RICHARD WICKINS
DIRECTOR
Richard is a co-founder of Shorewood Homes and his expertise is in land and planning. As a University of Reading graduate in Real Estate, he went on to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor whilst working in the development and land team of a global estate agency before forming Shorewood Homes. Calm and thorough, Richard has an eye for the detail, whether contractual, design or anything in-between. Away from the office he can either be found at home on the south coast or, when possible, weekending in a tucked away country hotel.
SIMON MACHOLA
DIRECTOR
Simon is a co-founder of Shorewood Homes and, with a degree in Civil Engineering, his expertise is in production and land. He has been responsible for the construction of many high-quality developments in the south, building beautiful homes for well-known housebuilders for the last 18 years. Tenacious and driven, Simon is a problem-solver by nature who will work tirelessly to achieve the goal. Local to Winchester, he very much enjoys the diverse gastronomic scene at the weekend.
TOM PENFOLD
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Having gained a first-class honours degree in Construction Management, Tom combines his academic knowledge with excellent experience in the industry, having been working in a similar capacity for some very reputable firms in Winchester since 2010. His attention to detail and calm, amiable nature equip him very well to deal with the daily challenges of building superlative houses.
LOUISE SAFFHILL
OPERATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER
Louise’s experience of the property industry comes from spending the last 16 years in administrative and marketing capacities for a range of companies incorporating a global estate agent, a media planning & buying agency and esteemed housebuilders both national and local. Involved now in the operational function of Shorewood Homes, as well as marketing, Louise is fully engaging her organisational abilities and attention to detail and enjoys nothing more than taking a red pen to a floor plan!
CONNOR DOSWELL
HEAD OF LAND
Connor began his career immediately upon leaving school in estate agency, where he spent the next 15 years, moving ultimately from sales into land. Positive and self-motivated with a very personable nature, Connor also has a competitive nature and enjoys most sport, with football (Saints!) being his biggest passion, whilst spending time with his young family, including dogs, is his favourite way to pass the weekends.
STUART GARNETT
HEAD OF PLANNING
Stuart has a degree and diploma in town planning and is a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Having worked in local government, consultancy and for developers for over 23 years, on many complex development proposals, he has significant planning experience with a particular focus on residential, retirement, care and healthcare. With excellent attention to detail, Stuart has a successful track record of delivering commercially-focussed planning strategies. When not battling his way through the planning system he enjoys cricket, coaching football and socialising with friends.
MAX BLAKE
SENIOR LAND BUYER
With a first-class degree in Business Management, Max obtained some useful work experience in the building industry and consequently decided to develop his career in land buying. His approachable nature and organised, focused manner stand him in good stead to source new development opportunities for the business. A Winchester local, Max enjoys various sporting pursuits in his free time, including the gym, golf and tennis.
TIM HILL
HEAD OF FINANCE
A qualified Chartered Accountant, Tim has been in the building industry since 1996, where he held a number of senior roles including Finance Director and Managing Director for several prestigious housebuilding companies. Residing in Waterlooville, in his free time Tim is an avid rugby supporter.
LYNN MCDONALD
BOOKKEEPER/FINANCE MANAGER
Following a career change, Lynn obtained her CIMA qualification in 2008 and subsequently worked for both Trans Ocean Distribution and Carnival UK before moving to Shorewood Homes in 2019, where she is responsible for book-keeping, payroll and management accounts. Lynn is always willing to go the extra mile to help out in the business wherever possible, further increasing her knowledge of the building industry.
JONATHAN FOX
ARCHITECT
Jonathan achieved a raft of qualifications including an undergraduate degree, graduate diploma and post graduate diploma in Architecture, as well as being registered with the ARB and RIBA (BA Hons DipArch PGDip RIBA), subsequently acquiring a wealth of experience in the industry. Honing a range of skills including traditional design, placemaking and masterplanning, Jonathan is equally as capable of dealing with pre-planning design as post planning construction detailing. When he isn’t Chairing RIBA South East or acting as Vice Chair of the East Hants Design Review Panel, he is an avid squash player and busy Dad of two.
CHARLOTTE KINGSTON
INTERIOR DESIGN
Having obtained her degree in Interior Architecture, Charlotte jumped straight into a career in interior design and now chalks up 10 years’ experience in the industry, with six of those years spent running her own business. Her remit included seeing projects through from concept to completion, standing her in good stead to undertake a whole array of tasks at Shorewood including space planning, lighting, bespoke joinery design and kitchen and bathroom layouts. Charlotte’s attention to detail and love of anything creative means that carefully sourcing and procuring all aspects of FF&E is one of her favourite parts of a project, which is ideal for when she meticulously designs and installs our show homes. In her free time Charlie relaxes by painting her own pieces, as well as dancing with her children!
LUKE JOHNSON
TECHNICAL MANAGER AND BUYER
With over 20 years in the building industry, Luke has previously worked for some prestigious local and national housebuilders. His multifaceted knowledge of the industry has seen his career take him from site management to technical manager and Luke therefore is very much involved in every development, from inception to completion. In any free time, Luke enjoys the tranquillity of fishing and golf!
MATT KEMPSFORD
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Avoiding all puns relating to the female vocal group, Matt holds three degrees including two masters, in Quantity Surveying, Finance and Economics. Since graduation he has spent 9 years in the construction industry, working for high-end housebuilders and latterly managing a 180-unit multi-phase site. Unsurprisingly, given his education, Matt has a methodical nature with strong attention to deal and he enjoys problem solving. Outside of the work place he enjoys attending any live sporting events and likes to play golf.
HELEN SAUNDERS
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Having undertaken various roles within banking, sales and construction, Helen returned to university at the age of 40, where she obtained an HNC in Construction Management. Over a period of 15 years in the construction industry she held a variety of roles, becoming an assistant buyer before ultimately progressing to a senior buying role. Her tenacity and sense of humour, alongside her excellent people and negotiating skills, mean she is ideally placed in the role of procurement manager. When not procuring for Shorewood, she loves to take part in a good pub quiz.
WESLEY KING
CUSTOMER CARE OPERATIVE
Wes has been part of the building industry for over 20 years, having worked in building companies in both the private and rental sector, and holds various CSCS qualifications. He enjoys problem-solving, meeting the clients and resolving any issues. He is particularly interested in providing a high level of service so that the quality of the new home and living environment can ultimately be enjoyed. In his free time he enjoys motorsports, spending time with family and travelling.
HAMILTON ILLSLEY
SITE MANAGER
With A Levels in physics, maths and history and the CIOB Level 4 Certificate in Construction Management, as well as 10 years within the industry for well-renowned housebuilders (8 of which as site manager), Hamilton is an incredibly well qualified site manager. His optimistic, problem-solving nature equips him well for daily site challenges and his dedication and hard-working attitude ensure that the job will be done! His preference for the great outdoors extends to his free time, when he enjoys cycling, surfing and snowboarding.
JAMES EYLES
SENIOR SITE MANAGER
With CIOB Level 4 in Construction Management, James has several years of experience in carpentry, before becoming an assistant site manager, rising to site manager in 2018. His motivation and enthusiasm, as well as thorough attention to detail and passion for quality, ensures that he is perfectly placed to deliver homes of the highest standards. Sporty by nature, he enjoys cycling, swimming and running, as well as increasing the office count of Saints’ fans.
DAVE WALLACE
SITE MANAGER
Dave has developed his career in construction over the last 23 years, starting within the civils sector and progressing to foreman before switching to housebuilding and working his way to site management. His experience incorporates many high-end developments, including individual client build projects and luxury apartments. To counterbalance the stresses of running a building site, in his free time Dave enjoys tranquil pursuits such as reading, fishing and baking.
ANDREW THOMAS
CUSTOMER CARE / SITE ASSISTANT
Andrew’s incredibly personable nature lends itself well to his role in customer care, along with his hard-working ethic and eye for detail which are always useful on site. With over 12 years in the industry, Andrew has several site-related qualifications as well as a degree in Architecture. When not spending time with his family, Andrew enjoys paddleboarding in his free time.
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