About Us

Modalus specialises in tailored project management and advisory services for intermodal terminals, ports, warehouse and distribution facilities, and transport related infrastructure.

Our seasoned professionals bring extensive experience in delivering exceptional outcomes in transport and logistics assets. We provide comprehensive expertise, from project origination to operation, using innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies to enhance land, sea, and air intermodal hubs.

Recognising the pivotal role of these facilities play in keeping the economy, our mission is to turn client ideas into operational excellence, maximising efficiency and their profitability in doing so. Whether it’s greenfield terminal developments, speculative or bespoke warehouse and distribution facilities, or improvements to existing assets, our expertise delivers customised solutions and reliable results to take the stress out of projects for our clients.

Our approach is built on knowledge, innovation, and effective collaboration with clients to understand their goals and challenges. We prioritise cost-effective, environmentally responsible solutions, harnessing technology to streamline processes. Modalus’ professionals, led by directors Kieran Mooney and Nathan Cairney, ensure on-time, on-budget project completion with unwavering commitment to quality and integrity.

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Chris Gardner

Senior Project Manager

Christopher Gardner ChPP is chartered project manager with a diverse background having worked in five continents (Europe, central Aisia, central Africa, South America, Australia), across different sectors in both infrastructure and buildings. He brings a wealth of experience in leadership, management and delivery expertise, providing a unique service offering to clients. With a proven track record in managing mega projects and forming successful teams, Chris has a history of success across the whole project life cycle.

Take a closer look at Chris’ qualifications and skills:

Project and Programme Management: A chartered project manager (ChPP) with the Association for Project Management, recognising a career of successfully managing a diverse range of international projects valuing hundreds of millions.
Association for Project Management’s Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ): The UK’s leading project management assessment and qualification.
Leadership: Premier leadership training as an officer in the British Army, developed over operational deployments and honed working in complex teams within the construction industry.
Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining effective relationships with project stakeholders.
Design Management: Coordinating and managing the design process to ensure alignment and support delivery.
Procurement: Managing the procurement process of both consultants and contractors, providing value and transparency.
Scheduling: Developing and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely completion.
Commercial and Contract Administration: Effectively managing contracts, from supporting Clients in selecting the appropriate form to delivering the works. Gained the NEC 4 Project Manager Accreditation: qualified to administer and manage the internationally acclaimed NEC suit of contracts.
Project Completion and Handover: “Think to the finish.” Incorporating handover at every stage, from conception to completion, improving client efficiencies and effectiveness.
Interface management: A series of projects delivered in live operating environments, managing the interface between Business As Usual/operations and the Project.
Undergraduate degree: Politics and International Relations, University of Sheffield.

Chris’ charismatic and professional approach draw together the different specialities needed for a project into one, high-functioning team, ensuing successful project delivery. He is also adept at supporting clients in the strategic management and direction of projects. Chris can successfully work and communicate across the full breadth of the project team and lifecycle.