ABOUT US
ABOUT LIONSTEAD
Lionstead is a chartered construction consultancy founded in 2020 by David Gribble, providing expert project control services tailored to each client’s needs. Whether delivering comprehensive project management from inception to completion or offering a bespoke service, we ensure a strategic and flexible approach to every project.
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No two projects are the same, and neither should their delivery strategies be. We bring fresh thinking to each assignment, developing customised solutions led by an expert team of senior-level specialists.
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As members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards, ensuring excellence in every aspect of our work.
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Our team has successfully delivered projects of all sizes across diverse sectors, including, Hotels, Commercial, Education, Heritage & Regeneration, Hospitality, Infrastructure, Bespoke Residential, and Sports & Leisure.
LIONSTEAD’S CLIENT PROMISE
At Lionstead, our clients needs are at the heart of everything we do. We provide honest, transparent advice, drawing on our extensive knowledge and practical experience to deliver the best outcome.
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We work in a proactive and decisive manner, ensuring that projects proceed efficiently and without delay.
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Lionstead is committed to communicating with clients regularly and to being accessible to clients when they need us.
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This promise will ensure that whilst the practice grows, our commitment to our clients and the quality of our work will not be compromised.
MEET THE TEAM
David founded Lionstead in 2020 after gaining extensive experience with the international firm Davis Langdon, where he obtained his RICS Chartership as a graduate. He later became a partner at a regional practice before establishing Lionstead with a vision to provide clients with high-quality Cost and Project Management services tailored to each bespoke project.
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With a wealth of experience leading teams and managing projects with multiple stakeholders, David has successfully delivered projects across a range of built environment sectors. His recent successes include projects in the hotel, heritage, independent education, stadium, high-end residential and commercial sectors.
David Gribble
Founder & Director
Simon joined Lionstead at the beginning of 2025 and brings a wealth of experience having worked as a director and at senior levels in quantity surveying consultancies across London and the South. He became a chartered member of the RICS when he was 31. He has worked on some of the nation’s iconic heritage buildings, including the Palace of Westminster. His experience covers residential, commercial, education and defence sectors. In recent years, he has worked with a range of clients including high quality projects for high-net-worth individuals where he takes pride in traditional professional values and attention to detail. Simon endeavours to support innovation and excellence within the practice.
Simon Carter
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Michael joined Lionstead in June 2022 as a Graduate Project Surveyor. He completed his RICS accredited degree for Quantity Surveying in May 2021 at the University of Portsmouth. Since joining, he has worked on many projects covering a broad range of sectors including Residential, Commercial and Education. He brings a fresh and open mindset to all projects, continually gaining valuable experience by the day and is excited for what the future holds. Michael is currently working towards his RICS chartership.
Michael Mendes
Graduate Project Surveyor
With over 45 years of experience in the industry, Steve brings an abundance of knowledge in managing multi-stakeholder project engagements, particularly within the scheduled monument and heritage sector. Having worked across the spectrum as a Client/Employer, Consultant, and Contractor, he has a deep understanding of the varying perspectives that shape successful project delivery.
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​Steve’s expertise extends to risk management and strategic project oversight, ensuring that potential challenges are mitigated while maximising opportunities for positive outcomes. His ability to navigate complex projects with a balanced, informed approach makes him a valuable asset in achieving project success.
Steve Pratten
Project Manager
Brian has over 40 years of experience in the industry and has worked closely with David for the past several years. He specialises in producing Bills of Quantities and quantified schedules of work, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in project cost management and post contract control.
Brian
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Charlotte is the backbone of our office, ensuring seamless operations with her exceptional administrative and communication skills. As a qualified solicitor, she brings a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of legal processes, helping our team stay organised and efficient. Her professionalism and dedication contribute to the smooth running of the practice, providing invaluable support to both colleagues and clients.
Charlotte Horseman-James
Practice Manager
TESTIMONIALS
- Christian Kent
Head of Venue, Hospitality and Events (Plymouth Argyle Football Club)
"At Plymouth Argyle Football Club we’ve had the pleasure of working with David Gribble, his team, and Lionstead for the past 6 years across a number of different projects. Dave has been a valuable cog in leading the project team always ensuring that project’s are completed on time, and within budget.
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As a big organisation in the city and community, it’s imperative that we always find best value, and undertake projects within set time periods due to events and football taking place across the site all times of the year. Dave and his team have assisted us to navigate this and have overseen all the key stakeholders across many project sizes from £200K to up to £10M. Dave’s experience and ability to navigate legal and logistical challenges have been imperative in ensuring every project is a success. Dave has also been able to report accordingly to our board and senior management team which enabled valuable staff time to be freed up for focusing on our football objectives.
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At Plymouth Argyle Football Club we wholeheartedly recommend Lionstead, being the nominated supplier for us, and on a personal note would add that working alongside Dave has been a pleasure and is a relationship we are looking forward to continuing for many years to come."
- David Matthews
Board Director (Andrew Brownsword Hotels)
"I have now had the pleasure of working with Dave and the team at Lionstead on a number of projects. I can't speak highly enough about the experience. From the very start, Dave has demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of the industry.
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Most recently, Lionstead has been instrumental in helping us navigate through an extremely complex project. Their expertise in both Quantity Surveying and Project Management has been invaluable, particularly on a project involving multiple stakeholders and requiring a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
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They provided crucial support in overcoming significant structural challenges on a scheduled ancient monument, ensuring the project stayed on track and within budget. Their ability to manage complex tasks, coordinate effectively with all parties involved, and offer insightful solutions was truly impressive."
- Neil Chapillon
Head of Estates (Millfield School)
"I have had the pleasure and good fortune to work with Dave Gribble and Lionstead on several recent projects and I cannot recommend their services highly enough. It is a challenge today to find high calibre Quantity Surveyors, but in David and Lionstead you get precisely that. David and his team consistently demonstrate expertise in cost management and procurement which has helped to ensure that our more challenging projects have stayed within budget, without compromising on quality or time.
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Lionstead's professionalism and excellent communication skills have resulted in our projects running smoothly and largely stress free which is seconded by the contractors we have engaged with. In my experience, the Lionstead team are always availble to address any concerns and provide valuable experience and knowledge which has contributed to the success of each project.
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​I can wholeheartedly recommend Lionstead. Their commitment to providing an excellent QS service and client satisfaction is to be commended."
- Pete Williams
Private Developer
"I was introduced to Dave as part of a series of recommendations from an experienced Director of a commercial lender. Our pproject in Salcombe was an 18 month build resulting in three, four bed units offering high build quality and specification.
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I met a number of potential QS partners. Dave stood out as a great listener with a strong commercial acumen and project management skills that enabled him to be a crucial part of a team of architects, builders, designers, engineers and client. His contribution was excellent and he went the extra mile to support the project and take as lead role in strategic decisions, value engineering discussions and team coordination that led to an efficient and rewarding process. I recommend him highly as someone who will add value that contributes much in addition to the high level of QS services that he brings."
- Ed White
Project Manager (The Newt in Somerset)
"Working with Dave and his team at Lionstead has been an outstanding experience from the very beginning. The team is incredibly professional, hardworking, and always committed to delivering high-quality results. Their responsiveness and attention to detail ensure that every aspect of the project runs smoothly, no matter the challenge.
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What truly sets them apart is their dedication to building long-lasting relationships. I've had the pleasure of working with them on multiple projects, and each time, they have demonstrated reliability, efficiency, and a strong work ethic. Their ability to consistently meet and exceed expectations makes them a trusted partner, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration for years to come."
