The driving force behind HEA is the ability and experience of our specialist team. We provide a bespoke service, with a specific focus on matching the strengths of our individual consultants to the project and location.
Meet Our Team
Alex joined us in January 2025 as a Senior Archaeology Consultant and has achieved Associate level membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
Alex has been working in archaeological consultancy since 2019, and is accustomed to liaising with local authorities, Historic Environment Record officers, and local and county archivists. Alex has extensive knowledge and understanding of archaeological principles, practices and theories, and their role in the UK planning process.
He has a strong background in research work, and has produced numerous Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, research reports and appraisals in support of a range of different urban and rural sites, such as large scale infrastructure projects, residential developments, property extensions, building conversions and restorations.
Alicia is a Built Heritage Consultant with well-developed knowledge of heritage planning legislation and the rules and regulations that govern heritage listed buildings and sites. She has undertaken a range of projects across many sectors (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed use, health, educational and retail). Alicia has worked across a range of heritage projects from small-scale residential projects to major and complex sites concerning heritage listed buildings and settings.
Alicia is an Associate Member of the Institute of Historic Buildings Conservation (IHBC) and is skilled at providing heritage design advice and preparing heritage documentation including heritage assessments, heritage impact statements, opportunities and constraints reports and conservation management plans. Prior to her career in the heritage sector in the UK, she relocated to Italy for two years where she worked as an architectural assistant and later took on various freelance projects. Her work there focused on the conversion of 17th and 18th century agricultural buildings.
Her background in architecture and experience in the heritage sector puts her in the ideal position to assist and advise on development schemes that affect the setting of heritage assets and design proposals on listed buildings. During the design process, Josie will be able to provide feedback, highlighting opportunities for heritage benefits and ways to minimise impact to help formulate schemes that respect the sensitivities of a site. She also regularly provides guidance on reinstatement of lost original features through archival research, photographic evidence or scholarly interpretations as well as providing design feedback on contemporary designs within a heritage context.
Hannah is a heritage, conservation and design specialist with a wide ranging knowledge of the planning system and development management process. After gaining a BA(Hons) in History from Pembroke College, Oxford she secured an MSc in Historic Conservation from Oxford Brookes University, cementing a longstanding interest and passion for architectural history and the built environment.
Much of her 19 years of experience has been gained in the public sector, offering a valuable insight for clients into the planning process from a local authority perspective. Roles in Kent at Ashford Borough Council, at the London Borough of Lambeth and more recently at the London Borough of Camden have led to an in-depth understanding and knowledge of heritage planning policy, rural and urban development issues and a huge variety of building typologies and architectural styles, with a particular focus on London terraced houses from the 17th century onwards.
Hannah can provide advice and guidance on proposals for listed buildings, offer design input on development in conservation areas and prepare the heritage statements that are regularly required by local authorities. Her experience includes involvement in complex redevelopment schemes in sensitive historic environments, major refurbishment and extension projects on listed building and appearances as an expert witness at public inquiry.
Isaac holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Architecture from the University of Nottingham. His work focussed on aligning a contemporary architectural, environmental and technological education with historic architecture, heritage planning policy and the philosophy of conservation. His Masters thesis explored the socio-economic and architectural development of the English Country House.
He has experience working in a conservation architecture studio, working with exclusively listed buildings and heritage assets, including homeowner projects, ecclesiastical reordering, and Grade I National Trust properties. Working with conservation officers and local authorities, he produced planning applications and Listed Building Consent applications for a range of clients. Isaac is now embarking on a career in heritage, and in his capacity as Graduate supports HEA’s senior team with graphics, research, and report writing, with a view to developing further experience and qualifications in heritage.
In addition to his work with HEA, Isaac is a member of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) and is a volunteer photographer for SAVE Britain’s Heritage.
James is the HEA Team Director, overseeing the consultancy team with operational expertise and leadership. A full Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (MCIfA), James has been dedicated to archaeological and heritage consultancy since 2014, following his initial career as a field archaeologist.
James has worked on the archaeological and heritage requirements of a wide array of development sites, from large-scale projects to small home extensions, logistics hubs, educational and health facilities, and infrastructure projects. His extensive experience includes:
Desk-based reporting
Input to Environmental Impact Assessments
Completion of Environmental Statement Chapters
Project management of archaeological works from inception to completion
James’s client base is diverse, including development firms, land agents, project management firms, specialist planning firms, and public sector companies. His comprehensive understanding of the archaeological and heritage sector and its integration with the UK planning system, combined with his pragmatic and commercial approach, ensures the successful completion of archaeological and heritage work to support development projects.
With a strong background in both fieldwork and consultancy, James is adept at navigating the complexities of archaeological and heritage requirements, providing valuable insights and effective solutions for a range of development projects.
Josie has worked as a heritage consultant in the UK since 2013, gaining experience in a wide range of projects. Part of her experience includes carrying out visual impact assessments for larger development schemes to accompany planning applications for sites within or near designated heritage assets such as conservation areas, world heritage sites, listed buildings and scheduled monuments. She also has experience in smaller scale projects and is proficient in the preparation of Heritage Statements, including schedules of significance, morphological plans, impact assessments and policy justification.
On a practical side, Josie has excellent knowledge of architectural styles and construction methods from different periods, which enables her to advise on suitable methods of repair and produce comprehensive schedules and method statements. Part of her experience also includes providing a comprehensive scope of heritage services to support appeals, including appeals against Listed Building Enforcement Notices, some leading to LPA rebuttals and Public Inquiries.
Prior to her career in the heritage sector in the UK, she relocated to Italy for two years where she worked as an architectural assistant and later took on various freelance projects. Her work there focused on the conversion of 17th and 18th century agricultural buildings. Her background in architecture and experience in the heritage sector puts her in the ideal position to assist and advise on development schemes that affect the setting of heritage assets and design proposals on listed buildings. During the design process, Josie will be able to provide feedback, highlighting opportunities for heritage benefits and ways to minimise impact to help formulate schemes that respect the sensitivities of a site.
She also regularly provides guidance on reinstatement of lost original features through archival research, photographic evidence or scholarly interpretations as well as providing design feedback on contemporary designs within a heritage context.
Keimara brings over 10 years administrative, operational and project management experience in fast-paced consultancies, creative and digital marketing agencies.
Known as an organisational anchor, she consistently supports senior leadership teams by anticipating needs, managing shifting priorities and time-critical workflows, and maintaining clear communication across all departments. Her professional strengths are rooted in team support and operational coordination, with deep expertise in project delivery, client services, finance management, and documentation.
As a Project Manager, her experience has encompassed a variety of projects, including website design and development, social media management, digital marketing, experience and activations, creative concepts, content creation, and brand strategy.
Keimara has transitioned from a project management role into an operations role. She joined Fuller Long in 2026 to support all aspects of business operations and client support; keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes so the team can focus on the bigger picture. She will have a growing focus on marketing and social media support, combining clear communication, creativity, and attention to detail. She will support brand visibility through consistent messaging, client engagement, and an understanding of how strong operations and effective marketing work together to drive business success.
Lewis studied Ancient History at the University of Kent from 2019. Eager to apply his passion for history and heritage in a real world setting he continued at Kent to graduate with a MSc in Architectural Conservation in 2023.
Combining a diverse work background, and volunteer work within the heritage sector Lewis joined the heritage team at Fuller Long in April 2025. In his capacity assisting senior consultants, Lewis applies his expertise in architectural history, heritage management, and policy understanding to secure optimal results for clients.
Lewis aims to gain a full Institute of Historic Building (IHBC) membership in the future, and continue to work with a range of historic landscapes and buildings.
Lisa has over 20 years of experience covering all areas of running an efficient office and business, from sales support, customer services, accounts, HR, general office administration as well as marketing.
Having started her career working within a print management business that transitioned to a specialist software development business, specifically catering to retailers. Supporting the Directors and business operations in the UK, Europe and Australia. Providing key account management to clients such as Waitrose, Pret A Manger, Mothercare, The Range and Harveys.
Lisa joined Fuller Long in 2019 to lead our Support Services Team in all aspects of business operations and client support. Our Support Services Team provides customer service assistance to our clients with initial enquiries, proposals, billing and general queries, as well as administration assistance to our planning and heritage consultants.
Luke is a full member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIFA) with over 14 years’ experience in built heritage and archaeology in the UK and New Zealand. In the UK, Luke has excavated extensively across England and Wales and worked in consultancy on built heritage, archaeology and international projects.
Luke now specialises in built heritage consultancy and has a proven track record of providing bespoke design advice and reporting to clients on projects ranging from large 500MW NSIP Solar Farms to small renovations of individual designated heritage assets. This expertise is combined with an extensive portfolio of buildings archaeology projects in the UK and NZ.
Luke has worked on a full and eclectic range of heritage assets including marine structures, warehouses, military buildings, bridges, burial monuments, gas holders, schools, hospitals, churches, and crypts. Between 2011 and 2017, Luke worked in New Zealand managing large scale archaeology and built heritage projects and was the Principal Archaeologist for the regeneration of one of New Zealand’s fastest growing ports, the Port of Lyttelton. Recognising that Buildings Archaeology in New Zealand was a field in its infancy, Luke carried out an MA thesis in 2015 which investigated the changing attitudes towards western medicine within the changing phases of a hospital complex in Ashburton, New Zealand.
Martha comes from a background in journalism and communications, when reporting on town planning projects and local heritage conservation initiatives inspired her to pursue an MSc in Architectural Conservation from the University of Edinburgh in 2021. Originally from Georgia, US, her experience living amongst diverse types of vernacular architecture enables her to look closely and appreciate how buildings are adapted for and by their local communities.
Since earning her Masters, Martha has experience working for conservation material manufacturers to develop technical guidance, working closely with architects to develop well-rounded proposals, and working as an appraiser of historic buildings to evaluate market value based on historic intactness and authentic design. This breadth of experience, especially working directly with clients, informs her work as a Heritage Consultant and she is always seeking to find the right solution to meet both a client’s needs and work efficiently within the site’s constraints to maximise a project’s potential.
Utilising her extensive writing experience, Martha uses compelling yet accessible language when crafting together the essential pieces of a project, including heritage statements, pre-application heritage assessments, heritage and townscape visual impact assessments, listed building consent applications, and appeal statements. She also has experience providing pre-purchase listed building surveys, inputting into design schemes and providing heritage support on projects of all scales and sizes.
Miriam has spent most of her professional career in architecture and design as well as conservation and historic buildings, in both the UK and overseas public and private sectors.
From 1989 to 1997 she worked as a design architect in various London practices, before collaborating with Heritage Architecture on various projects; she joined the practice permanently soon after and stayed for 11 years, becoming a Senior Associate responsible for the managing and expansion of the London office. Miriam became an independent heritage consultant in 2012 and has worked as such ever since.
Her expertise spans a wide range of services, from providing heritage advice and preparing heritage documents for planning submissions for public- and private-sector clients to negotiating with local authorities and Historic England Heritage, as well as producing schedules of significance, visual impact assessments, architectural drawings and feasibility studies.
Miriam is an affiliate member of the IHBC as well as member of DOCOMOMO UK.
Miriam’s practical experience of undertaking archival research, recording buildings and site surveying facilitates the detailed assessment and interpretation of historic buildings and areas. Her skills in the analysis and assessment of historic buildings and areas, alongside her ability to liaise closely with clients and other key stakeholders, often enable issues with the historic environment to be resolved as early as the pre-application stage.
Ryan Fuller is an experienced leader and co-founder of Fuller Long—HEA, a consultancy established in 2010. The company specialises in obtaining planning permission through comprehensive planning, archaeology, and heritage consultancy services.
Ryan's professional journey began at Surrey Heath Borough Council, where he gained valuable insights into the workings of local authorities. Drawing on this experience and subsequent roles in the private sector, Ryan co-founded Fuller Long with a unique vision. He aimed to establish a consultancy that prioritises its people, fostering a team that delivers exceptional consultancy services and cultivates lasting relationships beyond the workplace. This unique vision sets Fuller Long apart in the industry.
More recently, Fuller Long has divided into two separate entities to enhance client service, creating two sister companies, Fuller Long and HEA. This restructuring enables Fuller Long to focus specifically on town planning, while the new offering of HEA concentrates on providing heritage, environment, and archaeology services. The companies have built a stellar reputation for delivering high-quality services across all development sectors.
Sarah Doherty PhD, MA, BA (Hons), ACIfA
Sarah combines her knowledge of historic buildings and her background in Archaeology to be HEA’s first Principal working in both the Heritage and Archaeology sectors. She holds a BA and MA from University College London, a PhD in Archaeological Science from Cardiff University, and is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (ACIfA). Sarah began working as a field archaeologist in 2009 excavating in the UK, North Africa, and Middle East; later becoming a buildings archaeologist in 2019; before joining the consultancy world in 2020. In between this, Sarah has worked in the charity sector, has taught Archaeology and Egyptology at university level, and was responsible for the public programming at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.
Dr Doherty has worked on a wide range of sites and planning conditions, from 14th century church roofs to Grade II* Gas Works. More recently, she has worked in the Middle East working at Tentative and UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Hejaz Railway, Hegra (al-Hijr / Madā in Ṣāliḥ), Salalah in Oman, and Old Town, AlUla in Saudi Arabia.
She specialises in
Heritage Statements,
Heritage Impact Assessments,
Heritage Management Plans,
Townscapes,
Conservation Area Appraisals,
Building Recording to Historic England Level IV,
Environmental Statements and Chapters,
Scoping and Impact Assessment Documents to UNESCO and UK standards.
In addition to her Heritage work, Sarah has worked around the UK, North Africa, and the Middle East managing archaeological fieldwork such as trial trenching, strip map and recording, and geophysical surveys. She also acts as a Departmental Tutor in Archaeology at the University of Oxford and works on a variety of archaeological academic projects in Egypt and Sudan.
Sarah is an accomplished graduate with a strong background in Classical and Museum and Heritage Studies, bringing interdisciplinary experience in archaeology, cultural institutions, and heritage research to her role as an Archaeology Graduate at HEA.
Sarah obtained her Master of Arts (Hons) degree in Classical Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 2023; Sarah’s undergraduate research focused on ancient archaeology, culminating in a dissertation on Augustan art and architecture. Continuing her academic journey, Sarah pursued a Master of Letters in Museum and Heritage Studies at the University of St Andrews.
Her postgraduate studies concentrated on the critical role of heritage and culture in contemporary society, emphasising preservation, research, and public engagement. With these points of study, Sarah's final research project examined the impact of archaeology on museum and public audiences.
Sarah has gained valuable experience through her work and volunteer roles with renowned arts and cultural institutions, including the National Galleries of Scotland, the Talbot Rice Gallery, the Wardlaw Museum, and various university archaeological collections and archives. From these opportunities, she has contributed to education and outreach, audience engagement, collections management, due diligence, and provenance research in both historical and modern collections of art and artefacts.
In her current role, she supports the Archaeology team by conducting archaeological research and assisting with Desk-Based Assessments for a diverse range of archaeological and heritage projects alongside working with clients in Support Services.
Toby specialises in the regeneration and conservation of historic buildings, with particular expertise in enabling development and resolving conservation deficits. He has over 10 years experience advising developers, architects and local authorities on complex heritage projects across the UK.
Alongside his consultancy work, Toby is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University, teaching heritage and conservation at undergraduate and postgraduate level. He holds a BA in History, an MSc in Estate Management, an MA in Conservation Studies, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
In a voluntary capacity, Toby is Chair of the Nottingham Historic Building Trust (NHBT), where he is leading the multi-million pound restoration of the Grade II* listed People’s Hall in Nottingham, securing significant grant funding and overseeing the delivery of a major heritage-led regeneration project.
