Potter Raper is announcing the forthcoming retirement of Joe Parker, who will step down as Director on 26th February 2027 after 47 years in the construction industry, 22 of them at Potter Raper.
Joe joined Potter Raper in 2004, working across Quantity Surveying and Project Management, and has spent over two decades building many of the client relationships our London office is best known for today. His approach has always been grounded, straightforward, and focused on achieving the right outcome for the client.
From his retirement date, Joe will move into a Consultant role, continuing to provide advice on long-standing projects and supporting new opportunities where his experience adds value. From 11th September, he will step back from day-to-day project delivery while remaining involved at a strategic level to ensure and considered handover to the wider team.
A career built on long-standing relationships
During his time at Potter Raper, Joe has led on some of our most notable schemes, working closely with clients including Legal & General, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Imperial College London, the London Borough of Haringey, University College London, and GDST.
Project highlights include:
- Building Schools for London Brough of Haringey – delivering a mixture of 13 much needed new and refreshment schools
- Sky Studios Campus, Elstree for Legal & General – a state-of-the-art film and television complex
- Mulberry Academy London Dock for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets – a new secondary school built to a demanding site brief
- 245 Hammersmith Road for Legal & General – a full demolition and new-build office and retail scheme
Joe’s relationship with University College London has been one of the longest of his career, spanning the Kathleen Lonsdale Building repair and refurbishment, the Occupational Health and Welfare conversion, and a multi-year washroom and teaching spaces refurbishment programme across the estate.
Looking ahead
Clients, professionals, and contractors working with our London office should now direct enquiries to:
- Aaron Baker – Director with overall responsibility for the London office
- Simon Foulkes – Project Management
- Rob Hayes – Quantity Surveying
- Alex Brown – Building Surveying
Please email info@potterraper.co.uk and we will put you in touch.
We thank Joe for his enormous contribution to Potter Raper and to the clients he has worked alongside over the years, and we look forward to his continued involvement as Potter Raper moves into its next phase of growth.
