5 minutes with … Dean Mitchell at 4B Projects

2026-01-22T07:00:00

One of the firm’s four founding brothers describes working on the Spurs stadium as an Arsenal fan, keeping the Saudi royal family happy, the importance of asking questions and talent spotting potential Ireland rugby players in north Londonx

Why did you choose construction as a career?

I was drawn to construction for the diversity it offers. With a lifelong interest in sport, the opportunity to work on stadium projects used by tens of thousands of spectators and with events watched by millions around the world was what first pulled me in, particularly the chance to contribute to the London 2012 Olympics. Since then, I have expanded my experience into sectors including commercial offices, retail, hospitality, cultural and many more.

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