METRUS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Health & Safety Administrator
Adele heads our help desk team, as well as overseeing health and safety management. She joined the company in 2003 and plays a pivotal role across facilities management.
Adrian joined Metrus in 1997 to develop our portfolio management operations, and was made Managing Director in 2005. He has over 30 years' experience in property management, working both for property companies and in private practice.
Job Titles:
- Property Management Director
Alex has extensive experience in property management gained over the past 15 years. He has worked for a number of specialist property managers and joined Metrus in 2015.
Alison joined Metrus as a consultant to assist the development of the residential management department. Her experience is wide ranging spanning over 25 years as a Chartered Surveyor, with specialist knowledge of the residential sector across block management for both landlord and resident owners.
With an enviable reputation in the commercial property market, Andrew co-founded Metrus' predecessor, Ross Jaye, in 1982. Now, he leads many of our major acquisitions and disposals, as well as helping our key clients enhance their asset values and plan their long-term strategy.
Andrew joined Metrus in 2006 following previous positions with a private property company and an international brand of commercial consultants. With over 20 years' property experience advising a variety of key corporate and investor clients, Andrew now works on strategic properties overseeing key client portfolios and delivering solutions that focus on core property management and asset value initiatives.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Senior Associate
Andrew has a wealth of experience having worked in property management accounts departments for over 30 years and joined in January 2022 from Colliers International where he worked for over 16 years managing some of their higher profile clients. Previous employers include CB Hillier Parker, Drivers Jonas, King Sturge and DTZ and Andrew has worked for a variety of clients, ranging from County Council pension funds, investment funds, private individuals portfolios to overseas clients and has been responsible for all aspects of property accounting.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Associate
Andy has 16 years of experience in property management, covering aspects of management accounting. Andy previosuly worked at King Sturge before joining Metrus, where Andy was made an Asscociate in 2012.
Barry is our office manager, and a vital part of our day-to-day operation. He makes sure both our team and our clients are well looked after, and that all our work proceeds as efficiently as possible.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Associate
Chris has over 25 years' experience within property management accounts. He joined Metrus, formerly MERJS in 2006, having previously worked at several large practices. Chris was promoted to associate in 2012.
Colin joined Metrus in September 1995. His goal has always been to deliver intelligent, creative tailored advice with unparalleled client service backed up with his extensive experience and knowledge having been actively involved in Central London commercial real estate for 29 years. He has transacted with many of the industry's most well-known names including Great Portland Estates, Howard De Walden Estates, Lazari Investments, British Land, Derwent London, Bedford Estates, Portman Estates, Grosvenor Estates & Mount Eden Land. His Key skills include lease advisory, capital markets, lease renewals, re-gears, pre-lettings & asset appraisal, negotiation & most importantly understanding client's objectives. Colin became Equity Partner in January 2006.
Dan joined Metrus Accounts department in May 2022 having previously worked at Savills for 6 and half years.
Dana joined Metrus in 2020 as part of the residential team managing ASTs and being the focal point between landlord, tenants and contractors.
Job Titles:
- Associate, Property Management
Daniel has an honours degree from Kingston University in Real Estate Management and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with 18 years' of Property Management experience across the Commercial and Residential property sectors in the UK.
He has worked with a range of different UK and International based Funds, Propco and Boutique clients and focuses on, providing a tailored and VIP service to support his clients core objectives, maximising occupier satisfaction, service charge management and maintaining building performance throughout the life cycle of the assets which he manages.
David is a Landlord and Tenant specialist, with over 20-years' experience of a wide variety of commercial properties, most notably retail and offices. David acts for landlords and tenants and is regularly appointed to provide Expert Evidence in rent review and lease renewal disputes
David joined Metrus in 2016 having been a Senior Director at BNP Paribas Real Estate. He has over 20 years experience in Investment and Asset Management working for both property companies and in private practice. He advises a range of clients including institutional investors, property companies and private individuals to ensure client's properties perform at their optimal level. Key skills include acquisitions, refurbishments, tenant engineering, lease regears, change of use, co-ordinating letting agents, and investment disposals. David is a Member of the RICS.
David joined Metrus in 2022, following 30 years' service in the construction industry and two years as front of house manager. David is SIA, IOSH and First Aid qualified, and now operates as one of Metrus' reliable Area Building Managers, supervising the day-to-day requirements of our clients' properties.
Elliot joined Metrus in January 2015 to lead our Residential team. He has over 12 years' experience in managing both residential and commercial properties on behalf of a wide variety of clients, encompassing trusts, high net worth individuals and residents' associations.
Job Titles:
- Associate, Property Management
George joined Metrus in 2020 having started his career at JLL. He has previously helped a range of clients on UK wide property portfolios across all asset classes. Now dealing with a number of prestige London properties, he brings an enthusiastic and fresh approach to property management.
Giles has 23 years' experience in property management, principally in private practice. He advises both corporate clients and high net worth individuals on how to maximise the potential of their assets.
Harrison joined the Accounts Department in November 2018 to provide support to the team and also when time permits, assists our Office Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the practice.
Hazel joined Metrus in 2022 and has experience of the property sector for over 25 years
James is our IT Manager who works to ensure that the Metrus team have the tech environment they need to remain fully engaged with both their work and their clients whether that be working at the office or from home.
James joined Metrus in 2015, having been involved in property for over 15 years. He came to us from a large firm of chartered surveyors, where he worked with local authority clients on asset and property management, strategic valuations and disposals.
Job Titles:
- Head of Residential Management
John has recently joined Metrus as our Head of Residential Management and has 30 years' experience in delivering a high level property management service and maintaining that standard. He is looking to build on our excellent team of management surveyors and developing better ways of delivering service and communication to our clients.
Katie joined Metrus in 2013. She works as a Personal Assistant supporting the Commercial Agency team and Property Management team in all aspects of business management and administration.
Kinga joined Metrus in March 2021. She runs our reception and boardroom facilities service and also assists with help desk functions, ensuring we can respond quickly to clients and tenants alike.
Liz joined the team in 2001 as PA to our Managing Director. She also oversees secretarial support functions across the firm, and assists in the daily operation of the Property Management department.
Malcolm is a chartered surveyor with over 25 years' experience of commercial property matters, in particular rent reviews, lease renewals, lease re-gears and valuation. He has experience of acting as an expert witness in court and arbitration proceedings and is also on the RICS panel of Independent Experts and Arbitrators appointed to resolve rental and capital valuation disputes. Malcolm also undertakes valuations of residential properties in London for the purposes of lease extensions and negotiates claims in accordance with leasehold enfranchisement legislation.
Mark joined Metrus in 2015 after a 30 year career in the Metropolitan Police that came to a close in 2012, when his transferable skills were initially applied to the legal, technical and employment aspects of setting up a health club and gym in a 5* London Hotel. Upon joining Metrus he managed a light industrial, media, residential and storage estate in North London, providing a wealth of Facilities Management experience. Now very happy to be back in the heart of the city, Mark deals with a portfolio of properties from our Hallam Street HQ.
Martin has over 25 years' property industry experience. He's dealt with all aspects of developing and leasing in high streets and shopping centres across the UK, and has worked on major leasing, development and consultancy projects for many of the UK's leading property owners and retailers.
Martyn has over 25 years in property management accounts. He joined the Company in May 2000 having previously worked at King Sturge bringing together a team with a wealth of experience. Martyn was made Director in 2011.
Job Titles:
- Associate & Head of Treasury
Matthew joined Metrus in 2022, with experience in property management in the UK and sales experience in New Zealand. He has a broad range of experience managing workplace operations in infrastructure, shipping and telecommunications.
Michael joined Metrus in 2015 to assist the expansion of the residential department. He brings a wealth of experience in this specialist field having previously worked for other national agencies.
Nigel joined Metrus in 2017 and has over 29 years' experience in property and asset management, with an emphasis on mixed use portfolios. Experienced in contemporary and period building management, restoration and refurbishment projects. Well versed in landlord & tenant matters, service charges and due diligence for both acquisitions and disposals.
Job Titles:
- Insurance Manager
- in 2004 As an Insurance Manager
Pamela joined Metrus in 2004 as an insurance manager. With a broad range of property experience, she helps our clients manage insurance matters smoothly and efficiently.
Patrick joined Metrus in 2018. He brings a wealth of experience in housing management including commercial, residential and social housing, spanning over twenty years.
At Metrus he manages five of our prestigious commercial buildings. He is tasked with ensuring a quality service and the maintaining of the high standards of Metrus.
Peter leads the Metrus Asia and Middle Eastern Team. He assists clients navigate the London market and coordinates with their asset and property management requirements.
Peter has a wealth of experience concluding transactions upon both residential and commercial investments as well as coordinating their subsequent management through the Metrus London office.
Job Titles:
- Company Operations Director
Philippa joined Metrus in 1983, having extensive property experience and has been a Director since 1989. She is now overseeing corporate compliance. This involves managing the practice, human resources and corporate governance.
Rachael joined Metrus in 2013. She is an administration assistant to the Property Management department and assists with help desk functions, ensuring we can respond quickly to clients and tenants alike.
Job Titles:
- Director, Investment Department
Richard joined METRUS in 2017 as an Area Building Manager. He has over 20 years experience of managing outsourced service partners in the maintenance, cleaning and security sectors. This experience has proved to be a useful foundation in his day to day role of supervising a portfolio of small to medium sized buildings in London and the south east.
Richard joined the team in 2007, bringing with him an impressive range of property management experience. He's looked after mixed-use estates, multi-let offices, and regional office and residential properties for a variety of clients, ranging from charities to property companies, corporations and private individuals.
Robert is our company accountant. He joined the firm in 2000, after many years in private practice, and now ensures Metrus maintains its financial good health.
Robert has 14 years of experience working in property accounts and joined Metrus in 2013, working previously at Jones Lang LaSalle.
Job Titles:
- Associate, Property Management
Rob Shutt is a Chartered Surveyor who has a wide range of experience having been in the property industry for over 20 years and has been a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since 2011.He has previously helped a range of clients on UK wide property portfolios across all asset classes.
Rosie joined Metrus in 2010. She has over 15 years' property management experience covering a wide range of properties for both investment clients and corporate instructions.
Simon advises clients in all aspects of leasing, landlord and tenant law, with extensive experience in rent reviews and lease renewals. He is a seasoned negotiator, having overseen many of the highest calibre shop and office rent reviews in London. Simon stood for four consecutive years on the Committee of the Restaurant Property Advisors Society and is a specialist in valuing restaurant and leisure property throughout the UK.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Senior Associate
Steve has worked in Property accounts for over 20 years and joined Metrus in 2002. Steve has previously worked at Drivers Jonas, CB Hillier Parker and King Sturge.
Job Titles:
- Property Management Director
Stewart joined Metrus in January 2002 and has over 30 years' experience in Portfolio Management in both local and national/international practices. Stewart has experience of managing multi let offices, retail and industrial properties but now mainly deals with single and multi-let offices in London and the South East. Clients include private individuals and corporate entities.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Associate
Sudhir has over 20 years' experience within property management accounts. He joined the Company in April 1996 having previously worked at Sweby Cowan Surveyors. Sudhir was made associate in 2009.
Tracy joined Metrus in 2003 and is responsible for the bought ledger functionality, ensuring all contractors invoices are processed efficiently.
As assistant to the team, Vikki ensures Property Management department operates efficiently and effectively. She joined Metrus in 2007.