Our People

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.

Matthew is a dedicated Chartered Building Surveyor with a passion for mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional growth. Having completed his own apprenticeship, Matthew joined Stace in 2017, taking on the Tottenham Hotspur football ground fit-out over his first 18-months. 

Today, Matthew is responsible for building inspections, project management, compliance, report writing, contract administration, client consultation, promoting sustainable building practices, and advising on energy efficiency.

Adept at developing practical solutions to building defects, Matthew provides invaluable insights and guidance to clients, helping them make informed decisions about maintaining their properties. 

Outside of work he values time with his family, when he’s not clay pigeon shooting!

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. 

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.

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.

Zoe joined Stace in 2026 as a Monitoring Surveyor. She brings several years of experience in real estate finance and investment advisory, having previously worked for a specialist real estate lender across development finance, debt lending, affordable housing and care home assets.

Prior to joining Stace, Zoe worked closely with residential developers and healthcare operators, assessing development lending opportunities and managing a portfolio of live developments. She also supported research into the Spanish residential development market as part of a potential expansion into Spain.

Outside of work, Zoe enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures, with Brazil being her favourite trip to date.

Maria Law is a Project Director with over 16 years of leadership experience in the construction industry, delivering complex projects across the public health, life sciences, heritage and education sectors. She began her career as a Chartered Technical Architect and holds the NEC4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation. Maria has a proven track record of successfully managing complex refurbishment projects in live environments, overseeing the full project lifecycle from inception to completion.

Clients value Maria’s collaborative approach, and deep understanding of programme and risk management. She brings a strong track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, navigating regulatory requirements, and ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout delivery.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys downhill mountain biking, snowboarding, motorsports, and playing the piano – and she appreciates a good whisky.

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.

An equity partner since 2018, Simon joined Stace in 2010, having held senior Project Management positions at F&C (now Columbia Threadneedle) and Hammerson.

With clients including the British Museum, Legal & General, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and Tellon Capital among many others, Simon works across various sectors including Heritage, Build to Rent, Purpose Built Student Accommodation, Later-Living, Offices, hospital redevelopment, and TV/Film Studios. Simon’s background in Development Management means the roles under his leadership often have a quasi-DM element.

One of the senior partners in the London PM team, Simon is also the lead partner with the Marketing and New Business Group. 

Simon is one of the Founders of West London Free school - voted best secondary school in London by the Times in 2024. Simon's other passions are his family and rugby, he’s often found on the sidelines of Ealing Trailfinders watching his Son play, or at Harlequins.

John joined Stace as an apprentice Quantity Surveyor in 2001, qualifying with an honours degree in Quantity Surveying in 2006, and working primarily across retail, commercial, and residential sectors.

In 2010 he moved into a Project Management role, continuing to work across retail, but adding sports, leisure and education to his portfolio.

Now a Project Director, throughout his tenure, John has worked with clients including Chelsea FC, ExCel London, the Football Association, LaSalle, New City College, and Tesco, to name a few.

He also manages a team of Project Managers working on Tesco Express projects and is client liaison for consultancy work at ExCel London, having spent five years working at Wembley Stadium and refurbishing the England Team changing room.

Outside of work John is a big football fan, supporting England and Arsenal, and enjoys spending time with family and reading. 

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.

George came to Stace in 2022 during his placement year whilst studying at UCL's Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. He returned in 2024, after completing his degree and graduating with first-class honours.

He currently manages a key enabling works project that feeds into the wider British Museum Energy Centre Programme, which Stace has been appointed to deliver.

George is passionate about working in heritage settings, particularly within live buildings and busy tourist attractions. He takes pride in mitigating disruption to the visitor experience wherever possible.

Outside of work, George enjoys playing and watching sports, especially football and tennis and spending time with family and friends. A lover of live music, he can often be found attending gigs on the weekend.

After graduating with an Honours degree in Construction Management in 1995, Lee began his career with Mowlem, working on an RAF base in Bedfordshire.

Over the past 30 years, he has held a variety of roles across the industry, including Contractor, Construction Manager, Facilities Manager, and now Project Director. Lee has been fortunate to contribute to several prestigious projects, such as the rebuilding of the Royal Opera House, the refurbishment of The London Coliseum, the redevelopment of Great Ormond Street Hospital, and provision of 505 units at Hale Wharf over two separate phases.

Lee joined Stace in 2013 and has since worked across multiple sectors, including automotive, office, and residential developments.

Family plays a central role in Lee’s life. He and his wife take great pride in their two children and the fine young adults they’ve become.

Previously, Lee represented Cheshire County in both cricket and football. Today, he still enjoys playing cricket and remains a passionate supporter of Liverpool Football Club.

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Richard made his mark as a qualified architect, having worked across both small and large practices on residential and commercial offices, football stadiums, and cultural projects.

He joined Stace in 2016 as a Project Director based in the London office. Today, Richard primarily works within the residential sector, applying his design expertise at the early stages of projects to help clients and design teams shape briefs and guide design development.

In his day to day role, Richard leads design projects from inception to completion, acts as a point of contact for both new and existing projects, manages internal teams and resources. He also brings specialist knowledge in architecture and design, serving as a RIBA Client Advisor.

When he’s not focused on projects, Richard likes to spend time outdoors and you will likely find him walking his dogs.

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.