One to watch: RICS crowns its ‘inspirational’ young surveyor of the year

The winner of this year’s UK Young Surveyor of the Year title has been hailed as ‘inspirational’.

Jonathan Manns beat off 150 contenders, all aged 35 or under.

The head of London Planning at Colliers International, he became a director at the age of just 30.

He is an adviser to TV’s Grand Designs programme, and set up the All Party Parliamentary Group for London’s Planning and Built Environment, which has heard evidence on matters ranging from the Green Belt to the Grenfell Tower fire.

He has also written a number of reports for the Government, influencing policy on planning and housing, and is an honorary lecturer at University College London.

Matthew Howell, RICS managing director for UK & Ireland, said: “Despite leading a young and dynamic team, and advising on some of the most exciting residential projects in the UK, Jonathan gives his time freely to influence and campaign on many important industry matters, lecture at universities, and mentor students.

“He is without a doubt an inspirational ambassador for the surveying profession.”

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