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New build brick clad office completing the Central Boys Foundation School masterplan site on the corner of Tabernacle and Cowper Street, complete with single level basement and accessible roof terrace area.
Circle appointed as Quantity Surveyor, managing the cost planning, tendering and procurement.
dillon@circledevelopment.co.uk
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I began my career after a placement year as an assistant Quantity Surveyor and completed my final year of university part-time through the Circle Apprentice Program. I have a depth of experience in pre- and post-contract activities, having worked on various projects in the commercial, residential, and education sectors. My expertise lies in managing costs and budgets from feasibility to tender and reporting on post-contract expenditure.
My role covers a range of pre and post contract management activities, overseeing Circle’s role as QS / EA and PM on a range of Residential, Commercial and Education projects. Specialising in providing clients with feedback on cost movements, which may be influenced by design changes, market feedback, and legislative amendments. I take full ownership of managing cost plans and contribute to the design ensuring that the client’s budget and buildability being maintained as a priority for clients.
I maintain close communication with clients, working closely with the design team to assist with decision-making, producing risk and opportunity trackers, movement trackers, and cost exercises. My role also involves tendering various projects, advising clients on the most suitable tender and procurement strategy based on the clients’ specific requirements.
Following my success in Circle’s APC Chartership Programme, I aim to support and guide upcoming employees in achieving their APC Chartership through one-on-one Q&A sessions, mock APC interviews, and reviewing their experiences to ensure they have a wide range of expertise heading into APC interviews.
Describe your experiences and growth?
I started with Circle through the Circle apprentice program following two years at university and a placement year. I graduated from university with a First-Class Honors degree and immediately joined the Circle APC Chartership Program. With close support and guidance from Circle, I successfully obtained my RICS accreditation a year and a half after graduating. Throughout my time at Circle, I played a key role in completing various projects, including a 245-unit BTR scheme in Abbey Place, the refurbishment of Westminster School Cricket Pavilion, and refurbishments of multiple offices around the UK, including Birmingham, Glasgow, and South West London. I’m now proud to have progressed to Associate Director.
At Circle, the opportunities for growth are endless, and I’m thrilled to be part of a culture that empowers people to reach their full potential.”
What is your favourite project?
My favourite project was Snow Hill, where I served as the lead QS from feasibility to a successful planning application in Q2 2023. The 48-storey BTR scheme in the centre of Birmingham brought complexities that I managed by working closely with a team of leading UK design consultants. I kept the client well-informed about the estimated project cost and advised the client on key value engineering opportunities. This landmark project expanded my expertise and experience in construction technology and buildability, involving the use of a bespoke unitised façade due to height restrictions.
My interests revolve around participating in and watching sports. I enjoy playing golf when the weather allows. I also took part in the Royal Parks half marathon, raising money for charity alongside several Circle employees. I am a fair-weather cyclist, having recently cycled in Mallorca and completed the London to Brighton ride with Circle colleagues. I love traveling abroad, with my favourite holiday consisting of a road trip around the Canadian Rockies, which included whale watching, kayaking, and hiking around the turquoise lakes of British Columbia.
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oliver@circledevelopment.co.uk
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I began my career as an estimator for a regional main contractor in Derbyshire while pursuing my Master’s in Quantity Surveying. Upon completing my course, I relocated to London and joined a Tier 1 Main contractor, focusing on residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors. My background allows me to provide pre and post-contract commercial services to clients, with on-the-ground knowledge from my contracting days. With Circle, I’ve now work on new build residential, co-living, and office projects in the capacity of an Associate Quantity Surveyor and Employer’s Agent.
As an Associate Quantity Surveyor, I combine strong technical and interpersonal skills to deliver commercial services to my clients. My role is diverse, encompassing both pre- and post-contract duties. I lead teams of Project Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Surveyors to deliver large-scale projects for our clients.
Pre-contract, we prepare cost estimates, monitor design development, manage procurement, and negotiate build contracts. Cost estimates are produced from feasibility stage through to RIBA Stage 4 design. Post-contract, we manage our clients’ commercial interests and administer contracts on live projects, acting as the Employer’s Agent. This includes monitoring variations, negotiating costs, tracking on-site progress, and carrying out monthly valuations.
I also act as a line manager to four members of the commercial team, overseeing workloads and monitoring performance against agreed targets. This includes tracking and reviewing their progress through the APC pathway to chartership.
I joined Circle in September 2023 as a Quantity Surveyor. From day one, the company entrusted me with significant responsibility, beginning with a negotiated tender for a c.£50m co-living scheme in White City within my first week. Since then, my career has gone from strength to strength, achieving chartership and progressing from Senior Quantity Surveyor to my current role as an Associate.
Having established strong teams across large-scale residential and commercial projects, I now lead a new Single Family Homes department, where we act as Fund Monitor on several schemes. Circle has been an excellent business to work for, providing consistent support for my professional development, creating opportunities to take on new challenges, and offering guidance through major milestones such as the RICS APC process.
My favourite project is Wood Lane, which was my first scheme with Circle. The £49m development involves the construction of a 16-storey tower with two six-storey wings. The tower will accommodate 209 co-living units, with the ground floor, Level 7, and Level 16 providing communal amenity spaces for residents, including MasterChef-style kitchens, a gym, workspaces, and lounges.
The six-storey wings are being delivered for a women’s charity and will include 60 apartments for the charity’s patrons, along with a new office for the organisation. The project includes technically complex groundworks due to existing site levels, as well as the added challenges of working adjacent to the London Underground Central Line and a busy TfL highway. It is exciting to see the project coming to fruition, with Practical Completion anticipated in Q4 2026.
Outside of work, I stay active by going to the gym a few times a week and occasionally returning to Derbyshire for long walks in the Peak District. I make the most of my annual leave by travelling, most recently visiting old university friends in Jordan and experiencing one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In winter, I am an avid skier, having completed a season when I was younger. I am also settling into more leisurely and less extreme sports, enjoying the occasional round of golf when time allows, but only when the sun is shining.
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I originally started my career as an apprentice site Quantity Surveyor with Tier 1 main contractor Laing O’Rourke, all while pursuing a Quantity Surveying degree. During this time, I gained hands-on experience delivering large, complex projects in aerospace, residential, large-scale commercial regenerations, and healthcare.
I shifted my focus to client-side project delivery, specialising in tendering, procurement, and contract administration. I was at the forefront of the UK build-to-rent sector, overseeing the delivery of one of the first institutionally funded schemes in North Acton.
In 2018, I founded Circle with a clear mission: to simplify the project delivery offering available to clients. I aimed to remove multifaceted teams and instill a detail-focused mindset across all team members. My focus is on continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry advancements, such as the Building Safety Act, while also investing in Circle’s development and positioning in the Carbon Management sector. I proudly received fellowship from RICS in 2022.
As the Managing Director, my role includes overseeing all Circle functions, managing people, business planning, conducting project reviews, and engaging with the supply chain. I also enjoy actively managing projects at key stages, including initial feasibility and procurement, alongside the expert teams within Circle. I take an active role in Life Cycle Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Costing studies, as I have a deep passion for this emerging sector. My goal is to empower clients with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for the future.
I take an active role in Life Cycle Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Costing studies, as I have a deep passion for this emerging sector. My goal is to empower clients with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for the future.
What is your favourite project?
I don’t have a clear favourite project, but I have recently enjoyed the conversion and repurposing of the Beech Street project in the City of London. I presented Circle’s work to the planning officers, highlighting the analysis, benefits, and comparison of design options. The One Maidenhead BtR project is where I call home, and as a result, I have experienced firsthand the positive impact that this large-scale regeneration can have on town centres. The brickwork looks great from the station platform each morning!
At home, my main hobby is keeping up with two babies and a cockapoo! I have a keen interest in motorsports, having spent over ten years racing superbikes at club level around the UK circuits, starting in the junior 125cc classes and progressing to 600cc before transitioning to off-road trials riding. More recently, I’ve traded big engines and high speeds for the occasional half marathon and coastal walks with my family and fluffy dog.
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dillon@circledevelopment.co.uk
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I began my career after a placement year as an assistant Quantity Surveyor and completed my final year of university part-time through the Circle Apprentice Program. I have a depth of experience in pre- and post-contract activities, having worked on various projects in the commercial, residential, and education sectors. My expertise lies in managing costs and budgets from feasibility to tender and reporting on post-contract expenditure.
My role covers a range of pre and post contract management activities, overseeing Circle’s role as QS / EA and PM on a range of Residential, Commercial and Education projects. Specialising in providing clients with feedback on cost movements, which may be influenced by design changes, market feedback, and legislative amendments. I take full ownership of managing cost plans and contribute to the design ensuring that the client’s budget and buildability being maintained as a priority for clients.
I maintain close communication with clients, working closely with the design team to assist with decision-making, producing risk and opportunity trackers, movement trackers, and cost exercises. My role also involves tendering various projects, advising clients on the most suitable tender and procurement strategy based on the clients’ specific requirements.
Following my success in Circle’s APC Chartership Programme, I aim to support and guide upcoming employees in achieving their APC Chartership through one-on-one Q&A sessions, mock APC interviews, and reviewing their experiences to ensure they have a wide range of expertise heading into APC interviews.
Describe your experiences and growth?
I started with Circle through the Circle apprentice program following two years at university and a placement year. I graduated from university with a First-Class Honors degree and immediately joined the Circle APC Chartership Program. With close support and guidance from Circle, I successfully obtained my RICS accreditation a year and a half after graduating. Throughout my time at Circle, I played a key role in completing various projects, including a 245-unit BTR scheme in Abbey Place, the refurbishment of Westminster School Cricket Pavilion, and refurbishments of multiple offices around the UK, including Birmingham, Glasgow, and South West London. I’m now proud to have progressed to Associate Director.
At Circle, the opportunities for growth are endless, and I’m thrilled to be part of a culture that empowers people to reach their full potential.”
What is your favourite project?
My favourite project was Snow Hill, where I served as the lead QS from feasibility to a successful planning application in Q2 2023. The 48-storey BTR scheme in the centre of Birmingham brought complexities that I managed by working closely with a team of leading UK design consultants. I kept the client well-informed about the estimated project cost and advised the client on key value engineering opportunities. This landmark project expanded my expertise and experience in construction technology and buildability, involving the use of a bespoke unitised façade due to height restrictions.
My interests revolve around participating in and watching sports. I enjoy playing golf when the weather allows. I also took part in the Royal Parks half marathon, raising money for charity alongside several Circle employees. I am a fair-weather cyclist, having recently cycled in Mallorca and completed the London to Brighton ride with Circle colleagues. I love traveling abroad, with my favourite holiday consisting of a road trip around the Canadian Rockies, which included whale watching, kayaking, and hiking around the turquoise lakes of British Columbia.
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oliver@circledevelopment.co.uk
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I began my career as an estimator for a regional main contractor in Derbyshire while pursuing my Master’s in Quantity Surveying. Upon completing my course, I relocated to London and joined a Tier 1 Main contractor, focusing on residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors. My background allows me to provide pre and post-contract commercial services to clients, with on-the-ground knowledge from my contracting days. With Circle, I’ve now work on new build residential, co-living, and office projects in the capacity of an Associate Quantity Surveyor and Employer’s Agent.
As an Associate Quantity Surveyor, I combine strong technical and interpersonal skills to deliver commercial services to my clients. My role is diverse, encompassing both pre- and post-contract duties. I lead teams of Project Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Surveyors to deliver large-scale projects for our clients.
Pre-contract, we prepare cost estimates, monitor design development, manage procurement, and negotiate build contracts. Cost estimates are produced from feasibility stage through to RIBA Stage 4 design. Post-contract, we manage our clients’ commercial interests and administer contracts on live projects, acting as the Employer’s Agent. This includes monitoring variations, negotiating costs, tracking on-site progress, and carrying out monthly valuations.
I also act as a line manager to four members of the commercial team, overseeing workloads and monitoring performance against agreed targets. This includes tracking and reviewing their progress through the APC pathway to chartership.
I joined Circle in September 2023 as a Quantity Surveyor. From day one, the company entrusted me with significant responsibility, beginning with a negotiated tender for a c.£50m co-living scheme in White City within my first week. Since then, my career has gone from strength to strength, achieving chartership and progressing from Senior Quantity Surveyor to my current role as an Associate.
Having established strong teams across large-scale residential and commercial projects, I now lead a new Single Family Homes department, where we act as Fund Monitor on several schemes. Circle has been an excellent business to work for, providing consistent support for my professional development, creating opportunities to take on new challenges, and offering guidance through major milestones such as the RICS APC process.
My favourite project is Wood Lane, which was my first scheme with Circle. The £49m development involves the construction of a 16-storey tower with two six-storey wings. The tower will accommodate 209 co-living units, with the ground floor, Level 7, and Level 16 providing communal amenity spaces for residents, including MasterChef-style kitchens, a gym, workspaces, and lounges.
The six-storey wings are being delivered for a women’s charity and will include 60 apartments for the charity’s patrons, along with a new office for the organisation. The project includes technically complex groundworks due to existing site levels, as well as the added challenges of working adjacent to the London Underground Central Line and a busy TfL highway. It is exciting to see the project coming to fruition, with Practical Completion anticipated in Q4 2026.
Outside of work, I stay active by going to the gym a few times a week and occasionally returning to Derbyshire for long walks in the Peak District. I make the most of my annual leave by travelling, most recently visiting old university friends in Jordan and experiencing one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In winter, I am an avid skier, having completed a season when I was younger. I am also settling into more leisurely and less extreme sports, enjoying the occasional round of golf when time allows, but only when the sun is shining.
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I originally started my career as an apprentice site Quantity Surveyor with Tier 1 main contractor Laing O’Rourke, all while pursuing a Quantity Surveying degree. During this time, I gained hands-on experience delivering large, complex projects in aerospace, residential, large-scale commercial regenerations, and healthcare.
I shifted my focus to client-side project delivery, specialising in tendering, procurement, and contract administration. I was at the forefront of the UK build-to-rent sector, overseeing the delivery of one of the first institutionally funded schemes in North Acton.
In 2018, I founded Circle with a clear mission: to simplify the project delivery offering available to clients. I aimed to remove multifaceted teams and instill a detail-focused mindset across all team members. My focus is on continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry advancements, such as the Building Safety Act, while also investing in Circle’s development and positioning in the Carbon Management sector. I proudly received fellowship from RICS in 2022.
As the Managing Director, my role includes overseeing all Circle functions, managing people, business planning, conducting project reviews, and engaging with the supply chain. I also enjoy actively managing projects at key stages, including initial feasibility and procurement, alongside the expert teams within Circle. I take an active role in Life Cycle Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Costing studies, as I have a deep passion for this emerging sector. My goal is to empower clients with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for the future.
I take an active role in Life Cycle Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Costing studies, as I have a deep passion for this emerging sector. My goal is to empower clients with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for the future.
What is your favourite project?
I don’t have a clear favourite project, but I have recently enjoyed the conversion and repurposing of the Beech Street project in the City of London. I presented Circle’s work to the planning officers, highlighting the analysis, benefits, and comparison of design options. The One Maidenhead BtR project is where I call home, and as a result, I have experienced firsthand the positive impact that this large-scale regeneration can have on town centres. The brickwork looks great from the station platform each morning!
At home, my main hobby is keeping up with two babies and a cockapoo! I have a keen interest in motorsports, having spent over ten years racing superbikes at club level around the UK circuits, starting in the junior 125cc classes and progressing to 600cc before transitioning to off-road trials riding. More recently, I’ve traded big engines and high speeds for the occasional half marathon and coastal walks with my family and fluffy dog.
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