Senior Team

Patrick co-founded Capital with Richard and has had a long association with public sector clients having previously worked at a senior level for a number of Local Authorities and Housing Associations.

Patrick has worked in public sector housing for over 27 years as a Building Surveyor, Project Manager and Director.  He has significant experience in the delivery of cladding projects both pre and post Grenfell.  Patrick also has a NEBOSH Certification in Fire Safety Management and significant experience in fire safety and compliance matters.

Patrick brings expertise of understanding the Clients’ requirements in relation to cost control, design, refurbishment, specification, tender documentation, contract management, resident and leaseholder consultation which enables him to deliver cost effective and efficient schemes.

As well as his experience on major projects Patrick also brings extensive knowledge and experience on professional and compliance matters such as Building Regulations, Planning, Party Wall matters, Fire Risk Assessments, E qualities Act compliance and Leaseholder Consultation requirements.

Richard co-founded Capital with Patrick and previously worked for numerous multidisciplinary private practices throughout his career and has mainly worked in the project management, including new build housing, office refurbishments and is now heavily involved in Cladding Remediation.

Richard brings a wealth of experience in procurement and delivery of a range of new build, refurbishment and remodelling works throughout his career. This includes developing the brief, assembling teams, reviewing procurement strategies and setting up the correct project governance structures.

He also brings specialist knowledge in contract administration, building surveying, EPCs, building alteration projects, external repairs and redecoration’s, party wall/easements, feasibility and capacity studies, condition surveys, Health and Safety, CDM Regulations, Employer’s Agent, quantity surveying and cost consultancy, development appraisals and M&E consultancy.

Gemma graduated from university with a BSc (Hons) and then furthered her studies, securing an EDI Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration.

Gemma joined Capital in 2014 and was promoted to Operations Director in 2021.

She is the backbone to the organisation. Her diverse skill set includes client liaison, effective administration processes and producing seamless documents and reports.

Steve successfully secured a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering and since has broadened his knowledge by becoming a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institute of Structural Engineers.

Steve has worked across the public sector and in private practice within the construction industry for over 40yrs, both in the design office and site based.

An active member of the ISE and ASELB (Association for Structural Engineers of London Boroughs), where he is the point of contact for high rise buildings and Practical Engineering Matters, this helps ensure he remains aware of latest trends and developments.

Responsible for the introduction and application of a risk orientated management approach to issues of structural safety and due diligence.

Sean is an experienced senior Building Surveyor with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organisation management industry. Sean’s expertise is in Fire Safety, Social Housing, Building Surveying, Asset Management, Tender Preparation & Contract Administration.

Sean is used to a collaborative approach to working with consultants, suppliers, contractors & colleagues and believes differences of viewpoint can normally be aligned with a constructive dialogue and a common sense approach.