Chris Payne - Project Director

Chris joined the Council in 2018 having spent 20 years with local developer and contractor Drew Smith.

He has been involved with the project since 2013 but now provides the expertise and skill to turn the Councils public minded vision of development into reality. Chris is overall responsible to the Project Board for ensuring strategies are set and then implemented successfully through the Project Management Team.

Peter Drury - Technical Manager

Prior to joining the team, Peter spent his time within the private sector gaining valuable experience both in Site and Technical Management roles working for housing developers and contracting sectors of the construction industry. Within his position as Technical Manager, he has worked on various exciting schemes ranging from refurbishments, small and large scale residential developments, and multi phased major developments including significant infrastructure works and upgrades.

With an eye for detail and a passion for doing the right thing when it comes to development, Peter in his role wants to ensure each scheme compliments its surroundings whilst providing a positive product with the end user always in mind.

His busy role on One Horton Heath will be to primarily assist the planning function by managing the detailed design process on the first new homes parcel.

Outside of work, Peter enjoys spending time with his young family exploring the countryside surrounding his home.

Phil Hackett - Managing Quantity Surveyor

Phil begun his career within the construction industry and once qualified became a Quantity Surveyor, working on many projects, such as cricket pavilion, woodland clearance and nature reserve works in Ringwood. Phil’s main focus in his role as Quantity Surveyor is on delivering a high value community project.

Phil is also a Foster Carer and in his spare time, he likes to cycle and take his dog out for walks.