Our People

Richard has worked in the construction industry for 47 years and is passionate about helping the next generation achieve their full potential. 

Having attended Civil Engineering College, Richard completed a Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship. Following a move to London, he swiftly moved up the management ladder, working on high-profile projects, including at Canary Wharf, The Royal Household, undertaking refurbishment projects at Buckingham Palace, and, following a transition into Health & Safety in 2003, at the Olympic Park during the 2012 Olympic Games. 

Joining Stace in 2015, he is now responsible for ensuring the Pre-Construction Phase of projects is managed correctly, as Principal Designer. He works with contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, carrying out safety inspections and providing clients with the necessary Health & Safety paperwork on completion. 

Richard is also a fully qualified Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies, providing services at weddings and boxing matches. 

Having obtained a degree in Construction Project Management and gained experience as an Assistant Project Manager across residential, infrastructure and commercial projects, Abigail joined Stace in April 2025.

At Stace, Abigail's responsibilities include stakeholder management and time management, and she has collaborated with a number of clients including Latimer Homes and British Land on office and residential developments.

Outside of work, she enjoys backpacking and skiing, and has also volunteered in Cambodia.

Having achieved a First-Class BSc in Project Management for Construction in 2020, and a Distinction in MSc Construction Economics and Management in 2021, Kelvin joined Stace as a Graduate Project Manager.

Keen to put his learning into practice, Kelvin leapt straight into projects and undertook a nine-month secondment with The Portman Estate in 2022, working across their commercial and residential portfolio. 

Achieving his Chartership in 2024, he has worked with a number of clients including British Land and the City of London Corporation, with responsibilities across programme management, stakeholder management, Employer’s Agent, budget management, and risk management. 

At the weekend Kelvin is often out running, training for his next race, or walking his dog Bueno. He’s passionate about sharing his knowledge and supporting others starting out in the industry. 

Maria brings over 20 years of payroll expertise, spanning everything from calculating pay and managing taxes to overseeing employee benefits and pensions across a wide range of sectors.

The past 11 years of her career has been spent with Stace, where she’s been trusted to manage the full payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while complying with tax laws and regulations—a role that she feels highly valued and supported in.

Maria describes herself as an outdoors enthusiastic and regularly engages on outdoors activities. She spends her free time cycling, playing tennis, gardening, and hiking—activities that keep her energised and connected to nature.

Harrison joined Stace in 2021 straight from school as a degree apprentice. He began his studies at Anglia Ruskin University in 2022 and is on track to complete his degree in December 2025. Following graduation, he plans to begin his journey toward chartership.

He enjoys socialising and building his network within the industry, always keen to connect and learn from others.

A dedicated Millwall supporter, weekends are usually reserved for football—you’ll find Harrison down at The Den every Saturday.

As Bid Assistant, Christian’s role is central to supporting Stace’s new business and growth efforts. 

Christian joined Stace in 2012 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant, whilst studying Business & Administration at Hertford Regional College, transitioning into the Bid team in 2022.

Today he is responsible for bid support, creating bid documents and presentations, maintaining staff CVs, and creating and tailoring capability statements for prospective clients.

Outside of work, Christian has a passion for electronic music and travels to music festivals in different countries, enjoying the opportunity to travel as much as he can. His travels to date have included taking in the breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula from the most South-Western point of the African continent.

Karen has over 25 years’ experience in HR, having started out as a secretary before progressing into an HR Assistant role. Now a CIPD-qualified Partner at Stace, Karen is passionate about supporting colleagues with their own professional development and loves seeing them flourish. 

Promoting diversity and inclusivity is a big driver for Karen, who is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Karen collaborates with all teams, managers, and key stakeholders to ensure Stace’s HR practices align with business goals, and her priority is to enhance employee engagement to ensure everyone feels valued and motivated.

Outside of work, she’s passionate about her family and cherishes the moments spent together. Her other great love is dogs – and she can often be found exploring new places with Scoobs and apologising to strangers for his misunderstood spaniel behaviour!

Matthew joined the Stace apprenticeship scheme in 2019. Going on to achieve a First Class Honours Chartered Surveyor degree at London South Bank University, in 2024.

Recently he has led property-developer Marldon’s account, dealing with office refurbishment’s, apartments, and hotels. Whilst also working on a range of retail, leisure, office, hotel, government, and public sector projects for clients such as The National Trust, Tesco, London Borough of Enfield, and St Albans City & District Council.

He enjoys seeing a project through from start to finish, especially when it involves overcoming complex challenges, making the outcome even more rewarding.

He loves playing rugby and watching sport and is a supporter of Saracens Rugby Club and Arsenal Football Club.

Louis joined Stace in 2021 as an apprentice and is now in the fifth year of his apprenticeship, currently studying at London South Bank University.

Throughout his time with the company, he has gained valuable experience working on high-profile projects including Wembley Stadium, the British Museum, and The Arch Company Framework.

Outside of work, Louis is a passionate supporter of Leyton Orient FC, he proudly holds a season ticket and considers himself a devoted fan.

Charlotte joined Stace as an apprentice and has been with the company since 2023. Prior to this, she completed an apprenticeship with a local council, working in the transport department.

Now an Assistant Project Manager, Charlotte has contributed to healthcare, student accommodation, and residential projects, collaborating with clients such as the NHS, Rangeford Villages, Taylor Wimpey, and Kier Properties. Her day to day responsibilities include CapEx management, stakeholder engagement, and contract administration.

Outside of work, Charlotte has been a qualified ski instructor since the age of 16. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, going to the gym, hiking, skiing, and spending time with friends.

Aaron has worked in the industry for over a decade, beginning his career after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Land Planning and Development. His first role, with a retirement village developer in New Zealand, provided valuable insight into residential development and stakeholder engagement. He later transitioned into planning consultancy and subsequently into project management, joining the development team at New Zealand’s largest supermarket company, where he led and supported a range of retail projects.

After relocating to the UK in 2019, Aaron joined Stace as a Project Manager and has continued to grow professionally ever since. He has worked across a diverse portfolio of projects and services, collaborating with clients such as McLaren Property, City of London Corporation, Enfield Council, and IQ Student Accommodation. He thrives on the dynamic nature of project management, bringing teams together, solving complex challenges, and delivering outcomes that make a tangible impact.

Born in London, Aaron moved to New Zealand at the age of eight, before returning to the UK as an adult.

Away from the office, Aaron enjoys supporting his favourite football team, Arsenal FC, spending time with his family, cooking, travelling, and playing social sports.

Joining Stace as an HR & Learning and Development Advisor in January 2023, Rosie has since embarked upon her Level 7 Senior People Professional apprenticeship, which will lead to her becoming chartered.

Rosie is responsible for the ongoing learning and development of all colleagues; she oversees and coordinates the APC; leads and continuously develops the Graduate Development Scheme. Rosie evaluates and seeks to improve employee engagement, health, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion, maintaining policies to ensure legal compliance.

As a qualified teacher, Rosie loves to share her knowledge with all members of the team, and gets a kick out of seeing people develop and thrive. 

Outside of work, she’s a huge Disney fan, has an addiction to custard creams, and has racked up over 3,000 hours on Sims 4.

Chris graduated from the University of Greenwich with a BSc in Quantity Surveying and has since built a career spanning nearly 40 years in the construction industry. He achieved his APC 25 years ago and continues to bring a wealth of experience to every project.

Since joining Stace in 2013, Chris has delivered a wide range of projects across sectors including commercial, retail, residential, education, and infrastructure, working with both private and public sector clients.

Away from his desk, Chris is always on the move—whether travelling, attending sporting events, or enjoying live music. Never one to shy away from adventure, he once completed a skydive from 15,000 feet!

With an academic background in Interior Architecture, Jacob began his career at an architectural practice, where he spent five years before transitioning into construction and then project management.

Joining Stace in 2015 as a Project Manager, over the past decade, Jacob has progressed through roles as Senior Project Manager, Associate (following his RICS Chartership), and now serves as Project Director.

Jacob’s role involves leading design projects from inception to completion, managing internal teams and resources, bidding for new schemes, developing project delivery strategies, and overseeing stakeholder engagement.

He is passionate about delivering high-quality projects and adding value throughout the process—unlocking programme challenges and navigating complex sites with confidence.

When not managing projects, Jacob enjoys spending time with his family, playing cricket, running, cycling across the South Downs, or relaxing at the beach.

Joe joined Stace as an apprentice in 2017, completing his degree in 2021 and obtaining MRICS status in 2025.

He enjoys working across various sectors, though a vast amount of his projects are in Culture and Heritage, where his clients include The British Museum, The National Gallery, The Natural History Museum, The Royal Household, and Shaftesbury Capital.

Joe is always conscious to help younger members of the team where possible and, having completed his apprenticeship and obtained his chartership, he's happy to guide those on the same path.

In his free time he's a keen sports fan, following football, golf, and the NFL. He's also a keen cook and never shies away from grabbing the BBQ tongs.