People

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Denis McCotter BSc (Hons) PGDip ProjMan MSCSI MRICS MAPM MIVM NECReg 

Denis joined WH Stephens in 1994, becoming the Project Management Director in the WHS Group in 2002. A multi-disciplinary skills base in both Quantity Surveying and Project Management allows Denis to offer clients a truly holistic construction consultancy service. With over 25 years of experience in the industry both in the UK and Ireland providing effective cost and project management for a wide spectrum of projects in retail, residential, education, refurbishment and, the public realm mean Denis’ advice and leadership are of the highest calibre.

QUANTITY SURVEYING DIRECTOR
Ray Anderson BSc (Hons) MRICS MSCSI NECReg 

Ray joined WH Stephens in 2007 progressing to Director in 2009. With an extensive experience in leading Quantity Surveying teams through all stages of project delivery, Ray offers an in-depth knowledge of contract, cost, and value management within all forms of public and private sector procurement. Particular areas of specialism cultivated over 20 years in the construction industry include historic buildings, large-scale health care schemes, education facilities, and retail developments.

QUANTITY SURVEYING DIRECTOR
John Leeding BSc (Hons) MRICS

John joined WH Stephens in 1984 becoming a Quantity Surveying Director in 1996. John provides clients with a quantity surveying and project management service enriched with almost 30 years of experience in the industry and is proficient in the effective cost management of a wide range of projects with a particular focus on large-scale retail and education. Clients benefit from John’s progressive and value-driven approach to administering construction projects and his skills in communication and leadership.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
David Beckett B Eng MAPM NECReg 

David joined WH Stephens in 2013 and became a Director in 2018. David is a Project Management Director with experience in a wide range of building types and project solutions over a 30 year period. Projects managed range in value up to £250m and include public and private investment, manufacturing, education, pharmaceutical, retail development, residential and sports facilities. David takes responsibility for ensuring that contracts are completed to the full satisfaction of the client focusing on quality, cost, and programme through effective strategic planning, constructive management of multidisciplinary teams, and proactive risk management. Other skills include Business Cases preparation, Economic Appraisals, Feasibility Studies and Option Appraisals, Contract and Appointment administration.

ASSCOIATE – BUILDING SURVEYING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Stephanie Bell BSc (Hons) MRICS AaPS NECReg 

Stephanie joined WH Stephens in 2018 and was promoted to Associate in 2022. Stephanie has worked effectively with many organisations from both the public and private sectors and is adept at providing a flexible Building Surveying service tailored to our client’s individual needs. With a particular specialty in complex commercial projects, Stephanie also offers extensive experience in all aspects of pre-and post-contract project management , specifically in the commercial and educational sectors.

QUANTITY SURVEYING ASSOCIATE
Stephen Christie MRICS NECReg 

Stephen joined WH Stephens in 1986 and was appointed as a Quantity Surveying Associate in 1992. With experience gained from the effective cost management of an impressive range of public and private sector projects, Stephen brings to each of his projects a detailed knowledge of the commercial and contractual procedures required for successful project delivery within budget.

QUANTITY SURVEYING ASSOCIATE
Kevin Gibney BSc (Hons) MRICS NECReg 

Kevin began at the firm in 1999 and was promoted to Quantity Surveying Associate at WH Stephens in 2007. With a particular specialty in complex Health sector projects, Kevin offers extensive experience in all aspects of pre-and post-contract cost management across all industry areas. Kevin has worked effectively with a wide variety of clients from both the public and private sectors and is adept at providing a flexible Quantity Surveying service tailored to their individual requirements and goals.

BUILDING SURVEYING ASSOCIATE
Alistair McCormick BSc (Hons) MRICS NECReg 

Alistair joined WH Stephens in 2018 and became an Associate in 2020, having previously worked for a large commercial real estate consultancy firm in London. Alistair has over 10 years post qualification experience and has experience in all aspects of building surveying, including project and professional services. He acts for a range of private and public sector clients in commercial, residential, and historic properties. Alistair provides the full scope of building surveying services, including condition surveys, dilapidations, defect analysis, statutory approvals, and principal designer duties. Alistair is also involved in the project management of refurbishment, fit-out and remodelling schemes, providing design, specification, and contract administration services.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Michael Murray BEng (Hons) MSc CEng MICE NECREG

Michael joined WH Stephens in 2021 and became a Director in 2022. Michael is a Project Management Director, with 17 years of experience in the construction industry. Michael, a Chartered Engineer, has extensive experience of delivering infrastructure and built environment projects across several sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, transportation, public realm, retail and sports facilities.

Michael specialises in a providing a holistic Project Management service, overseeing delivery of projects through management of multi-disciplinary teams. Michael acts as Project Manager / Contract Administrator on behalf of Clients in the delivery of construction contracts and is an accredited NEC3 / NEC4 Project Manager.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
Noel Carr BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, PG Dip Project Management

Noel Carr is a Senior Project Manager with 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Noel has worked across a wide range of diverse projects including educational new builds, listed buildings, retail new builds, renovations and refurbishment, office and shop fit-outs, domestic projects, demolitions and service upgrades, and roads. More recently Noel has been involved in the provision of Project Management services, taking the lead role on a number of commercial, retail, and industrial projects.

QUANTITY SURVEYING ASSOCIATE
William McCartney BSc (Hons) MRICS NECReg 

William joined WH Stephens in 2014, becoming an Associate in 2021. William is an experienced Project and Cost Manager with a proven track record in a varied portfolio of projects in both the public and private sectors. William works in close co-operation with the firm’s directors to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients. William is also an accredited NEC4 Project Manager.