Our People

Jenny's fascination for the built environment led her to Portsmouth University to study Civil Engineering. The opening ceremony for London's 2012 Olympics saw her arrival at Stace as Graduate Project Manager. 

Having earned her RICS chartership in 2018, Jenny was promoted to Project Director in 2021, with several incredible projects under her belt with clients such as Bouygyes, BOXPARK, Qualis, Turnstone, and London Borough of Enfield. 

Today, Jenny manages projects, driving them from inception to completion as key client and team contact and also in an Employers Agent capacity, utilising her expertise in programming, local authority procurement, and stakeholder management.

As Stace's ED&I Steering Group lead, she's passionate about developing the next generation to create a diverse, balanced, and engaged team, reflective of this dynamic and ever-changing industry. 

Outside work, Jenny is passionate about sports, particularly women's football, Escape Rooms, Eurovision, travel, and spending time with friends and family. As a teenager, she represented Essex under-18s in golf, achieving a hole-in-one when she was 11 - something she hopes to repeat any day now. 

Jitendra Panchal is a seasoned Project Manager with over 30 years of experience across the retail and property sectors.

He began his career at Tesco and joined Stace in 2023, where he now leads strategic rollouts for Tesco Stores Ltd. His portfolio includes high-profile projects such as GM Right Size, Project Spring, and CCTV Express Transformation.

Jitendra’s core responsibilities span programme delivery, budget management, stakeholder coordination, and compliance oversight. Over the years, he has collaborated with Tesco Property, Tesco Retail, and external Quantity Surveying and design teams.

He is passionate about mentoring, sharing knowledge, and driving meaningful outcomes. When not managing projects, Jitendra enjoys travelling, spending time with his family, and playing or watching sports.

Chris has worked at Stace for 15 years as a Design Manager, working within the retail sector for clients such as Sainsbury’s, Asda, the Co-op Group, Arch Co, and PPR Estates.

He provides architectural services, with responsibilities including acting as Employer’s Agent and overseeing retail design management.

He’s passionate about music, food, and cooking—and, of course, all things related to architectural design.

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, 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.

Jessa began her career at Stace in 2018 as a degree apprentice, attaining her RICS chartership in 2023 and quickly establishing herself as a rising talent in the industry. She's currently pursuing a master's in Sustainability Leadership in the Built Environment at the University of Cambridge.

Her cost management experience spans residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, with notable clients including local authorities (London Boroughs of Bromley and Enfield, St Albans City and District Council and Portsmouth City Council), Rangeford Villages, and Places for People.

Jessa has led and supported initiatives through the sustainability working group and the ED&I committee, as well as developing training programmes for incoming apprentices. Her contributions led to finalist nominations in the “Rising Star” and “Apprentice of the Year” categories at the 2023 London Construction Awards and RICS Matrics Awards.

An avid volunteer, Jessa currently supports RICS Matrics, the REB NextGen Committee, Cancer Research UK, and Columbus School and College. Outside work, she can be found dressmaking, playing board games, composing and performing music.

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. 

Tyler began his career in the construction industry in 2017, starting out as an apprentice while completing his BSc (Hons) degree.

He joined Stace in 2023 and has since contributed to a variety of projects, working with prestigious clients such as the English Heritage, and the National Trust. Over the past few years, Tyler has developed expertise in cost planning, procurement, and contract administration. He is currently preparing to sit his APC with RICS.

Tyler is passionate about all things sci-fi and fantasy. He also is dyslexic, and prides himself on approaching problems from unique angles.

After graduating from Wolverhampton University, Robert spent six years at Faithful & Gould, and a year at Robert Lombardelli Partnership, before joining Stace in 2004.

Having worked at Stace for over 20 years, his experience includes the preparation of estimates, cost plans, tender documentation, valuations, contract administration, on-site measurement, and final account agreement.

Robert has an incredibly dry sense of humour and, when not working, enjoys having a laugh with friends. He occasionally likes to garden and has recently been spending a lot of time in Scotland working on a scheme.

With a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (1st Class Hons) under her belt, Florence spent five years working as a Structural Engineer in Wellington, New Zealand, gaining experience in both design consultancy and with a main building contractor.

In 2024, she moved to London and transitioned into project management with Stace, where she has worked on residential and education projects for clients including Summix Capital, the City of London Corporation, and Homes England.

Florence's main responsibilities include working with developers, clients, consultants and contractors to build and maintain strong working relationships, drafting technical reports and preparing programmes, recognising and managing project risks and reporting to clients.

Her passions include supporting women in sport and travelling. She can often be found exploring new places across the UK or hopping over to somewhere in Europe at the weekend.

Nigel has over 20 years of experience in the property and construction industry, beginning his career in a client-side role as a Project Manager for a national DIY retail chain. After several years in that capacity, he transitioned into consultancy, taking on Project Management roles with leading firms.

In 2022, Nigel joined Stace, initially working on Tesco projects across the South West. He has since supported BT Group’s property and estate schemes through the Birmingham office, collaborated with the ASDA team in the Leeds office, and recently contributed to a luxury residential project in Devon with the London office.

Nigel is a Member of the Association for Project Management and approaches each day as an opportunity to learn and grow. At Stace, he has worked with clients including Tesco, ASDA, BT Group, and Hilltop Capital.

Outside of his 9-5, Nigel enjoys family time and exploring the Poole coast and countryside with his dog. Living near a natural heath overlooking Poole Harbour, he often heads out on his mountain bike to make the most of the landscape.

With 25 years in the industry, Katharine has been a Chartered Surveyor for over 20. 

Beginning her career as a Quantity Surveyor and Employer’s Agent, she later moved into Development Monitoring and today boasts a great deal of experience in all aspects of development. 

As a Project Director in Stace’s Monitoring Surveying team, Katharine is responsible for providing Funder Representative, Development, Fund and Compliance Monitoring Services to a wide range of clients. 

Having worked for a host of high-profile clients, including The Portman Estate, Greystar, and HSBC, she excels in working on developments with complex contractural challenges and funding agreements.

Katharine gets a great deal of satisfaction providing guidance and being a friendly sounding board to colleagues approaching their APC. In her free time, you can find Katharine at the beach, whether that’s walking in the winter, swimming, or trying to improve her paddle-boarding in the summer.

Since joining Stace in 2024, Rebecca has worked across a range of projects at the British Museum, focussing on improving fire safety and upgrading mechanical and electrical systems.

Rebecca’s previous career in the arts has given her a unique perspective, which she can bring to these large-scale initiatives.

Currently studying for a Master's in Construction Management via Stace’s Apprenticeship scheme, she can blend academic learning with real-world experience. 

Rebecca’s role involves supporting project managers with the planning and delivery of ambitious programmes, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and meeting tight deadlines. She supervises on-site works, collaborates with architects and contractors, organises and leads meetings, and keeps projects running smoothly. 

Outside of work, she’s passionate about art and loves exploring museums and galleries and immersing herself in London’s vibrant cultural scene. She also plays the cello – formerly in a quartet, she now plays for fun.

Jagjeevan graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2018 with a BSc in Quantity Surveying.

He has worked in the industry since 2018, joining Stace in February 2023. Since then, he has contributed to a range of projects including build-to-rent leisure centres, student accommodation developments, and fit-out schemes for clients such as Greystar, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and Southend United.

His day to day responsibilities include cost management, budget control, cost planning, and cost reporting. Jagjeevan is passionate about seeing projects through from inception to completion.

Outside the office, he enjoys travelling and plays football once a week.

Simon has over 35 years' Quantity Surveying experience, having begun his career at a local Quantity Surveying firm while completing a Diploma in Construction Technology and studying for a QS degree part-time—allowing him to gain valuable hands-on experience alongside his academic development.

He became RICS Chartered in 1997 and has previously worked for leading firms including WS Atkins and EC Harris.

Simon joined Stace in 2006 as an Associate Quantity Surveyor and has since delivered projects for a diverse range of clients, including Barnardo’s, British Land, the National Trust, and Landsec.

In his free time, Simon enjoys spending time with family, particularly his son.

After a brief stint at Solihull Council as a trainee, Alistair moved to London and spent five years working at Franklin & Andrews. During this time, he earned a master’s degree in quantity surveying at London South Bank University and became a chartered surveyor in 2009.

Joining Stace in 2011, Alistair primarily worked on residential, student, and mixed-use projects for clients such as Spenhill, Meyer Homes, Connected Living London, Greystar, UPP, Poly UK, and assisted living schemes with Rangeford Villages.

Responsible for project delivery for several key clients, Alistair oversees the workload of other surveyors, ensuring efficient team management and delegation.

Outside of work, Alistair enjoys spending time with his two boys, playing and watching sports. A keen triathlete, he swims, cycles, and runs.

He is also an amateur DJ and his weekends are often spent mixing the latest trance and house tracks – much to the annoyance of his neighbours!

With an industry career spanning 46 years, (and 38 at Stace), today, Alec works in the Project Management department offering expertise as Employer’s Agent, and in project planning and automated storage systems.

Formerly part of the Construction Management team, Alec has worked across sectors including specialist cold storage, automated storage, industrial production units, sports, rail, residential, student accommodation, and retail.

His range of sectors has led him to work with many clients, including Bouygues Development on new Council offices, large residential, and student accommodation schemes. 

He’s supported Brake Brothers as construction manager on their UK-wide cold store network, worked on Virgin Rail’s west coast Pendolino infrastructure project, and with Aquila Developments on retail parks in Essex and Suffolk.

Passionate about training and mentoring both inside and outside work, he spends his free time training teenagers in outdoor skills, including hill walking, navigation, and archery.