Our Team
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Sam Davis
Sam joined Fusion in 2021 having previously worked for a principal contractor for five years in a dual role as quantity surveyor and project manager. Sam has a wide experience of refurbishment projects across residential and healthcare sectors, including extensive work on framework contracts for two of the largest sheltered housing and care home providers in the UK.
Sam completed a Master’s Degree in Quantity Surveying to hone his knowledge of the industry. Before working in construction, he was a qualified secondary school teacher.
In his spare time, Sam enjoys running, science fiction and working on cars.
Office Manager
Sarah Middleton
Sarah is the office manager in Chelmsford having joined Fusion in 2006. Originally part time her value in supporting the project managers soon extended her role to being full time.
Sarah started her career working for organisations including Allied Lyons, James Capel, John Lewis and Reed recruitment before taking time out to raise a family. She returned to work in childcare before joining Fusion in its first year of trading.
During her longevity at Fusion she has built strong relationships with many of the valued clients. She is an integral part of the Fusion team.
Sarah likes travelling and spending time with her chocolate labrador Brodie.
Director
Scott Barson – MCIOB, MAPM
Scott has over 30 years’ experience in construction and project management and has significant experience of the HE environment, including working as an Interim Director of Estates and Facilities for a multi-campus University.
In addition, he has also delivered complex projects up to £100m in other sectors including education, leisure, rail, commercial, residential, local and central government.
His professionalism and focus on understanding his client’s needs and developing solutions to meet their expectations is key to winning the confidence of the clients he works with.
Joint Managing Director
Stuart Markham – BSc (Hons) MAPM
Stuart originally studied for a BSc in Construction Business Management, subsequently becoming a member of the Association of Project Management. He is now a Director of Project Management and has 20 years’ experience of acting as strategic and construction project manager.
Stuart’s approach is to immerse himself in each commission, taking ownership and responsibility, securing long term client relationships that put the client at the centre of the service, working with some clients for the whole of his career.
Stuart has been responsible for the implementation of an extensive portfolio of new build and refurbishment construction projects ranging in value up to £100M. A particular specialism is providing advice to public sector client’s and helping them define and deliver complex estates strategies which often focus on maximising the value of capital assets and investment and securing capital funding.
Senior Project Manager
Vicky Hempel
Vicky has spent 15 years within the public sector. She relocated to Surrey nearly 10 years ago and has worked in Further Education for most of this time. She understands the constraints and processes associated with both Public Sector and Further Education. Vicky studied for an HNC in Construction & the Built Environment.
Project Manager
Victoria Blanks
Vick brings a decade of experience from the Metropolitan Police Service to her role as an Assistant Project Manager at Fusion, which she started in June 2023. Victoria has a 2.1 Honours Degree from The University of Kent and has recently completed the Association For Project Management ‘ Project Fundamentals Qualification ’.
Since joining Fusion, she has contributed to various projects for Kent County Council and supported several construction initiatives within the education sector across London’s Tri-borough area.
Vick is actively enhancing her expertise in project management. In her personal time, she enjoys family and friends’ company, cooking and walking her dog.
Project Manager
William Bedwell
Will has 4 and half years experience in public services before joining Fusion in October 2022 as an Assistant Project Manager.
Since joining Will has been involved with a number of projects including projects in St. Albans, Surrey and Oxford, and looks forward to gaining further experience in Project Management.
Will looks to build a strong working relationship with clients and consultants to achieve the required outcomes.
Outside of work Will enjoys travelling & carrying out DIY projects at home & in the garden.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Georgio Yianni
With his background in accounting and a BSc in Accounting & Economics, Georgio brings a wealth of financial expertise to his role as Quantity Surveyor at Fusion. After many successful years in accountancy, he made a strategic transition into quantity surveying, combining his cost management skills with a passion for the built environment.
Currently undertaking a Masters degree in Quantity Surveying and Construction Law, Georgio is committed to continuous professional growth and is working towards achieving Chartered status with the RICS.
At Fusion, Georgio is proud to be involved in exciting projects for the University of Oxford. These projects include both state-of-the-art, high-value new builds and complex refurbishments valued at approximately £100 million.