Who we are
true associates ltd

DIRECTOR - CHARTERED SURVEYOR
BSc Building Surveying, MRICS, FBEmg

Director Harry True formed True Associates in 1991 having previously been employed as a partner in a Multi-Disciplinary North London Practice, following on from many years service in local government, including The Greater London Council, The Inner London Education Authority and The New Towns Commission. Harry holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in building surveying and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Association of Building Engineers.

He specialises in property renovation and defect diagnosis, with specific expertise in period properties, particularly the Georgian and early Victorian stucco fronted terraced houses commonly found in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea boroughs.

As his name suggests he places a great deal of emphasis on honesty, integrity and professionalism, as one would expect of a member of the Royal Institution.

OFFICE MANAGER
LLB Law

Manell began her journey at True Associates as PA to Senior Surveyor Peter Monk, quickly proving herself as a highly organized and detail-oriented professional. With a Law Degree completed in 2021, she has advanced through the ranks, stepping into the role of Office Manager. In this position, she ensures the smooth running of daily operations and management of the admin team, while fostering a positive and efficient work environment. Dedicated and proactive, Manell takes pride in her work, making her an invaluable part of the team.

SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR
ASSOC RICS MFPWS ACABE

Senior Surveyor Peter joined the team in 2016 having previously worked in Surveying and Project Management roles for, amongst others, The National Exhibition Centre, Pirelli Tyres UK, local government and more recently, for Crabtree a Residential Property Management Company. As a result, Peter has attained experience of managing a wide range of projects on residential, commercial, industrial, public amenity and retail properties. His previous experience has primarily been centred around internal and external redecoration and repair projects and defects diagnosis.

PLANNING CONSULTANT AND ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN
CIAT ACIOB

Alan started his working life as an architectural assistant in a small architectural practise over 25 years ago, becoming a member of the Chartered Institute of Builders a few year later and more recently joining the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.

Alan has worked on a variety of projects from shop and office refurbishment, detailing of accommodation modules for oil rigs in the North Sea and various residential projects, loft conversions, extensions etc, making up a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with planning officers.

PA TO THE DIRECTOR
BA - Textiles

We are excited to welcome Rachael to the team as our new PA to the Director. She brings strong organisational skills, efficiency, and a proactive approach to keeping things running smoothly. With a keen eye for detail and a can-do attitude, Rachael ensures top-level support and seamless day-to-day operations. Her ability to multitask and stay ahead of the game makes her an invaluable asset to the team. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to her contributions.

PA TO SURVEYOR

Ashleigh has been with us since 2021 as PA to our surveyor, providing steady, reliable support across the team. She helps keep things organised and is always ready to step in when needed. She's also been a big help in training new staff, sharing her experience and making sure they settle in quickly. Known for her willingness to get stuck in, she’s a key part of our day-to-day operations. Her support helps keep everything moving, and her contribution is genuinely appreciated across the team.

SPECIALIST PARTY WALL SURVEYOR

Jacqueline joined the admin team in 2017 supporting Senior Building Surveyor, Peter Monk as his PA. Jacqueline soon progressed to Head of Admin, as a determined and enthusiastic team player and a great asset to the firm. More recently, having taken it upon herself to attend out-of-hours lectures on matters of interest to Party Wall Surveyors, Jacqueline is now heading up Party Wall jobs at True Associates as our Specialist Surveyor, whist working towards Faculty membership.

PA TO SENIOR SURVEYOR
BA - English and Creative Writing

Kara is the new PA for Peter Monk, bringing with her a strong background in marketing and a degree in English and Creative Writing. Her experience has equipped her with excellent organisational skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, and a keen eye for detail. She’s a great addition to the team.

BUILDING SURVEYOR
BSc Psychology, MSc Building Surveying

Peter joined the True Associates team in 2022 as an Assistant Building Surveyor. Coming from a family of builders, Peter grew up working in construction where he gained a wide range of experience and a good practical knowledge of the domestic construction sector.

Peter began studying for a MSc in Building Surveying in 2021 and alongside his ongoing university studies he further embarked on a 24-month structured training programme to become a Chartered member of the RICS, aided by the experienced guidance of our Director Harry (MRICS) and Senior Surveyor Peter Monk (ASSOC RICS).

So far Peter has proven himself to be a reliable and valuable member of the True Associates team and we look forward to this continuing.