Meet The Team.

Anthony started his career with Pacy & Wheatley early, during the school summer holidays. Working predominantly within the company’s own joinery workshop, machining and assembling doors and windows together with labouring duties on site. During this time, he obtained a good grounding in aspects of the industry and ultimately decided on his career path.

After studying at Trent Polytechnic for three years, successfully gaining an HND in Building Studies, he continued his industry placement with Norwest Holst as a Site Engineer. In 1993, Anthony moved to Pacy & Wheatley as a Contract Coordinator and progressed to Estimator, with other responsibilities in company accounts, planning and estimating functions. He gained his Directorship in 1996 and was promoted to Managing Director in 2006. Anthony is a keen sailor, keeps fit at the local gym, plays tennis and is married with two children.

Nigel is an experienced professional with almost 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Starting at Pacy & Wheatley in August 2016 as Operations and Commercial Manager, Nigel quickly gained the confidence of the Board of Directors. He was promoted to Director, becoming a Main Board Member in January 2018. Nigel’s background is in Quantity Surveying, gaining a BSc in Quantity Surveying at Leeds Metropolitan University. He has worked for several top-tier main contractors across a range of market sectors, working in residential, commercial, industrial and retail environments.

With a keen eye for efficiency and process with a purpose and a need to provide high-quality products, Nigel was brought in to head up the Commercial and Construction departments within a growing, family-owned and run business.

He is used to managing a team of quantity surveyors/estimators and construction admin personnel, which will be enhanced in his operational role to include on-site teams at Pacy & Wheatley. Nigel has been brought in to ensure profitability and delivery and opportunity for all to improve as the business continues to develop and grow.

Nigel enjoys watching football and music concerts and spending time with the dogs and the kids.

Joe has a broad range of knowledge relating to the construction industry. He joined the company in 2006 with a project management & surveying background in Retail, Leisure and Care sector Refurbishments and led projects to the value of 7 million.

Recently promoted to Construction Director, he is a valuable team member with a ‘can do’ positive attitude. One of Joe’s long-term aims is to be accredited with MCIOB, which is nearing completion, being duly recognised as ‘ Student of the Year in 2018 by the CIOB’.

His outside activities include golfing, keeping fit and spending quality time with the family.

Lesley joined Pacy & Wheatley in 2005 as the Finance Manager and is our longest-serving employee. Lesley’s role has evolved over the years, and she now works as the Finance and Office Manager, with a wealth of knowledge in accounting, providing support to all four divisions. Lesley became Company Secretary in May 2016 and a board member in 2017.

Lesley has a broad range of financial experience within the Construction Industry.

Lesley began her career at 16 at a Fastener Distributor GKN and has worked her way through various roles and a variety of sectors including Engineering and the motor trade industries amassing knowledge along the way.

In her spare time, she likes travelling and spending time with her ever-increasing family.

Richard joined Pacy & Wheatley in 2019 as the Drylining Divisional Manager. Richard was targeted to set up a self-sufficient Drylining division within the group structure. This division is now established with a consistent annual turnover & profit. Richard stepped into the construction industry as an apprentice joiner in 1996. In 2007 Richard moved into Drylining where his career really progressed, gaining knowledge and experience achieving his NVQ Level 5 in Construction management and then being awarded his MCIOB from the Chartered Institute of builders. In Richard’s spare time, you’ll often find him on a cricket field or in the Lake District ticking off Wainwrights.

Craig began his career at Pacy & Wheatley in 2017 as Site Supervisor before being promoted to Site Manager for the Construction Division. Craig now works as Projects Manager, working closely with the Construction Director to oversee a number of projects. In his spare time, Craig likes to play Golf and spend time with his children, whose interests include horse riding and karate.

Sophie joined the company in 2017 as Construction Administrator. Her role within Pacy & Wheatley has evolved over the years, and Sophie works across all the divisions assisting with the Quality Management systems. Sophie is our Mates In Mind Champion, a Mental Health First Aider, and an advocate for workplace mental health and wellbeing. With this in mind, in her spare time, Sophie likes to unwind and lose herself in a good book, along with spending time with friends and family making memories. Sophie also enjoys holidays abroad and soaking up some sun when the British weather allows!

Dave joined the Pacy & Wheatley Acoustic Division in April 2021 as Commercial & Operations Manager, helping to support the continued growth & development of the Division. Dave has worked within the interior fitout industry at a senior level for many years, which has brought extensive knowledge & experience to the team.

Dave was recently promoted to Director of Acoustics in recognition of his strategic vision and leadership in driving commercial operations forward. He is a keen follower of sports generally and enjoys outdoor pursuits, including cycling & walking, along with spending his spare time with family & friends.

Joanne joined Pacy & Wheatley in 2018 as Acoustic Quantity Surveyor. Joanne started out in the Construction industry as an Assistant PQS after gaining her BSc Quantity Surveying from Sheffield Hallam University in 1996. Joanne gained knowledge and experience working for a multinational consultancy firm, before taking time out to raise her family and focus on building her rental business. Returning to the industry in 2016, initially as a Buyer/Project Manager before joining the Acoustic division at Pacy & Wheatley, Joanne’s responsibilities include reviewing and preparing quotations and cost control of live projects.

In her spare time, Joanne enjoys getting out and about in her campervan, walking and spending time with her family and friends.

Josh joined Pacy & Wheatley in October 2019 as an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, quickly progressing to Quantity Surveyor. Josh gained a BSc in Quantity Surveying & Construction Commercial Management at Nottingham Trent University & is now close to racking up over 10 years, across various top-tier main contractors and a variety of sectors including commercial, residential & industrial.

In his spare time, Josh loves spending time with his young family. Weekends mainly revolve around football, whether it’s coaching the kids playing in their Saturday & Sunday leagues or Josh playing football himself. In between football and being a dad, Josh enjoys going to the gym & the occasional trip to the tattoo shop!

Clare joined Pacy & Wheatley in 2022 and works in the Accounts team as Senior Accounts Assistant. Clare is a key member of the Accounts team and is looking to achieve further accreditation for her skills and experience. She has recently started studying for her CIMA (certificate in Business Accounting) qualification. Outside of work, Clare enjoys spending time with her husband and son.

Paul joined Pacy & Wheatley in 2023 and has quickly become an integral part of the Construction team, looking after the commercial day-to-day running of the building of two new care homes in North Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire.

An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with over 40 years’ experience in the Construction Industry which began as a trainee working for a small local QS consultancy practice where he quickly learned the basics of site measures, take offs and preparation of Valuations whilst studying at his local college, where he gained an HNC in Construction followed by Law and Economics at Leeds College of Building. He has worked for national contractors on a variety of large projects in all industry sectors, together with gaining experience in commercial roles for both joinery subcontractors and manufacturers – in summary – a full 360 of all sides of the Industry.

Paul is very much at home going for long walks in the countryside with his wife Alison and their dog Bella. He enjoys Motown and Northern Soul nights and is very much a family man with two sons, a daughter and five grandchildren.

Danny began his journey with Pacy & Wheatley in 2018, joining the Acoustics division as a Site Labourer. While gaining valuable hands-on experience on site, he successfully completed his Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management, demonstrating his commitment to both personal and professional development. His hard work and dedication saw him progress into the role of Site Foreman. In 2025, Danny embraced a new challenge by transitioning into an office-based position as Acoustic Coordinator. Recognising the opportunity to broaden his skill set, he was eager to expand his knowledge and continue building a long-term career within the business.

His practical site experience, combined with his technical understanding, brings a well-rounded perspective to the team. Outside of work, Danny has a keen interest in most sports and enjoys relaxing with a pint of Guinness. Much of his spare time is spent outdoors with his wife, exploring new places and keeping up with their young son, Freddie, who keeps them on their toes!

Liam is a Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB) with over a decade of experience in the construction industry. In his role as Architectural Acoustic Systems Manager, he is responsible for delivering acoustic solutions including wall panels, baffles, rafts and timber finish systems, managing projects from enquiry through to completion.

He began his career as a ceiling fixer, gaining hands-on experience on site before progressing into commercial management roles within the drylining and ceilings sector. This progression, supported by his Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management and further qualifications in construction and contract management, has given Liam a strong understanding of both site operations and commercial delivery. At Pacy & Wheatley, Liam works closely with clients, contractors and site teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently on programme and to a high standard.

Outside of work, Liam enjoys travelling and socialising with friends.