EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Wayne Ballance
BEng (Hons) CEng MIStructE SER Approved FICE
Wayne started his career with Capita and has over twenty years of industry experience. He has been leading a team of civil, structural, and geo-environmental engineers for over ten years. Wayne consistently delivers excellence through his designs, commercial ability, and understanding of each client’s individual drivers and needs.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mary Fisher
BEng (Hons) MSc CEng MIStructE
Mary joined the original Apex Consulting business as a Graduate Engineer in 2011, working her way up to Director over the ten years that followed. Mary is a Chartered Structural Engineer and has worked on many high-quality student and residential projects, notably Altus House, Leeds and Eleanor Rosa House, Stratford.
DIRECTOR
Jack Shepherd
BEng (Hons) MSc (Eng) CEng MICE MIStructE
Jack has over fifteen years of experience working in consultancy environments both in the UK and overseas. A Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer, Jack has lead teams for developments typically ranging in value of between £50-200m. Specialist areas include the analysis and design of high-rise buildings, concrete and steel design. Jack is also responsible for the training, development and mentoring of graduate engineers as a Supervising Civil Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
DIRECTOR
Danny Gartside
Danny is an experienced structural technician with 25 years’ experience in a wide range of major building structures projects. Danny has special expertise in BIM modelling, and is responsible for implementation, managing, and directing the team in accordance with BIM Level 2 compliance.
GEOTECHNICAL ASSOCIATE
Matthew Thompson
BSc (Hons), CGeol, ILM (Level 7), FGS
Matt joined Apex to head up our newly formed Geo-environmental team. He has over 10 years’ experience in designing and project-managing ground investigations for a variety of end-uses across the UK. Matt prides himself in providing robust and clear-cut advice to clients when it comes to ground related issues.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND FINANCE MANAGER
Helen Green
Helen has been with the business for over 10 years, having joined the original Apex Consulting company, and manages all aspects of finance.
OFFICE MANAGER
Holly Goodall
As Office Manager, Holly is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a wide range of business support tasks and functions within Apex, including HR, Health and Safety, and Business Development, as well as ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the business and supporting the achievement of the company’s goals.