In this episode I am joined by Mark Hosea, Director of
Estates and Conservation at the Old Royal Naval College and Tom Billington, Director of Oculus Management.

Mark is a chartered surveyor and member of the RICS. He is responsible for balancing the commercial and conservation objectives of the Old Royal Naval College, aligning them with the values and expectations of their many audiences and stakeholders. Along with overseeing the complex estate and its significant budgets, notably
conservation and collections.

Tom has extensive knowledge of built assets, having worked on contemporary buildings and large construction sites such as the London Olympic Park, whilst also having managed and developed around 100 listed buildings and structures -including being responsible for the estates of 2 UNESCO world heritage sites.

We talk about how they both got into their respective
industries and their incredible work journeys which is inspiring and insightful. It just goes to show that you don’t have to have everything mapped out from the start!

We discuss the importance of having the right people roundthe table when you are working on a project and the need for collaboration and open communication.

The meaning of heritage and how it is important and what
this means when you are a custodian so that people can enjoy the spaces which also includes immersive experiences.

We talk about some myths when working on large sites and the lack of funding support from the government and what this then means to those looking after them. Along with the usual common themes and misconceptions in
their respective lines of work. Plus, advice for anyone embarking on a project and the importance of having fun!

It will be an interesting listen for anyone embarking on a
project and is looking for some guidance and anyone generally interested in older properties.