Building consultancy team

Sinclair Thomson

Building Surveyor, KWB Building Consultancy

Sinclair heads up our building consultancy services and is a highly experienced chartered building surveyor with over 30 years in the industry. He is highly accomplished in a range of property services, from mitigating the cost of dilapidations to assisting with the delivery of multi-million-pound projects.

Sam Lawrence BA (Hons) MRICS

Managing Director, KWB Property Management

With over 25 years of experience, including 10 as a director in commercial property, Sam meets his role at KWB with dedication, knowledge and enthusiasm. His keen understanding of the needs of both clients and occupiers enables him to offer fully transparent communication, services and strategies that benefit all parties and uphold KWB’s excellent reputation.  

Having joined KWB thirty years after its inception, Sam builds on exceptional foundations with a contemporary focus. He continues to drive the business forward sustainably and efficiently, enhancing an already impressive portfolio, with a tailored and personal approach. 

Sam leads the Property Management team with a desire for collaboration and continuous development. As a prolific mentor, he offers reliable support to ensure each member can progress effectively and reach their full potential – resulting in a stronger core at KWB and an even greater service for every customer.  

Judith Williams BSc (Hons), MRICS

Associate Director, KWB Property Management

Judith is an Associate Director at KWB Property Management and manages a portfolio of Midlands-based office, industrial, retail and mixed-use schemes on behalf of a range of property companies and private landlords.

As a RICS qualified property surveyor with 30 years of experience, she has developed an in-depth understanding of a wide range of property types, industry processes and property management procedures.

Taking a proactive, personal and communicative approach to her daily workload, Judith understands that satisfied tenants are of prime importance to property owners, leading to prompt rent payments and limiting void periods by encouraging long-term occupation.

If you’d like to discuss your property management requirements or find out more about the services KWB Property Management offers, please contact Judith using the information below.

Kezia Smart MRICS

Associate Director, KWB Property Management

Having developed broad and varied experience within commercial property across a wide range of portfolios, Kezia brings a practical and hands-on approach to her role as Associate Director. She utilises a comprehensive skillset to assist in the management of KWB’s extensive property portfolio, splitting time across both commercial and mixed-use accounts.

As building and maintaining relationships with clients, tenants and stakeholders is a key element of Kezia’s role, she is committed to ensuring all are consistently satisfied with KWB’s high level of service. This includes overseeing the day-to-day property performance, health and safety compliance, managing service charges and lease events to ensure assets are operated efficiently, sustainably and cost effectively.

Kezia is also a member of the West Midlands RICS Regional Board, and an active member of the Women in Property Midlands Committee, of which she was previously Chair. Her continued involvement in these industry groups reflects her commitment to driving standards, supporting diversity and inclusion and contributing to the future of the profession. This outstanding level of support and dedication makes Kezia an integral part of the KWB team.

John Bryce FRICS

Director, KWB

John is the founder and Director of KWB Holdings Ltd, a multi-disciplinary commercial property practice based in Birmingham and operating across the West Midlands, including key areas such as Solihull, the M42 corridor, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Coventry, the Black Country, Walsall, Wolverhampton and West Bromwich.

Driven by progression and strategy, John works to capture the vision of your business, advising on both your short-term and long-term property decisions.

His position within the region’s commercial property market is the result of creating and facilitating new opportunities, not only for KWB, but also their extensive network of clients and affiliates.

KWB’s inside-and-out local market knowledge sets them apart from competitors and gives you the edge in negotiating and achieving your goals.

To discuss your requirements or find out more about KWB’s services, you can contact John below.

Nigel Tripp BSc MRICS

Director, KWB

Director, Nigel Tripp, specialises in identifying and realising successful development, refurbishment and investment opportunities. His highly detailed approach to appraising development opportunities is why our clients are presented with such well-tailored proposals to consider.