Our People

Mel has worked in the Project Management industry for over 20 years, starting her career as a Project Co-ordinator and progressing to her current role as a Senior Project Manager through hard work and determination. Her career has spanned various companies, beginning with BT on the WHS Account.

She has always worked within the retail sector and enjoys the fast-paced environment it offers. Recent clients include Tesco Stores Ltd, Co-op Food Stores and Funeral Care Sites.

Mel joined Stace in 2021 and has embraced the opportunity to work across the construction industry—a new chapter in her career, having previously held a position as an IT Project Manager.

Outside of project management, Mel recently earned her BSAC Sports Diver qualification and is now certified to dive to 40 metres. She’s looking forward to diving in Malta, where the visibility and warmth will be a welcome change from her previous experiences.

Beyond scuba diving, Mel loves skiing, Ceroc (modern jive dancing), and spending time with her family and animals at home.

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.

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.

Andrew has worked in the property and construction industry for over 20 years, beginning his journey as a trainee building surveyor while studying part-time at university. Before joining Stace, he gained valuable experience at several property consultancies.

He joined the Stace Leeds office in January 2011, where he transitioned from building surveying into project management. Later that year, he moved to the London office, continuing to build his expertise within the industry.

Andrew has delivered projects for high-profile clients including Muse, Quintain, Telford Living, Landsec, and Virgin Active. He’s passionate about finding more efficient ways of working, enhancing the quality of service the business offers, and mentoring younger members of the project management team.

When he’s not driving projects forward, Andrew is a proud Huddersfield Town supporter and season ticket holder.

Shahzada joined Stace in 2025, working within the Accounts team as a Timesheet and Expenses Coordinator. She is a qualified Accounts Technician with 15 years of experience across both accounting practices and commercial sectors.

She’s passionate about organisation and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Shahzada finds genuine satisfaction in ensuring everything balances – whether it’s verifying that timesheets are accurate and submitted on time, or making sure expense reports align with company policy.

Known as the go-to person for keeping things in order, she enjoys being someone others can rely on.

Outside of work, Shahzada loves spending time with her family and friends, who help her stay grounded and remind her of the importance of balance and patience in both personal and professional life. She also enjoys practising yoga as a way to slow down, reflect, and recharge.

Hannah joined Stace in 2024, having worked in the industry for five years in New Zealand.

She has been leading the Portman Estate’s major refurbishment portfolio, comprising nine projects across a range of sectors including commercial, office, residential, and mixed-use developments.

Hannah serves as the key client contact managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. She leads the design process across various projects and ensures consultant deliverables are met to the highest standards.

She is passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for her clients and takes great pride in the final result.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys discovering new places across the UK and Europe, with a particular interest in the local food and architecture.

Having obtained a degree in Construction Project Management and gained experience as an Assistant Project Manager across residential, infrastructure and commercial projects, Abigail joined Stace in April 2025.

At Stace, Abigail's responsibilities include stakeholder management and time management, and she has collaborated with a number of clients including Latimer Homes and British Land on office and residential developments.

Outside of work, she enjoys backpacking and skiing, and has also volunteered in Cambodia.

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.

Colin is an experienced project manager with expertise in retail planning and project implementation. His career began with a 15 year tenure in retail management at Tesco. He then spent a further 12 years in specialist roles at the retail company, including Refit Manager and Retail Merchandising & Planning Manager.

Since joining Stace in 2017, Colin has played a pivotal role as Associate Project Manager on our Tesco account. To date, he has successfully led over 150 projects with Tesco, guiding them from initial scoping and retail planning through to design overlays and full implementation.

Beyond his project work, Colin is passionate about mentoring—supporting both external and internal property project managers in developing robust retail plans and design documentation.

Outside of work, Colin is a devoted supporter of his local football club, Watford. Most weekends, you’ll find him cheering them on from the stands.

Chris graduated from the University of Greenwich with a BSc in Quantity Surveying and has since built a career spanning nearly 40 years in the construction industry. He achieved his APC 25 years ago and continues to bring a wealth of experience to every project.

Since joining Stace in 2013, Chris has delivered a wide range of projects across sectors including commercial, retail, residential, education, and infrastructure, working with both private and public sector clients.

Away from his desk, Chris is always on the move—whether travelling, attending sporting events, or enjoying live music. Never one to shy away from adventure, he once completed a skydive from 15,000 feet!

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 completed his Building Surveying degree, Fred spent a number of years as an Assistant Building Surveyor working for a multi-disciplinary consultancy before joining Stace in 2022, where he is now a Senior Building Surveyor having become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor in 2024.  

In his current role, Fred manages The Arch Company Framework Account for Contract Administrator and Building Surveying services.

Aside from the above, Fred has experience across a range of sectors – including local authority, education, and commercial. His client portfolio includes London Borough of Enfield, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Trust, Goldman Sachs, Kent and Medway Partnership NHS Trust, and Cadogan Estates.

Fred is passionate about mentoring and enjoys sharing his knowledge with junior members of the team.

Away from the office, he spends time with family and friends and has a taste for adventure – having skydived in South Africa and hiked up Machu Picchu, in south Peru.

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.

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.