RICS Matrics UK

Neil is a Commercial Surveyor at CBRE and advises his clients on data centre acquisitions and disposals both in the UK and across EMEA. He is a champion of sustainability within CBRE and the wider industry.

Neil was the youngest member to join the Board of the Investment Property Forum, in July 2019. Having been an ambassador for the charity, Neil was appointed as Vice-Chair of the Investment Committee for LionHeart (RICS Benevolent Fund), supporting the prudent management of the finances of LionHeart to ensure that their work can continue and that we can serve the members of the RICS for many years to come. As a result of his dedication and hard work, Neil was appointed a Trustee and member of the Board of Directors in December 2022.

Alongside the RICS team, the Matrics UK Board take lead on vision and strategy for RICS Matrics in the UK, with a mission to inspire and empower the next generation of surveyors. Neil has been instrumental in the new Matrics branding, and the Matrics awards.

Associate – Natural Capital Consultant, Savills

Francesca is a Rural Chartered Surveyor and Green and Sustainable Finance Professional. As part of Savills’ specialist team of natural capital professionals, she advises private estates, institutional and corporate landowners, as well as project developers and investors new to land ownership, on strategies to minimise environmental footprints and engage in nature-based solution markets. A former Chair of RICS Matrics Lancashire, Francesca joined the board in 2025 and currently serves on the RICS North West Regional Advisory Board. Passionate about food, farming, and rural affairs, she is a Trustee to the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, a national youth organisation that supports over 23,000 members through a diverse learning and development programme, travel opportunities and competition calendar.

Richard Golding qualified as an AssocRICS Commercial Surveyor in 2021 and works for Gleeds, an international property and construction consultancy. He supports growth and business development for London and other key areas around the world, such as New York, and the Middle East. He is also a NextGen Member of the British Council for Offices, with more than 10 years’ experience in the built environment.

Richard believes that RICS Matrics is the ideal platform to drive positive change in the surveying profession, and the wider property and infrastructure sectors. Most recently, he has helped steer Matrics London to successfully deliver a 12-month plan, which saw the committee reimagined post pandemic.

In collaboration with RICS staff, the board will take lead on vision and strategy for RICS Matrics in the UK, with a mission to inspire and empower the next generation of surveyors. Responsible for helping elevate 12 regions and 30 committees, who interact with a network of more than 70,000.

Dean is a Chartered Surveyor and Associate Partner at Carter Jonas in the Birmingham office. He has provided professional services since 2015 specialising in rural and residential property valuation and achieved status as a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers in 2019. Dean is principally responsible for advising public sector and private clients on land assembly requirements for major infrastructure projects, including compulsory purchase and compensation settlements.

Outside of his advisory role, Dean has experience in developing opportunities for professionals new to the industry, guiding charitable activities and being an EDI champion at his firm. He is keen to provide his support towards educating and encouraging the next generation of surveyors and promoting the purpose of the RICS as a member of the UK Matrics board.

Craig is a chartered Quantity Surveyor and has been with Arcadis since August 2007, working within the Property team. Craig has a wide range of experience within the construction industry and is involved in both pre and post contract services on various new build and refurbishment projects varying in value and complexity from initial feasibility studies to the settlement of final accounts. Craig was elected as a Fellow of the RICS in July 2022.

Craig has been part of the RICS Matrics since 2015 and has previously undertaken the roles of Chair for RICS Matrics Edinburgh and Chair for RICS Matrics Scotland, before being appointed on to the RICS Matrics UK Board. Craig is also a board member of the RICS Scotland Board and is able to bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure RICS members are supported on a regular basis. Craig is a passionate and loyal individual who enjoys helping colleagues and industry peers advance in their professional career and feels it rewarding to give back and support RICS members.

Julius is a Chartered Surveyor working in the Commercial Investment and Property Management team at Bidwells LLP based in Cambridge, providing asset management services to institutional clients with portfolios around the country. His role involves ensuring assets’ continued performance through property management and lease negotiations, whilst assessing and advising on opportunities to add-value through investment or disposal. He enjoys the variety that this surveying role allows and the on-going challenges that require a practical and innovative mind-set.

Julius has been involved in the RICS Matrics throughout his career, starting in the West Midlands in 2017 as a committee member helping support new entrants to the sector build their network and progress in their career. Having recently joined the Matrics UK Board after being the Cambridge Committee Chair, he is looking forward helping re-invigorate Matrics, working with local committees to champion and support newer RICS members. Julius is a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging ambassador at Bidwells and attends various forums to collaborate on equity and representation in the sector. He believes in the importance of empowering people in work to belong and succeed. The Matrics provides a forum for new talent to become the driving force of the RICS.

Michael is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and works for Gleeds – an international property and construction consultancy.

Following a career change at the age of 24, Michael has been involved in the built environment for over 6 years – and loves it! He began his career at Gleeds during a placement year at Northumbria University and has remained at the company since, gaining a wide range of experience across varying sectors such as residential, industrial, office, commercial, and civil engineering. Awarded his chartership in 2023, he is now delivering pre and post contract services across several multi-million-pound projects, for both private and public sector clients.

Michael has been involved in the Matrics since 2019 and held the role of Vice-Chair and Chair for RICS Matrics Newcastle, before his appointment the RICS Matrics UK Board in 2023. As a long-serving member of RICS Matrics, Michael brings a wealth of experience in organising CPD and APC support, networking and socialising events and opportunities which bring people together.

An ardent enthusiast of the Matrics platform, he hopes to make his mark on the industry by innovating on best practices, supporting others, promoting the profession, and empowering the next generation of surveyors.

Grace is a Chartered Surveyor and Associate Director working in Commercial Property and Asset Management team at Innes England based in the Midlands. She acts for both private and public sector clients across the UK, undertaking a variety of instructions across different sectors within commercial property. Alongside this, Grace supports and drives the sustainability initiative at Innes Englands, having completed Carbon Literacy Standard and Sustainability and Inclusive Leadership programme.

Outside her advisory role, Grace has recently concluded her two-year term as one of the first Associate Board Members of LionHeart (RICS Benevolent Fund) during who work to support Chartered Surveyors. This appointment positions her well as she joins the RICS Matrics UK board. As well as this, she sits on the committee of WREN Property Network based in Nottingham.

Lauren is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor at AECOM, with a broad range of experience spanning the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. She currently focuses on the commercial fit-out sector in London. In 2024, Lauren was recognized as the Best Woman Quantity Surveyor at the prestigious Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE) Awards, a testament to her outstanding contributions to the industry.

Beyond her project work, Lauren plays a crucial role in supporting colleagues through their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), offering guidance and mentorship. At AECOM, she is a key figure in driving the integration of cost and carbon advisory services, leading the firm’s efforts toward more sustainable project outcomes.

Lauren has been actively involved with RICS Matrics throughout her career. Starting as the local Chair of Brighton, she later served as the Regional Chair for London and the South East, and in 2024, she was appointed to the RICS Matrics UK Board. Her passion for Matrics stems from the support and inspiration it has offered her, and she is eager to promote its continued success, helping to inspire the next generation of surveyors.

Luke Hamilton-Jones is a Chartered Surveyor and is Vice President of Asset Management at The Valesco Group, a fast-growing pan-European investment platform with circa €2.5Bn assets under management. Prior to joining Valesco, Luke worked for Cadogan, one of London’s Great Estates, owning over 90-acres of prime Central London. During his tenure at Cadogan, Luke led on strategy, investment and asset management for a mixed-use portfolio valued at ~£0.5bn, comprising over 100 leases across asset classes including offices, retail and hospitality. He also holds an MSt Real Estate from the University of Cambridge.

Luke was previously Chair and Vice Chair of the RICS Matrics London committee and has been shortlisted for Commercial Property Surveyor of the Year at the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards 2023 & 2024. Additionally, he acts as a mentor for the Patchwork Foundation Charity and the Cambridge University Land Society. Through these platforms, he is eager to support the next generation of surveyors, with a wealth of learnings, connections, and experience to share.

Annabel is a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor at Knight Frank. She entered the industry by completing a Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship with the University College of Estate Management (UCEM).

In her role at Knight Frank, Annabel carries out a wide range of building surveying services for commercial clients; these primarily include acting as lead consultant and contract administrator on a broad range of projects, and undertaking dilapidations and technical due diligence assessments.

Prior to her appointment on the RICS Matrics UK Board in 2024, Annabel was Vice-Chair of RICS Matrics Hampshire since 2022. She also has several years’ experience on the Southampton Property Association Committee, becoming their 2024 Vice-Chair. In addition to these, Annabel is also an RICS Inspire Ambassador and proud UCEM Alumni, using these platforms to support the next generation of built environment professionals through a range of events and mentorship. She also dedicates time to promoting surveying as a career, and raising awareness for the opportunities that apprenticeships can provide for entry into the profession.