About us
Your Custom House Builders
Founded in 2012, JVB Construction has established itself as one of Surrey’s premium custom house builders. As a luxury home builder and principal contractor, JVB boasts an impressive track record in delivering both residential and commercial construction projects across London and the South East. With a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence, you can trust JVB Construction to successfully manage every aspect of your build, from concept through to completion.
At JVB, our dedicated team ensure seamless coordination, adherence to the highest safety standards, and exceptional quality in every project we deliver. Whether it’s crafting custom homes, completing a new build development or delivering state-of-the-art commercial spaces, we are committed to bringing your vision to life with precision and professionalism.
Meet the Team
The JVB team is drawn from a pool of experienced and highly regarded industry professionals and skilled tradespeople, who draw on their extensive knowledge and hands on expertise to always exceed client expectations. As custom house builders we understand the importance of getting every detail of your build just right.
From custom build homes and large-scale renovations to new build developments and commercial projects, the JVB team shares a passion and a drive to deliver projects of exceptional quality.
Managing Director
Joe Bruckland
0808 281 2503
joe@jvbconstruction.co.uk
Joe founded JVB Construction Ltd in 2012 and has since resided over an impressive portfolio of successful residential and commercial projects across Surrey and the Home Counties.
It is Joe’s energy and passion for superior craftsmanship and his drive for delivering outstanding quality across every aspect of the business, which has led to JVB’s enviable reputation, as one of Surrey’s leading custom house builders.
Initially a carpenter and joiner by trade, Joe understands the workings of a live site and the intricacies of the construction process. This grass-roots knowledge combined with his very hands-on approach ensures that excellence is always delivered, without compromise. His meticulous eye for detail is evident, throughout every JVB project.
JVB Construction is a dynamic and highly regarded luxury custom home builder and principal contractor. Joe is keen to drive the business forward to new heights and is seeking new projects and partnerships to support the company’s ambitious plans for growth.
Commercial Director
Alan Tamkin
01737 238679
alantamkin@jvbconstruction.co.uk
Alan joined the business in 2022. He boasts an impressive network of established industry contacts and brings with him with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, spanning over 24 years in the industry.
Alan works closely with both the construction team and the finance team to ensure that every project exceeds expectations, while delivering strong financial returns.
Alan oversees all commercial aspects of the business, from procurement and contract negotiation, through to risk management and budgetary control. His strong financial and analytical skills, combined with his fundamental knowledge and understanding of both the construction process and industry-wide standards, means he is ideally placed to help drive the business forward and strengthen its future.
Alan plays a critical role in ensuring the financial success and commercial viability of every JVB project. Delivering maximum value, while never compromising on the quality of the product we deliver.
Land Director (South)
Chris Maunders
01737 238679
chrismaunders@brucklanddevelopments.com
Chris is an experienced Land Director, with over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked on behalf of private developers, construction firms and major housebuilders, giving him a broad insight into land planning and acquisition.
His strong industry network, combined with his unrivalled local knowledge, means he is ideally positioned to source and execute superior development opportunities for Bruckland Developments, across some of the most desirable locations within
Surrey and the wider home counties.
As part of the senior leadership team, it is Chris’s role to ensure that a pipeline of feasible and lucrative development opportunities are identified and nurtured, and that optimum value is always achieved, when negotiating the purchase of land.
From identifying off and on-market land opportunities to harbouring relationships with relevant stakeholders, Chris has a key role to play in the company’s future.
Land Director (North)
Gary Durden
01737 238679
garydurden@brucklanddevelopments.com
As Land Director, Gary brings with him a strategic approach and a wealth of experience across planning and land acquisition.
Having previously worked for some of the UK’s leading housebuilders, as well as running his own residential projects, Gary successfully combines hands-on, practical expertise with a sound knowledge and understanding of what is often, a challenging and complex planning system.
Gary has joined the Bruckland team at a pivotal time, bringing a new energy and drive to the company’s ambitious growth plans.
Formerly a partner in a small residential development company, as well as a director of his own consultancy, Gary’s broad experience, insight and expertise mean he is perfectly positioned to steer the company’s long-term land acquisition and planning strategy.
Customer Care & Design Manager
Steph Murray
01737 238679
Steph is an integral part of the JVB team and holds a multi-faceted role within the business.
Steph heads up JVB’s aftercare service, meeting with customers at hand over and supporting them post completion. Her intrinsic knowledge of the business, combined with her proactive and caring nature, means she is the ideal candidate to guide and support JVB’s customers, through their projects with us.
Steph also acts as our interior design lead. Her passion and flair for interior design means she is perfectly placed to support customers with the interior specification of their homes. It is her attention to detail and her ability to really visualise how customers will live within their new custom home/newly renovated home, which ensures every one of our properties supports practical, day to day living, while delivering a unique sense of style and individuality.
Contracts Manager
Darren Whittingham
01737 238679
darren@jvbconstruction.co.uk
As Contracts Manager, Darren plays a crucial role. He ensures that all JVB projects run safely, remain on schedule and are delivered within budget, while maintaining an exceptional level of build quality throughout.
With a background in carpentry and business management, Darren has valuable hands-on experience and is well versed is all aspects of construction as well as contract and site management.
For Darren, health and safety is paramount. He ensures that all sites are well managed and that all contractors adhere to the necessary health and safety legislation, at all times.
He holds strong relationships with all stakeholders and ensures a two-way flow of communication, throughout every project.
Darren’s in-depth knowledge, combined with his proactive, thorough approach and superior problem-solving skills means he plays a key role in the successful, day-to-day running of all our projects.
Finance Manager
Emma Morris
01737 238679
emmamorris@jvbconstruction.co.uk
Emma brings with her over 10 years of experience, working within the construction industry.
Emma is responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s daily financial operations and accounts. From financial planning and reporting to compliance, Emma plays a pivotal role in ensuring the business always runs smoothly.
From managing cash flow and tracking the company’s sales and purchase ledgers to running the payroll, Emma is key to the efficient running of JVB’s day to day operations.
It is a fast paced and complex role, which is ideally suited to Emma’s astute nature and her expert knowledge and understanding of the construction industry, as well as the broader financial landscape.
Emma also supports the wider running of the office. She plays a key role in the introduction and implementation of new systems and processes, as well as staff training, and is tasked with ensuring that the office support team delivers a professional service and always adheres to best practice.
Land Manager
Charlie Emery
01737 238679
charlieemery@brucklanddevelopments.com
Working alongside the company’s Land Directors, Charlie has joined the team to support the expansion of Bruckland’s land bank and future development pipeline.
With a background in estate agency, where he proved highly successful in identifying viable land opportunities and negotiating the subsequent sales on behalf of his clients, Charlie has developed a deep understanding of both the local landscape, and the land buying process.
Keen to further hone these skills and to join a forward thinking and rapidly growing business, where he could have a real impact, Charlie joined the Bruckland team in early 2025.
Charlie is already proactively seeking out new sites and supporting the company’s plans for growth.
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Jai Thornburn
01737 238679
jai@jvbconstruction.co.uk
As a Junior Quantity Surveyor, Jai has joined JVB Construction on an apprenticeship. He has been learning his craft under the guidance of our Commercial Director and our Contracts Manager.
This varied role has seen Jai get involved in numerous aspects of the business, from procurement and cost estimating to inputting into budgets, tracking project costs, and negotiating contracts. With a good financial grounding and an eye for detail, Jai has an important role to play in ensuring that all JVB projects are delivered on budget.
Jai’s proactive approach, combined with strong communication skills mean he is ideally placed to work across multiple stakeholders within the business. He has forged good working relationships with our project managers, architects, engineers and contractors, ensuring cost accuracy and timely project delivery at all times.
Technical Manager
Roman Stuller
Roman is a qualified architectural technologist, with over 20 years of experience working on behalf of architectural practices and developers. He specialises in classical and traditional architecture, with a focus on the high-end residential sector.
His expertise in building science and technology, together with his extensive knowledge of architectural design, sees schemes seamlessly translated from drawings through to build phase, while always paying close attention to detail at every stage of the project. Working in close collaboration with the team, Roman plays a key role in ensuring that all homes are built to the highest possible standards.
From conducting feasibility studies and developing concept schemes to delivering 3D modelling and CGI imagery, Roman’s experience and technical skill set, mean he is ideally placed to support and add value to the existing, in-house team.
Roman’s attention to detail, proactive approach and impressive industry experience makes him a valuable addition to the JVB team.
Get in touch
Contact us today to discuss your project. Our expert team at JVB Construction is here to guide you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to final construction. Let’s make your vision a reality.
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