THE ORIGIN OF PORTLAND
The name Portland has its roots in one of the early London projects that shaped Ben McNally’s professional career.
Portland Road London, was a multi-million-pound, six-floor townhouse refurbishment in the Chelsea and Kensington area, involving intricate detailing, high-end finishes and a demanding standard of execution.
Working on a project of this scale provided exposure to the quality, detail, coordination and commercial discipline required on high-value refurbishment projects.
That experience continues to influence the way Portland approaches its work today — from commercial control and project management to quality, coordination and attention to detail.
The standards developed through involvement in multi-million-pound projects set the benchmark for every project Portland undertakes, regardless of scale.
Portland Fitout was established to bring together experienced people, strong commercial management and a disciplined approach to project delivery, operating across London, Northern Ireland & ROI.
The name Portland is more than a name. It represents the experience and standards on which the company was built.
COMPANY LEADS
Ben McNally
Managing Director
Ben graduated from Ulster University Belfast with a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, achieving First Class Honours.
His professional experience spans commercial, hospitality, high-end residential, healthcare, education and shop fit-out projects, with experience across London, Essex and Northern Ireland. His project background includes work associated with The Berkeley, Claridge’s, The Connaught and the Cedric Grolet Café at The Berkeley, alongside boutique hospitality projects, leisure facilities and sport hubs and pavilions across Northern Ireland.
Ben’s experience covers the commercial and operational aspects of project delivery, with a particular focus on cost management, tendering, procurement and high-end refurbishment and fit-out.
As Managing Director of Portland Fitout, Ben’s day-to-day role is to oversee the commercial and operational management of the business, from estimating and tendering through to procurement, project delivery and commercial control. He maintains close involvement with clients, consultants and the supply chain to ensure projects are properly planned, commercially controlled and delivered to the required standard.
Ronan Campbell
Project Manager
Ronan Campbell graduated from Ulster University Belfast with a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
His professional experience spans residential and commercial fit-out, with experience across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England. Ronan has developed extensive experience in retail and supermarket fit-out, including projects for major retailers such as Lidl, alongside residential and commercial projects.
His background combines quantity surveying and project management, giving him a strong understanding of both the commercial and practical requirements of delivering projects.
At Portland Fitout, Ronan’s role is primarily focused on project management and day-to-day delivery. He oversees site logistics, coordinates Portland’s site teams and dedicated subcontractors, manages the allocation of site time and resources, and works closely with clients, suppliers and the wider project team to keep works progressing efficiently and to programm