Partner in a newly formed and fresh thinking London based LLP of Building Surveyors and Project Managers. Cogent Building Consultancy has been established to provide bespoke, market leading advice, across a range of services to suit client's individual needs. Our initial emphasis will be on; Technical Due Diligence, Project Management / Contract Administration Vendors surveys Development appraisals and Scheme MonitoringProcurement and Project adviceDilapidations At present CogentBC comprises nine partners, Jon Knowles, Paul Hewitt, Max Haycocks, Charlie Brock, Richard Andrews, Oliver Roberts, Mike Bishop Richard Fox and Alex Marok with a combined professional experience in excess of 100 years. The partners have worked together for many years and are a cohesive team. Each has a slightly different sector specialism/focus, but all share a common aim to put clients interests first and deliver advice of the highest quality.The business is now in it's seventh year of trade and continues to go from strength to strength. Turnover targets are consistently exceeded and the team continues to expand. We remain committed to our core values and promote an open, supportive and collaborative attitude and professional environment. Our team are highly skilled and experienced and would love to hear from you.j.knowles@cogentbc.co.ukCogent Building Consultancy LLP43 Curlew Street, London SE1 2NDwww.cogentbc.co.uk

Re-joined GVA in May 2002, Promoted to Director in 2005 and Senior Director in 2012. Specialist in the central London office market acting as a Project Manager/Employers Agent for a range of complex office refurbishment and New Build projects. Considerable experience utilising core building surveying skills, providing due diligence / pre acquisition advice both in the UK and European markets. Most recently providing high level development advice to a range of funds investing in various development and asset types at different stages of the procurement process.

Employed as a Senior Surveyor, dealt with a wide range of core building surveying instructions for commercial clients. Whilst generally focused upon feasibility advice, acquisition surveys, office refurbishment and fit-out projects, Also undertook professional work, including dilapidations and Party Walls advice.

Senior Building Surveyor and was involved in a range of building surveying activities, specialising in the project management/contract administration of fit-out, refurbishment and new build contracts of various sizes and types.