Associate Directors

Derek joined Thrive in 2006, bringing over thirty years of experience to the practice. Throughout his career, he has worked for some of the country’s leading architects and is passionate about quality design. Derek runs a design team managing all aspects of feasibility, urban design and architectural work for a range of private landowner & developer clients. He is committed to ensuring the implementation and delivery of projects is to a high standard ensuring the detailing and design integrity of schemes is maintained from inception to completion.

Victoria joined Thrive in 2011, currently overseeing and managing the Design & Build and Planning teams in the Romsey Office. With over 10 years of experience in the UK construction industry, working on projects of varying scale and nature, including retirement communities, residential, mixed-use and commercial. Preparing design documentation for RIBA Work Stages 2-6, Conceptual Design through to Handover, Victoria has a keen understanding of the full design process from design to site. Victoria has completed an APS Certified course in Construction Design and Management and was previously an in-house HQI and Building for Life Assessor.

Chris joined Thrive in 2014 and is a considered designer who brings his passion for good design to our developer clients. Prior to specialising in residential design, he worked on a range of industrial, commercial and healthcare projects. Chris has represented a range of clients from small independent developers to national housebuilders. It’s this experience that has given him an understanding of the particular requirements that our clients expect.

Tom joined Thrive in 2011 and has twenty years experience. Throughout his career, he has historically worked on and prepared planning applications but has honed his expertise within the Technical field including commercial, leisure, hotel, industrial and conversion projects. He particularly specialises in residential developments and has detailed knowledge of the numerous technical standards that need to be considered along with an understanding of the needs of Developers. Tom is responsible for overseeing the Technical Department in our Romsey office.