Meet the Team

Director

Founding member of the firm David has an almost unrivalled level of experience through a diverse range of commercial and residential sectors. Principally responsible for providing professional advice to Banks, Housing Associations, Private Clients, Corporate Clients on both Value and Condition of Residential and Commercial buildings, from landlord to tenant issues, development appraisals and expert witness work.

David has over 30 years as a Chartered Surveyor and a depth of knowledge from all the experiences and variety of cases he has been involved. He is a registered RICS valuer and Licensed Valuer.

Director

Head of the Commercial team John is responsible for all aspects of sales, acquisitions and letting of commercial property covering the needs of clients throughout Devon and Cornwall and their requirements within the industrial, office and retail sectors, as well as providing investment and development advice. John started practicing in 1985 before joining Monk and Partners in 1996 as Director.

Outside of work John (aka Henry Slade’s dad) is an ardent follower of rugby as well as being active in other sports including tennis, open water swimming and windsurfing.

Managing Director

Jodie joined Monk and Partners in 2011, now the managing Director, a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer.  Jodie undertakes both Residential and Commercial Valuations, RICS HomeBuyer Reports and RICS Building Survey for both private and corporate clients. Acting for numerous Housing Associations throughout Devon and Cornwall, acts for corporate clients and pension funds. Advises clients on Landlord and Tenant issues and commercial property requirements.

Jodie loves being outdoors with her family, biking, paddling or swimming in Cornwall.

Chartered Surveyor

Specialising in residential property valuation, survey and development appraisal providing advice to lending sources, private and corporate clients. Simon has extensive knowledge within the property market and is involved with the appraisal and acquisition advice to many Housing Associations in Devon and Cornwall.

Simon is an RICS Registered valuer and a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) valuer with over 35 years experience.

Chartered Surveyor

Ben joined Monk and Partners in 2021 and brings a wealth of Residential Survey and Valuation knowledge from his previous Surveying corporate roles throughout Devon and Cornwall. Ben provides RICS Homebuyer Reports and RICS Building Surveys together with Valuation for various purposes including RICS Red Book Valuations, Help to Buy Valuations and Valuations of various Housing Associations.

Ben is an RICS Registered valuer and a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) valuer with over 30 years experience.

Ben enjoys being outdoors, dog walking and paddleboarding and also loves Newcastle United!

Commercial Agent

Kieran joined Monk and Partners in 2025, as a Commercial Agent. Having worked in the residential sector within Plymouth and surrounding areas for over ten years to managerial level.

Kieran brings extensive property experience, local market knowledge, and a proven track record in client service and negotiation.

Outside of work, Kieran enjoys spending time with his young family, exercising, and watching sports.

Office Manager

Charlie joined Monk and Partners in 2017 and is the first point of contact for clients. Charlie is responsible for the daily organisation of the office and keeping us all in line!

Charlie has a passion for baking and is an avid sports fan. Charlie loves animals and the great outdoors.

Trainee Surveyor

Emilie joined the Monk and Partners in 2019 and brought to the team a wealth of skills and experience in office administration previously working in a legal environment.

In 2025 Emilie embarked on her Surveying career and is undertaking a Surveying Apprenticeship. During her training period she will assist the surveyors on inspections and tasks alongside studying.

Emilie will also continue to provide client and office support.

When not at work Emilie loves spending time with her family, reading and box-fit to let off some steam!

Secretary/Typist

Lorraine joined Monk and Partners early 2022 with over 30 years experience working within the Legal Profession. Lorraine brings a wealth of administration experience and the fastest typing skills!

Lorraine loves live music, travelling Europe and walking coastal paths.