvage, dredging and marine civil engineering support for over 45 years, having held senior management roles for more that 75% of that time. A lifetime as a contractor in the maritime sector enables John to bring commensurate experience to the GPS Marine and Civil Services Ltd joint venture.

In addition to over 100 salvage operations, John has delivered major sub contracts in the SE of the UK on Phases 1 and 2 of the Canary Wharf Development Project, the Medway Tunnel, the Jubilee Line Extension, Cross Rail Eastern Running Tunnels, the Northern Line Extension Project and the Tideway Tunnel Central and Eastern Sections.

Alan Cook

Commercial Director

Alan has recently joined GPS Marine and Civil Services and is responsible for the performance and subsequent growth of the company. He has been working in the construction industry for over 17 years with experience on large complex rail projects within the UK, demonstrating an ability to lead commercial teams and provide commercial guidance to project managers and other project team members.

He is a proactive and practical manager with a firm belief in teamwork and has successfully delivered major projects throughout his career.

Ross Albertyn

Project Manager

Ross is a civil engineer with over 8 years’ experience in the marine construction industry across the UK and South Africa. Ross came up as a site engineer working across major port infrastructure projects in South Africa, before moving to the UK in 2016. Since making the move Ross has worked on several port, coastal and river projects across the UK, including spending 4 years on the Thames Tideway Tunnel where he was responsible for the installation of 3 cofferdams into the tidal Thames, as well being involved in tunnelling and civils operations, providing him with a broad understanding across numerous marine and civil sectors.

Paul Day

BSc (Hons) I.Eng MICE – Director

John Spencer

Director

Alan Cook

Commercial Director

Ross Albertyn

Project Manager