Our People

We are a team of over 200 experienced professionals 
and 25 Partners.

Our Team

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Mani Gabbidon

Senior Building Safety Consultant
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Mani Gabbidon

Senior Building Safety Consultant

Mani brings over 14 years of experience in the construction industry. He began his career as an Assistant Project Manager, spending four years working on small residential projects. He later undertook apprenticeships with architectural practices and collaborated with principal contractors on large-scale commercial and residential developments. During this time, he also completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Architecture.

Mani went on to pursue a degree in Architectural Technology, taking on the role of Design Manager. After graduating, his interest in health and safety led him to transition into the CDM field, where he has worked for almost seven years.

In 2024, Mani joined the Health & Safety team at Stace as a Senior Building Safety Consultant. His day to day responsibilities include overseeing safety plans and ensuring compliance with building regulations.

Outside of work, Mani is a passionate DJ, creating house and techno sets – and has even supported a world-famous DJ.

Recent Project
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries, V&A Museum
Hub by Premier Inn
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
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Georgi Handzhiev

Project Manager
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Georgi Handzhiev

Project Manager

Georgi joined Stace in 2022 after completing his degree in Construction Management and undertaking two summer placements with a fit-out contractor.

His primarily focus is on residential projects, though he has also delivered commercial and purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) projects for clients including Tellon Capital, McLaren Property, and Legal & General.

In his day to day, Georgi manages project teams, administers building contracts, supports procurement of works, safeguards the commercial interests of clients, and oversees capital expenditure across projects.

Outside of work, Georgi is passionate about sport and enjoys outdoor pursuits including mountaineering, camping, and boating. He also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

Recent Project
Bargate Quarter
Eleven Station Road
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Josh Gill

Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Josh Gill

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Josh joined Stace in 2026 as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Birmingham office. With experience spanning both the construction and consultancy sectors, the opportunity to continue growing his knowledge and expertise made the move to Stace a natural choice.

Before moving into quantity surveying, Joshua spent time in the music industry, with his work featured on BBC Radio 1. He subsequently returned to university to complete a Master's in Quantity Surveying and has since built eight years of experience across the construction and consultancy sectors.

Since then, he has gained experience across a wide range of sectors including heritage, hospitality and retail. This has seen him work on projects ranging from Stonehenge to Mayfair, with clients including English Heritage, the National Trust, Kew Gardens, HM Prison Service and H&M.

One of the aspects Josh enjoys most about his role is identifying opportunities to deliver value for clients. He is passionate about finding cost savings and helping projects achieve successful outcomes, believing there is nothing better than seeing a project delivered on time and within budget.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys playing both guitar and bass and performs in a couple of bands. When he's not making music, you'll most likely find him with a drill in hand tackling a DIY project. He also appeared on Channel 4's Chateau DIY: Win the Dream in France – although he unfortunately didn't come away with a château of his own.

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Matthew Gill

Associate
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Matthew Gill

Associate
Matthew has worked in the construction industry for nearly 20 years, beginning his career as a trainee Quantity Surveyor with Princebuild in 2006.
 
After more than 13 years with the company, he joined Orbit Group in 2019 as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, later progressing to Commercial Manager. During his time at Orbit, Matthew was honoured with the Employee of the Year award, recognising both his leadership on the St Anne’s Quarter project and his wider charity work within the business.
 
He joined Stace in 2022 as an Associate Quantity Surveyor. His project portfolio spans major film studio and leisure developments, heritage refurbishments, and retail reconfigurations. This breadth of experience has enabled him to navigate complex stakeholder requirements, listed building constraints, and the technical challenges of large-scale greenfield schemes.
 
When he’s not on site, Matthew’s happiest spending time with his wife and two sons, Theo and Henry. Come the weekend, you’ll usually find him in the garage — where he’s taken on everything from engine rebuilds and conversions to turbo installs… though he admits they probably break almost as often as he fixes them!
 
Recent Project
Travelodge, Colchester
Shinfield Studios
Northern Gateway Leisure Park
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Linzi Ruby

HR Advisor
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Linzi Ruby

HR Advisor
Linzi began her career as a specialist recruiter, partnering with local businesses, including Stace, to deliver effective talent acquisition solutions.
 
Following completion of her CIPD Level 5 in 2020, Linzi transitioned into an HR Advisor role at Stace in 2021, where she now supports the organisation’s people and culture strategy.
 
With responsibility for managing the full recruitment process, including pre- and onboarding, Linzi is passionate about fostering positive employee experiences, enhancing wellbeing, and engagement.
 
Linzi also supports responsible business initiatives, including charity partnerships, and running targeted programmes to encourage the next generation into the industry.
 
Until recently, you’d have found Linzi catching up with friends at the weekend, generally over a bottomless brunch. Now, she’s more likely to be with her family, probably watching Bluey, whilst exploring the latest health and wellness trends.
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Zoe Playle

Associate
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Zoe Playle

Associate
Zoe started her professional career working in the Homeless Department at a Local Authority and quickly gained an interest in developing and providing much-needed housing.
 
Having moved from client to contractor and then to consultancy, Zoe has a unique understanding of the requirements of all parties within a team.
 
Since joining Stace, Zoe has primarily worked on residential projects, including delivering 283 homes at Wembley Park. She has worked with clients such as Quintain, Greystar, Muse Places, amongst numerous others.
 
Her main responsibilities centre around delivery and leading an open work environment. An aspect of the job she finds particularly rewarding is supporting junior members of the team.
 
Outside of work, Zoe is a registered volunteer for Pets as Therapy, a national charity providing visits to schools, care homes, hospitals, and prisons. She takes her dog Kevin, offering support to those in need and a little animal companionship.
 
Recent Project
Lambeth Mission
Luna, Solar, Wembley Park

Tyler Sharp

Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Tyler Sharp

Senior Quantity Surveyor

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.

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Nigel Cook

Partner
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Nigel Cook

Partner

Nigel started his career at Stace and became chartered in 1999.

Nigel moved to DTZ (now part of Cushman & Wakefield) and worked on data centre projects in mainland Europe.

Moving to the Far East in 2003, Nigel spent close to ten years as a contracts and claims consultant working for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, on large infrastructure projects with long stints in Taiwan (ROC) and Japan. Nigel cites his time in Taiwan as having left a lasting impression having worked on a 350km high-speed rail project - the first time bullet train (Shinkansen) technology was exported outside of Japan.

Returning to the UK, and Stace, as a Project Director in 2012, Nigel enjoyed long term secondments into the Royal Bank of Scotland and Jaguar Land Rover in the Midlands. At JLR, Nigel led on the delivery of its state of the art engine manufacturing centre located in Wolverhampton that won the RICS best national regeneration project in 2014. Nigel was promoted to Partner in 2015.

Today, he’s based in the London Office, dividing his time between commissions in the Project Management division and the Development Monitoring and Due Diligence divisions, working with a varied client base including AIG, Telford Homes, Greystar, and The Portman Estate, and enjoying the variety that this affords him. Nigel has proven specialisms in contracts consultancy, commercial management and development monitoring and advisory.

Recent Project
International Way
The Crest
Milliners Yard
15-20 Manchester Square
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Ann Thayaparan

Fees Receivable Coordinator
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Ann Thayaparan

Fees Receivable Coordinator

Ann graduated from university in 2020 with a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting and Finance and has since gained five years of experience in the finance industry.

She joined Stace in 2023 and has enjoyed working across the accounts receivable side of the business, alongside credit control—ensuring the recovery of funds through timely payments and effective debt collection.

Her daily role includes preparing and issuing invoices to clients, tracking incoming payments, and updating accounting records with new transactions, balances, and client information.

Outside the world of finance, Ann’s interests include music, singing, sports, travel, and connecting with family and friends.

Julian Cox

Project Director
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Julian Cox

Project Director

Julian has worked in the construction industry for 35 years, beginning his career as an Architectural Technician in 1986. After being made redundant in the early 1990s and facing challenges re-entering the architectural field, he chose to pivot, enrolling in a full-time Building Management degree in 1993. That decision marked the start of his career in project management, and he hasn’t looked back since.

Julian rejoined Stace in 2016, having previously worked with the business from 2005 to 2006. Since returning, he has delivered projects across the retail, residential, commercial, and site remediation sectors, serving both private and public sector clients. His portfolio includes work with notable names such as Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Merlin Entertainment, and BeFirst.

Outside of work, Julian is passionate about living life to the fullest. During rugby season, you’ll find him at Stonex Stadium, cheering on his team, Saracens. He’s an avid outdoorsman who enjoys trail running, cycling, skiing, and walking his dog through the local fields. He also has a love for DIY and hands-on craftsmanship, recently beginning work on his first resin table, crafted from Epping Forest oak.

Recent Project
International Way

Jenny Braid

Project Director
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Jenny Braid

Project Director

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. 

Recent Project
Travelodge, Colchester
Northern Gateway Leisure Park
BOXPARK, Liverpool
Hallsville Quarter, Phase Four
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Beatrice Fatusin

Marketing Executive
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Beatrice Fatusin

Marketing Executive

After earning a Journalism degree from the University of Roehampton, Beatrice completed an MA in Media & Communications before transitioning into Marketing, attracted by the versatility, growth opportunities, and creativity. 

Joining Stace in 2023, Beatrice works closely with the Marketing Manager, acting as brand custodian and managing digital communications across the company website, newsletter, and social media channels.

Outside of work, when she’s not singing (she leads her church choir), she enjoys sharing her culinary adventures on Instagram and TikTok. She is also an enthusiastic baker, with a repertoire including triple chocolate banana bread, cookies, and gooey chocolate brownies. 

Richard Fox

Partner
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Richard Fox

Partner

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. 

Recent Project
Roundhills
Ossory Road & Credon House
Luna, Solar, Wembley Park
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
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Frankie Roberts

Building Surveyor
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Frankie Roberts

Building Surveyor

Having started his Building Surveying journey at the University of Reading in 2017, Frankie graduated in 2020 and joined a small architectural practice as an architectural technician, before moving to Stace's Building Surveying Design team as a graduate building surveyor in 2022. Frankie proudly completed the Stace Graduate Development Scheme in 2024, and is preparing for his APC submission.

Frankie has worked with numerous clients, including BDO, Enfield District Council, Essex Fire & Rescue Service, Harlow District Council, Merlin Entertainments, the National Trust, and Newlon Housing Trust. He is responsible for drone inspections, design and specification, condition surveys, contract admin, employer’s agent services and planning applications.

In his free time, Frankie is passionate about travelling, skiing, hiking, spending time with his family, health, and wellbeing. He is also the vice captain of the Epping 11-aside team (who's most recent victory was a 8-4 victory against london).

Recent Project
BDO, Edinburgh
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Simon Wilks

Senior Associate
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Simon Wilks

Senior Associate

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.

Recent Project
Gunwharf Quays

Nicholas Murphy

Project Director
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Nicholas Murphy

Project Director
Nicholas has been with Stace since 2003, when he joined as a Graduate Building Surveyor. He achieved RICS Chartership in 2012 and transitioned into project management the following year. Over the years, Nicholas has developed deep expertise across large multi-plot developments, infrastructure, residential-led regeneration and mixed-use schemes, as well as industrial and commercial projects. His client portfolio includes British Land, Enfield Council, Wrenbridge, and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
 
In his day to day role, Nicholas provides Project Management services which includes acting as an Employer’s Agent or Contract Administrator, overseeing design from inception to completion, stakeholder engagement, internal team and resource management, and bidding for new work.
 
He is passionate about sharing knowledge with junior team members, mentoring, problem-solving, and helping to develop the next generation at Stace.
 
At the weekend, Nicholas enjoys walking his German Shepherd, Finn, attending his son’s football matches—he’s never missed a game—and spending time in Donegal, Ireland.
 
Recent Project
Exeter Road
Meridian Water
The Optic
Tottenham Hotspur
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Jacob Giles

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Jacob Giles

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Jacob began his career as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor in 2019, while simultaneously studying for his Quantity Surveying degree at Anglia Ruskin University. After graduating in 2024, he joined the Stace Cambridge team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

Throughout his career, Jacob has worked with a range of clients including Immunocore Ltd, Waldersey Farms, RLAM, LSEC, and the National Trust. He is currently working towards sitting his APC and continues to build his experience across diverse sectors.

Away from the office, Jacob enjoys following Formula 1 and staying active through golf and badminton.

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Joseph Leak

Building Surveyor
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Joseph Leak

Building Surveyor

Joseph completed his Building Surveying degree at the University of Reading in 2021. Whilst he was studying, he also completed a summer internship and placement year at Stace working across all sectors. He particularly enjoyed the variety of projects and people he got to work with.

Now a Building Surveyor within the Epping team, he has enjoyed working with clients including McDonalds, the National Trust, and numerous London Boroughs. He is also currently working towards his chartership.

Joseph is passionate about mentoring the next generation of surveyors and sharing his knowledge with individuals exploring opportunities in the industry.

In his spare time, he enjoys live music and playing the guitar.