Meet the team – Markhams Limited

Ian Johnson

BSc (Hons) MCIOB AaPS

Director

Ian has been a Director of Markhams since 2012, and has been providing Quantity Surveying, Employer’s Agent and Principal Designer services for Markhams since 2005.

He is a Chartered Construction Manager and Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.

Ian enjoys cycling at the weekends and has a real passion for all things 80’s, from films to music.

Ian is a devoted Everton FC supporter and season ticket holder, holding onto the hope that the club’s glory days of the 80’s can one day return, rather than remain a fond memory alongside the era’s music and movies.

Anthony Conroy

BSc (Hons) MRICS AaPS

Director

Anthony started working at Markhams in early 2004 and was appointed as a Director in April 2018. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and an RICS APC Assessor.

Anthony lives for spending time with his young family. He keeps active with regular swimming and is a passionate football supporter, and season ticket holder for Everton FC.

Anthony also has a strong interest in geography and world cultures. He enjoys learning about different countries, traditions, and ways of life, and has set himself the goal of travelling as widely as possible to experience them first-hand.

Kevin Taylor

BSc (Hons) AaPS

Director

Kevin is a Director and provides Employer’s Agent and Principal Designer services on the full range of housing projects. Kevin has extensive experience and his love of spreadsheets is well known.

He leads the Quality Management Team which helped Markhams obtain and retain ISO9001.

Kevin is a long serving member of the team but the changing hairstyles, and chameleonic wardrobe, makes it feel like a new person joins every few months. As a season ticket holder of Everton FC he spends his weekends either watching The Mighty Blues, or on the side-lines of a wet Sunday League pitch, watching his kids…always with a coffee in hand.

Elaine Carr

BSc (Hons) MRICS CMaPS

Director

Elaine is a Director and Chartered Surveyor, overseeing the development of the Graduate Surveyors, acting as Counsellor guiding them through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.

Elaine has worked at Markhams for over 25 years and has extensive experience in new build, refurbishment, and conversions as well as one-off projects on listed buildings.

Elaine has become a fitness fanatic and is either running or training most days.

Elaine also loves horse riding of a weekend and feels more in tune with animals than most humans, just ask Stan, her dog.

Howard Lightfoot

BSc (Hons) MRICS

Associate Director

Howard provides Quantity Surveying, Employer’s Agent and Principal Designer services on behalf of Markhams and has been an Associate or Associate Director for most of his time with us.

Green fingered Howard spends his weekends down on his allotment, away from the hustle and bustle, tending to his vegetables.

Howard also enjoys camping holidays and cycling in his free time.

It’s not all bliss and harmony though as when he isn’t singing for his supper, he enjoys listening to a wide variety of music and attending concerts.

Colin Barry

BSc (Hons) MRICS AaPS

Associate Director

Colin is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Employer’s Agent. Colin has experience in the construction industry across a wide range of sectors including Housing, Private Residential, Commercial & Renewable Energy.

Colin is an Everton supporter and a self-confessed fair-weather golfer, preferring to tee off in sunnier climates in shorts rather than brave the UK courses in full rain gear—most of which, to this day, remains unused and perfectly dry.

An ardent boxing fan though thankfully he has not had to transfer those Queensbury Rules to any contract discussions, at least not so far.

Gerald Begley

BSc (Hons) MRICS

Associate Director

Ged is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. providing a full range of services. He is also an APC Counsellor with the aim of guiding our Graduates through to full Chartership.

Ged is a devoted Manchester United supporter, which makes working in Liverpool an interesting challenge, fortunately, he’s surrounded by good friends who make it all the more enjoyable.

Ged’s a keen Golfer, but it’s to be noted that the downturn in United’s form and the improvement in his Golf swing is purely coincidental and nothing to do with frustration being transferred to additional hours on the Golf Course.

Daniel Marsh

BSc (Hons) MSc MRICS AaPS

Associate Director

Daniel is an Associate Director and has been with Markhams since 2020 and achieving Chartered status in 2022. Daniel has provided Employer’s Agent and Principal Designer services across a number of sectors and particularly enjoys working on Extra Care facilities and Residential Apartments.

Daniel is the office’s resident gourmet, always ready with a top-notch restaurant recommendation, whether at home or while travelling abroad.

Daniel also enjoys spending time with his young family, going on holiday and taking his dog, Toffee, out for long walks.

Dan Prescott

BSc (Hons)

Senior Surveyor

Dan is a Senior Surveyor providing Quantity Surveying and Employer’s Agent services. Dan has experience working across a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, heritage and leisure.

Away from the office, Dan embraces the freedom of the open road on his motorbike, always chasing that elusive British sunshine.

Dan is a Liverpool fan but also holds a soft spot for his local team, Wrexham. Dan is hoping to one day see both “Red’s” face up in the Premier League, although he hasn’t commented on what side of the fence he would be sitting.

Justine Lea

BSc (Hons) MSc

Surveyor

Justine joined Markhams in October 2025, with experience across both public and private sector projects in residential, education and commercial sectors.

She provides Contract Administration, Quantity Surveying and Employer’s Agent services. Justine has experience with both traditional and design-and-build methods, and her proactive approach enables her to collaborate closely with project teams.

In her spare time, Justine enjoys reading, walking her dog, and testing her knowledge at pub quizzes. A passionate rugby league fan, she follows the Wigan Warriors both home and away as much as she can.

Stacey Marshall

BA (Hons) MSc

Assistant Surveyor

Stacey is an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, who graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2025 with a master’s degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.

Stacey is involved in the Women in Property Network and is an advocate for getting more young women in to construction through school engagement visits and various networking events.

Outside of work, Stacey enjoys going on a variety of holidays – whether it be camping in Glastonbury, a city break, clubbing in Ibiza, or a relaxing beach holiday, the suitcase is never too far away and the passport is at the ready.

Brandon Heald

Assistant Surveyor

Brandon is an Assistant Surveyor at Markhams and a student at Liverpool John Moores University, pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying through Markhams’ apprenticeship programme.

Brandon actively engages in the wider construction community. He serves as the Student Representative, Campus Ambassador, and a Board Member for both Constructing Excellence and G4C.

Brandon enjoys reading Psychology books, though his interest in human behaviour hasn’t quite helped him make sense of the fortunes of Stoke City, it does prepare him well for the emotional resilience required on match days.

Nancy Keeton

Trainee Surveyor

Nancy joined Markhams in June 2025 as a ‘Year Out’ placement student on the Quantity Surveying degree and enjoyed it so much she decided to stay on and complete her degree part time.

Nancy has a knack for numbers and spreadsheets and is keen to put this in to practice in a working environment.

Outside of work Nancy enjoys acting, dancing, and signing, a talent that has seen her perform at St Helens Theatre Royal.

Whilst these talents have helped Nancy improve key communication, teamwork and leadership skills she is hoping that life at Markhams will be slightly less dramatic.

Kian Malone

Apprentice Surveyor

Kian is an Apprentice Surveyor who started in the summer of 2024 after enjoying his time with the company on work experience during his last year of school.

Kian is currently pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying at Liverpool John Moores University through Markhams degree apprenticeship programme.

Kian continues the long-standing Markhams tradition of devoted Everton supporters, with over a decade of season ticket loyalty.

Beyond football, he’s a passionate Harry Potter fan and is convinced he would proudly belong to Gryffindor if he had attended Hogwarts.

Ella Crosbie

Apprentice Surveyor

Ella is an Apprentice Surveyor who joined in September 2025. She is currently studying a Quantity Surveying degree at LJMU through Markhams degree apprenticeship programme.

Ella likes to spend time with friends, family, and of course her little dog Toby. She has a passion for dance and has competed in many competitions all over the UK. Ella also enjoys cooking and exploring new recipes – however isn’t the biggest fan of the cleaning up after.

Ella loves to travel and visit new places, always looking for something interesting, and exploring different cultures. Ella’s keen on racking up those air miles and particularly wants to visit South America, Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Paul Skelly

MICWCI AaPS

Managing Clerk of Works

With over 40 years in the construction industry, from apprentice joiner to Senior Production Manager, Paul, as Managing Clerk, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team and is a Member of the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate.

When he is not on site, he enjoys weekends away in his camper van with his wife and dog, running the odd 10k, and scuba diving.

He has had to endure over 50 years of pain with his other passion, following Preston North End, and he hopes one day to see his team in the topflight but thinks his team’s motto is “ It’s the hope that kills you “

Ian Harrison

ACIOB AaPS

Clerk of Works

Ian is a highly experienced former Construction Director with over 30 years in the construction industry.

Ian’s keen eye for detail and proven track record in managing large-scale projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with H&S regulations puts him in the ideal position to carry out his role as Clerk of Works to ensure that work is carried out to the Client’s high quality standards.

Ian lists his hobbies outside of work as “construction and building” and so when he isn’t on the clock, he is usually still in full PPE and getting his hands dirty.

Kevin Musselle

AaPS

Clerk of Works

Kevin is an extremely knowledgeable construction professional with over 40 years of experience.

Kevin has worked his way right through the ranks of the industry from apprentice Joiner, through Contracts Manager and on to Director in a previous life.

Kevin’s knowledge of all forms of construction and his previous role as a Principal Contractor ensure that he is able to deliver a high quality Clerk of Works service for our Clients.

Away from construction, like many at Markhams, Kevin is a keen Evertonian…we’ve all got our faults I suppose.

Rob Elder

AaPS

Clerk of Works

Rob joined Markhams in 2025, as Clerk of Works, and is a highly experienced construction professional with over 30 years in the industry.

Rob has managed projects in residential and social housing, overseeing refurbishments and new builds. He has strong client-facing skills, extensive site management experience, and a keen focus on quality, health, and safety.

Rob’s time spent as Site Manager gives him the ability to be able to see things from both sides of the fence and ensure that the quality of both materials and workmanship are in accordance with the contract and meeting the Client’s high standards.

Marc Houldsworth

BSc (Hons) ACABE AaPS

Clerk of Works

Marc is an experienced construction professional with over 20 years in the industry.

He has previously worked as a Registered Building Inspector and Risk Management Surveyor on a wide range of projects including new build housing and apartments, shopping centres, hospitals and museums.

Marc’s attention to detail and vast knowledge of Building Regulations and warranty requirements, ensure that the Client’s projects are always delivered to high standards.

Marc enjoys photography, cooking, and following his team Burnley FC, but the less said about that the better!

Tracy Hindley

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Tracy has over 20 years’ experience working in Business Support within the property and construction industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a reliable, organised approach to her role.

She is particularly passionate about mental health awareness and takes a keen interest in supporting the next generation, encouraging development and wellbeing in both professional and personal settings.

Outside of work, Tracy enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and their dogs, as well as relaxing by watching Rugby Union whenever she gets the chance.

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