Steve Beard
Partner
Steve's Biography
Steve has almost 25 years’ experience in housing and development. After graduating in Business Economics, he held various roles in development at Rosebery, L&Q and Family Housing before moving into consultancy. Recent clients have included the GLA, NHF, LSH, Optivo, Southern, Lewisham Council and Camden Council plus many smaller associations and cooperatives.
Initially, Steve worked in project delivery. This included delivering many small and medium sized sites, in addition to a £9m SRB project in Woolwich plus a £12m regeneration project in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets.
Steve now specialises in financial modelling. He has developed bespoke models for many Housing Associations, JVs, housing delivery companies and the business plans of smaller RPs. In addition, Steve’s recent modelling work has been used to help the GLA set the grant rates that are currently in use.
Dave Markham
Partner
Dave's Biography
Dave is a motivational leader with over 26 years of experience at director level in development, regeneration, asset management and repairs, working in both Housing Associations and Local Authorities.
Dave has built and managed large teams and led in the successful delivery of large scale development and regeneration programmes, PFI, large scale tenant led transfers, stock disposals, mergers, acquisitions, major estate regeneration projects, area renewal, major works and decent homes delivery programmes, repair programmes and partnership frameworks.
From a surveying background Dave also brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in construction, contracts, procurement and contract management.
During his career Dave has consistently implemented and managed successful change whilst always building and maintaining excellent working relationships.
Phil Purkiss
Partner
Phil's Biography
Phil has worked in social housing since 2001, having extensive knowledge and experience in developing affordable housing across the country. Phil has worked at various levels and been involved in a number of development disciplines, including project management, new business, land acquisition, financial modelling, procurement, sales and marketing, programme management, managing disposals, staff management and training.
Phil started his career working in new business and development for Housing Association’s and later moving to consultancy providing services to housing association, local authorities, for-profit providers and developers.
Phil’s specialties include financial viability modelling, building and maintaining Excel-based financial toolkits, viability modelling, options appraisals modelling; preparing bids, land buying, negotiating contracts, project management, training and developing staff.
Phil’s qualifications include a PG Dip in Management.
James Edge
Partner
James's Biography
In recent years he has specialised in development data management and business intelligence. He has worked within a number of large development and finance teams to improve accuracy and visibility of information about their programmes, embedding best practice and often working with clients to code bespoke tools in various programming languages.
Richard Lake
Richard's Biography
Richard has worked at Beacon Partnership LLP since 2022 as our Commercial Director.
Beacon is an ambitious and experienced business, Richard is responsible for overseeing our direction and growth strategy that will support our ambitions, serve our existing clients better and expand our capability to support new clients.
Richard has previously held management roles in sales and financial environments and has brought forwards experience of financial models, deal structuring and commercial strategy to both Beacon and to clients.
Richard is responsible for managing Beacons reach in our key areas of skill and expertise and building our partnerships with governing and regulatory bodies. Richard is happy to engage with potential partners and clients to understand the best way of working collaboratively – please do get in touch with him.
Rachel Askew
Rachel's Biography
Rachel is a Development Consultant who has worked in housing for over five years. Following an initial role on a housing graduate scheme, Rachel has held a variety of roles in the sector within development, asset management and major works for both Local Authorities and ALMOs.
Rachel is experienced in managing projects through the whole development process from feasibility to delivery, procurement, resident consultation, options appraisals and governance.
Vince Hardwick
Lead Software Architect
Vince's Biography
As Lead Software Architect, Vince directs the technical strategy and engineering standards for Beacon’s software portfolio. He combines 10 years specialised sector experience with advanced expertise in modern application development and software engineering methodologies.
Vince is currently leading the foundational and architectural evolution as we move towards the next generation of the Optimix suite. His remit focuses on driving technical innovation and establishing best practice, ensuring that Beacon’s solutions remain secure, scalable, and ready to meet the evolving complexities of affordable housing viability.
Charlie Rogers
Charlie's Biography
Charlie started his career as an accounts assistant at an IT support consultancy. He quickly progressed to become accounts manager, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the business, equipping him with the organisational and financial skills required for his role at Beacon.
Charlie’s work at Beacon includes managing all financial aspects of the business as well as day-to-day operational support. Charlie works closely with the partners and consultants, ensuring smooth delivery of all projects.
Andy Rowland
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Andy's Biography
37 years working in housing management, building surveying and development has given me a wealth of experience. Having previously worked for a local authority and London based housing associations I have been a Board, Executive, Managing Director and Director level performer.
I continue to be a consummate leader, committed to empowering, equality and diversity. A true team player with strong relationships throughout the wider development industry.
Although I have had extensive exposure to complex, mixed tenure development projects, partnership working and the commerciality within cross funding models, I maintain an ardent belief in the social value and benefits of truly affordable housing.
In conclusion, many Londoners increasingly need good quality, subsidised rental homes and a role in meeting this objective remains my primary motivation.
Doug Sargeant
Associate Director
Doug's Biography
Doug is a Not-for-profit & For-profit Social Housing Director working with Beacon as our Associate Director. With over 16 years of experience in the social housing sector, Doug has held senior roles in development, delivery, and compliance across some of the UK’s leading Registered Providers and consultancies, including Sage Housing, Notting Hill Housing, Home Group, and Arcadis. Most recently, Doug served as Chief Operating Officer for St Arthur Homes, a boutique for-profit provider, where Doug led executive leadership efforts.
Doug’s expertise spans a variety of key areas including organisational operations (from start-ups to scale-ups), asset management, landlord services, new development, regeneration, and regulatory compliance.
Starting as a housing officer, Doug has always been driven by a passion for supporting individuals in need of safe, decent accommodation.
This ongoing commitment to improving and expanding affordable housing continues to fuel Doug work today and aligns directly with Beacon Partnership’s ethos making Doug an excellent asset to our team and to our clients.