Ray Upjohn, Chief Executive
Ray Upjohn is our Chief Executive who began his career in the early 1980s as an apprentice engineer and today has overall responsibility for leading the chapmanbdsp business. His early experience laid the foundations for a longstanding career in the building services design sector across the UK.
He is responsible for business growth and efficiency to enhance performance for both clients and staff. He is passionate about designing solutions to meet client briefs and interrogating how buildings are used effectively to meet current standards. He has a detailed understanding of a wide range of sectors, from both a developer and occupier perspective and his early-stage input in understanding property deals and transactions is invaluable.
Altogether, he has developed longstanding client relationships and his skills and experience have resulted in the delivery of numerous award-winning projects, notably in the commercial office sector.
"I enjoy the challenge of designing buildings that fit the occupiers and developer’s needs. Building services and the environment are a major spend and the scope should be considered with great care. Challenging the standards remains one of the areas our business can add value."