Get to Know the MPSL Team…

Exciting news! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing you to the talented individuals who make up our team.

Through our “Meet the Team” series, you’ll gain valuable insights into the experience and expertise that drives our success. We’ll be highlighting the diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives that fuel our passion for delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Stay tuned for a closer look at the faces behind the work!

This week in Meet The Team we have our Business and Finance Controller –Nicholas Brown.

Tell me about your professional / Academic Background? –
Having studied in Sport at Sixth Form to working in private Healthcare, Architecture and construction is still very new to me. I moved into an Administration role at the Wilmslow Hospital working with Elite Athletes and Professional Sports Clubs. This is where I became passionate about working with people and looking to help business grow and develop. Transitioning into my role here at MPSL, I am learning new things every day and growing alongside the company.

What’s the most motivating factor that keeps you passionate about your work? –
The developments we work on don’t just provide new homes but a new sense of community around them. It is amazing to see the smiles on families faces as they collect their keys to a new home, or the team seeing a site go from a concept to the final product. It is great to be apart of these projects as they develop, all the hard work put in by everyone involved is really inspiring.

What do you do for fun? –
I try to get as much into my free time whenever I can. I try to get in the gym consistently as well as play football on a Saturday. However, with a 2-year-old son at home a lot of my fun is spent with him. Whether that be going to the park or going swimming he definitely keeps the energy levels high at a weekend.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be? – Learn to enjoy the uncomfortable situations. There’s nothing worse than be in a situation where you don’t know the answer or don’t understand a certain topic, but the more you embrace those challenges the more likely you are to learn and develop.

What makes MPSL different from other Architects? –
To me it is the attention to detail, being able to use our years of experience to take any site and turn it into something really special. No matter the challenges, we are able to over come them with a solution-based approach. Always striving to work closely with others throughout the development and construction phases. It is also the team, since joining the MPSL family they have been nothing but great mentors. Throughout the company everyone looks to push our brand and services to the next level. I have been able to learn so much in short period of time because of them.

This week in Meet the Team we have our Company Architect –
Angela Dimitriou.

Tell me about your professional / Academic Background? –
I graduated university in Cyprus and have a diploma in Architecture Engineering, which is equivalent to a Masters degree. I’m a charted Architect, registered with both ARB and RIBA, and currently in the process of being certified as a Principal Designer.

What’s the most motivating factor that keeps you passionate about your work? –
I find motivation in trying new things and working on new projects, the uniqueness of each project and client is what keeps things interesting.

What do you do for fun? –
I like to combine fun and exercise in my free time by doing aerial silks and other circus activities.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be? –
If I could give my younger self a piece of advice it would be to start an internship before going to university and gather as much experience as possible and don’t be afraid to ask more questions.

What makes MPSL different from other Architects? –
Working closely with our clients and always trying to find the optimal solutions without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality

This week in Meet the Team we have our Architectural Consultant – Adrian Evans

Tell me about your professional / Academic Background? –
I have 40 years house building sector experience, mainly working directly for house building companies, both niche and volume.

What’s the most motivating factor that keeps you passionate about your work? –
The everchanging requirements, whether that be trends driven by purchasers’ aspirations or regulatory (such as all of the measures taken in more recent years to tackle climate change).

What do you do for fun? –
Wildlife. We have a family membership to Chester Zoo and visit regularly. And Manchester City of course.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be? –
Be open to change. As I have said, our sector is very fluid and we need to stay ahead of the game.

What makes MPSL different from other Architects? –
The diversity of the skill sets of the staff. Also the professionalism exhibited, in focussing on attention to detail and being flexible to provide the best service we can for our clients. Our house building clients benefit from the wealth of experience of our colleagues with a house building background as we share a lot industry knowledge.

This week in Meet the Team we have our Senior Architectural Technician – Ian McKinnell.

Tell me about your professional / Academic Background? –
I went to College of Building Manchester from school to do an architectural diploma course. Following the diploma got a job with at an architectural practice where I stayed for 39 years.

What’s the most motivating factor that keeps you passionate about your work – Being able to see the finish product completed after all the hard work that goes towards it.

What do you do for fun? –
I like to do a bit of DIY and to go for walks with our two dogs. I also enjoy watching films, particularly action sci-fi.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be? –
Get all the qualifications and experience you can. It’s also a important to build relationships in your desired industry. Not to forget to make sure you make pension provisions as soon as you can, you are never too young to start.

What makes MPSL different from other Architects? –
Everyone works together in one space with a good social group experience.

This week in Meet the Team we have our Senior Architectural Technician – Brian Worthington

Tell me about your professional / Academic Background? –
At school I always preferred art and technical drawing so wanted to work in something along those lines. I started with a training centre in Trafford Park who placed me with an architectural practice in Sale, where I leant all elements of the job. I stayed with that company for over 30 yrs.

What’s the most motivating factor that keeps you passionate about your work? –
To think that you can help people to be able to have their own home.

What do you do for fun? –
Golf, reading and watching football, season ticket holder for over 25yrs at Manchester United and going for over 40 yrs.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be? –
Never be afraid to ask a question, its better to ask than assume.

What makes MPSL different from other Architects? –
MPSL is an office environment different to any other I have worked in where the team is always the main concern – a happy team makes for a better working environment.

This week in Meet the Team we have our Senior Architectural Technician – Matthew Dorrian

Tell me about your professional / Academic Background? –
Following 6 form college, I secured a position at an architectural practice at the age of 19 with a day release to study and gain qualifications. Starting with HNC, then foundation degree and then onto full honours degree at Bolton University in Architectural Technology all on a part-time and evening basis whilst working.

What’s the most motivating factor that keeps you passionate about your work? –
Seeing the finished product in built form take shape from a drawing and knowing someone will enjoy the building afterwards.

What do you do for fun? –
Play, watch and coach football, attend gigs and festivals.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be? –
Talk to people around you from all disciplines and soak up as much knowledge as possible.

What makes MPSL different from other Architects? –
Provide a detailed, honest & personal service to all.