The Chartford Team

We bring over 25 years’ of expertise and success to every build, introducing new levels of quality and value with genuine pride in the communities we create.
The Chartford Team

Neil Clark Bsc MRICS

Director & Shareholder
Neil Clark Bsc MRICS
After qualifing as a Chartered Surveyor in 1990, & working at Storey Sons and Parker & DeHavillands, Neil became a co-founder of the group. He is responsible for the commercial elements of Chartford's Mixed Use Schemes.

John Clark Bsc MRICS

Director & Shareholder
John Clark Bsc MRICS
John is a qualified chartered surveyor and has been a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for over 25 years. He previously worked in commercial real estate before joining the group in 2001. He is responsible for operational matters, property management and performance.
 

Matthew Fuller Bsc MRICS

Director & Shareholder
Matthew Fuller Bsc MRICS
Matthew is one of the company founders, shareholder and director and has worked in the industry since qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 1990. Working in development and investment for 25 years, he has strong knowledge of the market and oversees the land acquisition programme.
 

Chris Thompson

Managing Director
Chris Thompson
Chris has worked for Chartford for 11 years having previously worked as Sales Director for Consort Homes and Tay Homes PLC.
 

Bill Hardie

Finance Director
Bill Hardie
Bill qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1988 and was appointed to Chartford in May 2018 having worked for over 25 years in senior financial roles within the construction sector. Latterly in contracting, Bill previously spent over 20 years in housebuilding and has welcomed the opportunity to join the Company and renew old working relationships.

Glen Salt

Company Solicitor
Glen Salt
Glen joined Chartford in 2017 as the in house solicitor. Qualified as in 2002 as a commercial property solicitor. Glen deals with the acquisition of sites for the company and legal issues arising from the development of sites from the outset to the eventual plot disposals.

Paul Wade

Technical Manager
Paul Wade
Paul has worked for the group for 15 years after previously working for Carey Jones Architects.

Chris Allinson

Architect
Chris Allinson
Having joined the company 11 years ago, Chris has become a key/popular member of the design team, specialising in Architectural Visualisation and Computer Aided Design.

Lewis Morris

Site Manager
Lewis Morris
Lewis started working for Chartford Homes in 2015 on a variety of our developments, he gained site experience prior to taking on the role of Site Manager.

Chris Morris

Contracts Manager
Chris Morris
Chris has 38 years experience within the construction industry undertaking multiple fast track projects, spanning commercial and residential sectors. Chris's role includes looking after the smooth running of site based activities and operations, ensuring successful project completion.

Mick Laycock

Site Manager
Mick Laycock
Mick joined Chartford in 2014, having started life out as a joiner, then going on to gain invaluable experience over his 30 years in construction management.

Geoff Quinn

Site Manager
Geoff Quinn
Geoff started with Chartford in 2015 having worked for 15 years as a site manager primarily in housebuilding. Geoff was nominated for a Premier award in 2016 for his work carried out at our development in Pudsey, The Green. He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Building (ACIOB).

Karl Birch

Site Manager
Karl Birch
Karl joined Chartford Homes in 2017, he started his career over 30 years ago as a Joiner and has been a Site Manager for the last 10 years. He has worked throughout the UK on various sized projects including social housing, care homes, secure units, MOD buildings and schools. He now enjoys working for a quality, local house builder.

Phil Lee

Customer Care Manager
Phil Lee
Phil joined Chartford in 2014, having worked in the construction industry for 35 years. After completing a 4 year apprenticeship at Jacob Crammer College in 1982 Phil started his career in Customer Care 1992, he has worked as Customer Care Manager for 2 other Construction companies before joining Chartford Homes.

Simon Tooley

Customer Care
Simon Tooley
Simon is an experienced carpenter by trade and qualified with City and Guilds in Advanced Carpentry and Joinery. Prior to joining Chartford’s Customer Care Team, Simon gained years of invaluable experience in the building trade by working for national house builders including Chartford Homes.

Ross Evans

Assistant Accountant
Ross Evans
Ross has worked for Chartford Homes since 2006, having previously worked in Sales for an insurance company. He seized the chance for a role in finance and during his career at Chartford Homes, Ross has worked his way up from Purchase Ledger to Accounts Assistant to his current role as Assistant Accountant and is now a key member of the Finance Team.

Rachel Smith

Head Office Sales Executive
Rachel Smith
Rachel started working for Chartford Homes in January 2004. Rachel has seen the company grow to where it is today and now enjoys her role as Sale Administrator.

Bev Kitchen

Sales Executive
Bev Kitchen
Bev joined Chartford 5 years ago, having gained extensive knowlege of the property sales market during her 25 years experience during which she was a manager/valuer for Halifax Property Services.

Julie Hutchinson

Sales Executive
Julie Hutchinson
Julie has a wealth of experience of working in new homes sales, having spent the last 20 years working for various national housebuilders.

Chrissi Baldwin

Sales Executive
Chrissi Baldwin
Chrissi is a valuable member of the sales department, joining Chartford 5 years ago, having gained experience in many sales roles and interior design, she lends a helpful insight to purchasers regarding the aesthetics of the homes.