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Alex Lovelock

Alex thrives in problem-solving, collaborating with teams, and seeing spaces transform.

After earning an undergraduate degree in Business Management, Alex gained exposure to the construction industry while living in Australia, working on various sites in Sydney. Upon returning to the UK, he spent 18 months as a Roofing Surveyor at Makers Construction before joining Parkeray.

He’s a dedicated sports fan, especially football, cricket, and squash. Known for his loyalty and dedication, Alex believes…

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.

Nia Forrester

Nia is a Project Manager Trainee who thrives on communication and connecting with people. Chatty and confident she likes being part of a collaborative team.  

In her spare time, Nia enjoys traveling, having explored various destinations across the EU. She also runs and aspires to take on a 10k run as her next personal challenge.

Sonny Harris

Sonny enjoys the variety in his role as a Commercial Manager Trainee including seeing projects transform from bare bones to fully complete. He takes pride in being a reliable team member on site. Described as hardworking and energetic, he brings enthusiasm to every task.  

Sonny loves going to football matches and the gym in his spare time. He is also interested in running a half marathon.

Thomas Simpson

Thomas thrives on the social aspect of his role, enjoying conversations with people across the project pipeline. Described as reliable and determined, he brings dedication to every task.  

Outside of work, he stays active by running, practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) multiple times a week, and hitting the gym. Thomas is set to run the 2025 London Marathon and he’s eager to explore every corner of the globe. 

Lizzie Fisher

Lizzie has been passionate about building services since she was eight years old, inspired by her dad’s work in the same industry. This early interest has driven her to pursue a career in this role where she is always eager to learn and open to new challenges.  

Lizzie has been involved in Girlguiding for 13 years and in her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and is often described as fun to be around.

Bella Stefani

Bella has accumulated over 22 years of experience as a creative designer, working with well-known organisations such as Savills, Sky, and The Economist.

She is methodical, creative, pragmatic, and has a penchant for tidiness—an unusual trait for a designer! Bella’s love for graphic design stems from striking a satisfying balance between creating aesthetically pleasing works and solving problems.

Her passion for the field led to her winning an Adobe XD contest, where she co-designed an app concept celebrating women’s history in London.

Outside of work, Bella enjoys hiking and exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations on her trips abroad. She is also an avid gym-goer, enjoys spending time with friends and runs an online vintage shop.

A funny, creative, loyal, and thoughtful member of our design team, Bella adds a delightful and quirky dynamic to our work.

Sol Rosenwink

Not a stranger to Parkeray, Sol rejoins the business as our Events Coordinator after a 10-year hiatus. As an entrepreneur and former business owner, Sol brings a wealth of skills to her role, in addition to marketing and business development experience from previous positions at leading engineering and design firms and her time at Parkeray. 

Kind, loyal and funny, Sol is the friendly face behind our internal and external events and ensures our teams are present at industry events at the right time. 

A mother and lover of music, Sol will never stop trying for Glastonbury tickets! She also loves to travel everywhere and anywhere while keeping up with her kid’s hobbies, which mainly involve watching a lot of grassroots football. 

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

Will Borer

Will Borer is a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor with over seven years of experience. His pragmatic and focused approach towards managing finance and negotiation aspects of projects makes him a valuable member of any project team.  

He is particularly good at engaging with multiple stakeholders and working on fast-paced projects. One he is most proud of is the Royal Households building contract, where he had overall responsibility for the budget. 

Will enjoys being with his family and keeping active in his spare time, such as going to the gym, playing tennis and skiing. He also plays football and is a Crystal Palace supporter, for better or worse 😉 

This time next year, we’ll be Millionaires!

Rod Alves

 Rod is an accomplished Commercial Manager with a robust background of over seven years in the construction industry. 

Rod finds fulfilment in the dynamic and diverse nature of his role. He appreciates the uniqueness of each day, embracing the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, which centres around “change for the better” and “continuous improvement.” With a strong commitment to achieving team goals, Rod actively fosters open lines of communication to ensure success. 

Having lived in Brazil, Italy, and France, Rod brings a multicultural perspective to his work. Furthermore, his proficiency in four languages enhances his ability to connect with a wide range of individuals. 

Rod values spending quality time with his son and is passionate about attending gigs, festivals, and dining out. Additionally, he has added baking sourdough bread to his list of hobbies.

Kaizen

Andy Bush

With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Andy’s background in commercial management hails from key players in our sector. He brings to Parkeray an abundance of fit out and refurbishment experience within both the public and private sectors.

Easy going, approachable Andy likes working as part of a team both in the office and on site. He is hardworking and enjoy the fact that no two projects are the same, bringing different variety to his working life.

Away from work Andy is a keen runner and has completed the London Marathon five times. He also enjoys playing golf and is a season ticket holder at Spurs.

Carpe diem

Scott Richardson

Scott joins our Lite team as Project Manager and has always been in and around the industry. His experience hails from a number of other main contractors and his hardworking approach saw him work his way through the ranks, being promoted to site manager at the age of just 22.

Easy going, friendly and cool-headed Scott is a good communicator and thrives on the responsibility of running the project and seeing the reward in the finished job.

Away from work, Scott likes to spend time with friends and family, catching up over a nice meal or a drink or two. He also loves sport especially football.

Mark Swingler

Mark has had a long career in the fit out and refurbishment industry, working at some of the big names in construction.  He joins Parkeray with a wealth of experience and knowledge having worked with some prestigious clients such as The Office Group.

An easy-going guy Mark thrives on working under pressure. He likes to leads with clear boundaries and expectations, but also with a willingness to listen and enact change. He enjoys seeing a project through to completion, from the initial shell and core until the final cutting of the ribbon at handover!

Away from the office most of Mark’s spare time is spent on long walks with his two Vizsla dogs and going to watch live music especially rock bands. He enjoys socialising with friends and can also make a mean Sunday roast. A football fanatic you will always hear him chanting ‘Come on you Irons’!

Firm but fair