Our People - Directors

Stephen J. Burke BSc (Hons) FRICS MAPM ACIArb

Stephen has played a huge part in the transformation of the dynamics of the business and is now responsible for the management of the Practice since joining in 2003.  He is active in driving change, strategic planning, marketing, project delivery, business development, forward thinking and industry recognition.  Stephen is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager and is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.  Stephen headed up the formation of the London Office and was a key player in the development of the Practice in the UAE and the Middle East region, which involved a period of residency.  When returning to the UK in April 2009, Stephen developed an official Board of Directors, restructured the Practice for further expansion and he continues to lead the process of developing the firm for the future.

Ian Carey CMgr MSc DMS FRICS FCIOB FCMI FICWCI FBEng

Ian is a member of the Board of Directors and is a Chartered Builder, Chartered Manager, Fellow and Past President of the Institute of Clerks of Works & Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI).  He is our Technical Director for Site Inspection and is also a non-executive Director and Trustee of the ICWCI.  He is specifically responsible for the management, strategic planning, marketing and delivery of Independent Third Party (Clerks of Works) Site Inspection Services.  Originating from a construction trade background, Ian has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry.  Ian's wide and diverse experience includes the delivery of complex exemplar projects for signature clients as well as the project management of the first NVQ's (Levels 3 & 4) in Site Inspection for the Construction Industry Council.  Ian played a key role in establishing the Practice and business protocol in both the Middle East and India.

Darryl M. Pounds BSc (Hons) MRICS MAPM

Darryl is a member of the Board of Directors and has full responsibility for delivery of all operations in the Surveying and Project Management Division at John Burke Associates.  Since joining in 2008, he has been instrumental in further developing the managerial and technical practices in line with the continued growth of the Surveying and Project Management Division.  Delivery of our services to meet and exceed client and stakeholder expectations is his main focus along with monitoring and continual improvement.  Darryl is a Chartered Building Surveyor and qualified Project Manager with technical strength and a proven track record in earning client trust and loyalty.  His technical experience includes successful delivery of various challenging and prestigious projects in both Surveying and Project Management roles.  Alongside his managerial duties, Darryl continues to specialise as the Practice's expert Party Wall Surveyor, including providing professional boundary related advice.

Alan J. Burke DMS MCMI

Alan joined the Practice in 1996 to develop the Information, Communication and Technology side of the business and improve the management of information within a growing organisation.  He is a member of the Board of Directors and has full responsibility for the financial management of the Practice together with managing the ICT office systems.  Alan is qualified in IT and Business Management and furthered his experience and knowledge in finance and accounting.  He is also responsible and plays a key role in the Quality and Environmental management and practices within the business to the standards required and maintained by ISO 9001 and 14001.  Alan played a fundamental role in the formation of the London and UAE offices by designing and managing the installation of the network infrastructures and ICT systems.