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
Connect
“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.”
Projects Involved In
The Trilogy, Manchester A landmark building for a gateway site
Residential
Oldham Spindles Mixed-use transformation of a shopping centre
Retail & Leisure
Accrington Town Centre Transforming a market town
Community & Culture
Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport Revitalising Stockport Town Centre
Retail & Leisure
Fletcher Street, Stockport A sustainable new community in the heart of Stockport
Residential
Oldham Spindles Workspace Transforming retail into dynamic workspaces
Offices