Our People

Having completed a BSC in Construction Management and an MSc in Management and Engineering, Liz joined Stace in 2024 as a Graduate Project Manager.

She has since gained experience across education, residential, and commercial sectors, working closely with senior teams on project planning, reporting, and supporting project delivery through the different RIBA stages. 

Liz gets a kick out of seeing a project come together, especially as a result of strong collaboration and teamwork. She’s passionate about her personal development and likes to support others through mentorship, encouraging teamwork, and sharing her learnings. 

Outside of work Liz enjoys reading, going to the gym, or catching up on Korean dramas – she’s currently learning Korean. She’s also very creative and enjoys design and making clothes.

Edward has worked in the construction industry for 29 years, since graduating from the University of the West of England. He held roles at companies including EC Harris and Faithful+Gould before joining Stace in 2012 and becoming a Partner in 2016.

Managing the London Building Surveying team, Edward oversees business development, staff mentoring and training, and the delivery of our Building Surveying services and quality assurance.  

He enjoys the cut and thrust of the city and values building lasting relationships with clients and industry professionals alike. Edward is passionate about developing staff and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to grow their careers and fulfil their potential. 

At the weekend, you’ll find him at Old Trafford cheering on his favourite football team.

Andy initially trained as an architect before transitioning into building surveying. In 2017, he joined the award-winning architectural practice Carless and Adams Ltd, gaining experience across architecture, building surveying, and party wall matters. His interest in party wall services deepened in 2019 when he launched his own business, focusing on residential party wall issues for clients of architectural firms.

Since joining Stace in 2021, Andy has worked on a variety of building surveying and party wall projects, collaborating with clients such as Maclaren Property Limited, the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and Tesco.

In his personal time, Andy enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and collecting records. He has visited Japan nine times, with Osaka and Hiroshima standing out as personal favourites among its vibrant cities. Andy is also a practicing Buddhist and a member of SGI-UK, a Buddhist organisation dedicated to peace, culture, and education.

Catherine began her career in the industry as a Quantity Surveying apprentice at Cumming Group (formerly TowerEight), completing her degree at the University College of Estate Management through day release. She graduated in Q1 2025 with a First-Class degree in Quantity Surveying and Construction.

In 2026 Catherine joined Stace, eager to build on her knowledge and broaden her experience across new sectors within the industry.

In her career to date, Catherine has gained experience in Student Accommodation refurbishment, Build‑to‑Rent schemes, Residential, Landscaping and Hospitality projects, working with clients such as Whitbread, Greystar, IQ, Quintain and Edyn.

She prides herself on having a keen eye for detail and enjoys the mathematical analysis required within the role.

Away from the office, Catherine competes in the second tier of Women’s rugby with London Irish and thoroughly enjoys cooking, travelling, wine tasting and playing golf.

Chris has worked in the construction industry since 2014, beginning his career as a Quantity Surveyor for an architectural firm in Kettering, Northamptonshire, before relocating to Newcastle to join a family-run practice as a Building Surveyor. In 2017, he completed an RICS-accredited Building Surveying course while working part-time.

Over the years, Chris has worked with organisations including UK Land Estates (Partnership) Limited, Newcastle City Council, and Morrison Data Services. His experience spans a wide range of responsibilities, including residential surveys, condition surveys, planned maintenance schedules, schedules of dilapidations, and computer-aided design.

Since joining Stace, Chris has been actively involved in projects for The Arch Company, gaining valuable exposure and contributing to the delivery of high-quality work. He thrives in collaborative environments and takes pride in completing tasks efficiently and effectively.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with friends and family, staying fit and healthy, and watching football on the weekends – especially supporting his favourite club, Arsenal.

Joining Stace in 2023, having completed a degree in International Business Management at MMU, Henry has already worked on a plethora of projects, including Central London mixed-use and office construction for Kajima and Tellon Capital, hospital construction for the NHS, and estate rationalisation for BT.

Henry is soon to complete a Master's in Construction Management at UCEM, fuelling his passion about learning through exposure to new experiences. 

In his day-to-day, Henry works directly with a number of clients, drafting Employer’s Agent documents, organising meetings, advising clients on building contracts, and leaning on his communication skills to keep projects on track. 

At the weekend, Henry spends (too much) time perusing the bargain box at his local record shop.

Joe joined Stace in 2021, having completed his degree in Construction Management and Surveying from the University of Reading. 

As part of the retail team, Joe has contributed to the national Tesco Express Rollout. He has also worked on science lab refurbishments, residential projects, Bromley library, and lightweight warehouse units for clients including Qualis Commercial and the London Borough of Bromley.

Joe enjoys being part of a diverse and dynamic team. He also loves volunteering whenever possible and organising team events. 

On weekends, Joe can usually be found watching his football team, West Ham United—though, more often than not, he ends up regretting it!

Having worked for Tesco until 2015, Les set up his own project management business, where he worked with Dominos, Novotel in Canary Wharf, and student accommodation for Oxford University, as well as Tesco, which brought him into contact with the Stace team, which he joined on a permanent basis in 2019. 

Today, he is Senior Project Manager on the Tesco account, focussing on new store spaces, refurbishments, and maintenance projects.

Over the past two years, Les has particularly enjoyed supporting Co-op —covering long-term construction manager absence and contributing to a pre-construction project. He’s also been involved with projects for Asda, site monitoring tasks, and Tesco Development..

Passionate about delivering excellence in construction, Les thrives on getting work done right the first time.

Away from the office, Les is a devoted Formula 1 and a big Lewis Hamilton fan, and enjoys spending weekends with his family.

Amy joined Stace in 2010 and moved into her current role as Partnership Secretary in 2017. 

She is primarily responsible for personal assistant tasks, providing dedicated support to the management board. She also supports with insurance matters and commercial compliance, working closely with the HR team and Partnership Accountant, in addition to organising company events and socials. 

Outside of work, Amy can usually be found running around after her two children, spending time with friends, and traveling as much as possible.

She also enjoys amateur photography, finding it helps her slow down and appreciate the present. She loves to capture moments with her children and snap photos of anything that catches her attention. 

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, John chose to specialise in tax and went on to become a Chartered Tax Advisor. However, he was soon persuaded by Len Stace (the founder of the business), and his partners to make the leap into the industry, leaving behind his early tax career and private practice. That decision marked the beginning of a journey that has now spanned over 35 years in the corporate world.

John takes pride in having introduced the first computers to the accounts department at Stace, and has enjoyed watching technology evolve and reshape the business over the years. While his role has typically remained on the edge of direct client advisory services, one notable exception was his involvement with bomb-damaged buildings at South Quay on behalf of Allied Domecq, where he provided accounting support.

As a member of the Management Board at Stace, John is responsible for accounting, finance, and business support functions.

A mantra he lives by is: expect the unexpected and plan for every eventuality, wherever possible. Away from the numbers, John is passionate about his family and enjoys most sports – whether participating or watching.

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.

Zoe began her career at Stace through the apprenticeship scheme, studying Business Administration while working as a receptionist. After completing her apprenticeship, she transitioned into the role of Team Administrator for the London Building Surveying team.

In 2023, Zoe embarked on a new chapter by joining her second apprenticeship, this time in Building Surveying via the RICS route, as she pursues her ambition of becoming a Building Surveyor.

Zoe primarily works on The Arch Co projects, producing drawings, conducting condition surveys, and completing planning applications. She has also contributed to projects for clients including Roedean School, Quintain, Newlon Housing, Enfield Council, and London South East Colleges.

Outside of building surveying, Zoe is passionate about women’s sport, especially women’s football. She enjoys travelling to watch matches, even if it is in a different country, and once had the opportunity to meet members of the original Lioness team, formed in 1972.

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.