About Us

The Team

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Mark Johnson

Position: Director

As a Director of the practice, Mark is involved in all aspects of the business from ensuring operational effectiveness to precise project delivery. With over 20 years’ experience of working with the industry's highest calibre clients and collaborators as a building services engineer, Mark is focused on high quality design, affordable solutions, strong leadership, clear communication and effective project management. Mark also enjoys mountain biking, an annual snowboarding pilgrimage to the Alps and family excursions in his VW camper.

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Darren Keenan

Position: Director

Darren has over 20 years’ experience within the construction industry working both in the M&E contracting and consulting environments. Having held positions across project engineering, project management, design engineering, pre-construction and general management, Darren has gained the skills and experience to add value to any project across its full lifecycle. As Director of Brentwood Darren brings strong leadership to the team ensuring that our customers’ needs are always the focus of everything we do.

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Joanna Stepien

Position: BIM Lead

As a degree qualified engineer, Joanna has 11 years' experience in delivering MEP documentations. She is a certified trainer of Autodesk and has extensive experience of creating BIM models and setting up BIM standards. Originally from Krakow in Poland, Joanna studied at the Cracow University of Technology and moved to Manchester in 2016 a city which she has come to love. Besides her work she is mum to a lovely boy. As a family they try to spend a lot of time outdoors, and love traveling as well.  

 
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Arron Scaife

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Arron is a Mechanical Engineer with a degree in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering. He is well versed in 2D & 3D modelling software (Revit & AutoCAD) to provide fully co-ordinated services designs. During his time outside of work Arron likes to enjoy watching a wide range of sports including American football, Basketball and football, spending hours on his game consoles while still having enough spare time to watch the latest TV series such as Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead.

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Gavin Russell

Position: Performance Engineer

Gavin joined Brentwood in 2006 after finishing college, and completed both a part time Bachelors and Masters degree in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering. He is a Senior Performance engineer and qualified Low Carbon Energy Assessor, producing both Part L assessments and Energy Performance Certificates, focussing on low carbon and energy efficient solutions in all aspects of design work. Away from the office, Gavin enjoys seeing the world, good food, even better beer, and spending a significant amount of his spare time listening to trance music in clubs and warehouses.

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Louise Richardson

Position: Practice Manager

Louise was introduced to the Practice in 1989 and is a 'First Edition' essential member of the Brentwood team who manages and oversees all aspects of the financial and administration side of the business. When not working, Louise enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, ski-ing, reading, socialising & once jumped from a plane at 10,000 feet & has lived to tell the tale!

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Sam Piper

Position: Trainee Mechanical

Sam joined Brentwood as a Trainee Mechanical Engineer. As a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate, he is relishing the fresh challenges the business has to offer and is looking forward to developing his own knowledge of the engineering world. Outside the office, Sam is very interested in music and enjoys attending live musical events. He is also a keen sportsman and avid fan, taking great interest in football and basketball primarily. 

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Omid Sooudi

Position: Senior Mechanical

Omid is a Senior Mechanical engineer with over 20 years’ industry experience. He has a wide range of experience including working overseas on large commercial and industrial projects, and in developing and delivering building services design in multi-disciplinary projects from concept design to post-completion. Omid strives to add value through cost-effective & sustainable designs whilst meeting the client’s requirements.

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John Osborne

Position: Project Director

John is Project Director working within our Manchester office. With over 20 years’ experience working within various sectors at senior level, John has a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and motivate teams to accomplish and achieve the highest standards on all projects. Outside of work, John enjoys time with his family. When time allows, he is a keen golfer who tries to keep his single handicap intact.

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Luke Ridsdale

Position: Trainee Electrical

Luke joined Brentwood in December 2021 as a Trainee Electrical engineer following his graduation from The University of York, with a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s in Audio Technology. He is currently undertaking training in software such as Revit, AutoCAD and Relux, to allow him to assist in large, ongoing projects within the company. 

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Stuart Boneham

Position: Senior Mechanical

Stuart is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years' industry experience and is a qualified Non-Domestic Energy Assessor. Stuart's background is in sustainable building services, specialising in low energy design and zero carbon strategy. Away from work Stuart likes to travel, watch TV/film, work on his house & garden projects and spend time with his family.

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Navin Kumar

Position: Senior Electrical

Navin is a Senior Electrical engineer with experience in a number of sectors including schools, large retail centres, leisure, commercial and residential developments. Navin has design experience from early-stage design to detailed Stage 4 & 5 design, utilizing 3D modelling software (Revit) for coordinated solutions. Originally from Malaysia, Navin now lives with his wife and cat in Edinburgh and makes frequent trips throughout Scotland. 

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Max Garroway

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Max recently joined the Brentwood team as a Mechanical Engineer looking to learn more on the world of high-rise residential projects and mission critical commercial projects. Max brings experience from across the commercial world working on projects in healthcare to university teaching buildings. Beyond the office, Max is a keen foodie and whether it is cooking a new recipe at home or testing out the various restaurants around Manchester, he is always keen to try new things.

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Alex Vautrey

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Alex is an IEng engineer with almost 10 years' industry experience in a diverse number of sectors including: Healthcare, Custodial, Residential & Retail. This ranges from early design stages right through to 4B Installation design work. Outside of the office Alex has a keen interest in multiple sports, including football & rugby whilst also being involved in the physical health & wellbeing world and describes weight training as one of his main hobbies.

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Daniel Noble

Position: Trainee Performance

Daniel joined Brentwood as a Trainee Building Performance Engineer, currently holding a HNC in Building Services Engineering and looking to expand his knowledge in all things building services whilst specialising in low carbon & energy solutions. Outside the office, Daniel will take on any physical activities new and old, loves a good run, an avid F1 fan and a keen gamer.

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Daniel Wiwoloku

Position: Graduate Electrical

Daniel recently joined Brentwood as a Graduate Electrical Engineer having completed a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Masters in Project Management. He is currently learning about the different aspects of the building services industry in order to expand his knowledge of the engineering world. Outside the office, Daniel enjoys playing football and musical instruments. 

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Stephen Ashe

Position: Senior Electrical

Stephen is a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in various sectors of the building services industry including commercial, education, residential and healthcare. This ranges from early design stages through to installation design work. Stephen has a Bachelors Degree in Building Services Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University. In his spare time, Stephen enjoys spending time with his friends & family, walking his dog and playing Golf.

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