Crutched Friars PBSA

Lewis Walker, MCIOB

Quality Lead

What expertise and background do you bring to the table?

I am an award-winning Construction Manager with a distinguished career in building and construction. My passion for construction and meticulous attention to quality detail have shaped my experience in both domestic and commercial environments. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in strategic planning, multitasking, and diplomacy. I have a proven ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, identify and resolve problems, innovate, and implement systems to address challenges and ensure quality outcomes.

I have a proven ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, identify and resolve problems, innovate, and implement systems to address challenges and ensure quality outcomes.

Can you outline the responsibilities of your role?

My role involves conducting site inspections to assess and report back to clients, funders, and main contractors on issues related to workmanship, quality, and health and safety. During these inspections, I also perform quality assurance reviews and benchmark assessments, and I compile detailed weekly progress reports for all relevant parties. I typically visit sites on a weekly basis, with some requiring inspections every two weeks. In addition to these tasks, I compile monthly reports that document all pertinent information for my assigned sites, which are then shared with relevant client-based personnel.

Describe your experiences and growth at Circle?

I joined Circle as a Clerk of Works in 2022 and have had the opportunity to be involved in multiple projects at various stages of construction. These stages have ranged from excavation to snagging and completion. Currently, I am enrolled in the MCIOB PR pathway and am on track to submit my PR review by the end of December 2023 to attain my MCIOB status.

What is your favourite project?

My favourite project to date is the Arbor Hotel in Aldgate. This project involved the strip-out and remodel of an existing hotel, along with the removal of the existing car park, which was replaced by a new RC frame extension. Overcoming the challenges posed by the site’s small footprint and the strip-out and refit works made this project particularly rewarding. I’ve been involved in this project since the 1st fix stage of the existing building and the excavation stage for the extension. The existing building has achieved practical completion, and the extension building is set to be handed over at the beginning of December.

What brings you joy outside of work?

I’m a food enthusiast who enjoys exploring different cuisines. My passion extends to motors and mechanics, and I keep active with a daily gym and weightlifting routine to balance out my love for socializing, traveling, and my fascination with tasting cocktails!

Josh Tudor MICWCI

Clerk of Works

The youngest qualified Member of the Institute of Clerk of Works Construction Inspectorate, in its 140 years. Local Chairman, Interviews Assessor & correspondence for fire product queries for Members.

What expertise and background do you bring to the table?

I am a prominent and well-known Clerk of Works with a notorious career in construction. My renown within construction has come from my large experience within the Inspectorate field and profession. This is due to my large involvement within the ICWCI (Institute of Clerk of Works Construction Inspectorate) and it’s progression to re-kindling the Clerk of Works name and role to the UK, as well as its route to being a fully Chartered Professional body.

As a Full Member, I have both established and proven myself as a competent person within the eyes of many names – As the youngest qualified Member of the ICWCI, in its 140 years. Also, my involvement as local Chairman, Interviews Assessor & correspondence for fire product queries for Members.

Can you outline the responsibilities of your role?

My role involves completing site inspections and quality assurance to ascertain and report back to clients, funders, and main contractors on issues related to workmanship, quality, and Health & Safety. During inspections, I review installation guides, manufacturer and supplier product instructions and contract requirements.

Site inspections and visits are generally on a weekly basis, with some requiring inspections every two weeks. In addition to these tasks, I compile monthly reports that document all concise information for my assigned sites, which are then shared with relevant client-based personnel.

Describe your experiences and growth at Circle?

I started as a Clerk of Works in 2024. I am currently involved in the projects Leeds II, Park Street and Brent Cross. My growth will progress, at December, when I am able to qualify for interview for Fellowship Membership within the ICWCI.

What has been your favourite project?

My favourite project, so far, is Brent Cross. This is due to its involvement with different bespoke details for fire barriers and the façade system together. Even with the project already half-way through, the vast amount of works with tanking details, sprinkler installation routes and product instructions has kept me happily busy.

What brings you joy outside of work?

I play tennis regularly in the evenings and weekends, for local club teams and events. I like to relax with like minded people. I have also recently acquired my bike license, so I aim to be on the roads soon and involved with the mechanical side of riding for the foreseeable future.