“Having started my architecture career at gcp it is a great honour to have been offered the chance to now become a director, 20 years later. gcp have a talented team of people and I am excited to play my part in our future as we build on our established reputation and continue to have a positive impact on the built environment.”
Jon Briscoe
BA(Hons) BArch AdvDipArch RIBA
Position: Managing Director
Joined gcp: July 2000
qualifications & professional memberships
BA Hons Architecture - University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Architecture - University of Liverpool
Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture - RIBA North West
ARB Registered Architect
Royal Institute of British Architects Member
Energy Assessor for Newly Constructed Dwellings (OCDEA)
background
Jon studied at Liverpool University and joined gcp following his graduation. Jon is now Managing Director of gcp, having joined the board of directors in March 2020.
Jon has managed the Consulting arm of the business for a number of years, enabling gcp to provide a holistic suite of services to support architectural design including: Energy Strategies, Thermal Bridging Calculations, Passivhaus Design, Carbon and Lifecycle Assessments, PAS2035 and Principal Designer. gcp Consulting provides the knowledge and understanding needed to deliver sustainable low energy buildings that meet the compliance requirements of funders and local authorities and support long term viability.
Jon oversees the continuing professional development within the practice to ensure gcp is always best placed to advise clients on legislative and regulatory compliance.
experience
Jon’s focus over the last 15 years has been in the residential sector. As a project leader he combines his architectural expertise and sustainable design knowledge to provide a design approach which delivers practical and sustainable solutions for Housing Association and private developer clients. With involvement from initial scheme design through to completion on site, Jon has experience of working with clients, submitting planning applications, discharging planning conditions, complying with statutory regulations and working closely with contractors and consultants.
As gcp’s lead assessor, Jon provides energy advice to clients, prepares SAP assessments for statutory compliance, and prepares energy strategies to meet Local Authority targets for reductions in energy demand and carbon emissions. Jon is also accredited to prepare thermal bridging calculations.
Jon has also completed training to deliver Principal Designer services to meet the requirements of CDM 2015 Health & Safety Regulations.
