Programming

Matthew Valentine

PLANNING DIRECTOR
UNITED KINGDOM

Matt has over 20 years’ experience within the Construction and Civil Engineering industry. As aa skilled Programme and Project Management professional in the Construction industry, Matt has a demonstrated history of providing Tender Planning, Project Planning and Controls and Forensic Planning and Expert Witness services across a wide range of sectors, including Transport, Residential, Pharmaceutical, Defence, Education and Infrastructure.

Aaron Tomsett

GROUP DIRECTOR

Aaron's significant contributions have fuelled Costplan Group's expansion since 2014, playing a pivotal role in our successful entry into the UK market. With a career spanning back to 2001, he possesses a comprehensive background in development, main contracting, and consulting. His acute attention to detail underscores his belief in the symbiotic relationship between experience, training, and steadfast support in fostering a thriving and positive organisational culture.

Aaron holds a diverse project portfolio encompassing Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Industrial, Education, Infrastructure, and Aviation sectors. His educational journey culminated in a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying Consultancy from Kingston University, which is enhanced by his membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Central to Aaron's core values are Family, Enjoyment, Passion, Reliability, Health, and Care. He champions accountability as a cornerstone principle and firmly upholds the notion that life's most valuable achievements are products of relentless dedication and hard work.

Matthew Lee

Oceania Director

Matthew joined the Costplan team in July 2019 as a Director overseeing & managing our Oceania offices, having worked in the construction industry since 2001, experienced in both Commercial Management & Private Practice Quantity Surveying positions provides an expansive understanding of the role.

Having experience on a variety of projects across a broad range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Ecclesiastical, Judicial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Residential & Aviation across regions which include Australia, The South Pacific, United Kingdom and North America.

Matthew’s key strengths are contract and cost management, in particular the ability to initially set up projects & mitigate conflicts throughout the project process for the best possible outcomes. Matthew attained a BSc (Hons) In Quantity Surveying from The University of Salford, subsequently achieving MRICS Chartered Surveyor, MAIQS and Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS AIQS) accreditations.

Core values which Matthew adheres to include Family, Integrity, Innovation and a belief in Dedication & Professionalism providing the most thorough advice to clients.