Our People

Martyn Janzemin

Director and General Manager
3G & 4 Registered Building Inspector, BSc 1st Class Hons MRICS, FCABE

Since qualifying with the highest possible grade, with special commendation by the CIOB, Martyn has gained experience by working with Local Authorities in the Inner London Boroughs, particularly on London town houses, apartments and commercial projects. Martyn is now in charge of the London projects as well as overseeing LBC’s central office at Mayfair. He brings new direction and improved management control to the company. He is committed to improving the service of LBC to our clients.

Karl Underwood

Commercial Director
3H & 4 Registered Building Inspector, MSc, BSc (Hons), MCABE C.Build E

Karl has advised on many prestigious developments, including managing a team of professionals on the £1.6bn Westfield (London) shopping centre – comprising 350 retail units and 50 restaurants, Kensington Olympia West Hall, Imperial College regeneration scheme, and currently St Mary's of Eton mixed use development, National Trust's Rainham Hall and Santander's Regional Head Office. Collaboration with project architects, design and services consultants ensures the best possible advice is provided to assist with meeting the statutory obligations for structure, fire safety, disabled access and energy efficiency performance.

Michael Lansley

Operations Director
3H & 4 Registered Building Inspector, C.Build.E FCABE

As Operations Manager, Michael is responsible for the effective management, co-ordination and monitoring of the Building Control function with London Building Control.  He oversees and provides advice on building regulation applications including liaison with various statutory authorities and outside bodies.  With a background in various senior and principal Building Control surveyor positions with 3 major London Boroughs, Michael has significant commercial experience in general building surveying in London and the South East.  Highlights in Michael's career have been working on major projects including; lead management responsibility of a major Grade 1 listed building in Oxford city centre from a dilapidated cinema to a nightclub and music venue, a member of JLAB which delivered the Olympic Park, in particular the Riverside Arena, zone concessionaries and disabled football.  Michael also provides the lead support for Radio 1's Big Weekend.  Michael is a Fellow of CABE and regularly sits on interview panels for prospective members.

Adam L’Aimable

Training & Development Director
3H & 4 Registered Building Inspector, BSc (Hons), MRICS, MCABE, C. Build E

Having worked within the construction industry for over 13 years Adam has been involved in commercial and residential projects throughout the UK.  His extensive knowledge and understanding of the industry and building control has led to many project successes including the conversion of ex local authority 17th Century grade II listed building into a boutique hotel and a National Trust Property conversion, development and refurbishment Project with a build cost of over £2.5 million. A qualified Chartered Building Engineer, Adam has also contributed to articles published in the CABE magazine and previously sat as a Board Member for the 2020 panel.

Stuart Robertson

Director & Regional Manager - Hertfordshire
3H & 4 Registered Building Inspector, RICS, MCABE

Stuart graduated in 2002 with a BA (Hons) Business Studies degree.  Following a period of travelling, Stuart embarked on a career in Building Control with a Local Authority. This gave him the opportunity to train as a Building Control Surveyor whilst undertaking a further degree course in BSc (Hons) Building Control Surveying, graduating with First Class Honours in 2009. The 9 years he then spent working for Local Authority Building Control provided a good introduction to both commercial and residential projects of varying nature which led Stuart to being involved with large commercial projects in a variety of sectors including multi-million pound developments in the education and pharmaceutical industries.  Notable projects include the redevelopment of Connaught Park, Bushey - 100 acre site, Grade II Listed (regularly used as the setting for TV and films including Harry Potter) and more recently a Grade II* Listed mansion house (originally built for the Quaker poet, John Scott) built in 1750 to flats in Ware, Hertfordshire. Stuart became a full member of the RICS in 2012 and CABE in 2017.  He joined London Building Control in 2013 and is now Area Manager – Hertfordshire managing a team of surveyors and administration staff.

Alan Stokes

Regional Manager - South West
3H & 4 Registered Building Inspector, BSc (Hons), FRICS, FCABE, MIFireE, CBuildE

Alan is an extremely experienced and qualified member of the team. With over 40 years Building Control experience, including approx. 20 years running a successful Building Control Surveying department he has provided expertise and advice on a variety of projects including Harbour Central Redevelopment at Canary Wharf. In addition Alan has provided regular training sessions specialising in Fire Safety and Accessibility to a variety of audiences, including the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Local Authority Building Control (LABC) and the Fire Authority. Alan is a Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G/H and 4

Andy Kidd

Regional Manager - Midlands
3H Registered Building Inspector, MCABE

Ben Foylan

Regional Manager - North
2E & 4 Registered Building Inspector, MSc, MCABE, C.BuildE

Ben has over 8 years' experience in Private Sector Building Control, dealing with domestic and commercial projects.  More recently he has been involved with the 1.5 acre regeneration scheme at Pershore Street, Birmingham, comprising of apartments, commercial units, car park and amenity space.  As Chartered Member of CABE, Ben has recently been promoted to Operations Manager covering the North of England, where his hard work and commitment are helping to facilitate LBC's continued growth in the North and providing an excellent service to clients.

Stacy Meadows

Regional Manager - Yorkshire
2F Registered Building Inspector, BSC Hons, MCABE, MCIPHE, AIFireE

Aodhan Fitzsimmons

Head of Major Projects
3H & 4 Registered Building Inspector, BSc (Hons), MCABE, C.Build E

Maria Apps

Admin Operations & Business Support Manager
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Jayne Collins

Admin Office Manager
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Kirsty Ansell

Admin Office Manager
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Beki Gale

Admin Office Manager

Steve Brown

Admin Office Manager

Teresa Ellicott

Admin Office Manager
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