Why
To deliver consultancy that truly makes a difference, for clients, for people, for the future
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 660-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.
Our Vision
A world-class global consultancy
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How
Through ONETEAM capitalising expertise, embracing opportunities, and driving excellence in everything we do
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What
Delivering infrastructure for a better tomorrow
What makes us different?
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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’
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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
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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
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
Chief Client Officer
MRICS FAAV
"I'm passionate about creating an iconic client experience that truly sets DM apart."
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 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.”
7 Monica Collings
Director
“Independent voice, sector-savvy lens, steering strategy toward impact, trust, and tomorrow.”
Our Values
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ONETEAM
We are in it… together
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Excellence
We are exceptional everyday
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Pride
We give a damn
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Progression
Taking us to the next level
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Trust
We’ve got your back
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 are just a few of our DM superstars:
Oliver Jakeways
Consents & Liaison Officer
Oliver is recognised for delivering diligent, thoughtful, and commercially astute advice. His clear communication, proactive engagement, and ability to provide well‑considered guidance in a complex environment showcase excellence and professionalism.
Lewis Rowland
Liaison Officer
Lewis is celebrated for his outstanding liaison work and for building strong relationships that support smooth, ahead‑of‑schedule project progress. His dedication, professionalism, and consistently high‑quality delivery exemplify trust and one‑team working.
Poppy Farrington
Surveyor
Poppy is recognised for her thoughtful, commercially aware approach and her strong commitment to delivering meaningful value. Her insightful questions and proactive engagement demonstrate excellent understanding, initiative, and a clear drive for excellence.
Amelia Martyn-Smith
Senior Surveyor
Amelia shows impressive excellence and progression through her confident handling of key commercial conversations and her ability to communicate clearly and professionally, whilst bringing teams together effectively.
Caroline Wood
Systems Developer Lead
Caroline is widely recognised for her unwavering support, clear communication, and willingness to make work easier for others, with her project management strengths and consistently high standards.
Abigail Wardle
Consents & Liaison Officer
Abigail delivered outstanding excellence and one‑team collaboration by swiftly coordinating cross-disciplinary work and turning around high‑quality outputs within an exceptional timeframe.
Chris Rogers
Associate Director
Chris demonstrated impressive initiative and progression by representing the team at a major industry conference and transforming new connections into meaningful opportunities.
Rosie Horner
Apprentice Surveyor
Rosie consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism, initiative, and reliability, playing a key role in delivering land access requirements on time while building strong, trusted relationships across teams.
Megan Waterfall
Coordinator
Megan has excelled in leading the Survey Access workstream, taking full ownership with impressive organisation, pace, and initiative. She has successfully managed multiple new workstreams, coordinated key documentation, and guided land‑related reviews.
Hannah Williams
Coordinator
Hannah has shown exceptional dedication by seamlessly stepping in to support the workstreams, taking full ownership of both Developer Services and Service Delivery with confidence and care.
Alistair Falconer Hall
Associate Surveyor
Alistair delivered the project on time and within budget, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to excellence that reinforced trust in the team’s capabilities. His work showcased the strength of the PM/Surveyor partnership.
Wil Forsyth
Project Manager
Wil made a standout contribution by developing a comprehensive forecasting model that is transforming workload planning and elevating operational excellence. His FiR forecasting system provides clear visibility of capacity, supports proactive decision‑making, and delivers exceptional accuracy.
Careers at DM
We’re always on the lookout for top talent to join our ONETEAM. Take a look at our current vacancies.
