Meet the Team
Ray Wells
CEO
With over 25 years’ experience in managing property development businesses, Ray leads Amherst Homes from the front as Chief Executive Officer, giving direction on all elements of the business.
Keri Wells
Sales Director
As Sales Director, Keri ensures that each development is thoughtfully designed. She has a hands on role in the sales and marketing of all our properties.
Tony Wood
Non-Executive Director
As Non-Executive Director of the Board at Amherst Homes since 2016, Tony oversees of all of our developments and activities with interest. Prior to this, he has held a number of senior management positions within the IT and Financial sectors.
Tim Howes
Commercial Director
Bringing over 25 years’ experience in the residential property market to the position of Commercial Director, Tim is responsible for the pre-development, commercial and build elements of Amherst Homes Projects.
Joe Murphy
Commercial Buyer
Joe has been working in the construction industry for over 14 years. He has experience in civil engineering, dry lining and high end refurbishments for both the private and public sectors. In his current role, he is a Commercial Buyer for Amherst Homes.
Alex Steel
Quantity Surveyor
As Quantity Surveyor, Alex works alongside both the commercial and site teams to ensure that developments proceed according to budget. He has experience as an Estimator and Subcontractor, working in London, South East Asia and Australia.
William Mallett
Operations Manager
Will is one of our longer serving members of the team. His previous experience on site allows him to co-ordinate the various design consultants and certification agencies we work with efficiently. His keen eye for details helps him to snag finished plots to ensure that our high standards are adhered to.
Brendan Rooney
Construction Manager
Brendan joined Amherst in February 2022 bringing with him over 30 years of project management experience. His aim is to utilise his experience and knowledge to ensure that delivery targets are met, and the finished homes are completed to the highest standard of quality .
Tara Ellis
Customer Care Manager
Tara manages all incoming queries from our clients after purchase, liaising with customers and sub-contractors for our post-sales Customer Care. She has been with us since 2016, having started with the business as our Receptionist.
Nick Sims
Assistant Site Manager
Nick is currently an Assistant Site Manager, having started working for us back in 2012. He supports the on-site Manager to ensure that developments proceed according to plan.
Careers at Amherst Homes
Here at Amherst Homes we believe that the people we employ are our greatest asset.
We are always pleased to hear from prospective applicants who share our passion for quality and best practice and individuals who believe they have the skills to help us achieve our aims.
If you feel that you have the expertise, ambition, and enthusiasm to be part our award winning team please send your CV to Tony@amhersthomes.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Developments
Our developments are in Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire and are designed and built by local people, for local people, using locally sourced materials.
Customer Care
The satisfaction of homeowners is at the heart of everything we work towards, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high standard home to our local community.