TPI North West Regional 2026

Passionate about raising standards across the property management sector, Andrew has been instrumental in shaping the industry’s future. A Fellow of both RICS and The Property Institute, he began his career in PRS and leasehold management before serving as UK Residential Director at RICS. Former CEO of IRPM, Andrew led the organisation through its merger with ARMA and became CEO of The Property Institute. He now focuses on ethical leadership and sector-wide impact, while continuing to elevate the role of property professionals nationwide.

Turning complex building challenges into practical solutions, Andrew brings together expertise in building safety, fire safety and building pathology. A Chartered Building Surveyor and member of both RICS (MRICS) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE), he also holds specialist qualifications in External Wall Assessment and Damp, Mould & Condensation. Working across residential and commercial property, Andrew helps owners, managing agents and developers navigate building defects, compliance and safety with confidence. His pragmatic, risk-based approach combines technical insight with a strong understanding of building regulations and fire safety to protect assets, improve performance and deliver safer buildings.

Bringing extensive regulatory experience in building safety, Andrew has built a career spanning health and safety enforcement, major hazard regulation and operational policy. Having joined HSE in 1998, he spent over two decades as an Inspector, including working with high-hazard COMAH sites across East Anglia. Since joining the BSR in 2021, Andrew has played a key role in developing in-occupation operational policy. He now leads the team responsible for Building Assessment Certificates, safety case reports and assessment criteria. His work helps shape a robust, risk-based approach to building safety regulation.

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading experts in residential leasehold property law, Roger has played a key role in shaping leasehold case law and legislation. His work covers statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and right to manage claims; freehold acquisitions; ground rent portfolio sales and purchases; residential service charge disputes; and applications to the First-tier Tribunal and appeals to the Upper Tribunal. He also advises on applications to determine service charge liabilities, appoint a manager and vary leases. Roger is recognised for his expertise in complex residential leasehold cases.

A champion of cultural change in wellbeing and leadership across the property sector. With a background in block management and expertise in business psychology, Shelley supports organisations in building healthier, higher performing teams. A qualified Business Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Coach, Shelley leads impactful training for The Property Institute (TPI) and contributes to best practice through the TPI Wellbeing Working Group, promoting awareness, inclusion, and sector-wide support.

Driving higher standards in water safety and Legionella control, Steven combines extensive technical expertise with hands-on experience across complex, high-profile environments. A Co-Author of CIBSE Guide M, he also helps shape industry practice through his work with the Water Management Society Council and Legionella Control Association Management Committee. Passionate about improving water systems management, Steven works closely with industry bodies and clients to turn technical knowledge into practical solutions. His collaborative approach supports organisations in strengthening Legionella control, managing risk and delivering safer, more robust water systems.