Charles is a Director within our Building Surveying team in our Kendal office. He recently moved to the north albeit following 15 years professional experience in London from both commercial and client-side roles.

His career started at CBRE acquiring a broad range of experience across multiple disciplines with their Building Consultancy, specialising in technical due diligence, contract administration, planned maintenance, historic buildings, and dilapidations.

A move over to client-side roles for the Howard de Walden Estate and The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn focused on his particular interest in historic buildings and conservation. His expertise is directed towards the conservation of historic buildings and delivering both residential and commercial construction projects from conception through to completion. His work also involved implementing the planned maintenance strategy for their managed portfolio which covered residential, retail, medical and commercial buildings.

Specialist Skills:
– Defects Diagnosis – Specification writing
– Contract Administration – Listed Buildings
– Technical Due Diligence – Licence to Alter
– Planned Maintenance – Building Improvement Opportunities
– Building Conservation – Appraisals
– Development Monitoring – Acquisition Surveys.

Outside of the office, Charles is a keen golfer and equestrian follower, with a passion for the outdoors and pursuits in and around the Lake District.