Our People

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

Our Team

Stefanos Cholevas

Project Director - Project Monitoring
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Stefanos Cholevas

Project Director - Project Monitoring

Stefanos has a decade of experience in the UK Real Estate industry, having worked across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, student accommodation, industrial, culture and heritage.

As Project Director in the Project Monitoring team, Stefanos is responsible for fund monitoring and providing lenders’ and due diligence advice for clients, including City Developments, Hilltop Credit Partners, HSBC, and Homes England.

Having graduated with an MSc in Construction Economics and Management at UCL, following an MCs in Engineering, Stefanos achieved his RICS accreditation and is now an APC Assessor, supporting candidates following in his footsteps to become chartered. 

As a former nominee for RICS Young Surveyor of the Year Award, he’s certainly got the expertise to share.

Outside of work, he’s passionate about travelling the world, highlights to date include Vietnam, Japan and Colombia, next on the list are Peru and Chile.

Recent Project
The Joinery
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Ali Aljadri

Project Manager
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Ali Aljadri

Project Manager
Ali graduated from UCL with a 1st Class Honours Degree and was listed as a finalist undergraduate in the Built Environment for 2022 by Target jobs. He joined Stace straight out of university that same year.
 
Ali already has a wealth of cross-sector experience, working with clients such as Quintain, the Victoria & Albert Museum, BT, and Saint Martin’s Management Corporation Ltd.
 
A people-person at heart, Ali loves meeting and socialising with others. He enjoys the variety of work he gets to undertake and the people he meets along the way.
 
Currently working to get his RICS Chartership, he’s set his eyes on progression and demonstrating his expertise. He relishes a challenge and is a great problem-solver.
 
Alongside seeking opportunities to give back, Ali loves art, reading non-fiction, and boxing.
Recent Project
The V&A
Repton Gardens

Martin Shepherd

Partner
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Martin Shepherd

Partner

Martin joined Stace in 2004; with a background in fit-out and retail, he is now one of the Partners leading our retail project management team.

Passionate about the retail environment, Martin thrives in its fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape, embracing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. He currently leads the Tesco account for Stace and has also worked on projects for clients such as Iceland and the Post Office.

In his downtime, Martin has a keen interest in all things mechanical, particularly Land Rovers.

Recent Project
Tesco Cheshunt
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Tony Hardy

Partner
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Tony Hardy

Partner
Tony began his career in the construction industry in 2006 as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Summers-Inman, where he laid the foundation for his skills in cost planning, tendering, and contract administration. This early exposure gave him a solid grounding in the fundamentals of quantity surveying across various sectors.
 
Having spent three years at Wilby & Burnett, expanding his experience into education and public sector projects, Tony joined Stace in 2011, becoming Partner in 2022.
 
Throughout his career, Tony has remained committed to delivering value, maintaining integrity, and fostering innovation.
 
Now, as Partner, Tony mentors and develops future leaders, sharing his journey and instilling his commitment to client outcomes. He also leads client relationships and major project commissions across multiple sectors with clients including Merlin Entertainment and McLaren Property.
 
In his spare time, Tony is passionate about photography, particularly street photography—a hobby that began during the initial Covid lockdown.
 
Recent Project
Ossory Road & Credon House
Riverhills Health Club & Spa
Studio Fix
Legoland Woodland Village
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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).

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Ian Clark

Partner
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Ian Clark

Partner
Recent Project
Hilton London Wembley
Legoland Woodland Village
Wembley Park Regeneration
Tottenham Hotspur
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Nick Stallard

IT Coordinator
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Nick Stallard

IT Coordinator
Having worked with Stace for nearly three decades, Nick is a seasoned IT Coordinator with a deep background in maintaining and optimising IT infrastructure. Known for his technical expertise, he plays a key role in installing and configuring hardware and software, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the seamless operation of the company’s systems.
 
Nick is always on hand to support colleagues with IT queries, manage helpdesk calls, maintain equipment, and contribute to IT project coordination and vendor management. He thrives on sharing his knowledge and experience with new members of the team.
 
Outside the world of IT, Nick enjoys metal detecting and uncovering the stories behind the historical items he finds.
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Joe McCarthy

Senior Associate
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Joe McCarthy

Senior Associate

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. 

Recent Project
Shugborough Estate
Warwick Castle Hotel
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Eleanor Vizor

Senior Project Manager
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Eleanor Vizor

Senior Project Manager
Elly joined Stace in 2014 after completing her Mathematics degree. Initially part of the administration team, she moved into a technical role in 2017 while studying for a Master’s in Construction Management.
 
Elly currently works as a Senior Project Manager in our Birmingham office, where she also delivers monitoring surveying services.
 
She has vast experience delivering student accommodation and heritage projects, having worked with clients such as McLaren Property and the National Trust.
 
After achieving RICS Chartership in 2023, Elly has been dedicated to supporting graduates in the Birmingham office through their APC journey.
 
Outside of work, Elly is passionate about fundraising for causes close to her heart. Following her recent diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes, she completed a 62-mile run in March, raising £650 for Diabetes UK.
 
She is also a Wolves fan and fondly recalls her dad taking her to every home game from the age of 5!
Recent Project
120 Longwood Close
Shugborough Estate
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Vipul Raichura

Senior Building Surveyor
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Vipul Raichura

Senior Building Surveyor
Vipul graduated from South Bank University in 2005 with a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying. He gained experience with several Building Surveying consultancies before joining Stace in 2012.

Vipul has worked with clients, including local authorities, private individuals, and corporate organisations. His role encompasses a wide variety of Building Surveying responsibilities, including acting as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent. He has prepared specifications and tender documentation, and undertaken building surveys, and condition surveys. Vipul has experience in Party Wall matters, neighbourly issues, and dilapidations. He also has a particular interest in historic buildings.

Outside work, Vipul enjoys spending time with his family, going to the gym, travelling, and listening to music.

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Freddie Sperrin

Trainee Building Surveyor
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Freddie Sperrin

Trainee Building Surveyor

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 The Royal Household, 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.

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Danny Jolly

Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Danny Jolly

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Katharine Flank

Project Director
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Katharine Flank

Project Director

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.

Recent Project
15-20 Manchester Square
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Joey Patrick

Partner
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Joey Patrick

Partner

Joey joined Stace at just 18 years old and has grown with the business ever since. He began his career as a trainee quantity surveyor, progressed to graduate surveyor, and after successfully achieving his RICS accreditation, became a Chartered Surveyor.

Driven by a passion for delivering projects and collaborating closely with clients, Joey transitioned into Project Management. His commitment and leadership led to his appointment as a Partner within the Project Management division, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-profile retail projects for clients including Tesco, The Co-op Group, and Marks & Spencer.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Joey heads the Leeds office and jointly leads the retail sector group.

In his free time, Joey enjoys spending quality time with his daughters. He’s also an outdoor enthusiast, with a love for skiing, mountain biking, and beach getaways.

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Alistair Wardle

Divisional Director
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Alistair Wardle

Divisional Director

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!

Recent Project
Strawberry Fields
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Daniel Foxwell-Jones

Associate
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Daniel Foxwell-Jones

Associate

Having worked as a retail manager, Dan moved into retail planning and construction in 2014. Joining Stace in 2022 with a wealth of food and non-food retail projects under his belt, Dan jumped into a Tesco Express store programme before moving to the pre-construction side of the business. 

Today, Dan is responsible for liaising with developers, landlords, and clients, developing lease packs, and supporting with site monitoring and risk management. He still gets a kick out of seeing a new retail unit open its doors to customers, knowing the journey it’s been on to make that day happen. 

In his spare time, Dan has been actively involved in school governance for 20 years and is currently Director of an academy trust in Thurrock, supporting the education of over 2,000 primary school pupils. 

Jack Ellis

Senior Project Manager
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Jack Ellis

Senior Project Manager

Jack’s introduction to the industry, and Stace, came in 2018 when he spent a year with us as a placement student. Having obtained his first-class degree in Property Development and Town Planning, and a Rolls Royce award for excellence, he returned in 2020 as a graduate. 

Achieving his RICS Chartership in 2023, he has enjoyed working across numerous sectors including residential, retail, R&D, manufacturing, and public realm, for clients such as Quintain, British Land, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, ASDA, M&S and Homes England. 

As Senior Project Manager and an APC Supervisor, Jack enjoys helping younger team members along their own APC journeys, and organising The Great Stace Bake-Off (though he’s yet to win).

In his downtime, Jack can either be found at the BBQ, hurling down a mountain on his mountain bike, or kickboxing. 

Recent Project
350 Euston Road
Jaguar Land Rover’s EMC

Mark Ashby

Partner
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Mark Ashby

Partner

Attracted by the team approach and projects across a vast range of sectors, Mark joined Stace’s Project Management Division as an Associate in 2010. 

Jumping straight into the Wembley Park regeneration project with Quintain, an ongoing £1bn project spanning 20 years, Mark earned his stripes and became Partner in 2015. Alongside Wembley, Mark has looked after delivery for numerous clients including Citygrove Securities, Generali, Landsec, Legal & General and Muse.

A Senior Partner, Mark boasts 20 years in the industry and a passion for sustainability and attracting and developing the next generation. Mark heads up Stace’s Responsible Business commitment and future leaders’ development scheme. 

Recent Project
20 Giltspur Street
Luna, Solar, Wembley Park
Hilton London Wembley
Wembley Park Medical Centre