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Wood Lane brings together 209 co-living apartments, 60 affordable homes for single women and new office space for Women’s Pioneer Housing, transforming a constrained site in West London into a new residential development.
Developed by HUB in partnership with Women’s Pioneer Housing, Bridges Fund Management and City Developments Limited, the scheme comprises a 16-storey co-living tower, operated by Moda Living, alongside two six-storey wings providing affordable homes at a mix of social and intermediate rent.
Located on a triangular site bordered by a London Underground railway line and road bridge, the development required careful commercial planning, technical coordination and construction oversight. We provided five integrated consultancy services from early feasibility through to practical completion, supporting the successful delivery of 269 new homes on a site previously accommodating 36 bedsits.
Co-living apartments
Women's Pioneer Apartments
Office
Co-living tenure is a relatively untested form of residential development and there is limited cost data available for it. As quantity surveyor we carried out detail cost studies to find a formula that works for the client partnership.
Throughout feasibility, we advised on the cost implications of alternative building heights, helping the design team assess efficiencies across various tall building options. We also produced façade option studies to inform design decisions, balancing cost considerations with the project’s architectural ambitions.
The development’s constrained location, multiple residential tenures and proximity to operational transport infrastructure required careful planning and technical coordination throughout the project.
Our Employer’s Agent teams worked closely with the client and wider consultant team, coordinating design development, programme requirements and technical solutions to support successful project delivery.
Working alongside MEP consultant Skelly & Couch, we coordinated a detailed study of the proposed centralised ventilation system, developed in response to local air quality concerns. The solution draws fresh air from roof level and distributes it throughout the building.
The site’s proximity to a London Underground railway line and road bridge also required specialist temporary works considerations. We engaged specialist subcontractor input and worked closely with structural engineer Whitby Wood to plan and cost a solution that protected the continued operation of the railway. The resulting piling design incorporated a split-level approach to safeguard the Transport for London asset while accommodating the site’s sloping topography.
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We’re proud to have supported the wider project team in delivering Wood Lane, providing multiple integrated services: quantity surveying, employer’s agent, clerk of works and quality management. Bringing these services together under one team meant joined-up thinking and aligned priorities from early feasibility through to practical completion.
Our Clerk of Works and Quality Management teams provided independent oversight throughout construction, monitoring workmanship and reviewing works against the project’s specifications and design requirements.
Through regular site inspections, defect identification and close collaboration with the wider delivery team, we supported the maintenance of construction quality across the co-living apartments, affordable homes and shared spaces.
Our coordinated approach to quality assurance supported the identification and resolution of outstanding works during the final construction stages, contributing to the successful practical completion and handover of the development.
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After completing my studies in Civil Engineering, I embarked on my career in the construction industry. I started by taking on various delivery roles with a Tier 1 Contractor, where I gained valuable experience across a range of sectors including Build-to-Rent and Prime Residential, Leisure, and Defence. During my time with the contractor, I had the opportunity to work as a Structural Design Engineer and even had the chance to work on projects in the Middle East, broadening my experience further.
The diverse projects I’ve been involved in have given me a well-rounded expertise in various aspects of built environment projects, including the technical, commercial, and delivery aspects.
In my role as Managing Director, I have the responsibility of overseeing several key departments within our company, including Project Management, Clerk of Works, and Quality Management. I actively participate in project oversight, offering support to our project teams to ensure that our projects are successful. This often involves attending design meetings and conducting regular site visits to monitor progress and quality.
I play a crucial role in the strategic planning of our projects and our efforts in securing new projects, ensuring our company continues to thrive in the industry.
I initially joined Circle during the company’s early days as a Project Manager. Over time, I worked towards becoming a Chartered Engineer and have since progressed to the position of Managing Director. Throughout my time at the company, I’ve had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects. These include residential schemes like Taberner House and Abbey Place, as well as commercial office fit-outs and the restoration of Listed Buildings.
I have enjoyed the experience of working on the Mountbatten House office refurbishment project, due to its unique construction and the sheer scale of the site. Working on listed buildings like Mountbatten House can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. There’s a sense of gratification that comes from being involved in a project from its initial conception all the way through to its successful completion.
As a proud Welshman, it will come as no surprise that I am an avid rugby fan. While my playing days are behind me, my involvement with the sport is now limited to watching from the comfort of the sofa or chasing my son around at Rugby Tots. The rest of my free time is usually spent renovating houses and getting involved in anything construction-related projects. It’s a passion that extends beyond my work and keeps me busy and engaged outside of the office.
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cameron@circledevelopment.co.uk
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What expertise and background do you bring to the table?
I started my career as a Placement student, joining Circle during my third year at Loughborough University. Predominantly relying on academic education, I utilised the gradual exposure from being involved within post-contract residential schemes to gain a greater insight into the role itself. The main sectors I have worked on during my career is residential and commercial.
Can you outline the responsibilities of your role?
My role consists of the entire construction process, from providing clients with costing expertise in the design stages right through to managing both the financial and contractual sides of a post-contract project. I aid within the quantification process of cost plans, allowing for key insights into the estimated price of a specific project, ensuring that the client’s budget expectations are both visualised and maximised. Whilst consistently having efficient communication with the client and contracting teams, I can support my colleagues in costing exercises and decision-making processes. Also, as construction is inevitably unpredictable, I closely work with everyone around me to advise clients on various obstacles and opportunities, allowing for a fluent process of dialogue.
Construction is inevitably unpredictable, I closely work with everyone around me to advise clients on various obstacles and opportunities from feasibility through to completion, ensuring our clients vision are realised.
Describe your experiences and growth at Circle?
I commenced my career with Circle as a Placement student from Loughborough University. I have since graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree and I committed to joining the Circle APC Chartership Program. With the consistent support from experienced colleagues, I achieved my RICS accreditation within 18 months after university. Despite only having a short career thus far, I have aided in progressing multiple projects such as Latitude Purple and Wembley Link, whilst also being heavily involved in a multitude of cost plans.
What has been your favourite project?
My favourite project was Wembley Link, which perfectly balanced a challenging yet insightful workload, enabling me to kick start my career whilst dramatically proving that learning construction in a lecture hall is nothing compared to being on-site in person. The 256-unit scheme located in Wembley Central placed me in the deep end of a construction project, exponentially accelerating my learning curve.
What brings you joy outside of work?
Despite being the completely wrong height for any sport, being the 3rd smallest person in the office, I love to take part in most types of sports including football and running. I also have a passion in attending sports events, in hopes of witnessing Tottenham Hotspur win a trophy before I retire in 40 years’ time. Having recently moved to London, I have taken the opportunity to learning new cooking recipes by eating at various restaurants around the city and attempting to copy them. This plays perfectly in my current favourite hobby, spending time on the weekends visiting new pubs with friends and colleagues
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I began my career on the construction site, starting as a general labourer and progressing through various site-based roles before achieving the position of Site Manager on large-scale residential new-build projects across London. During my time as a Site Manager, I delivered major residential developments for Tier 1 contractors, overseeing projects through most phases of construction. My experience includes managing all trades and coordinating works from groundworks and structural construction through to final finishes and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
My role is to work across multiple projects raising quality standards and the expectations of contractors and sub-contractors of what is and isn’t acceptable. Also, demonstrating and making sure the works are in line with both design and specifications, and British Standards.
Since beginning my career as a Clerk of Works in 2020, I have continually developed my technical knowledge, professional competence and commitment to quality assurance within the construction industry. This progression has included becoming registered with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain (ICWCI), one of the most respected professional bodies in the quality control sector, and enrolling on the Clerk of Works course at the University of Wolverhampton.
These achievements culminated in May 2026 when I was named Overall Winner of the ICWCI Building on Quality Awards, recognised for my involvement in the successful delivery of Mountbatten House in Basingstoke, One Maidenhead in Berkshire, and Wembley Link Phase Two. The award represents a significant milestone in my professional development and reflects my dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and workmanship across complex construction projects.
Commenting on the award, Head Judge Meredith Whilden FICWCI stated:
Before we even looked around the projects, Dan was ready to enlighten us, and did so on his roles, his skill set, his challenges, his professionalism and commitment for his projects inside and out. He told us everything we wanted to hear without much need to question his ability as an extremely competent Clerk of Works. His passion, his commitment and his professional approach was second to none. His quality focus and compliance monitoring was above and beyond, and he is a credit to the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate and the construction industry as a whole.
Winning the Building in Quality Award as Overall Winner is a huge honour. This recognition reflects all the hard work, passion, and dedication invested across the projects I have been involved in. The award has not only brought me recognition, but also even more motivation to continue striving for excellence, and performing to the best of my knowledge under such a prestigious institute as the ICWCI.
My favourite project is One Maidenhead, a build to rent development in Maidenhead consisting of 429 apartments, ground floor shops and restaurants over four buildings. Having been involved from the very start, overseeing quality and compliance through the project on daily and weekly site visits to undertake inspections and rise observations concerning Health, Safety & Welfare, Temporary Works, Quality, Environmental or Design and reporting to the Employer’s Agent. Also, being involved in façade inspections from the first fix up to final inspection prior mast climber dismantle.
As an active social individual, I enjoy going to gym, running and play football on weekly basis because these sports keep me in shape, challenge my physical limits and strengthen my team work skills as I use to do in early days when I played rugby for my local team. Also, in my spare time I enjoy to socialising and cooking delicious dishes for family and friends. Another passion which relaxes me is photography and videography, sometimes creating memorable pictures and videos for those around me.
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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 Chief Executive Officer, 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 three children 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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Khubaib.Ruhani@circledevelopment.co.uk
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I am an experienced Clerk of Works, holding ICWCI status and Chartered Membership of the CIOB, with over a decade of experience inspecting, managing, and auditing construction sites. With a background spanning a diverse range of projects, including high-risk buildings (HRBs), townhouses, listed buildings, and private developments, across both refurbishment and new build schemes.
I bring a strong working knowledge of quality assurance processes, alongside a detailed understanding of technical standards, manufacturer requirements, and building regulations. This allows me to confidently support and deliver projects to the highest standards. Taking a collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution, I draw on experience from both contractor and client-side roles. As a result, I am well placed to offer practical, balanced solutions that satisfy all stakeholders while maintaining quality and compliance. I take particular pride in identifying and resolving defects at an early stage, helping to ensure efficient workflows and minimal disruption. My focus remains on ensuring clients receive value for money and a finished project that is fit for purpose, delivered to a high standard, and free from defects.
My role is to inspect and report on construction projects throughout all stages, from foundations and superstructure through to snagging and final handover. I am responsible for reviewing works, carrying out detailed inspections, and raising queries or issues to ensure compliance with design specifications, planning requirements, contractual obligations, building standards, and relevant regulations.
I monitor and report on both progress and quality, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records that provide a clear audit trail of the project. This ensures transparency, accountability, and a reliable history of works from commencement through to completion.
I am excited to bring my skills and experience to Circle, supporting and advising clients to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance are consistently achieved. The breadth and variety of projects at Circle is particularly motivating, as it will keep me engaged while enabling me to further develop my knowledge in line with evolving industry standards and best practice.
Looking ahead, I am keen to contribute to Circle’s continued growth and reputation for excellence, while also progressing my own professional development. I aim to expand my knowledge of ISO 9001 and actively contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the company’s quality management systems. I also intend to use the experience gained across projects to support my progression towards achieving MRICS status.
Outside of work, I am a family-oriented person who values spending quality time with my wife and young family. I enjoy travelling, exploring new places, and creating lasting memories together.
I also take great fulfilment from practicing my faith and being involved in community-focused activities. In my spare time, I enjoy running, camping, and spending time outdoors, which helps me maintain a healthy balance and clear mindset.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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While studying Civil Engineering at University, I began my career as a placement student site engineer for a Tier 1 Contractor. Working on a police training facility in Yorkshire, which included the construction of indoor ballistic fire-ranges. This initial experience kick-started my journey in the construction industry. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, each with its own intricate design details. These projects have included a 35-storey residential tower, commercial factories spanning over 120 acres, secondary schools, and petrol filling stations located within residential developments. My work has taken me to various locations across the UK, and I’ve also gained valuable overseas experience in Qatar.
In my role as Director, I’m responsible for overseeing part of the project delivery function within Circle, including Construction Contracts from RIBA Stage 3 through to RIBA Stage 6. This involves managing of a diverse number of individuals through varied communication methods, to align Consultants/Contractors in obtaining the Client’s brief. I set key project deliverables, manage project risks, and address critical issues to facilitate the success of collaborative schemes. I particularly enjoy my role during significant project milestones, such as successfully concluding tendering negotiations between a contractor and client, as well as issuing ‘Practical Completion’ certificates at the conclusion of construction projects.
I began my role as a Project Manager in 2019 at Circle. During my time here, I achieved my Civil Engineering Chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in 2020. The invaluable support and technical knowledge shared by my colleagues during Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions played a crucial role in helping me attain my Chartership and progress into the role of Director.
My favourite project at Circle has been ‘The Fox.’ It was a significant opportunity for me to lead a construction project from cradle to grave. While the project presented its fair share of challenges, including a suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it provided me with the chance to build relationships with both the client and contractor teams, which will last a lifetime. The project’s intricate design required me to utilise my on-site experience, which was instrumental in successfully delivering a traditional reinforced concrete frame building, hidden behind a locally listed historic pub and included facilities catered to both private and affordable housing residents. The project’s complexity and the teamwork involved made it a particularly rewarding experience.
I’m a keen sportsman, even though I might not excel in any particular sport, I enjoy the competitive element and camaraderie that sporting competition brings. In my free time, I like to use my holidays as an opportunity to explore countries all over the globe. The rest of my time is spent on my own construction project at my home in South London.
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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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If I had met young Svetlana and told her she would be working in Construction, she would be very surprised. You see, my journey into this field was completely accidental.
I’ve specialised in interior design and project management for residential contracts, which has given me extensive experience in overseeing the design and construction of high-end residential properties. This experience has honed a sharp eye for details, a skill that’s absolutely crucial when inspecting properties.
What I’m naturally very keen on is furthering my education to become an LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) specialist. I’m not pursuing this goal just as a checkbox exercise, but because I’m deeply committed to driving the necessary changes for our planet.
My role might appear mundane to some, but I find it quite fulfilling. I spend my days inspecting various properties, meticulously checking if the quality, quantity, and technical specifications have been met. It’s all about ensuring that everything is up to the mark. I work closely with the main contractor team on site to maintain consistently high quality and keep the schedules on track. It’s a critical aspect of my job.
Another significant part of what I do involves logging every single issue or defect I observe during these inspections. This information is logged on various platforms chosen by the contractor. This process ensures that any necessary rectifications are made efficiently and quickly, ultimately leading to quality delivery and, most importantly, happy clients.
When I joined Circle it marked a significant turning point in my career. I had previously struggled to strike a balance between work and family in my former firm. So, when I was offered a part-time role at Circle, it felt like the ideal solution for my family situation.
Fortunately, I have a wonderful colleagues, who are incredibly experienced and highly professional. They played a pivotal role in helping me navigate the learning process and adapt to all the novelties within the company.
The journey so far has been incredibly smooth. The team at Circle is more like a family. We share constant laughter, maintain a stress-free attitude, and, at the same time, form a conglomerate of hardworking professionals at the top of their game.
My best project, without a doubt, was Taberner House (Queen’s Quarter) – maybe because it was my first experience with such a tall building, reaching the 35th floor.
Some days, we faced elevator outages, which meant climbing to the top floor multiple times a day was the only option. Despite the challenges, I found myself thoroughly enjoying every aspect of the project. This included overseeing the End of Defects process, which we successfully completed after a year of the building’s operation.
I must admit, I have too many hobbies, and yes, it can be a bit tough on my bank account, but they bring me so much joy!
Dancing has been a big part of my life. I studied ballroom dance for 10 years. Looking back, I was involved in every sport practiced in school, be it short, long-distance running, gymnastics, tennis. While I never pursued any of them at a professional level, sports always felt like something I was naturally inclined toward.
More recently, I’ve delved into painting, inspired by reading a book of Van Gogh’s letters. His influence led me to explore the lives of the greatest artists in human history. I’ve come to appreciate that life, with all its aspects, including buildings, is a form of art.
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After completing my studies in Civil Engineering, I embarked on my career in the construction industry. I started by taking on various delivery roles with a Tier 1 Contractor, where I gained valuable experience across a range of sectors including Build-to-Rent and Prime Residential, Leisure, and Defence. During my time with the contractor, I had the opportunity to work as a Structural Design Engineer and even had the chance to work on projects in the Middle East, broadening my experience further.
The diverse projects I’ve been involved in have given me a well-rounded expertise in various aspects of built environment projects, including the technical, commercial, and delivery aspects.
In my role as Managing Director, I have the responsibility of overseeing several key departments within our company, including Project Management, Clerk of Works, and Quality Management. I actively participate in project oversight, offering support to our project teams to ensure that our projects are successful. This often involves attending design meetings and conducting regular site visits to monitor progress and quality.
I play a crucial role in the strategic planning of our projects and our efforts in securing new projects, ensuring our company continues to thrive in the industry.
I initially joined Circle during the company’s early days as a Project Manager. Over time, I worked towards becoming a Chartered Engineer and have since progressed to the position of Managing Director. Throughout my time at the company, I’ve had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects. These include residential schemes like Taberner House and Abbey Place, as well as commercial office fit-outs and the restoration of Listed Buildings.
I have enjoyed the experience of working on the Mountbatten House office refurbishment project, due to its unique construction and the sheer scale of the site. Working on listed buildings like Mountbatten House can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. There’s a sense of gratification that comes from being involved in a project from its initial conception all the way through to its successful completion.
As a proud Welshman, it will come as no surprise that I am an avid rugby fan. While my playing days are behind me, my involvement with the sport is now limited to watching from the comfort of the sofa or chasing my son around at Rugby Tots. The rest of my free time is usually spent renovating houses and getting involved in anything construction-related projects. It’s a passion that extends beyond my work and keeps me busy and engaged outside of the office.
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cameron@circledevelopment.co.uk
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What expertise and background do you bring to the table?
I started my career as a Placement student, joining Circle during my third year at Loughborough University. Predominantly relying on academic education, I utilised the gradual exposure from being involved within post-contract residential schemes to gain a greater insight into the role itself. The main sectors I have worked on during my career is residential and commercial.
Can you outline the responsibilities of your role?
My role consists of the entire construction process, from providing clients with costing expertise in the design stages right through to managing both the financial and contractual sides of a post-contract project. I aid within the quantification process of cost plans, allowing for key insights into the estimated price of a specific project, ensuring that the client’s budget expectations are both visualised and maximised. Whilst consistently having efficient communication with the client and contracting teams, I can support my colleagues in costing exercises and decision-making processes. Also, as construction is inevitably unpredictable, I closely work with everyone around me to advise clients on various obstacles and opportunities, allowing for a fluent process of dialogue.
Construction is inevitably unpredictable, I closely work with everyone around me to advise clients on various obstacles and opportunities from feasibility through to completion, ensuring our clients vision are realised.
Describe your experiences and growth at Circle?
I commenced my career with Circle as a Placement student from Loughborough University. I have since graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree and I committed to joining the Circle APC Chartership Program. With the consistent support from experienced colleagues, I achieved my RICS accreditation within 18 months after university. Despite only having a short career thus far, I have aided in progressing multiple projects such as Latitude Purple and Wembley Link, whilst also being heavily involved in a multitude of cost plans.
What has been your favourite project?
My favourite project was Wembley Link, which perfectly balanced a challenging yet insightful workload, enabling me to kick start my career whilst dramatically proving that learning construction in a lecture hall is nothing compared to being on-site in person. The 256-unit scheme located in Wembley Central placed me in the deep end of a construction project, exponentially accelerating my learning curve.
What brings you joy outside of work?
Despite being the completely wrong height for any sport, being the 3rd smallest person in the office, I love to take part in most types of sports including football and running. I also have a passion in attending sports events, in hopes of witnessing Tottenham Hotspur win a trophy before I retire in 40 years’ time. Having recently moved to London, I have taken the opportunity to learning new cooking recipes by eating at various restaurants around the city and attempting to copy them. This plays perfectly in my current favourite hobby, spending time on the weekends visiting new pubs with friends and colleagues
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I began my career on the construction site, starting as a general labourer and progressing through various site-based roles before achieving the position of Site Manager on large-scale residential new-build projects across London. During my time as a Site Manager, I delivered major residential developments for Tier 1 contractors, overseeing projects through most phases of construction. My experience includes managing all trades and coordinating works from groundworks and structural construction through to final finishes and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
My role is to work across multiple projects raising quality standards and the expectations of contractors and sub-contractors of what is and isn’t acceptable. Also, demonstrating and making sure the works are in line with both design and specifications, and British Standards.
Since beginning my career as a Clerk of Works in 2020, I have continually developed my technical knowledge, professional competence and commitment to quality assurance within the construction industry. This progression has included becoming registered with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain (ICWCI), one of the most respected professional bodies in the quality control sector, and enrolling on the Clerk of Works course at the University of Wolverhampton.
These achievements culminated in May 2026 when I was named Overall Winner of the ICWCI Building on Quality Awards, recognised for my involvement in the successful delivery of Mountbatten House in Basingstoke, One Maidenhead in Berkshire, and Wembley Link Phase Two. The award represents a significant milestone in my professional development and reflects my dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and workmanship across complex construction projects.
Commenting on the award, Head Judge Meredith Whilden FICWCI stated:
Before we even looked around the projects, Dan was ready to enlighten us, and did so on his roles, his skill set, his challenges, his professionalism and commitment for his projects inside and out. He told us everything we wanted to hear without much need to question his ability as an extremely competent Clerk of Works. His passion, his commitment and his professional approach was second to none. His quality focus and compliance monitoring was above and beyond, and he is a credit to the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate and the construction industry as a whole.
Winning the Building in Quality Award as Overall Winner is a huge honour. This recognition reflects all the hard work, passion, and dedication invested across the projects I have been involved in. The award has not only brought me recognition, but also even more motivation to continue striving for excellence, and performing to the best of my knowledge under such a prestigious institute as the ICWCI.
My favourite project is One Maidenhead, a build to rent development in Maidenhead consisting of 429 apartments, ground floor shops and restaurants over four buildings. Having been involved from the very start, overseeing quality and compliance through the project on daily and weekly site visits to undertake inspections and rise observations concerning Health, Safety & Welfare, Temporary Works, Quality, Environmental or Design and reporting to the Employer’s Agent. Also, being involved in façade inspections from the first fix up to final inspection prior mast climber dismantle.
As an active social individual, I enjoy going to gym, running and play football on weekly basis because these sports keep me in shape, challenge my physical limits and strengthen my team work skills as I use to do in early days when I played rugby for my local team. Also, in my spare time I enjoy to socialising and cooking delicious dishes for family and friends. Another passion which relaxes me is photography and videography, sometimes creating memorable pictures and videos for those around me.
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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 Chief Executive Officer, 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 three children 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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I am an experienced Clerk of Works, holding ICWCI status and Chartered Membership of the CIOB, with over a decade of experience inspecting, managing, and auditing construction sites. With a background spanning a diverse range of projects, including high-risk buildings (HRBs), townhouses, listed buildings, and private developments, across both refurbishment and new build schemes.
I bring a strong working knowledge of quality assurance processes, alongside a detailed understanding of technical standards, manufacturer requirements, and building regulations. This allows me to confidently support and deliver projects to the highest standards. Taking a collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution, I draw on experience from both contractor and client-side roles. As a result, I am well placed to offer practical, balanced solutions that satisfy all stakeholders while maintaining quality and compliance. I take particular pride in identifying and resolving defects at an early stage, helping to ensure efficient workflows and minimal disruption. My focus remains on ensuring clients receive value for money and a finished project that is fit for purpose, delivered to a high standard, and free from defects.
My role is to inspect and report on construction projects throughout all stages, from foundations and superstructure through to snagging and final handover. I am responsible for reviewing works, carrying out detailed inspections, and raising queries or issues to ensure compliance with design specifications, planning requirements, contractual obligations, building standards, and relevant regulations.
I monitor and report on both progress and quality, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records that provide a clear audit trail of the project. This ensures transparency, accountability, and a reliable history of works from commencement through to completion.
I am excited to bring my skills and experience to Circle, supporting and advising clients to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance are consistently achieved. The breadth and variety of projects at Circle is particularly motivating, as it will keep me engaged while enabling me to further develop my knowledge in line with evolving industry standards and best practice.
Looking ahead, I am keen to contribute to Circle’s continued growth and reputation for excellence, while also progressing my own professional development. I aim to expand my knowledge of ISO 9001 and actively contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the company’s quality management systems. I also intend to use the experience gained across projects to support my progression towards achieving MRICS status.
Outside of work, I am a family-oriented person who values spending quality time with my wife and young family. I enjoy travelling, exploring new places, and creating lasting memories together.
I also take great fulfilment from practicing my faith and being involved in community-focused activities. In my spare time, I enjoy running, camping, and spending time outdoors, which helps me maintain a healthy balance and clear mindset.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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While studying Civil Engineering at University, I began my career as a placement student site engineer for a Tier 1 Contractor. Working on a police training facility in Yorkshire, which included the construction of indoor ballistic fire-ranges. This initial experience kick-started my journey in the construction industry. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, each with its own intricate design details. These projects have included a 35-storey residential tower, commercial factories spanning over 120 acres, secondary schools, and petrol filling stations located within residential developments. My work has taken me to various locations across the UK, and I’ve also gained valuable overseas experience in Qatar.
In my role as Director, I’m responsible for overseeing part of the project delivery function within Circle, including Construction Contracts from RIBA Stage 3 through to RIBA Stage 6. This involves managing of a diverse number of individuals through varied communication methods, to align Consultants/Contractors in obtaining the Client’s brief. I set key project deliverables, manage project risks, and address critical issues to facilitate the success of collaborative schemes. I particularly enjoy my role during significant project milestones, such as successfully concluding tendering negotiations between a contractor and client, as well as issuing ‘Practical Completion’ certificates at the conclusion of construction projects.
I began my role as a Project Manager in 2019 at Circle. During my time here, I achieved my Civil Engineering Chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in 2020. The invaluable support and technical knowledge shared by my colleagues during Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions played a crucial role in helping me attain my Chartership and progress into the role of Director.
My favourite project at Circle has been ‘The Fox.’ It was a significant opportunity for me to lead a construction project from cradle to grave. While the project presented its fair share of challenges, including a suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it provided me with the chance to build relationships with both the client and contractor teams, which will last a lifetime. The project’s intricate design required me to utilise my on-site experience, which was instrumental in successfully delivering a traditional reinforced concrete frame building, hidden behind a locally listed historic pub and included facilities catered to both private and affordable housing residents. The project’s complexity and the teamwork involved made it a particularly rewarding experience.
I’m a keen sportsman, even though I might not excel in any particular sport, I enjoy the competitive element and camaraderie that sporting competition brings. In my free time, I like to use my holidays as an opportunity to explore countries all over the globe. The rest of my time is spent on my own construction project at my home in South London.
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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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If I had met young Svetlana and told her she would be working in Construction, she would be very surprised. You see, my journey into this field was completely accidental.
I’ve specialised in interior design and project management for residential contracts, which has given me extensive experience in overseeing the design and construction of high-end residential properties. This experience has honed a sharp eye for details, a skill that’s absolutely crucial when inspecting properties.
What I’m naturally very keen on is furthering my education to become an LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) specialist. I’m not pursuing this goal just as a checkbox exercise, but because I’m deeply committed to driving the necessary changes for our planet.
My role might appear mundane to some, but I find it quite fulfilling. I spend my days inspecting various properties, meticulously checking if the quality, quantity, and technical specifications have been met. It’s all about ensuring that everything is up to the mark. I work closely with the main contractor team on site to maintain consistently high quality and keep the schedules on track. It’s a critical aspect of my job.
Another significant part of what I do involves logging every single issue or defect I observe during these inspections. This information is logged on various platforms chosen by the contractor. This process ensures that any necessary rectifications are made efficiently and quickly, ultimately leading to quality delivery and, most importantly, happy clients.
When I joined Circle it marked a significant turning point in my career. I had previously struggled to strike a balance between work and family in my former firm. So, when I was offered a part-time role at Circle, it felt like the ideal solution for my family situation.
Fortunately, I have a wonderful colleagues, who are incredibly experienced and highly professional. They played a pivotal role in helping me navigate the learning process and adapt to all the novelties within the company.
The journey so far has been incredibly smooth. The team at Circle is more like a family. We share constant laughter, maintain a stress-free attitude, and, at the same time, form a conglomerate of hardworking professionals at the top of their game.
My best project, without a doubt, was Taberner House (Queen’s Quarter) – maybe because it was my first experience with such a tall building, reaching the 35th floor.
Some days, we faced elevator outages, which meant climbing to the top floor multiple times a day was the only option. Despite the challenges, I found myself thoroughly enjoying every aspect of the project. This included overseeing the End of Defects process, which we successfully completed after a year of the building’s operation.
I must admit, I have too many hobbies, and yes, it can be a bit tough on my bank account, but they bring me so much joy!
Dancing has been a big part of my life. I studied ballroom dance for 10 years. Looking back, I was involved in every sport practiced in school, be it short, long-distance running, gymnastics, tennis. While I never pursued any of them at a professional level, sports always felt like something I was naturally inclined toward.
More recently, I’ve delved into painting, inspired by reading a book of Van Gogh’s letters. His influence led me to explore the lives of the greatest artists in human history. I’ve come to appreciate that life, with all its aspects, including buildings, is a form of art.
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