The Christchurch team is growing! Q&A with Paulo, Jason and David
The Christchurch team is growing! Q&A with Paulo, Jason and David
The Hampton Jones team in Christchurch is growing – in fact, they’re close to bursting at the seams!
Our Canterbury office of architects, building surveyors and quantity surveyors has been busy recently; hiring new staff, looking for new office space to fit their growing numbers and working on some great projects. Along with a new office, Hampton Jones is still looking for new people, so if you know any brilliant building consultants – send them our way!
Three new staff have recently joined the ranks; Senior Architectural Technician Paulo Silva, Senior Building Surveyor Jason Brooks,
and Building Surveyor David Grogan. The new recruits have a whopping 71 years of combined experience between them, so it’s safe to say, they know what they’re doing!
Simon O’Brien, Regional Director and Chartered Building Surveyor for the Southern Region talks about the recent growth:
“I have had the pleasure of seeing our team triple in size to 12 since I first joined the Christchurch office in 2014. As Group Manager it is fantastic to see the team continue to go from strength to strength.
Our new members complement an existing talented and insightful bunch, and they are already growing on a personal and professional level with Paulo working towards his accreditation and David recently becoming Chartered. I am really looking forward to where we can take the team and HJ over the next 12 months.”
Our Marketing Manager, Margaret Browne recently spent some time getting to know Paulo, Jason and David. Here’s what she learnt:
Q&A with Paulo, Jason and David
What’s your role at Hampton Jones?
- Paulo – Senior Architectural Technician
- Jason – Senior Building Surveyor
- David – Building Surveyor
How long have you been doing this?
- Paulo – I started my first job as a designer in 1985 at Hospital Independencia, Brazil. I then completed my degree as an Architect in 1988.
- Jason – 25 years.
- David – 15 years.
What do you like most about what your job?
- Paulo – Meeting new people, facing new challenges and delivering the best design.
- Jason – Trying to improve the built environment.
- David – Finding and solving problems with buildings.
Why are you excited about joining the Hampton Jones team?
- Paulo – I’m looking forward to being part of the best company in the business; it’s also a great opportunity to meet the best people in the country!
- Jason – Working for a national, multi-disciplinary company.
- David – I have been told ‘HJ is a company where you can be yourself.’
What’s your favourite social media platform?
- Paulo – Facebook.
- Jason – Facebook.
- David – Twitter.
What’s your favourite building in New Zealand?
- Paulo – Life Church Administration Building, at 34A Hansons Lane.
- Jason – The Sheepdog Building” Tirau, Waikato
- David – Barker Hut – it’s a mountaineering hut near Arthur’s Pass on the South island.
What’s the best place to eat in Christchurch?
- Paulo – My home!
- Jason – Mumbaiwala (Indian street food)
- David – Tutto Bene.