Our Team

Our Team

Our team consists of industry specialists who have a proven track record in producing award winning homes.

With a wealth of combined experience, their expertise are second to none and passion unmatched.

Managing Director

Managing Director

Peter Crockett

ROLE:

Peter is Deputy Chief Executive of Heydn and also acts in the day-to-day capacity as Managing Director of Candleston Homes.
He is responsible to the Board of Candleston on all matters including the delivery of the Strategic Business plan; this includes delivery of schemes, the establishment of a pipeline, generating a Gift Aid payment back to Heydn and management & motivation of the Candleston staff team

EXPERIENCE:

He has held senior posts in the housing association sector since 1995 where he has gained considerable experience in all aspects of commercial activities including strategic finance, loan funding, project management, development services and all other support services.
He is a fellow member of both the Association of Certified Accountants and Association of Accounting Technicians.

Land Director

Land Director

Lyndon Griffiths

ROLE:

Lyndon is the Land Director for the Group and is responsible for acquisition of new land opportunities, key client relationship management with both the Private and Public Sector, networking with the wider professional development sector & co-ordination of land bids, package deals, s106 opportunities and facilitating Joint Ventures.

EXPERIENCE:

Lyndon has previously held senior positions in both the Housing Association sector and also with large private construction developers. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Candleston in relation to liaison with Welsh Government, Local Authorities, and the Construction Industry for the delivery of both private and affordable housing across many counties of operation.

Director of Candleston

Director of Candleston

Scott Rooks

ROLE:

Scott is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and is the Director of Candleston. He looks after all the construction commercial elements of the business, from viabilities to site activities including sales and aftercare.

EXPERIENCE:

Scott brings a significant amount of experience to Candleston having held previous director roles within cost consultancy businesses where he led the QS/PM services on a variety of large scale projects across several sectors including residential, commercial, retail, leisure, industrial, education, and mixed use developments.

Sales & Project Manager

Sales & Project Manager

Katie Knill

ROLE:

Katie’s role as Sales and Project Manager includes full responsibility for communicating and managing all development activities, both pre and post contact.

EXPERIENCE:

Katie has great development experience in managing open market and affordable residential housing projects in southeast Wales. She has developed a strong rapport with many local companies across the construction industry through previous experiences, which she replicates in her role within Candleston.

Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Chris Campbell

ROLE:

Chris is the Financial Controller at Candleston Homes and his role ensures the smooth running of the finance department.

EXPERIENCE:

Chris is a Chartered Management Accountant who has a wealth of finance experience within utility infrastructure & housing sectors. His role ensures accuracy but also improves efficiency within the core of the business and is integral as the company continues to expand.

After Care Co-ordinator

After Care Co-ordinator

James Tidmarsh

ROLE:

James is the After Care Co-ordinator at Candleston; he is the primary contact for purchasers after they move into their Candleston home and he is on hand to ensure that they settle into their new environment and to answer any questions or queries that may arise during the 2 year after care period.

EXPERIENCE:

Having excelled during his time on the apprentership programme at Candleston, James has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to the next step in his career within the Construction industry. The knowledge and experience that he gained during his time on the programme has allowed him to develop key skills that he utilises in this role on a daily basis.