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Our Team
Scroll to meeting the teamSince 2004, we have specialised in unique renovation projects; restoring historic buildings to their former glory and transforming them into extraordinary developments. A number of our projects have been featured in magazines such as Homes & Gardens and Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Kitchens.
Our team’s strong background in traditional craftsmanship means they understand the importance of detail and quality, and this shines through in every one of our projects.
James Dickens
Managing Director
A founder member of Wavensmere Homes, James has over 16 years experience in the property industry. He also owns BJD (GB) Ltd, a successful investment and development company. James is the driving force behind many aspects of the business, but in particular design, with his exceptional eye for detail and quality.
Richard Crook
Technical Director
Having over 37 years of construction experience in residential, commercial, civil, retail and leisure in both public and private sectors, Richard’s expertise is highly valued and is utilised from inception through planning and pre-construction through to delivery.
Matt Brighton
Commercial Director
Matt has been in the housebuilding industry for 13 years and is specifically involved in the commercial management aspects of the business. He is responsible for project viabilities, as well as the management of budgets and procurement throughout our developments.
Craig Gee
Construction Director
Craig is a highly- experienced construction professional with over 18 years in this field. Starting in the industry as a trainee site manager, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise, resulting in the successful delivery of numerous projects and developments.
Donna Smith
Sales Director
Donna covers all aspects of sales and land acquisition for Wavensmere Homes. Having worked within the industry for over 30 years, and joining us from a corporate agency after 17 years, she brings a wealth of experience to the team.
Lisa Lewis
Company Secretary
As company secretary and property manager, Lisa is crucial to the smooth running of Wavensmere Homes. Lisa has been with the company for 17 years, and her attention to detail and overall business acumen is second to none.
Keith Churcher
Senior Buyer
Keith joined Wavensmere in July 2018 with over 25 years of procurement experience, which included working for Avoncroft Homes, Marcity Homes and Cala Homes. He is responsible for purchasing all necessary plant and materials for current and future projects.
Tom Martin
Technical Manager
With a strong architectural background, and an in-depth knowledge of engineering and servicing solutions, Tom provides a wealth of experience and knowledge in driving and delivering prodigious developments from inception through to completion.
Kate Rupa
Quantity Surveyor
With almost 15 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager in the house building industry, Kate first joined the company in 2017 to assist in commercially managing our developments, expand relationships with our supply chain, and review commercial processes