
Meet The Team

Consultant
Jim Smith RIBA
​Jim is our highly skilled CDP RIBA Consultant who has a wealth of invaluable experience and expertise in both residential and commercial award-winning projects. Jim is well established in Cookham and the RBWM surrounding areas after previously running his own highly successful Architects practice for over 40 years. Jim is a highly respected and sought-after local Architect who is passionate about attention to detail and bringing clients' dreams to reality.

Director & Founder
Ben Newman
Ben is the Director and Founder of both CDP and BPN Construction Ltd. Ben formed the unique family CDP Design and Build company to incorporate not only Jim’s invaluable experience of running a successful Architects practice, but also Ben’s invaluable wealth of knowledge after also owning his own highly established Construction business.

Director
Mumtaz Alam RIBA
Mumtaz is the joint Director of CDP and is a highly experienced and skilled RIBA Architect with invaluable expertise in both Concept and Technical Design projects for over 30 years. Mumtaz has a wide scope of experience across both the residential and commercial sector, creating exceptional 3D graphics and models to capture the clients visions and bring their aspirations to life.

Architectural Assistant
Flavia Desa B-Arch
Flavia is an innovative, experienced and creative Architectural Assistant who is passionate about all aspects of the design process. Flavia is highly skilled in assisting Senior Architects with Concept Designs and Planning Drawings, site surveys, complex site plans, landscape designs, 3D modelling and Working Drawings.
l sector, creating exceptional 3D graphics and models to capture the client's visions and bring their aspirations to life.

Project Manager
Holly Smith BA (Hons)
Holly is our highly organised, passionate and methodical Project Manager, who co-ordinates and over sees the Design Process wholistically from the initial New Enquiry meetings, through to submitting and managing Permitted Development and Planning Applications. Holly has a wide range of experience from Site Surveys, Site Meetings, Concept Design, Permitted Development, Planning Drawings and communicating closely with clients and Planners regarding various aspects of the Projects and Applications. Holly is also responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the CDP Health and Safety.

Office Manager
Vicki Newman
Vicki is the CDP Office Manager and has a wealth of experience with customer care and relations, after owning her own successful business for over 15 years. Vicki is the first port of call for new enquiries, works closely with clients, contractors and surveyors and over sees and manages all fee quotes and invoices.

Business Manager
Peter Newman
Peter is the CDP Business Manager who oversees and manages all accounts and financial aspects of the company. Peter is a Business Management Professional with a broad range of management experience up to a senior level. Peter is also the Business Manager for our sister company BPN.
