FLEMING HOMES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- CONSTRUCTION DESIGN MANAGER
- Member of the Construction Design Team
Asher is a member of the construction design team. He started his time with the company on work experience. After just two weeks, he was offered a permanent position and hasn't looked back since. From the start, Asher showed the potential to be not just a brilliant technician, but also a well-liked and respected member of our team. After successfully completing a Modern Apprenticeship, Asher went on to complete a Graduate Apprenticeship, achieving a first class BSc Hons in Architectural Technology and was appointed Construction Design Manager in January 2024.
Bernard has been designing timber frame homes for over 45 years. His vast work portfolio includes hundreds of designs for clients throughout the UK and abroad. As Head Designer, Bernard oversees all Fleming Homes' design work, ensuring that we continually excel in meeting quality standards for timber frame homes.
Job Titles:
- CONSTRUCTION DESIGN / TECHNICIAN
Blazej joined the Fleming Homes' factory team in September 2021. This first-hand experience of our manufacturing process along with a qualification in precision mechanics, made for a smooth transition into our Construction Design Team in October 2023. Blazej is a fitness fanatic who, when not working, is happiest at the gym or hurtling downhill at speed on a mountain bike.
Job Titles:
- CONSTRUCTION DESIGN / TECHNICIAN
Brodie joined Fleming Homes in June 2023. His design skill (achieving first class BSc in Architectural Technology from Napier University), significant customer service experience and friendly demeanour means he has slotted seamlessly into our talented construction design team. Apart from architecture and design, Brodie's passion is snowboarding. He spent the 2021-22 winter season in Austria and, whenever the weather permits, loves to hit the slopes closer to home.
Craig joined Fleming Homes in November 2016, accruing experience in our factory, with our planning and building regulations team, and as a construction design technician. In August 2022, he travelled on secondment to New Zealand, where he worked in the timber frame industry for 12 months. He returned in September 2023 bringing his wide experience to our Operations Team. Teamwork is important to Craig both in the office and on the rugby field where he plays for the Melrose 1XV.
DAVID HUTCHISON SITE PREPARATION COORDINATOR David (affectionately known as ‘Hutch') started out on the factory floor before moving into an office-based role scheduling project materials and managing our after-sales service. In April 2021, Hutch stepped into a new role working closely with our customers to help ensure their sites are ready for the delivery of their timber frame. A regular for Duns RFC's first XV David strives for excellence on and off the field of play.
Dave brings an excellent mix of exemplary CAD skills and a natural flair for design - the attention to detail of a top technician, and the artistic eye of a quality designer. He's also a lively character and keeps us smiling in the office!
Job Titles:
- CONSTRUCTION DESIGN / TECHNICIAN
Douglas is a highly experienced timber frame construction designer, who has worked on everything from bespoke homes to office blocks. When he is not designing in front of a computer you'll find him behind the wheel of a fast car, on a motorbike (he is an instructor at CBT level), or participating in mixed martial arts.
Job Titles:
- PLANNING & BUILDING REGS TECHNICIAN
Ethan began his journey with Fleming Homes as part of a flexible work experience placement during his final year at Berwickshire High School. He joined the company full time in August 2019 and immediately began a Modern Apprenticeship in Architectural Technology which he completed with stellar graded units. Today he's a key member of our planning & building regulations team.
Fiona joined Fleming Homes following a successful career in hospitality. Ensuring a friendly and generous welcome is firmly baked into who Fiona is. If you are self-building in Scotland, she will most likely be your first point of contact during the sales process.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Hayden learned the timber frame trade on the factory floor, and rose to become an experienced construction design technician, company director and then company owner. His passion for self-build underpins all his work, and particularly his commitment to making sure Fleming Homes continually delivers outstanding products and service.
Jason works across our sales and operations functions. A member of the Fleming Homes' team since 2013, his extensive experience in the timber frame industry and his passion for successful self-builds make him a valuable resource for any self-builder to tap into.
Job Titles:
- PLANNING & BUILDING REGS TECHNICIAN
Josh isn't slow in coming forwards in his role on the pitch for Duns RFC's first XV. A great team player, he brings this energy and enthusiasm for supporting others to work with him, alongside a will to win. Josh will do anything for anyone making him an asset to any self-builder navigating the tricky planning and building regulations landscape.
Job Titles:
- CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
A self-builder in her own right, Lisa joined Fleming Homes in 2023. She has over 20 years of experience in sales and customer service, having previously run her own online estate agency. With a passion for property and customer care, Lisa hopes to make working with us as fun and stress-free as possible.
Marisa keeps the Fleming Homes office running smoothly week in, week out. She also manages our finance function ensuring our suppliers are paid on time, issuing our client invoices, and assisting with our stock management process.
Max joined the team in February 2022 bringing with him 20 years of experience in construction sales. He is passionate about low-energy building methods and products and can regularly be found working from our office at The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon - although call ahead to arrange a meeting as he is often on the road meeting customers across England & Wales.
Mike's overwhelming strength is his ability to instantly relate to people and their projects. His helpful and approachable demeanour is matched by over 30 years' expertise in the timber frame industry, and unrivalled passion for the traditional values of self-build.
Job Titles:
- FACTORY & PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Pawel joined Fleming Homes' panel fabrication team in January 2008 and is one of our most experienced fabricators. In 2018 we were sad to lose him when he decided to return to Poland with his family; however, we were delighted to be able to tempt him back to the UK in August 2019 to head up our factory team.
Sally is co-owner of Fleming Homes. She has been around the business for as long as she can remember; Mike is her Dad and she's also married to Hayden. Ever cheerful, Sally plays a key role in maintaining the admin for the company's H&S function and Health & Safety Committee.
Sarah joined Fleming Homes as Managing Director in 2017. Prior to this, she served the company as a Non-Executive Director and Marketing Consultant. Today Sarah feels privileged to lead a team that goes the extra mile every day for each other and for our customers.
Job Titles:
- PLANNING & BUILDING REGS MANAGER
Scott heads our planning and building regulations service. His technical expertise is matched by a tireless enthusiasm for securing planning permissions. Scott deals with councils throughout the UK, and has one of the trickiest roles in the company - although he doesn't show it! With Scott, you can count on two things: he's always got a smile on his face, and he always gets the job done.
Vanda joined Fleming Homes in 2023 with a background in architecture and design and more experience than she cares to admit. She is enthusiastic about her role in supporting the team in all things marketing.
Job Titles:
- Construction Design Technician
William is an experienced construction design technician. Embracing our company values of ambition and growth, he is currently working towards achieving Chartered Architectural Technologist status with CIAT.