Our Team
The We Are Ease team consists of a wide range of skillsets, including Site Managers, Project Managers, and Quantity Surveyors, enabling us to assist our clients throughout their projects from inception to completion.
Hover over an image and click on the team member's name for their biography.
Hover over an image and click on the team member's name for their biography.
Dafydd Hollyman
Managing Director
Dafydd Hollyman
Managing Director
Dafydd is a Director of Ease with over 20 years of construction experience which encompasses the delivery of multiple high end commercial, private and infrastructural projects all over the nation; which include stadia, multi storey office developments, the Eden Project and many other bespoke residential developments. It is hard to ignore his passion and enthusiasm for project management and delivery which is only one of the many skills and attributes his mantra possesses. With no shortage of qualifications, there’s very little that he hasn’t experienced and has all the answers at his disposal. Clients that have worked with him can’t help but praise his efficiency and consistent work ethic to ensure his team deliver projects under budget whilst conveying quality within sometimes difficult timescales. To balance his high octane energy drink that is Ease, he loves spending time with his family; and couldn’t be happier than when he’s playing 18-holes with friends on the golf course… unless of course he’s building on one!
- Phone:07792 351393
- Email:dhollyman@weareease.com
Andrew Doidge
Associate Director
Andrew Doidge
Associate Director
Andrew is fondly known to most of the team as ‘Anders’. Having been an employee at Ease for the last Seven years, he has commercially delivered some of our most complex builds and has demonstrated his ability to work closely with investors and clients alike. Anders is considered a key member of the Ease team, and has acquired recognised industry accolades by qualifying through the completion of his post graduate degree in Quantity Surveying, whilst also recently passing his professional review for acceptance as a member of the Chartered Institute of Builders (MCIOB-Chartered Construction Manager). He particularly thrives at the inception stage of all our projects, managing the clients expectations from the outset and developing close working relationships with design team consultants and stakeholders alike. When not wearing a hard hat, you’ll be sure he’ll be wearing a golf hat! As a current single figure golfer, he dedicates most of his spare time playing the most prestigious courses across Devon and Cornwall
- Phone:07484 035027
- Email:adoidge@weareease.com
Torquil Home
Associate Director
Torquil Home
Associate Director
Torquil is a valued trusted member of the Ease team, being with us from the very beginning – he’s part of the furniture! Using his varied experience of project management and delivery in the construction, hospitality and entertainments industries, he brings something very unique to Ease. Torquil is comfortable in both the Project and Commercial Management of a project and can have all your answers at his fingertips. He is a key team player, he wants to succeed with ambition, determination and even some passion! Two young children, Reuben and Isaac, have become a very busy part of his life in the outside world, but manages to squeeze in some squash where he can and occasional holidays!
- Phone:07779 632373
- Email:thome@weareease.com
James Lambe
Associate Director
James Lambe
Associate Director
James, or ‘Lambee’ to all of us, is a valued member of the Ease team. He is a Site Project Manager who brings his on-site experience, passion, drive and can do approach coupled with a down to earth attitude to the satisfaction of everyone who works closely with him, from sub-contractors to clients to, well, everyone actually. For a number of our clients Lambee’s name is always first on their team sheet! Time outside of work is family time, but Lambee can always find time to walk the dog to the local pub!
- Phone:07484 013833
- Email: jlambe@weareease.com
Keith Merton
Senior Project Manager
Keith Merton
Senior Project Manager
Keith has been in construction since leaving school training as a quantity surveyor on large commercial projects and shopping centres. When he moved across to Landscaping as one of the earliest surveyors in the profession, he started to run the large projects thus beginning his career as a Project Manager. After establishing a prime residential building company in central London creating a highly respected name in the business, whilst with his wife, running the first licensed B&B and small holding in Devon. They moved to Spain & Portugal in 2000, establishing a new business helping people with their relocation and to designing and building of bespoke properties. This was again whilst establishing a successful Casa Rural B&B and vineyard in Galicia. On returning to the UK following the financial crisis he has been involved again in prime quality residential property across the country. He brings a demand of quality to the business whilst being very able to aide and pave a smooth route for clients through the creation & build processes which can be a stressful & demanding time. Away from building, he has time for their children and grand-children but mostly with their dogs and gardening.
- Phone:07483 119586
- Email:kmerton@weareease.com
Dean Emburey
Senior Project Manager
Dean Emburey
Senior Project Manager
Dean has been in the construction industry all his working life. He started as an apprentice carpenter, working up through the layers of responsibility before running his own shopfitting business and specialising in large building insurance repairs. After 10 years of this, he switched back to employee, working in London as a senior project manager and design consultant on substantial fit out projects for banks, particularly for a Challenger Bank where he ingeniously transferred their US design format to the UK.
After that hectic race, then came the move to Devon, to find the better work/life balance! Now he has been here for 10 years, working as senior PM on various schemes, including new schools, offices, student accommodation, apartments, and houses. For the life balance: weekly football and surfing when the waves and knees allow!
Dean is a keen participant and contributor to his local community, organising football, cricket, pool and darts matches between the local villages, providing a healthy rivalry. This keeps him very busy!
After that hectic race, then came the move to Devon, to find the better work/life balance! Now he has been here for 10 years, working as senior PM on various schemes, including new schools, offices, student accommodation, apartments, and houses. For the life balance: weekly football and surfing when the waves and knees allow!
Dean is a keen participant and contributor to his local community, organising football, cricket, pool and darts matches between the local villages, providing a healthy rivalry. This keeps him very busy!
- Phone:07485 931973
- Email:demburey@weareease.com
Mike Miller
Senior Project Manager
Lee Tuckey
Project Manager
Lee Tuckey
Project Manager
Before joining the team at Ease, Lee has been working in construction management for over 16 years, and especially enjoys the different challenges it throws at him, from a steel frame teaching block in Bath, to luxury flats in Inglewood, via numerous student accommodation blocks, and loads in between. He brings a wealth of valuable experience to Ease.
He lives on the Jurassic coast and enjoys all the water sports and cliff walking it provides him. Away from home (and Devon!) Lee has been a keen traveller, and relishes immersing into new cultures: South America, Indonesia, Bali , Java, Pappa New Guinea, Flores, Komodo, and the passport stamps go on… Where will he go next?
- Phone:07485 931971
- Email:ltuckey@weareease.com
Joe Alford
Preconstruction Manager
Joe Alford
Preconstruction Manager
Joe joined We Are Ease in 2025, bringing over 20 years’ experience to the role. He is known for his strategic thinking and collaborative attitude, with extensive experience in pre-construction and bid management at the local and national level. Expertise spanning multi-discipline engineering and construction solutions, delivering successful outcomes across a broad spectrum of public and private sector projects.
Joe thrives on problem-solving, his analytical mindset and attention to detail help ensure clear communication and effective coordination throughout the pre-construction phase making him an asset to the project team.
Originally from the South Hams, Joe returned to Devon after a decade in Sussex and is currently renovating his home in Plymouth. Outside of work, he’s a keen runner and has recently completed the Great North Run and the Copenhagen Half Marathons. He enjoys walking and cycling on Dartmoor, discovering new beaches along the Devon and Cornwall coast, and spending time with the family.
- Phone:07485 932063
- Email:jalford@weareease.com
Zac Booth
Senior Site Manager
Zac Booth
Senior Site Manager
Zac brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, having started on site at the tender and impressionable age of 16. Originally from London, he was drawn to Cornwall several years ago and has since made it his home.
His extensive background is rooted in heavy civils, with a career that has spanned the demolition of tower blocks, regeneration projects, flood control works for the Environment Agency, cliff retention and netting, and sea defence schemes—often delivered in some of Cornwall’s most challenging and remote locations. In addition to his civil engineering expertise, Zac has also managed the construction of luxury bespoke homes and commercial developments.
Zac has worked his way up to the role of Site Manager and holds a Level 7 qualification in Construction Senior Management. His wealth of site-based knowledge is matched by a practical, solution-focused approach that ensures the smooth delivery of complex projects.
Outside of work, Zac enjoys walking his dogs and tending to his garden, where he grows rare lilies and chillies.
- Phone:07951 990881
- Email:zbooth@weareease.com
Tom Hollyman
Site Manager
Tom Hollyman
Site Manager
Tom aspires to become an experienced construction project manager, his determination to expand his knowledge and his enthusiasm and desire to expedite high quality work is outstanding. Currently working as an Assistant Project Manager, he is also working hard to complete his degree in Construction Project Management at Bristol’s University West of England. When Tom’s not trying to develop his knowledge within the construction industry you are likely to find him rowing in a gig, his crew were recently ranked 3rd in the World at the World Pilot Gig championships in the Isles of Scilly and if gig rowing weren’t sporty enough, Tom can be found on a golf course, at a ski resort or riding the waves around the Cornish coast!
- Phone:07929 378409
- Email:thollyman@weareease.com
Ben Hobbs
Site Manager
Ben Hobbs
Site Manager
Throughout secondary school and college Ben has developed an interest in construction as well as inspiration from his Grandad who has spent his whole life in the building industry. Ben has enrolled onto UWE’s Construction Project Management course which will aid his experience as a junior project manager at We Are Ease. Outside of work Ben has a passion for sports, especially rugby. He also likes to play golf on the weekends. He played two seasons with Exeter Chiefs academy as a back rower and has played club level rugby for the last 10 years. He also enjoys long walks on Woodbury with his dog Beau.
- Phone:07485 931975
- Email:bhobbs@weareease.com
Jack Parr
Site Manager
Jack Parr
Site Manager
Through Jacks educational journey he has developed a passion for a career in construction. Jack has been involved in numerous projects through work experience which has expanded his knowledge and skills and furthered his interest in pursuing a role in construction.
Jack has enrolled onto UWE’s Construction Project Management course which will supplement his experience as an assistant project manager at We Are Ease.
Outside of work Jack is a keen sportsman with a passion for rugby which he has played for over 10 years.
- Phone:07483 339915
- Email:jparr@weareease.com
Alan Haworth
Site Manager
Alan Haworth
Site Manager
Alan is one of our more experienced employees who has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience over the years he has worked in the construction industry. Starting out as a young apprentice working alongside many skilled tradesman to becoming one of our senior site managers that brings passion to every project he works on. Working for Ease, Alan has also furthered his knowledge by completing Site Management Training Schemes. Outside of work he enjoys walks on the beach and holidays in the sun. His football knowledge is equally as extensive as his construction knowledge, and never misses an opportunity for a pint and footy down the local pub.
- Phone:07484 013835
- Email:ahaworth@weareease.com
Gary Throne
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Gary Throne
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Gary brings a wealth of experience to the We Are Ease team, with a strong foundation in main contracting and a solid academic background in construction. Having worked on large-scale, intricate residential and commercial projects across London, Surrey, and Devon, his skill set is as diverse as the locations he’s worked in. Originally from Northern Ireland and a graduate of a Scottish university, Gary has now made the South West his home—and we’re glad he did. These days, Gary can be found rolling up his sleeves and getting stuck into projects with the same energy and determination he applies to his hobbies. Whether he's fine-tuning his project cars for a weekend track day or heading off on a spontaneous road trip in his campervan, he’s always chasing that next adventure. He loves nothing more than exploring the coast and moors of Devon, and he often has his trusty sidekick Maggie—a now fully-grown and very well-behaved Goldador—by his side. Maggie is even known to make the occasional appearance at the office, much to the delight of the team. With a passion for sport, a knack for problem-solving, and a "let’s get it done" attitude, Gary is a valued part of the team who brings both expertise and good humour to everything he does.
- Phone:07483 386854
- Email:gthrone@weareease.com
Nick Parker
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Nick Parker
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Nick joins us after a move from the Southeast, as a seasoned commercial specialist with over 20 years’ experience. Nick began his career as a quantity surveyor with a leading cost consultancy before moving into main contracting and high-end residential development. He has a proven track record of delivering projects across the industry ranging from high and low-rise residential schemes to schools, universities and office fit-out. His wide range of project experience ensures the whole team benefits from his excellent financial management. He enjoys the challenges of delivering complicated and technical schemes and utilises his depth of commercial experience to excel at all stages of project delivery ensuring build costs are controlled and accurately forecast throughout the project so there are no surprises. In his time away from ‘QS-ing’, Nick enjoys the beautiful Cornish coastline with his family and relishes the opportunity to get out on the water from sailing to kitesurfing and most recently attempting to keep up with his son on a surfboard!
- Email:nparker@weareease.com
Alex Leeds
Quantity Surveyor
Alex Leeds
Quantity Surveyor
Having spent the early part of his working life in manufacturing and working various roles in builder’s merchants, Alex decided it was time for a career change and embarked on gaining a degree with the Open University. Alex completed his BSc whilst working full time and raising a young family, not only does this show a commitment to hard work but also a willingness to achieve the goals he sets for himself. Following completion of his degree, Alex was fortunate enough to gain employment with a local, well established Quantity Surveying firm, where he worked towards a post graduate degree in Quantity Surveying. Before joining the Ease team, Alex gained more invaluable experience in the industry, working as a Quantity Surveyor for a groundworks contractor. When Alex isn’t working, he enjoys spending his down time with the family, coaching one of his son’s football teams and surfing, a sport he’s been enjoying for over 30 years.
- Phone:07485 931970
- Email:aleeds@weareease.com
Liam Addison
Quantity Surveyor
Liam Addison
Quantity Surveyor
Liam comes from a trained restaurant background, where 5 years of extreme pressure was certainly part of the course, then transferring to construction as a trainee site manager with Kier Construction (delivering a primary school in Bude), and now with Ease progressing along his industry journey of becoming a quantity surveyor. A fast and keen learner, team player, eager to impress and grow with the team, we’re very glad to have him!
Interests: needless to say, cooking! Football, surfing and the beach life. Traveling and seeing new places.
- Phone:07483 386858
- Email:laddison@weareease.com
Matt Robins
Quantity Surveyor
Matt Robins
Quantity Surveyor
Matt started working in the construction industry not long after starting college with his first job being a CAD Technician for a structural engineering firm in Exeter. After spending 3 years as a CAD Technician, Matt decided to pursue a career in quantity surveying. After nearly 6 years working for a main contractor where he had a broad experience working in the industry as a quantity surveyor but also getting stuck in with estimating and even site management, Matt took the opportunity to join the Ease team. During Matt’s time working for a main contractor, he spent a lot of time working on housing developments, as well as a one-off house build and assisting colleagues on commercial projects. In 2022, Matt graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Construction Project Management which he studied through the University of the West of England (UWE). Construction has always been in Matt’s blood, with his father being an estimator, Matt grew up with a fascination for construction, always looking at drawings in his father’s office and admiring busy construction sites when out in public with his parents. During his free time, Matt can often be found either playing golf with his friends or on a pond or riverbank fishing.
- Email:mrobins@weareease.com
John Hooper
Commercial Manager
John Hooper
Commercial Manager
John has joined us with some 20 years of professional experience working locally, nationally, and internationally in a capacity of Construction Manager, Main Contractor, Cost Consultant and Developer. His main experience spans across the Education, Life Sciences, Commercial Offices, Energy and Residential sectors. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Construction Manager, with a dedicated interest in developing teams’ capabilities within Commercial Management, Contract Administration & Supply Chain Management. Cornish born and bred, he loves watching sport in particular football (and his beloved Liverpool!), rugby and especially spending time with his son.
- Phone:07483 181904
- Email:jhooper@weareease.com
Jude Hollyman
Finance Manager
Jude Hollyman
Finance Manager
Jude is no stranger to the Ease team. Being married to Dafydd, she has always felt part of the business and now it’s official! Jude brings to the business a wealth of experience, most of her working life has been spent as an executive personal assistant, with her area of expertise being in finance and marketing across the construction, manufacturing and education sectors.
When not putting work or family first, she can be found on an epic dog-walk or paddle-boarding down the river Tamar. You might even find her swimming in the sea (in winter) – anything for a bit of peace and quiet…