Jonathan has 25 years of experience in the construction, engineering, and energy sectors. Jonathan originally qualified as a development surveyor and brings significant knowledge of asset management, land acquisition and commercial property development. Jonathan has worked for two of the largest privately-owned construction and engineering groups in Europe, in varied roles from strategic business projects, human resources, procurement and business transformation. Jonathan worked as the CPO for the French company ENGIE/EQUANS where he managed an annual spend of c£2bn on goods and services with a team of 100.

Currently, Jonathan is a Board Director at Wates Group, responsible for Business Performance, which includes strategy, business assurance, digital, people and culture, operational excellence and sustainability and supply chain.

Jonathan has a strong connection with academia and holds four university degrees, including an MBA and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). He is a visiting professor at Durham, Nottingham and Emlyon business schools.