Trusted. Local. Experienced

Assan founded DAKO Construction in 2018, with the aim to create a dynamic and flexible construction company. Graduating with a BSc in Construction Project Management from Aston University, Assan joined Clegg Construction as trainee Site Manager in 2010. After 6 years, having progressed to Project Manager, he then spent 2 years as Senior Project Manager at Knight Harwood in central London.

When not at work, Assan is a keen traveller and in his own words “used to be a decent” footballer.

Neil joined DAKO in 2019 to provide a lead on all commercial aspects of the business. Neil has circa 30 years’ experience in surveying and commercial management for a range of mid-size construction companies.

Away from work he enjoys following Coventry City and spending time with his family.

Having graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BSc in Construction Management, Jabar joined Willmott Dixon on its graduate scheme in 2012, spending the next six years progressing to Building Manager. In 2018, Jabar left Willmott Dixon and founded DAKO Construction alongside Assan, who he has known for over 25 years.

Away from work, Jabar enjoys spending time with his family.

Having worked previously with Assan, Chris was pleased to reacquaint that relationship and joined DAKO in December 2020 to help create an operational London division. Graduating as a Quantity Surveyor from Nottingham Trent University in 1991, Chris started out at Wimpey Construction, and has worked for Bovis Construction and Interior plc. In 2006 Chris moved on to help build Knight Harwood to a £120million business, whilst operating as Surveying Director and a board member.

Chris is still a keen sportsman and by his own admission is a marathon junkie, having completed all 6 world majors events around the globe. He also likes to travel with his family.

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Peter joined DAKO in January 2021 to work closely with Chris Roe on the creation of DAKO’s London division. Having first worked with Chris at Wimpey Construction, Peter spent 16 years with Wimpey (latterly as Carillion) before joining Persimmon Homes in 2002. As Managing Director of Special Projects, Peter was responsible for the development of all large multi-storey city-centre apartment schemes in England and Wales. Following 10 years at Persimmon, Peter joined central London builder/developer Mount Anvil as Commercial Director in 2012.

A life-long Arsenal fan, in his spare time Peter is an avid cyclist who also enjoys skiing.

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John started his career as an apprentice Stonemason for John Bysouth in 1981. Following John’s successful apprenticeship he worked for a number of stone and restoration companies in various positions learning all aspects of the trade.

John co-founded Priest Restoration in 1992 and his career continued as Company Director for Commercial Stone in 2006. After six years in the role, John co-founded Ammonite Projects which he built into a successful business over the last 8 years. John brings a wealth of experience and expertise in all things stone and facade refurbishments strengthening DAKO’s ability to excel in this specialism.

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Mark heads up the Special Works division of DAKO, and has responsibility for project delivery and client liaison for this element of work. Mark has extensive experience working within Construction and prior to joining DAKO, spent many years with Butler & Willow.

Away from the office, Mark is a season ticket holder at Nottingham Forest.

Having joined DAKO in its infancy in 2018, Neesha plays a pivotal role in all pre-construction related activity including taking overall responsibility for bidding/tendering. Neesha is also heavily involved in the development arm of DAKO in respect of identifying potential sites and then liaising with architects and planners in developing the relevant schemes.

Neesha is particularly passionate about increasing female representation within the industry.

Islam is a qualified accountant having spent more than 10 years with RSM UK, starting as a trainee in 2009 and progressing through to Manager level. He joined DAKO Construction in 2019, and has the overall responsibility for all things Finance.

Steve brings with him a wealth of experience working as a Senior Project Manager. Prior to joining DAKO in 2020, Steve worked for Bowmer & Kirkland for over 15 years and is responsible for the project delivery of a number of projects with a strong team working under him on each project.

Steve is a life-long Liverpool fan, whilst being a keen gardener and traveller.

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Mark is employed as Contracts Manager and has an oversight across a number of jobs working closely with our project and site managers to ensure a successful project completion. Mark brings with him a wealth of experience in this role, having previously been employed as a Contracts Manager for both Carmalor Construction and also Bowmer and Kirkland.

Away from the office, Mark enjoys spending time with his family.

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In conjunction with Neil O’Raw, Jag ensures all of our projects have a strong commercial input, from liaising with clients to ensuring sub-contractor orders are all in place. Prior to joining DAKO in 2018, Jag spent the vast majority of his career at Carillion, working across the Midlands.

Jag is an avid Leeds United fan, whilst he also enjoys snooker as well as travelling.

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