Impartiality Committee

Having qualified in 1994, Stephen has since worked on an extensive range and value of projects, and although currently focused on healthcare he has also undertaken a considerable body of public authority, conservation, education, industrial and residential projects. His principal roles are to oversee the financial, marketing and administration aspects of his practice as well as being a key client contact and project leader.

A key part of all construction projects is a requirement to understand and document the fire strategy required to successfully deliver a safe project. As a minimum, this strategy should meet the requirements of the Technical Standards, however, many clients often seek to better that baseline either through company policy, insurance stipulations or in the case of healthcare adherence to the NHS Estates publications (SHTM’s). Wylie Shanks Architects, led by Stephen, have significant experience in the development of designs and specifications to meet these varying and often changing demands. Working across both the private and public sector has also given him insight into their clients various demands for compliance, which typically requires backing up with reliable and evidence-based test documentation and certification.

As a Chartered Architect, Stephen routinely acts as an impartial Contract Administrator on construction contracts as well as being professionally bound to act with integrity at all times by his professional Code of Conduct. Therefore, he is well positioned to perform the impartial duties expected from the Committee for which he represents.

Mark has over 25 years' experience in construction and academia, gaining extensive knowledge in product design and evaluation, research, development, materials, manufacturing and testing. Currently in the position of Technical and Operations Manager at Paramount Structures, Mark is responsible for the successful delivery of projects through and customer service.

Mark's specialist experience of product testing, evaluation and approvals, materials, manufacturing, and quality management systems was integral to the establishment of Scotland's first industry-led UKAS accredited structural test laboratory. His experience includes responsibility for the development and management of structural, acoustic, and thermal test programmes and analysis of construction products and systems. 

Helen Hewitt is the Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation.

The BWF has over 500 members drawn from manufacturers, distributors and installers of timber doors, windows, conservatories, staircases, furniture, all forms of bespoke, interior, and architectural joinery as well as suppliers to the industry. The woodworking sector as a whole is a £3.8 billion industry operating at the heart of UK manufacturing.​

Marya Hubbard is the Operations Director at SOCOTEC UK, where they have worked for the past 15 years. In this role, they oversee three of the company’s six Business Units within the Environmental Science Division; Advanced Chemistry and Research, Forensics, and Engineering and Oils. In addition, the quality teams across the division report directly to Marya, reflecting their strong leadership in quality management and technical governance.

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With over 18 years of experience in analytical testing laboratories, Marya has progressed through a range of technical and managerial roles, beginning as a laboratory technician and advancing through analyst and senior analyst positions before moving into management. This career path has provided them with extensive technical oversight and a comprehensive understanding of laboratory operations and compliance frameworks.