People

• Oxbury Directors

  

  James Oxbury BSc (Hons), MRICS Managing Director

  Based: Norwich

  James has been with the Company since leaving college in 1996 and has been a Director since 2007, leading the Oxbury Southern Team. He was appointed Managing Director in September 2016 and has ultimate responsibility for the management of the Company and retains a direct involvement with the Affordable Housing sector work of the Chelmsford and Cambridge offices.
  
  In his spare time, James can be found cycling around the countryside and spending time with his young family.

  

  Sue Howes Director Affordable Housing Sector

  Based: Norwich

  Sue was a co-founder of the Company in 1990, having previously worked for Architects and Developers.
  Sue has a wide project management experience of new build, refurbishment and special projects; and of successful large-scale programme delivery within the affordable housing sector. She heads up the Norwich-led services for affordable housing clients.
  
  In her spare time, Sue enjoys theatre and dance, travelling, her home, garden and dogs.

• Project Surveying Team

  

  Aaron Joyce BSc, MRICS Associate Director

  Based: Norwich

  Aaron joined Oxbury in April 2016 as an Associate Director.
  
  He started his career in Norwich before moving to London, where he worked for some of the industry’s top tier consultancy practices. After 12 years in London, he returned to Norwich and prior to joining Oxbury spent 6 years as the Commercial Manager for a Main Contractor.
  
  In his spare time, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children, and time permitting, football, cycling and the occasional half marathon!

  

  Amy Butler-Priestley BSc, PG Dip, MRICS Associate Director

  Based: Chelmsford

  Amy graduated from the University of Reading in 2007 with a 2:1 in Human and Physical Geography and has since completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying. She gained her Chartered status in 2017 and is based in the Chelmsford Office. Amy is responsible for both pre and post Contract schemes.
  
  In her spare time, Amy enjoys family time and events with her New Forest pony – having qualified for the Grassroot Championships at Badminton Horse Trails in 2019.

  

  Tom Puncher MRICS BSc (Hons) PGDip Associate Project Surveyor

  Based: Chelmsford

  Tom joined Oxbury's Chelmsford office in 2015 and completed his APC to become a Chartered Surveyor in 2019.
  
  In his spare time, Tom enjoys playing football, running and has completed a number of marathons. He also enjoys socialising with friends and family.

  

  Michael Lawrence BEng (Hons) MSc ChPP Senior Project Manager

  Based: Cambridge

  Michael joined Oxbury in July 2023 as a Senior Project Manager having previously worked at a multi-disciplinary design and project management consultancy for 9 years. Michael qualified as a Civil Engineer in 2014 and began his career as an Engineer working in the rail industry; he moved into Project Management 6 years ago to work on projects across a number of sectors including; Education (SEND and Higher Education), Local Authority, and Defence. He also recently became a Chartered Project Professional with the Association for Project Management.
  
  Away from work Michael spends time exercising, attempting DIY, and spending time with friends and family.

  

  Jack Ingham, LLB, PG Dip, MCIOB Senior Project Surveyor

  Based: Chelmsford

  Jack joined Oxbury in 2024 as a Senior Project Surveyor. He has gained over 16 years’ experience in the construction industry, over various sectors, both in the public and private sector. Recent experience includes life-sciences, various housing projects, higher education, local authority projects, and projects to historic buildings.
  
  In his free time, Jack enjoys spending time with his young family, as well as running in his local running group, completing various distances including ultra-marathons.
  

  

  Matthew Gotts BEng, PG Dip Project Surveyor

  Based: Norwich

  Matthew has been with the Firm since 2006, before which he spent ten years in a variety of technical support and engineering roles in industry. He has a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
  
  His primary role involves assessing new schemes, visiting sites to assess their potential, dealing with architects, surveyors and other third parties, producing initial budget costs and liaising with the Client. Following this, if the schemes are deemed viable, he deals with the post Contract side of the schemes, taking them through to completion.

  

  Silvia White Senior Project Surveyor

  Based: Chelmsford

  Silvia joined Oxbury in November 2025, having previously worked for Developers.
  
  In her spare time Silvia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending cheerleading events with her daughter, crafting and walking her dog.
  

  

  Jack Scholes Senior Project Manager

  Based: Chelmsford

  Jack joined Oxbury’s Chelmsford office in 2026, bringing more than ten years of experience in project management roles across several multidisciplinary consultancy environments.
  
  Outside of work, Jack enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys playing football and is often found taking on new DIY projects at home.

  

  Charlie Boxall MICWCI Clerk of Works & Defects Surveyor

  Based: Chelmsford

  Charlie joined Oxbury in July 2019, having worked in a number of construction and property management roles, progressing from a site operative to a site manager for a Main Contractor, before moving on to become a reactive maintenance surveyor for a property management company, and most recently a technical services manager. Charlie brings this onsite and buildability experience to undertake the role of Defects Inspections for projects delivered by Oxbury across our Geographic area.
  
  In his spare time, Charlie enjoys going for bike rides with his family, watching his children at their various sporting activities and

  

  Jack Woodhouse Trainee Project Surveyor

  Based: Norwich

  Jack joined the Oxbury team in September 2022 as a Trainee Project Surveyor. He has recently started his degree in quantity surveying at ARU Chelmsford via their apprenticeship program. Jack’s interests sprung for quantity surveying and the building industry whilst working for his father and wider experience with a developer.
  
  In Jack’s free time he can be found enjoying cycling, swimming and running as well as spending time with family and friends.

  

  Jacob Thompson Trainee Project Surveyor

  Based: Chelmsford

  Jacob joined the Oxbury team in January 2023 as Trainee Project Surveyor and is starting a degree in quantity surveying at ARU Chelmsford via the apprenticeship program. He previously attained a First Class Honors Degree in Football Business and Finance.
  
  Outside of work Jacob's enjoys football and fitness, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

  

  Louis Ramsay Trainee Project Surveyor

  Based: Chelmsford

  Louis joined the Oxbury team in August 2023 as a Trainee Project Surveyor and is starting a degree in quantity surveying at ARU Chelmsford via the apprenticeship program. Louis decided to pursue a career in quantity surveying after working for a property developer in Sawbridgeworth for a year and seeing, firsthand, the importance of the role.
  
  In his free time Louis enjoys playing and watching rugby. He also has a passion for films and travelling. When not doing these things, you will find him spending time with family and friends.

  

  Joseph McGowan Trainee Project Surveyor

  Based: Chelmsford

  Joseph joined Oxbury in November 2025 and is currently completing a Quantity Surveying degree at ARU Chelmsford through an apprenticeship. His interest in the field began in his previous role, where conversations with surveyors sparked his ambition to pursue the profession.
  
  Outside of work, Joseph enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies, and taking his dogs for long walks.

• Professional / Technical Support

  

  Stephanie Pain BSc, MCIPD HR & Practice Manager

  Based: Norwich

  Steph has worked in both public and private sector HR for 30 years and achieved her Chartered Membership of the CIPD in 2005. She joined Oxbury in 2010 and enjoys a more varied role covering Facilities and Practice Management as well as HR. Steph is the first point of contact for most things not directly related to a building project.

• Administration

  

  Ashleigh Barwell Office and QA Manager

  Based: Chelmsford

  Ashleigh joined Oxbury in March 2025 as the Office and QA Manager. She has over 7 years’ of administrative and document control experience within the construction industry.
  
  In her free time, Ashleigh likes to spend time with her young family, walking her dog and travelling.