Meet the Team

CHRIS MCCRAE, BSC (HONS) MCIAT C.Build E. MCABE.

DIRECTOR, CHARTERED ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST AND CHARTERED BUILDING ENGINEER

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With over 20 years of experience, predominantly in the residential sector (new builds, extensions and conversions), Chris oversees all projects in the practice, providing specialist planning and technical knowledge.


Keen for Campbell McCrae to remain a friendly, local firm, Chris encourages clients to drop in, phone up or email whenever they like; whether it is to ask a pressing question, share a 'light bulb' moment or just for a chat, Chris is keen that the business remains grounded and keeps its clients at the forefront moving forwards.


Chris is a graduate of The School of Arts and Technology (The University of Derby), with an honours degree in Architectural Technology and Digital Innovation. Chris is a Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and a Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers (CABE)

AMY MCCRAE, BA (HONS)

DIRECTOR & COMPANY SECRETARY

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With a degree and background in teaching and education, Amy is renowned for being organised and keeps the team (mainly Chris) in check. Working part-time, Amy deals with much of the day-to-day running of the firm including general administration and accounts.
LUCY WARD, BSC (HONS) DipArch ARB RIBA
CHARTERED ARCHITECT 

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Lucy qualified as an architect at the University of London and after working abroad for some years settled in the Cambridgeshire area, where she has happily worked as an architect since. Lucy likes to design and enjoys working with clients to realise their projects, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the process. Lucy is interested in sustainability and recently qualified as a Passivhaus Designer, as well as being a Chartered member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

 

In her spare time Lucy enjoys spending time with her family and her dog.


RICHARD BRIGHTY, HNC
Consultant Surveyor

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Family run Brightsurv provide the team at Campbell McCrae with accurate measured surveys upon which to base their design proposals. With over 20 years’ experience in surveying, Richard and the team at Brightsurv utilise the latest laser and GPS technology to generate topographical and measured building surveys. With experience working on all types of buildings from large commercial warehouses to listed residential properties on country estates, they are able to take on all of Campbell McCrae’s’ survey requirements.

DAN CARTWRIGHT, BA ARCH (HONS), ACIAT
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

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Dan is a graduate of the University of Nottingham with a First Class honours degree in Architecture (RIBA Pt1). Dan has joined Campbell McCrae, recognising the diverse range of projects that they are involved with, and is excited to be working within all stages of the process. As Dans experience increases, he hopes to further his studies and complete his full RIBA qualification, with the support of the Campbell McCrae team.
CODY
Chartered Emotional Support Provider

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18-month-old Collie, Cody, joined the Campbell McCrae team in late 2023 and is always keen to greet clients at the office door with a smiling face and waggly bottom. As well as forcing Chris to leave his desk once in a while, Cody keeps the team company during those long draughting sessions.

 

Cody loves stretching his legs on long country walks and is always interested in what the humans have brought with them for lunch