Phil joined AEW in 2009 and became a Director in 2019. Phil is a passionate Architect who embraces every design challenge presented.

Role

Director

Since

2009

Key Skills

  • + Varied sector design expertise
  • + Key client relationship management
  • + Excellent communicator
  • + Stakeholder and community engagement
  • + Indepth knowledge of planning, Building Regulations, CDM & other legislation
  • + Understanding of Designer & Principal Designer’s responsibilities (CDM & BR)
  • + Leading design team & co-ordinating project info for CDM & BR

Bio

Phil works across all our sectors overseeing community, industrial, office, residential and retail and leisure projects for a range of clients in the public and private sector. Combing this varied sector experience, much of Phil’s recent work has focused on achieving funding for and delivering mixed-use, town centre regeneration projects. Phil enjoys leading a team through all stages of the design process, seeking to deliver well-considered, innovative design solutions. Phil is a member of the British Council for Offices, bringing sector-specific insight to our team.

Awards

  • Insider NW Property Awards 2026 – Commercial
  • The Pineapples, Community Space
  • GM Chamber Building of the Year
  • Insider NW Resi 2026, Social Housing Development of the Year
  • GM Chamber Building of the Year
  • REVO Awards 2025, Best Repurposing and Placemaking
  • Insider North West 42 under 42
  • BCO Regional Awards 2025, Innovation
  • LABC Awards 2025, Best Non-Residential Extension, Alteration or Conversion
  • Insider NW Residential Property Awards 2025, Apartment Developer of the Year
  • Insider NW Property Awards 2025 – Commercial Development of the Year
  • BCO Regional Awards 2025, Recycled / Refurbished Workplace
  • BCO Regional Awards 2025, Corporate Workplace
  • Insider Lancashire Commercial
  • BCO National Awards 2022, Test of Time
  • BCO Regional Awards 2017, Corporate Workplace
  • BCO National Awards 2017, Corporate Workplace
  • RICS Awards (Wales), Commercial
  • Mixology 2016, Large Commercial Interiors

“Clients recognise my commitment to good design for the project’s sake, not for ego or pretence. I thrive on complex projects, collaborating with teams to overcome challenges and deliver award-winning solutions.”

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