MEET THE TEAM

PATRICK FIRMINGER - PARTNER

Patrick has over 36 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, with the last 34 as a chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

He joined Firmingers in 1986 and became a Partner in 1991.  Over this period he has gained extensive experience and developed strong relationships in most industry sectors but

more specifically in retail, education, historic, industrial, licenced trade and law enforcement.  A strong drive to accomplish client requirements whilst providing cost and

project management services with an inclusive and non-adversarial approach.  Patrick is responsible for all business administrative and HR matters.

JOHN GIBSON- PARTNER

PARTNER

Having joined Firmingers LLP in 1980, John has over 40 years professional experience covering all sectors of the construction industry. John has developed many long-lasting relationships with leading retail and leisure clients. Other sectors include life sciences, office and town centre regeneration providing procurement, cost management and contract administration services. Collaboration with clients and project teams drive continuous improvement and innovation. John is also responsible for business development.

John became a Partner at Firmingers LLP in 1999.

MARK BRIDGES - SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Mark joined the Practice in 1998 and is the lead Quantity Surveyor for Boots The Chemist, indeed Mark has worked throughout his time at Firmingers on this account. Mark has over 40 years’ experience as a QS with a wide and extensive range of experience from leisure to retail , local authority housing and industrial projects.

JAMES SIDDONS - SENIOR ASSOCIATE

James has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry of which 19 have been with Firmingers. He was promoted to Senior Associate in 2018.

His project experience covers a large range of project types specialising in retail. James has developed strong relationships with a wide range of retail clients and provides Cost Management and Project Management services.

NICK JONES - SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Nick has over 30 years’ experience working in construction consultancy and has been chartered since 2000. He joined Firmingers in 1999 and became a Senior Associate in 2015. He has worked extensively across all sectors including retail, leisure, education, heritage, and housing and undertaken the role of CA & PM.

He has undertaken the role of client lead for a number of our clients and been responsible for producing & implementing multiple Framework Agreements for the roll out of large programmes of work.

RORY BLACK - SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Rory joined Firmingers LLP in April 2024 with 20 years’ experience.  Rory has a varied knowledge base, having worked as a client’s QS, Contract Administrator, Employer and in the decade before joining Firmingers, as a Contractor’s QS in the conservation sector.

Notable clients have included the Metropolitan Police, Selfridges Oxford Street, BAA and English Heritage.

ROB COYLE- SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Rob has 30 plus years’ experience in the construction industry, providing all pre and post contract services in a quantity surveying role, together with acting as CA and Employers Agent for Housing Associations and Local Authorities.  Rob has worked across all sectors within the industry including retail, leisure, housing, pharmaceutical, lottery funded schemes and local authority projects.  His most recent experience is working with retail clients Next and Waterstones.

ADAM GWILLIAM - SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Adam has over 15 years’ experience of working in the construction industry and joined Firmingers in 2010 as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. During that time Adam has achieved a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and developed a strong relationship with our retail Clients. Over the last 5 years Adam has progressed to taking a leading role with one of our biggest retail Clients. He became a Senior Quantity Surveyor in 2016.

TIM TRIGG- SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Tim has over 50 years’ experience of working in construction consultancy and joined Firmingers in 2009 as a Senior Cost Manager. Over the last five years Tim has developed a strong relationship with our industrial, office, retail, residential, hospice and historic works clients nationwide and provides Project, Programme and Cost Management services. He works on all types of Building & Civil Engineering work and specialises in M&E Services, Engineering, etc  and is based in Worcester.

JOSH GILL - SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Josh joined us as a Junior surveyor after graduating Birmingham City University. Having moved away for a number of years he has returned as a senior surveyor and brings with him a wealth of experience in heritage, hospitality and education projects. 

 

SAM PARRY -INTERMEDIATE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Sam joined Firmingers in April 2024, bringing valuable experience from his work as a contractor’s quantity surveyor, particularly in civil engineering and heritage lottery-funded refurbishment projects.

Since joining, he has taken on the role of Employer’s QS for high street retail clients and acted as Contract Administrator on a range of schemes, including demolition works and dam repairs.

OLI PERRY - INTERMEDIATE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Oli has over 7 years of experience in the construction industry and joined Firmingers in 2022 as a Quantity Surveyor. Oli obtained a degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at Oxford Brookes University and has worked across a broad range of sectors, with experience in retail and traditional construction projects. Oli brings a practical, detail-driven approach to cost management and is committed to delivering value at every stage of the project lifecycle.

JOSH TURNER- GRADUATE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Josh has over 8 years’ experience of working in construction consultancy, joining Firmingers in 2014 as a Trainee quantity Surveyor and obtaining a First Class Honours degree at Birmingham City university. Josh is now a quantity surveyor with a wide and extensive range of experience in the Retail & Leisure industry

SARRA SOARES - GRADUATE QUANTITY SURVEYOR
ZANDR SMITH - TRAINEE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Zandr is a dedicated Trainee Quantity Surveyor with two years of industry experience, currently developing a strong foundation in cost management and project coordination. Having completed a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction in the Built Environment, Zandr combines technical knowledge with hands-on experience to support the delivery of efficient, cost-effective construction projects. Passionate about continuous learning and professional growth, he is committed to building a successful career in quantity surveying within the construction industry.