Having been in the property and construction industry since 2006, Mike is highly qualified and experienced as a Chartered Building Surveyor. Originally from the UK, he has achieved under and post-graduate qualifications in Building Surveying, diplomas in energy assessment and has completed all modules for the Diploma of Building Surveying from the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS).
Mike has extensive experience with large and complex projects such as the conversion of buildings with special heritage status into modern dwellings, balancing the requirements of modern building codes with the retention of elements of historic importance.
Since moving to New Zealand, Mike has taken lead roles in large scale projects for Auckland’s Eastern Busway Alliance, Summerset Developments, and the Tamaki Regeneration Company. Commercially, he has significant experience in technical due diligence (TDD), reinstatement claims and condition surveys. Residentially, Mike has dealt with the fallout from the 2023 flooding of Auckland as well as weathertightness reports providing expert advice on remediation of timber frame, cladding systems and other works required for past or current Code Compliance.
Highly driven, Mike prides himself on having a keen analytical eye for detail and an inherent curiosity. An accomplished and respected industry member, Mike is an Assessor for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a mentor and counsellor for candidates undertaking their Assessment of Professional Competence. He also leads our Graduate Development programme.
QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
2019 PGCert Built Environment Studies
2014 BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, University College of Estate Management
2013 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
2013 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Registered Valuer (VRS)
2010 Diploma in Surveying Practice – College of Estate Management
2009 Diploma in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment – Awarding Body of the Built Environment
2008 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment – Awarding Body of the Built Environment