James Archer

Founder and Managing Director

For nearly two decades, I have led Archer Building Consultancy Ltd with a singular purpose: creating educational environments that inspire learning and community growth. After qualifying as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 2007, I founded Archer with an exclusive focus on the education sector – driven not just by opportunity, but by passion and purpose.

I guide the business with clarity, integrity and long-term vision. Every project is an opportunity to combine technical excellence with meaningful impact, ensuring schools benefit from environments that support both pupils and staff. Archer’s strength lies in the relationships we build; trust, collaboration and shared ambition underpin everything we do.

Outside of work, I am energized by time with my children, travel, skiing and anything fast with an engine – pursuits that mirror the same drive, focus and enthusiasm I bring to the business.