Russell Peters
Russell is a founding Board Director of Quartz and a Chartered Cost Consultant with over 30 years’ experience in the construction and property sector. Since co-founding the company in 2008, he has led the successful delivery of high profile projects across the office, industrial, retail and residential markets. Russell specialises in project management and cost consultancy, with a focus on private commercial developments and large scale schemes.
Steve Doughty
Steve is a Board Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with over 35 years’ industry experience. He is known for his in-depth knowledge of cost planning and commercial management, particularly within office, retail and residential projects. Steve takes an active role in leading complex schemes, ensuring consistent quality, cost efficiency and delivery throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.
Daniel Gillespie
Dan is a Board Director and Chartered Building Surveyor with more than 18 years in the construction industry. Originally training as a surveyor, he moved into project and commercial management, and now leads on large, multi-stakeholder schemes, ranging from strategic masterplans to new-build industrial developments. Dan excels in stakeholder engagement, programme coordination and aligning development strategies with client objectives.
Paddy Donaghy
Paddy is a Board Director and experienced Project Manager, with a focus on commercial and residential refurbishment. He specialises in repositioning and upgrading existing buildings to deliver high-quality, market-ready office spaces. With a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, Paddy is known for turning complex briefs into deliverable solutions that meet both client and tenant expectations.
Babak Erfani
Babak is a Board Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with over 15 years’ experience across the residential, commercial, education, hotel and student accommodation sectors. Beginning his career with a major contractor, he brings valuable insight into construction delivery from both sides of the table. Babak is particularly skilled in procurement, cost management and project close-out, consistently adding value through his technical expertise and collaborative approach.
Bill Arnold
Bill is a Board Director and Chartered Surveyor with 28 years’ experience leading high-value developments across residential, office, mixed-use, hotel and retail sectors. A trusted advisor to clients, he combines strong commercial insight with strategic project leadership. Bill continues to direct some of Quartz’s largest and most ambitious schemes while helping to shape the ongoing growth of the business.
Steve Ahern
Steve is a Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with more than 30 years’ experience spanning residential, commercial, hotel, retail, mixed-use and urban regeneration projects. He plays a key role in Quartz’s involvement in the alternatives investment sector, having led the delivery of schemes valued at over £290 million. Steve’s deep market knowledge has helped position Quartz as a trusted advisor in this growing area.
Matt Gerken
Matt is a Director based in our Manchester office with over 20 years’ experience across the construction and built environment sectors. He brings a strong track record of leadership, project delivery, and client-focused thinking, guiding teams to achieve high quality outcomes.
Adam Richardson
Adam is a Director and Chartered Cost Consultant based in our Manchester office. He has extensive experience in residential and mixed-use developments and is valued for his clear communication and collaborative approach. Adam leads projects across the UK, ensuring clients receive best value throughout every stage.
Jessica Wortelhock
Jess is a Director and Senior Project Manager with over 13 years’ experience in the construction industry. With a background in design, site supervision and contract administration, she has delivered a wide range of projects varying in scale, complexity, and form of contract. Jess is known for her versatile skill set and hands-on leadership throughout all stages of project delivery.
Tim Robinson
Tim is a Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with 22 years’ experience in the property and construction sectors. He has led numerous high-profile consultancy appointments, delivering project management, cost consultancy and strategic advisory services. Tim is highly regarded for his attention to detail, commercial acumen and consistent delivery of complex projects on time and within budget.
Drew Cracknell
Drew is a Project Director with over 13 years’ experience across the residential, commercial, leisure and data centre sectors. He brings strong leadership and organisational skills, with a proven track record in building and managing high performing project teams, supporting business growth and maintaining effective client relationships.
Greg Dolan
Greg is a Project Director with over 20 years’ experience across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. He brings specialist expertise in renewable energy, sustainability and building services engineering, offering clients forward thinking solutions that align with modern performance and environmental standards.
Peter Williamson
Peter is a Project Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with over 20 years’ experience delivering projects across the residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, and healthcare sectors. He is known for his proactive leadership and client-focused approach, driving projects forward with efficiency, precision, and attention to detail.
Richard Booth
Richard is a Project Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with 25 years’ cross-sector experience. He has recently specialised in the industrial sector, taking on project management, employer’s agent, and cost consultancy roles for one of the UK’s leading developers. Richard is valued for his commercial insight and structured approach to project delivery.
Oliver Bass
Oliver is a Project Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with 9 years’ experience across multiple sectors. Over the past two and a half years, he has focused on public sector projects, delivering cost consultancy and employer’s agent services for net zero and Passivhaus affordable housing, as well as NHS healthcare facilities.
Robert Bliss
Robert is a Project Director with extensive experience leading construction and development projects across a range of sectors. He brings a practical, hands-on approach to project delivery, with a focus on quality, collaboration and achieving client objectives.
Ben Mackett
Ben is a Project Director with over 15 years’ experience in the UK and international construction markets. He leads complex refurbishment and new build projects from inception to completion, overseeing planning, design, commercial management, and delivery. Known for his proactive and resilient approach, Ben thrives on challenges and motivates teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
Sam Edwards
Sam is a Project Director and Chartered Project Manager with over 10 years’ experience in the property development sector. With a background in both client-side consultancy and main contracting, Sam offers a well-rounded perspective and excels at managing fast-paced, commercially driven schemes from concept to completion.
Ben Hulland
Ben is a Project Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with over 14 years’ experience. He is particularly experienced in the commercial office sector, with additional expertise in residential, industrial and infrastructure projects. Ben is known for his analytical approach and strong commercial management skills.
Murat Mullali
Murat is a Project Director and Chartered Building Surveyor with experience delivering residential, commercial and industrial projects across the UK. He brings a pragmatic and technically strong approach to project leadership, ensuring clear communication and practical solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Riccardo Rizzi
Riccardo is a Project Director with more than 20 years’ experience advising a diverse client base including Derwent London, Crosstree, Harrods, Starbucks and Ford. He combines precision in cost control with a strong strategic vision and client-facing delivery, ensuring every project runs efficiently from inception to completion.
Adrian Walters
Adrian is a Project Director with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. He has delivered a wide range of fit-out and refurbishment projects, from small scale upgrades to major commercial transformations. Adrian is recognised for his meticulous planning and ability to lead high performing project teams, playing a key role in the successful delivery of projects for clients.
David Cockbill
David is a Project Director and Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 8 years’ experience in construction and development. He specialises in quantity surveying and project management, primarily acting as employer’s agent on residential schemes across both the public and private sectors. David has also delivered cost management and traditional QS services on university and supermarket retail developments, bringing a practical and solutions-focused approach to every project.
Alex Fulton
Alex is a Project Director with over 8 years’ experience in construction and consultancy. He has successfully delivered projects across logistics, hotel and leisure, and more recently student accommodation. Alex is recognised for his structured approach and his ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high quality outcomes.
Patrick Hanlon
Patrick is a Project Director, Chartered Building Surveyor and Project Manager with a broad portfolio of work across both public and private sectors. He is committed to delivering projects that meet the client’s vision, with a strong focus on communication, collaboration and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
Brian Barrett
Brian is a Project Director with over 38 years’ experience as a Project Manager, Employer’s Agent, Fund Monitor and Cost Consultant. He has worked extensively across both public and private sectors, delivering successful industrial, commercial, leisure, retail and residential developments with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and quality delivery.
Richard Stewart
Richard is a Project Director and Chartered Cost Consultant with more than 20 years’ experience in construction and development. His portfolio spans a broad range of sectors including commercial, residential, science, higher education, heritage, logistics and museums. Richard brings depth of knowledge and strong leadership to complex projects.
Marina Ranger
Marina is an Operations Director with over 9 years’ experience in business support roles across the property, events and communications sectors. She specialises in streamlining processes, improving productivity and enabling sustainable growth. Marina oversees a broad range of business functions, including HR, internal communications and organisational support. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in HR and is an Associate Member of the CIPD.
Emily Peters
Emily is a Finance Director responsible for overseeing all financial operations and ensuring robust financial control across the business. With a background in economics and a strong commercial focus, she manages budgets, maintains financial accuracy, and supports the wider operations of the company.
Helen Dewsnup
Helen is an Operations and Compliance Manager based in our Manchester office. She brings a practical and well-rounded approach to business operations, supporting the team with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Gizem Dagli
Gizem is a Marketing and Bid Manager with experience overseeing bid processes and delivering marketing initiatives across multiple channels. She combines strong bid management skills with a creative approach to communications, helping teams achieve objectives while maintaining consistent brand engagement.
Lucy Baker
Lucy is an Operations Manager, supporting teams across all departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. She plays a key role in driving internal efficiency, leads internal communications, and organises company events to foster collaboration and employee engagement across the business.
Liz Applebee
Liz is an Operations and Finance Manager and a CIMA-qualified accountant with broad experience across industries in both London and Sydney, including investment banking, research consultancy and software implementation. Over the past 15 years, her role has evolved to encompass wider operational responsibilities, giving her a strong understanding of business performance, strategic planning and organisational efficiency.
Darcey Hayden
Darcey is a Team Admin Assistant supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the London office. She works closely with the operations team, assisting with internal communications, finance, and general administrative tasks to ensure the office functions efficiently.
Archie Bagnall
Archie is a Project Manager with over 16 years’ experience in the property sector. He has delivered projects across commercial, residential, and private office developments, bringing a practical and client-focused approach to every stage of the development process.
Graham Moran
Graham is Head of Building Surveying and a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 15 years’ experience across the education, healthcare, logistics, residential, office, and retail sectors. He specialises in contract administration, project management, dilapidations, and neighbourly matters. A full member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, Graham is recognised for his technical expertise and practical approach to delivering projects successfully.
Ony Nwimo
Ony is an Associate Director and Chartered Building Surveyor with experience across commercial, retail, leisure, defence, education and residential sectors. He delivers a range of core building surveying services, including contract administration, technical due diligence and project management. Ony is known for his detail oriented approach and commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for clients.
James Atkinson
James is an Associate Director and Chartered Building Surveyor with over 5 years’ experience in the commercial, logistics and education sectors. He specialises in technical due diligence, dilapidations, contract administration and project monitoring. James brings a proactive and commercially aware approach to each project, ensuring risks are managed and client expectations are met.
Esther Cann
Esther is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 6 years’ experience. She has expertise in Project Management, Development Monitoring, Dilapidations, and Technical Due Diligence across commercial, industrial, residential, retail, and leisure sectors. Esther applies her technical knowledge and structured approach to support projects and deliver practical, high quality outcomes for clients.
Katie Nordgreen
Katie is a Chartered Project Manager with 9 years’ experience across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. She is skilled in assessing development opportunities during site acquisition and excels at managing evolving client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Simon Brereton
Simon is a Chartered Cost Consultant and Project Manager based in our Manchester office. With over 30 years’ experience, he has led major residential schemes, including student accommodation, PRS, and senior living projects, as well as hotels, FMCG, and healthcare developments across the UK. Simon is recognised for his expertise in delivering complex projects efficiently and to the highest standards.
Alex Ngu
Alex is a Cost Consultant with 12 years’ experience delivering schemes ranging from £300,000 to £35 million. His work spans office, high-end retirement living, student accommodation, and industrial and residential developments. Alex is known for providing practical and cost-effective solutions throughout every stage of a project.
Lee Fisher
Lee is a Chartered MRICS Project Manager with over 8 years' experience in the construction industry. He has delivered a wide variety of projects for global clients and holds both MSc and APMP qualifications, specialising in structured and efficient project delivery.
Alex Rawlings
Alex is a Project Manager with over 5 years’ experience and a background in civil engineering. He has worked on infrastructure, commercial and residential projects, bringing a technical, solutions-focused approach to ensure schemes run smoothly and meet client expectations.
Phoebe Shepherd
Phoebe is a Project Manager who supports the delivery of complex office refurbishment projects across London. She works closely with her senior team to ensure seamless coordination from concept to completion.
Joao Mestre
Joao is a Chartered Cost Consultant with over 30 years’ experience in construction and development. He brings extensive commercial expertise and cost planning knowledge to a wide range of projects, ensuring financial clarity and delivering value throughout every stage.
Josh Watson
Josh is an Assistant Cost Consultant who joined consultancy after 7 years working as a groundworker. His practical site experience gives him a strong, hands-on perspective in project cost management, supporting teams to deliver accurate and efficient project outcomes.
Sasha Senderowich
Sasha is an Assistant Cost Consultant working closely with the QS team on high-end retirement villages and residential schemes. He supports the delivery of projects with diligence and attention to detail.
John Maugham
John is a Project Manager with 10 years’ experience in the retail industry. He began his career in retail implementation before moving into project delivery, where he has led programmes including new store openings, relocations, closures, and fit-outs. John brings a practical and organised approach to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Luke Day
Luke is a Chartered Cost Consultant with 4 years’ experience across residential, commercial, education and industrial projects. He brings a detail focused, solutions driven approach to supporting project teams and ensuring schemes are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Joe Walsh
Joe is a Project Manager focused on the student accommodation and hotel sectors. He brings an organised, hands-on approach to supporting project teams through all delivery stages.
John Tamilia
John is a Chartered Cost Consultant with over 25 years’ experience working in both consultancy and development organisations. He has delivered schemes in mixed-use, retail, BTR, student housing, office, and science & education sectors.
Thomas Quested
Tom is a Cost Consultant with 8 years’ experience, predominantly in the residential and commercial sectors. He has contributed to a range of complex projects including mixed-use developments and specialist works for the Bank of England, fulfilling both Quantity Surveying and Employer’s Agent roles.
Anthony D'Amico
Anthony is a Project Manager with 5 years’ experience in the construction industry. He has delivered projects across multiple sectors, applying a client-focused and adaptable approach to ensure schemes are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
James Stack
James is a Project Manager with 18 years’ experience in construction and property, including 10 years in client side project roles. With a background in main contracting and a portfolio of international projects, he brings a collaborative and pragmatic approach to delivering high-end hospitality and leisure developments.
Oliver Healy
Oliver is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Project Manager with experience across a wide range of sectors. He provides project management, employer’s agent, and contract administration services, bringing a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes for clients.
Ben McCormack
Ben is an Assistant Cost Consultant currently pursuing a Quantity Surveying degree through a Degree Apprenticeship. He is gaining practical experience across multiple sectors while working toward his professional qualification.
Paddy Lloyd-Jones
Paddy is a Project Manager with a track record of delivering public and private sector projects. With a particular focus on residential-led mixed-use developments, he leads projects from feasibility through to planning, procurement and construction.
Addison Holland
Addison is an Assistant Cost Consultant specialising in student accommodation and residential projects. He has contributed to projects across the commercial and industrial sectors, supporting teams with cost planning, measurement, and reporting to help achieve project objectives.
Sam Griffin
Sam is an Assistant Project Manager with experience in the residential, commercial, education and industrial sectors. He is currently progressing towards professional accreditation and is involved in several active developments.
Zac Caldwell
Zac is an Assistant Cost Consultant currently undertaking his apprenticeship. He is involved in residential, commercial, education, and industrial projects, developing both technical and commercial skills while contributing to the successful progress of each scheme.
Harrison Smith-Malone
Harrison is a Chartered Cost Consultant with over 15 years’ experience across education, hospitality, commercial, technology, and high-end residential sectors. Having worked in both the USA and Europe, he now focuses on data centre and critical infrastructure projects, providing practical, cost-effective solutions throughout each stage of delivery.
Thomas Wooding
Thomas is a Project Manager experienced in delivering large-scale industrial and leisure projects, as well as hotel redevelopments across the City of London and the Lake District. He is valued for his calm, methodical approach and strong leadership on site.
Daniel Ashcroft
Dan is a Cost Consultant with experience delivering private residential projects, particularly within the retirement living sector. He manages schemes from early planning through to procurement and delivery, bringing expertise in both Traditional and MMC construction methods.
Sam Kleinman
Sam is a Chartered Surveyor and Project Manager with a strong background as a client-side Development Manager. He has led Build to Rent (BtR) and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) schemes for both private and listed developers. Sam is recognised for his ability to navigate complex developments and deliver value through careful planning and execution.
Laura Tracey
Laura is a Project Manager with a background as a qualified Architect. She specialises in managing complex developments and providing strategic property advice, with a strong focus on quality design and amenity. Combining on-site experience with design studio insight, Laura has worked closely with sustainability teams to support the delivery of healthier and more liveable residential environments.
Brian Kennedy
Brian is a Project Manager based in our Dublin office, with extensive international experience in Ireland and Australia. He has managed complex projects across all stages and is highly skilled in onsite coordination, subcontractor management, including client direct packages such as IT, AV, and security and analysing contractor programmes to support smooth project delivery.
Dan Boulton
Dan is a Project Manager delivering projects of varying size and complexity across the residential, commercial office, and leisure sectors. He brings a practical, solutions-focused approach to support teams and ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Chanpreet Sodhi
Chanpreet is a Cost Consultant, working closely with clients to monitor budgets, optimise resources, and provide financial oversight. He ensures projects remain cost efficient and on schedule, supporting teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Joe Swinson
Joe is a Chartered Building Surveyor with extensive experience in office and industrial sectors. He brings technical expertise and a detail-oriented approach to projects, supporting teams to deliver high quality outcomes for clients.
Samuel Balogun
Samuel is a Chartered Cost Consultant with over six years’ experience working on a wide range of projects, including residential developments, student accommodation, and mixed-use schemes across the UK. With a strong background in cost management and project delivery, he works closely with stakeholders to provide accurate cost forecasting, risk analysis, and tailored financial strategies.
Edward Black
Edward Black is studying Construction Project Management at Oxford Brookes University. During his placement at Quartz, he is keen to broaden his knowledge, gain practical experience, and explore different professional roles within construction.
Layla Masters
Layla is a Cost Consultant with experience supporting projects across a range of sectors. She helps clients manage budgets effectively, control costs, and ensure financial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
Ian Fitzgerald
Tom Harper
Tom is a Cost Consultant Apprentice at the start of his career, bringing a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a proactive approach to supporting project teams. After completing a month of work experience at Quartz, he joined the company full-time and has since contributed to a range of projects.
Matthew Hogg
Matt is an M&E Cost Consultant with over 9 years’ experience across a wide range of sectors. He is recognised for his conscientious and reliable approach, bringing flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a consistent focus on delivering high quality outcomes.