Ben has extensive experience advising clients in both the public and private sectors on building surveys for acquisitions, as part of both stand alone and portfolio acquisitions. He has acted for landlords and tenants, preparing and defending schedules of dilapidations.

Before Trinovant, Ben worked for leading national and international surveying practices, delivering construction projects and building surveys across the UK and Europe. Prior to entering the property industry, Ben served as a Captain in the British Army.

Will has an extensive Building Surveying skillset including project management of new build schemes, contract administration, and reinstatement cost assessments. He is also an expert advisor on implementing strategic asset plans, utilising his strong interpersonal and leadership skills to provide excellent end to end client services.

Prior to Trinovant, Will worked at JLL, advising multinational corporations and private sector clients.

Dan brings extensive experience across all core areas of building surveying, with a particular focus on commercial landlord and tenant matters. His expertise includes dilapidations, tenant alterations, and contract administration, managing construction projects ranging in value from £20,000 to £3 million.

Dan has worked across a variety of sectors, including office, industrial, and retail spaces throughout the UK. He also has valuable experience in the public sector, especially within healthcare and education projects.

He joined Trinovant in November 2022, following previous roles at Hollis and Cushman & Wakefield, where he was based in the City.

In addition to his project work, Dan is committed to supporting the next generation of surveyors as both an APC mentor and an RICS APC assessor.

Ian specialises in commercial building surveying and project management having spent his career delivering a host of prestigious projects and complex acquisition transactions.

Ian sit’s in Trinovant’s North West office and is an experienced Director and Building Surveyor with a demonstrated history of working in commercial property consultancy.

Skilled in Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, Refurbishment, Alterations, Fit-out, Working with Landlords and Tenants, Development Monitoring, Contract Administration and Project Management.

Ben is a client focussed and pragmatic Chartered Building Surveyor with over 15 years of experience in the commercial property industry.

Ben has a wide range of experience in delivering Building Consultancy and Project Management services to landlords, tenants, developers and investment funds in the office, industrial, retail and leisure sectors.

Based in Manchester Ben is passionate about all things Building Surveying.

Steve specialises in project management within office and industrial sectors, following previous experience within education, retail, and healthcare across 10 years of industry experience. Steve’s experience spans various roles and procurement routes and includes delivering schemes from office CAT A and B projects to complex cut & carves, industrial new build and fire safety works to high-risk buildings.

Prior to joining Trinovant, Steve occupied a senior position at a leading UK consultancy where he formed part of their company-wide project management steering group, demonstrating his expertise in the sector. Steve has a track record of delivering schemes ranging in value and complexity for commercial landlord clients and providing flexible, pragmatic advice along with managing client relationships.

Steve is passionate about ensuring project strategy is clear from the outset, and approaches each instruction with a collaborative, can-do attitude.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys travelling, is an avid Arsenal FC fan and enjoys a cold beer.

Will is based in Trinovant’s Ipswich office and focuses on complex mixed use refurbishment schemes.
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With a strong attention to detail Will enjoys problem solving project queries and delivering on tight timescales. Alongside project work Will enjoys dilapidations, TDD & insurance valuations.
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Will is actively working towards completion of his APC.

Based in our London Office, Melissa joined in 2024 and has experience in all types of commercial building surveying, with a particular focus on Dilapidations and Project Services. Predominantly focused on office and retail sectors in prime London locations, as well as industrial in London and the Southeast.

Melissa has experience acting for both Landlords and Tenants and joins from CORE Project Services where she specialised in occupier matters. Prior to this, Melissa spent 5 years at Hollis acting for Landlords, advising in Landlord and Tenant matters, particularly Dilapidations and Contract Administration.

Outside of work Melissa enjoys keeping active, baking, and travelling.

Alex joined Trinovant in 2023 and recently completed his APC to become a chartered surveyor in June 2025. He focuses on project work having acted as Employers Agent and Contract administration for various refurbishment and extension schemes.

Alex has a keen interest in all aspects of Building Surveying, notably project management and contract administration. Alex excels in delivering detail and has an eye for good design and craftsmanship.
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Alex enjoys sailing and tinkering with machines outside of the workplace.

Darren is an Associate Director based in our Manchester office and brings a wealth of professional services experience to the team dealing with projects, dilapidations, surveys and everything in between. In his spare time Darren enjoys playing guitar, reading and spending time with family.

After studying Marketing and Management at Newcastle University Ellie started her working life in retail with Jack Wills before deciding to train as an accountant in her late twenties. Her one and only previous accounting role was in the tv and media industry, becoming ACCA qualified in 2018. She started with Trinovant in February 2025 where she deals with all things financial.

Outside of work Ellie loves walking her golden retriever, spending time with family and friends, travelling and horse riding.

After studying Graphic Design at the University of Suffolk, Barbara began her career in design and marketing before starting her own Executive Assistant business, providing tailored support to business owners across various industries. She has almost 20 years of experience in administration, event organisation and office management.

Outside of work Barbara enjoys wild swimming, long walks with her dog and spending time with family.