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Ian Seddon
Managing Director
When not attempting to emulate Alan Sugar!!! Ian spends his time away from work, walking Sonny (red setter), enjoying travelling in his 1967 VW split bay camper, cooking Indian and Chinese dishes, working with his chosen charities and generally making the most of life.
 
Chris Nolan
Assistant Cost Draftsperson
Out of the office Chris fancies himself as the Barry Norman of Merseyside. He loves films and in his spare time can normally be found in the science fiction section of any HMV. Despite his love of movies Chris is no recluse and loves going out with his friends drinking on the weekends.
 
John Seddon
Assistant Cost Draftsperson
When John is not in work, he likes to cook in his spare time and attends cooking courses in order gain more knowledge of different cuisines. He also enjoys socialising with friends and regularly attends music festivals and concerts.
 
Vicky Mckenna
Assistant Cost Draftsperson
Vicky works for IPS part time whilst studying for her Law LLB Degree at Liverpool John Moores University. In her spare time Vicky enjoys socialising with friends and family.  She enjoys music and regularly attends music concerts and festivals.
 
Eve Smith
Assistant Cost Draftsperson / PA to Managing Director
When Eve is not working hard at IPS she dedicates most of her leisure time to her family and enjoys socialising with friends. Eve loves walking her two dogs; Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tilly (known for her ‘loopy’ demeanour) and Cross Collie Ben (aka ‘Wus’). Eve has a real passion for reading and once captured by a good book simply can’t put it down.
 
Jan Woosey
General Accounts Manager
Jan loves eating out with husband Bob and socialising with friends - she really is a party person. Music is a passion, but don't ask her to sing karaoke please! Spain and Barcelona are favourite holiday destinations for short breaks and while at home Jan enjoys watching her two grandsons excel at junior football and rugby.
 
Philip Millington
Assistant Cost Draftsperson
Outside of work Phil has many hobbies, with a keen interest in football and fishing. He also enjoys playing snooker and badmington with friends, as well as going out socialising. Phil enjoys dining in and out, with a love of Chinese food.
 
Sarah Seddon
Assistant Cost Draftsperson
Sarah works part time at IPS whilst studying at college where she is training to become a beautician. A true girly, girl with a head for business Sarah enjoys shopping and spending time with friends. Sarah loves dance music often tuning in to favourite radio station Juice FM before hitting the Liverpool clubbing scene of a weekend.
 
John Tooley
Office Manager, Manchester
When not hard at work John enjoys spending time with his wife, Tracey and three sons at their caravan overlooking Morecambe Bay. He also enjoys reading and watching Barnsley FC.
 
 
 
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