I studied at The University of Liverpool and joined GCP following my graduation in 2000. Since completing my qualification in 2002 I have worked at GCP as an architect, except for a break in 2008/9 to travel.I am a senior architect with experience working on projects in the residential, sports, education and health sectors. With involvement from initial scheme design through to completion on site, I have experience of working with clients, submitting planning applications, discharging planning conditions, complying with statutory regulations and working closely with contractors and consultants. As part of my interest in sustainable design, I qualified as a Code for Sustainable Homes assessor, completed the transfer training for its successor, the Home Quality Mark, and am a certified SAP assessor. Extending this further I am accredited to prepare thermal bridging calculations. I combine my role as an architect with managing GCP Consulting, a separate entity within the overall practice. GCP Consulting provides the knowledge and understanding needed to deliver sustainable low energy buildings, that meet the compliance requirements of funders and local authorities.