RICS Matrics UK

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.

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.

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.