Our People

Helen is the Marketing & Communications lead at Stace, where she shapes and delivers the marketing strategy while championing continuous improvement to support the company’s broader objectives.

With over 15 years’ experience crafting and executing campaigns across the full marketing mix, Helen has worked within the Built Environment sector since 2013. One of her proudest career moments was securing national media coverage for The Shard’s Christmas lights campaign — including a full feature on Blue Peter.

Since returning from maternity leave in 2022, Helen has worked a four-day week, yet continues to actively support our Responsible Business initiatives and is a committed member of the ED&I committee.

Whether deadheading roses, planting new bulbs or running races and finding “Stick Man” with her sons, Helen loves spending time in her garden at the weekend.

Having grown up in Brisbane, Australia, Toby moved to London in 2018, having achieved a Bachelor of Business Management (Major in Property Development) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Finance) at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Toby attained chartered status with the CIOB in 2020 and joined Stace in 2022. Since then, he’s worked on large residential schemes with Telford Homes and managed some smaller commercial and infrastructure projects. 

Outside of work, Toby enjoys travel, history, and sport, particularly rugby, which he played for over 25 years, both in Australia and in the UK. 

Lee has been working as a Quantity Surveyor for 19 years. He began his career at Stace in 2006 and studied for his HND in Quantity Surveying at the College of Estate Management. Since then, he has progressed from Assistant Quantity Surveyor to Associate Quantity Surveyor.

Over the years, Lee has worked on a variety of projects ranging from residential to commercial developments. He now specialises in the education sector, primarily working with independent schools. Over the years, his clients have included Roedean School, Sydenham School, the Girls’ Day School Trust, Big Yellow, and St Clement Danes Church.

On a typical working day, Lee can be found cost planning, preparing cost reports, managing procurement and contracts, and providing value engineering recommendations.

Away from work, Lee coaches his son’s football team – the Bengeo Tigers Malayans and enjoys playing ice hockey for the Romford Rebels.

Andy initially trained as an architect before transitioning into building surveying. In 2017, he joined the award-winning architectural practice Carless and Adams Ltd, gaining experience across architecture, building surveying, and party wall matters. His interest in party wall services deepened in 2019 when he launched his own business, focusing on residential party wall issues for clients of architectural firms.

Since joining Stace in 2021, Andy has worked on a variety of building surveying and party wall projects, collaborating with clients such as Maclaren Property Limited, the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and Tesco.

In his personal time, Andy enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and collecting records. He has visited Japan nine times, with Osaka and Hiroshima standing out as personal favourites among its vibrant cities. Andy is also a practicing Buddhist and a member of SGI-UK, a Buddhist organisation dedicated to peace, culture, and education.

Harry joined Stace as a Quantity Surveyor straight from school, beginning his career in the construction industry in 2023 through our Degree Apprenticeship Scheme. Since then, he has had the opportunity to work with a range of high-profile clients, including McLaren Property, Merlin, Medway Council, and Airbus.

Over the past few years, he has worked across a variety of sectors, with a particular passion for residential, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and sport & leisure projects.

Harry thrives on contributing to impactful developments while continuing to develop his professional and academic skills. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the younger generation, in particular the opportunities available through apprenticeships.

On weekends, you’ll find him playing golf, going to the gym, or training in kickboxing

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. 

Aaron has worked in the industry for over a decade, beginning his career after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Land Planning and Development. His first role, with a retirement village developer in New Zealand, provided valuable insight into residential development and stakeholder engagement. He later transitioned into planning consultancy and subsequently into project management, joining the development team at New Zealand’s largest supermarket company, where he led and supported a range of retail projects.

After relocating to the UK in 2019, Aaron joined Stace as a Project Manager and has continued to grow professionally ever since. He has worked across a diverse portfolio of projects and services, collaborating with clients such as McLaren Property, City of London Corporation, Enfield Council, and IQ Student Accommodation. He thrives on the dynamic nature of project management, bringing teams together, solving complex challenges, and delivering outcomes that make a tangible impact.

Born in London, Aaron moved to New Zealand at the age of eight, before returning to the UK as an adult.

Away from the office, Aaron enjoys supporting his favourite football team, Arsenal FC, spending time with his family, cooking, travelling, and playing social sports.

Tara has worked in the industry for 12 years, beginning her career client-side before transitioning into consultancy a decade ago. Her portfolio includes high-profile projects such as the Mandarin Oriental Knightsbridge, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Bar Boulud, Admiralty Arch, Pocket Living, Arnold House, and Camden Town Hall.

She joined Stace in 2022 and has since enjoyed working across projects with Qualis Living and Rangeford Villages. Tara thrives on delivering diverse projects and being part of a collaborative environment—working toward shared goals, continuously learning from others, and celebrating the success of each project.

When not immersed in work, Tara loves spending time with her family. Together, they enjoy exploring new landscapes across the UK and Ireland, embracing the beauty of nature whenever they can.

She is also passionate about volunteering in community gardening initiatives and animal charities, and expresses her creative side through drawing, writing, and art.

Miles has worked in the construction industry for four years, beginning his career as a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractor before joining Stace in 2021.

He holds a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Quantity Surveying from London South Bank University and is currently pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying at the University College of Estate Management.

Since joining Stace, Miles has contributed to a wide range of projects, with a focus on MEP, decarbonisation initiatives, and industrial fit-outs. His clients include Watford Borough Council, Enfield Council, Johnson Matthey, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

When he's not on-site or studying, you'll find him on the golf course—making birdies!

Yanka is an accounting professional with over 15 years' experience across diverse sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, entertainment, and construction. She holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Audit and completed her AAT studies in London.

Originally from Bulgaria, Yanka successfully transitioned her career in the UK, bringing adaptability and resilience to multicultural environments. She embraces change as a powerful opportunity to grow and expand her horizons.

Since joining Stace in 2018, she has enjoyed being part of the Finance team, where she continues to contribute to the company’s growth and success.

When not working with numbers, Yanka is passionate about travelling, spending quality time with her family, and exploring innovations in the beauty industry.

Joe joined Stace as an apprentice in 2017, completing his degree in 2021 and obtaining MRICS status in 2025.

He enjoys working across various sectors, though a vast amount of his projects are in Culture and Heritage, where his clients include The British Museum, The National Gallery, The Natural History Museum, and Shaftesbury Capital.

Joe is always conscious to help younger members of the team where possible and, having completed his apprenticeship and obtained his chartership, he's happy to guide those on the same path.

In his free time he's a keen sports fan, following football, golf, and the NFL. He's also a keen cook and never shies away from grabbing the BBQ tongs.

Chris has worked in the construction industry since 2014, beginning his career as a Quantity Surveyor for an architectural firm in Kettering, Northamptonshire, before relocating to Newcastle to join a family-run practice as a Building Surveyor. In 2017, he completed an RICS-accredited Building Surveying course while working part-time.

Over the years, Chris has worked with organisations including UK Land Estates (Partnership) Limited, Newcastle City Council, and Morrison Data Services. His experience spans a wide range of responsibilities, including residential surveys, condition surveys, planned maintenance schedules, schedules of dilapidations, and computer-aided design.

Since joining Stace, Chris has been actively involved in projects for The Arch Company, gaining valuable exposure and contributing to the delivery of high-quality work. He thrives in collaborative environments and takes pride in completing tasks efficiently and effectively.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with friends and family, staying fit and healthy, and watching football on the weekends – especially supporting his favourite club, Arsenal.