Our People

With 25 years’ industry experience spanning the UK and internationally, Matthew excels in client account management, team leadership, and project delivery.

He built his early career in retail, working with major brands like Primark, Sainsbury’s, and Tesco, before moving into the heritage sector.

Today, he manages large-scale, multi-site programmes focused on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems for clients including the British Museum.

A respected leader, Matthew is committed to mentoring the next generation and supporting newcomers to the industry. Beyond work, he serves as a trustee for a mental health charity, helping to create a safe, supportive community for those facing mental health challenges.

After studying Quantity Surveying at Newcastle, Steve began his career with a brief stint at major contractor Balfour Beatty before joining Stace.

He has been with the business for over 25 years, became a Chartered Surveyor in 2004, and now serves as a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor.

Steve has worked across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education, supporting clients from the public sector and blue-chip companies to individual private clients. For the past 20 years, he has specialised in the construction of bespoke, super-prime residential projects at Stace.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys travelling and spending time with his family. At weekends, you’ll usually find him walking his Border Collie and Shepherd Crosses – who are many things but not couch potatoes! He’s also tackling DIY projects in his new house, with varying degrees of success.

Kevin, based in our Epping office, joined Stace in 2017.

Many years ago, he made a bold career change from engineering, recognising that the UK’s engineering base was being steadily eroded. He began as a toolmaker and eventually became director of a company specialising in anodising and powder coating.

Later, Kevin transitioned into IT, becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and earning a BSc in Information Technology. He began working fully in IT in 2000, just after the infamous Y2K “end-of-the-world” non-event.

Today, Kevin is responsible for all things IT across the company, ensuring systems run smoothly and securely.

Beyond his passion for technology, Kevin is a self-confessed petrolhead.

He has also twice walked from Mons to the Marne, retracing the steps of the British Expeditionary Force in WWI with a group of friends, completing the journey in full period uniform, boots included—all in support of charity.

Having joined Stace in 1997, Richard became Partner in 2021, now jointly responsible for managing the Health and Safety department, leading the delivery of CDM services.

After graduating from Exeter University with a BA in Geography he spent a year working as a labourer before joining Stace as an assistant Planning Supervisor under the newly introduced CDM regulations. 

Over his 28-year tenure, Richard has worked with public and private-sector clients across all industry sectors and for the last 15-years, has worked closely with Quintain on the redevelopment of the area around Wembley Stadium. 

Richard is passionate about a job well done, and mentors many of the more junior members of the department, is involved in the Graduate Development Scheme and Next Gen programmes.

Every Saturday morning, you’ll find Richard at a local parkrun. He’s completed almost 400 to date, having visited over 160 locations across five countries. 

Billy joined Stace in 2022 as a Graduate Project Manager, after earning an MSc in Building Surveying and Facilities Management, following a career in Higher Education and as an international expedition leader.

At Stace, he’s worked with clients including BT, Silverstone, and Stoneleigh Park, thriving on the challenge of aligning diverse stakeholder priorities, experiences, and perspectives to achieve successful outcomes. 

Billy is passionate about getting to know his client organisation, understanding how they operate, and developing processes that help drive projects forward. He also loves a good spreadsheet.

Outside of Stace, Billy has guided Land’s End to John O’Groats bike rides, night ascents of Ben Nevis, and has twice lead school groups in successful ascents of Kilimanjaro. He’s also circumnavigated the Isle of Arran in a kayak and crossed Scotland in a Canoe.

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.

Sasha started working at Stace in 2023 as an Assistant Building Surveyor and finished her Master’s degree in Building Surveying at the University of the Built Environment in 2025.

Since joining Stace, Sasha has worked with clients including St Clement Danes Church, Comsec, The National Trust, Roedean School, and Newlon Housing Trust.

Sasha is passionate about the history of old buildings, which is part of the reason she sought a career in the built environment as she gets to enjoy her passion within her work.

She's also a food enthusiast - having attended cookery school in the past! As well as an outdoors adventurer - she's hiked the entire Pembrokeshire path, loves to ski, and once trialled for the GB rowing squad.

Launching his career with Currie & Brown, Joshua gained experience in cost verification exercises for HS2 enabling works, cost planning, and NEC contract administration. 

Since joining Stace, he’s managed numerous residential and commercial office refurbishments, for clients including British Land, the Cadogan Estate, and The Portman Estate, and gets a reward from feeling he’s added value for clients, going the extra mile when he can.

Now working towards his RICS chartership, Joshua has several other qualifications already under his belt, having completed his Surveying Technician Diploma, passed the AssocRICS assessment as part of his Surveying Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship, and graduated with First Class Honours in Quantity Surveying from UCEM.

In his spare time, Joshua enjoys travelling – visiting new places and experiencing different cultures – whenever he can.

Peter joined Stace as a Quantity Surveyor in April 1997, later transitioning to the project management division in 2008.

Now working as a Project Director, he brings nearly three decades of industry experience and has delivered successful projects for a range of valued clients including BeFirst, Rangeford Villages, Hackney Council, and Marks & Spencer.

Outside of work, Peter is known for his love of travel and can often be found on holiday. He also enjoys staying active through running and swimming.

Freddie began his Building Surveying career in September 2024, joining Stace shortly after completing his A-Levels.

He is currently undertaking the RICS Chartered Building Surveying degree apprenticeship while studying at Anglia Ruskin University. Alongside his academic commitments, Freddie has been actively developing his project and professional skills, working with clients across various sectors, including Watford Council, Enfield Council, and Target Darts.

Freddie is passionate about learning and is enthusiastic about growing within his role.

Away from work, he enjoys playing football and represents Sawbridgeworth Football Club.

Georgia has nearly two years’ construction industry experience, starting as a graduate at a major contractor in Central London, where she worked with clients including Berkeley and Forseven. 

She holds an MA (Hons) in Finance and Business from the University of Edinburgh and is currently studying for an MSc in Quantity Surveying, with the aim of completing her APC thereafter.

A naturally curious individual, Georgia loves to ask questions and thrives on exploring the intricate details of different projects and industries.

Outside of work, Georgia enjoys drawing, hiking, and actively volunteering. Over the years, she has participated in initiatives such as the ICL Maker Challenge, Dragon Boat Racing in Canary Wharf, and the YMCA Girls Mentor programme, among many others.

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.

Joe began his career as a contractor where he gained on-site experience across a range of projects. This practical grounding gave him a strong understanding of construction delivery and site operations, invaluable in his work today.

Having achieved his RICS chartership, he moved into consultancy, joining Stace in 2022.

He’s played a key role in developing the QS offering in Birmingham, delivering projects across residential, commercial (new build at Cat A/B fit outs), hospitality, and programme management for major commercial clients. 

Joe has a passion for seeing a project from inception to completion. He particularly enjoys the tangible results at the end of a build, getting a real satisfaction from delivering a project that meets client expectations and is well-received by the end users.

At the weekend, you can find him on the padel court or playing a round of golf. 

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.

Gracie has worked in project management since 2022, beginning as a consultant on a client site. She then transitioned into an Assistant Project Manager role, collaborating with senior team members on large-scale projects for global clients such as KPMG, Rio Tinto, Seek, and the Australian Government.

While at KPMG, she contributed to a 3.5-floor fit-out of the company’s Brisbane head office. She also worked with insurance client Suncorp on a project that relocated 3,000 staff members from three separate buildings into a new office.

Gracie has been with Stace since February 2025, working as an Assistant Project Manager at The British Museum.
She is passionate about the design phase of projects and is dedicated to ensuring that the client’s vision is captured and brought to life with precision.

Her favourite way to wind down is by painting, and putting on music whilst creating something.

Callum is currently working towards his Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications while gaining valuable hands-on experience and building a strong foundation in accounting and finance.

In his day-to-day role, he provides general support within the finance department, assisting with tasks such as invoice processing, reconciliations, and management accounts.

Callum has a keen eye for problem-solving and enjoys streamlining processes to make finance operations more efficient.

At the weekend, you can find him on the football pitch playing with his local team.