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About us

We don’t just do consultancy — we do it differently

The DM story began in 2003, and our incredible growth and success is a result of our focus on people, on excellence and on working as partners with our clients

At DM, ONETEAM isn’t a tagline. It’s a way of living. From a trio of trailblazers to a 600-strong force, we’ve grown - but our heartbeat hasn’t changed. Every single person, whether they’re out in the field or behind the scenes, gets the mission. Lives the values. Breathes the purpose. 

Because when a ONETEAM mentality leads, everything else follows. 

What makes us different?

  • We challenge

    Tick-box culture? Not us. We challenge ourselves, each other and the industry to do better, be bolder and think bigger. We’re wired to solve, built to rethink and allergic to ​‘that’s how it’s always been done’

  • We innovate

    We’re about breaking the mould. We know innovation isn’t just about shiny tools — it’s about mindset. Because the future doesn’t come pre-packaged. We shape it, reimagine it and make it better — because that’s what progress demands

  • We care

    About people. About purpose. About doing the right thing — even when no one’s watching. Delivering land and environmental solutions? It’s not just a job. It’s a responsibility. And we show up with empathy, integrity and our sleeves rolled up. Every single time

Meet our Exec team

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1 Steve Barry

DM Academy Director

“I will be creating the development resources and pathways to ensure everyone at DM has the tools and training to grow professionally.”  

2 Aaron McKenzie

Chief People Officer

“I’m shaping a culture where people are happy, engaged, and growing - creating the talent and energy we need to deliver our ambitious growth.”  

3 Francesca Herratt

Chief Financial Officer

“I drive scalable, sustainable growth by combining disciplined financial strategy with commercially focused decision-making to move the business forward with clarity and impact.”  

4 Andrew Barker

Managing Director

MRICS FAAV

“I'm focused on leading the delivery of our ambitious company goals and an exceptional client experience.”  

5 James Neil

Chief Executive Officer

MRICS

“I'm driving our ambitious plans to ensure we are no. 1 to our clients by growing a brilliant ONETEAM to deliver things differently.” 

6 Jeremy Phillips

Chief Growth Officer

MRICS

"I focus on developing sustainable growth strategies aligned with DM’s ambitious goals, through market expansion, long-term partnerships and our Business Development strategy." 

7 George Gray-Cheape

Chief of Staff

AssocRICS FAAV

“As bold ideas come to life I focus on smart governance to power confidence, bravery and real impact.” 

8 Monica Collings

Non-Exec Director

“Independent voice, sector-savvy lens, steering strategy toward impact, trust, and tomorrow.”  

Our Values

  • ONETEAM

    building something great… together

  • Excellence

    in delivering results and high standards

  • Pride

    in our people, our clients and our industry

  • Progression

    to be inspirational and unique

  • Trust

    for our clients and loyalty to our people

Celebrating ONETEAM

‘Cheers for Peers’ is our way of giving a massive high five to our colleagues who go above and beyond. Whether they’ve had our back, wowed a client or just been that all-round superstar - we see it and we celebrate it.

It’s not annual or quarterly. Any day of the week, anyone can nominate a colleague who has made a difference. And, every fortnight, we give them a proper shoutout in our DM company meeting.

Because great work deserves more than a quiet nod. It deserves a cheer.

Here’s just a few of those DM superstars:

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    Edward Rowarth
    Surveyor

    Ed has recently stepped up as a workstream lead, winning client work and emerging as a strong internal leader.

  • A man with a shaved head and glasses wearing a white shirt, facing the camera. He has a beard and is positioned in front of a red background.
    Josh Castle
    Coordinator

    Josh is not only excelling in his role but also provides incredible support to his neurodivergent colleagues. He listens, uplifts, and helps wherever needed.

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    Anastasija Shakespeare
    CAD Specialist

    Anastasija delivers ahead of deadlines, meeting client KPIs. She supports training, reporting, and commercial aspects. 

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    Heidi Archer
    Senior Archaeologist

    Heidi expertly led archaeological investigations for a tank installation. Her calm, solution-focused approach kept the project smooth and efficient.

  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and a necklace, posed in front of a background featuring a gradient of red and white colors. The image has a monochromatic effect on her face.
    Meriem Baiteche
    Finance Business Partner

    Meriem is always helpful, explains financials clearly, and her approachable style makes complex topics easy to understand.

Careers at DM

We’re always on the lookout for top talent to join our ONETEAM. Take a look at our current vacancies.

Work with us
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