Paul has over 27 years experience of all aspects of archaeology within planning and development, which has been gained in both the public and private sectors. Paul was County Archaeologist at Berkshire County Council for a period of 8 years from 1983 before moving into private practice in 1991. Paul heads up the Archaeology team within CgMs.

Erica is Managing Director of CgMs and specialises in planning and development. She has over 30 years experience in planning having worked at Lambeth Council and The Corporation of London before moving into private practice. Erica has undertaken many major planning cases nationwide

Richard has extensive experience of Development Planning. He has managed a wide range of environmental assessments of major infrastructure projects including light rail, airport, waste water treatment plants and overhead electricity transmission lines. He has also prepared strategies for environmental improvement and recreation provision and feasibility studies to accompany funding bids and support planning applications. He acts as a consents officer for National Grid.

Mike has over 26 years of professional experience in the private and public sector. He has acted in the County Court as an expert witness, at planning appeals and has written Environmental Statements, Heritage Conservation and Management Plans, Heritage Appraisals, Desk Top Assessments and Expert Witness Reports.

Christopher has over 30 years experience in private practice across a broad range of work. He is responsible for a team of seven planners involved in a variety of commercial, retail, housing and government projects. He frequently acts as the Planning Project Manager co-ordinating other professionals particularly in regard to Environmental Impact Assessments. He regularly gives evidence at public inquires and hearings.

Karen has over 16 years experience in advising private and public clients on a diverse range of planning and development matters in London and throughout the UK. These include major residential-led schemes, industrial, retail and office developments, in addition to urban extension proposals.

Richard has extensive experience in archaeological consultancy, including the project management of archaeological and heritage issues affecting a wide range of sites mainly within London and the south of England. His work includes the production of Archaeological Desk Based studies and Impact Assessments, Specifications and Written Schemes of Investigation, together with Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Statements, and the management of fieldwork programmes.

Simon has over 15 years experience as a professional archaeologist. He is responsible for advising largely private sector clients on all aspects of archaeology within the planning process. He has managed a diverse range of projects from new settlements and distribution parks to highway schemes, quarries, cemetery extensions and power stations. He has also presented expert evidence at Public Inquiry.

Greg leads the archaeology team for CgMs in the Cheltenham Office. He has over 13 years experience in professional archaeology in the private sector. Previously, he spent 11 years working for the largest Archaeological Contractor in Europe on projects throughout the UK and Europe. Greg has worked on many diverse projects, from large scale mineral extraction, through housing developments, to major urban regeneration schemes.

Valerie has over 30 years experience in both the private and public sectors relating to a full range of planning issues. She has extensive experience in dealing with major residential, commercial and retail projects. She has particular experience in dealing with complex legal issues relating to Enforcement Notices, Certificates of Lawfulness and Judicial Reviews. Prior to joining CgMs Valerie was the Principal Associate of Anthony Bowhill & Associates.

Nick deals with major development schemes in the UK, with a particular focus on the central London and the City area, covering commercial, mixed use and education/public sector projects. He also undertakes major laboratory and education project work, often involving Green Belt and rural project settings.

Richard is both a Chartered Town Planner and a Chartered Surveyor, with over 22 years experience of all aspects of the planning system. He worked for the London Borough of Camden before moving into private practice, and in recent years has gained direct experience of the development industry, by working for a major national housebuilder. He was Chairman of the London Branch of the RTPI in 1991.