Ian Makepeace

Residential Design, Construction and Management Specialist with extensive experience in luxury property development. Led high value projects, achieving on-time deliveries and securing significant cost savings through technical changes and strategic negotiations. Expert in managing multifaceted teams and ensuring compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards, passionate about innovative design and construction practices delivering bespoke solutions that enhance client satisfaction and project profitability.

Senior Technical/Construction Manager at Hitchambury Homes Ltd (Present)

Overall operational delivery from feasibility to project completion for Hitchambury Homes. Coordinated design, secured approvals and insured compliance with contractual obligations while managing a team of three.

• Spearheaded changes in construction specification to meet energy efficient standards whilst achieving substantial building fabric cost savings.
• Restructured CDM approach, maintaining 100% record of H&S standards.
• Improved site management practices enhancing overall quality standards.
• Negotiated procurement terms, secured discounts of up to 20% on subcontractor packages.
• Lead design for a project which achieved resales which were 41% above the original site appraisal.
• Responsible for a £2m private client build which exceeded the clients exceptions and led to discussions with three other parties regarding private client builds with a potential value exceeding £6.9m.

Founder/Director at Makepeace Developments Limited

Established and directed a successful business providing bespoke commissions for property developers and high net worth clients in the premium residential sector. Managed projects featuring custom built homes typically 8000-11,000 ft.² including garages and ancillary accommodations. Delivered complex development with features like basements, swimming pools, spa facilities, passenger lifts and air-conditioning.

• Spearhead high value projects for discerning clients.
• Cultivated strong relationships with boutique property developers and high net worth clients.
• Oversaw design and execution of luxury residential properties.

Founder/Director at Trinity Residential Limited

Led architectural planning and construction functions for Trinity Residential Limited. Managed Health & Safety, Section 106 obligations, Party Wall matters and sewer connections. Overall site supervision and procurement for developments of 1 to 5 units in Beaconsfield, High Wycombe and Cookham.

• Achieved on time project delivery within budget.
• Secured record local sale premiums for pre-completion property sales.
• Enhanced profitability through planning gains and market-leading design.

Founder/Director at Urban Vision Limited

Co-founded and directed an award-winning consultancy delivering independent land, planning and design services to residential developers and private clients. Negotiated land acquisitions and secured profitable planning consent.

• Spearheaded company establishment and growth.
• Championed client success through strategic negotiations.
• Drove award recognition and industry reputation.

Architectural Designer

Provided independent architectural and planning services to boutique developers and private clients. Specialising in bespoke property design across regions in England including Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex.

• Delivered diverse projects from traditional cottages to prestigious residences over 10,000 ft.².
• Completed alteration and conversion work on traditional barns and listed buildings.
• Created internal joinery fit out drawings for serviced apartment at 47 Park Street Mayfair.
• Refurbished three grade II listed wards at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.

Assistant Technical Services Manager at Lovell Home Southern Limited

Supported production of Lovell Homes "Preferred" house type range, including one to 4 bedroom houses and apartments. Oversaw prestigious sites like Charlotte Park featuring six bespoke five bedroom homes on Crown land in Oxshott, and Watermans Reach, 19 luxury Riverside apartments on the Thames in Oxford. Coordinated pre-contract development stages, managed consultants and liaised with authorities on planning.

Secured vital approvals and negotiated utility agreements. Promoted to oversee the technical department building 350 dwellings annually, controlling three project managers.

• Drove successful expansion into luxury housing market.
• Championed compliance with planning and regulatory standards.
• Enhanced profitability of Lovell Homes Southern.

Architectural Technician at Mark Scott Construction Limited

Designed high-end residential projects reporting into the architectural Director. Collaborated on the Water Glades development in Beaconsfield creating 16 luxury apartments within a Japanese water garden. Conducted site inspections and reported construction issues to improve build quality.

• Contributed to designs of properties ranging from 2700 to 3950 ft.²
• Assisted in developing 16 luxury apartments measuring approximately 2800 ft.² each.
• Enhanced quality through regular weekly site inspections.

Trainee Architectural Technician at Lovell Construction Services Limited

Collaborated within the Architect department at Lovell Construction services engaging with structural, planning, estimating and coordination teams on diverse commercial projects. Prepared design and build tender drawing submissions and conducted land and structural surveys. Ensured compliance with building regulations and British standards.

Liaised with consultants and local authority officers to meet technical specifications. Delivered contract administration, performed site inspections and participated in monthly site meetings.

• Produce detailed tender and construction drawings for various industrial commercial project.
• Ensured adherence to building regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Facilitated communication between project teams to ensure best value for D&B projects.

ONC in Building Studies

HNC in Building Studies

Supplementary HNC units in Economics of Industry and Building Law

CIOB Cert of competence in site surveying

CIOB Cert of competence in computing

CIOB Member exam part 1

CIOB Member exam part 2

BCHE Cert of Project Management in Building Services