About
Decades of expertise, a new way of thinking and the drive to make things happen.
A Desire to do Things Differently
Built on established relationships, commercial insight and a collaborative approach, RISE combines the experience to navigate complexity with the flexibility to respond to every opportunity.
The People Behind RISE
Combining strategic thinking with practical experience, they bring the judgement, expertise and determination to navigate complex challenges and deliver results.

Keith Whitmore
Co-Founder
Simon Cochrane
Co-Founder
April Taylor
Development Marketing Strategy
Anthony Flynn
Commercial
Chris Ford
Digital Construction and Strategy
Daryl Thorpe
Investment Strategy
Julie Higman
Business Support
Pam Brown
Environmental and Sustainability
Peter Buckley
Project Director
Richard Thorpe
Investment Strategy
Tim Sampsone
Cost Planning
Tim Waring
Planning Strategic Advisor
Zain Anderson
H&S and QA
What We Stand For
We look at things differently. Where some might not see potential, we often do. Unafraid to challenge the status quo, we are always looking for better ways to add value for our stakeholders.
We are highly flexible. We’re an agile, independent business that adapts quickly, responds decisively and finds solutions to complex challenges.
We see things through. Whether advising clients or leading delivery, our team takes ownership from strategy and planning through to completion, maintaining the highest standards at every stage.
We partner with our clients to achieve more together. We build open, trusted relationships, collaborating closely to bring the right expertise and experience to every project.
