Anna Etherington-Smith

Anna is a seasoned construction project manager with 25 years' experience delivering complex projects from concept to completion. Her experience spans the leisure, commercial and education sectors, leading schemes ranging from sensitive refurbishments to large-scale new-build developments.

She specialises in bringing multidisciplinary teams together around a clear plan, helping projects maintain momentum from the earliest stages through to delivery. Known for her structured approach, Anna combines strong governance with proactive risk management, ensuring decisions are made at the right time and potential issues are addressed before they affect programme or budget.

Her experience includes leading flagship public sector programmes and high-profile commercial developments, where careful coordination and clear communication have been critical to success.

Clients and colleagues value Anna's open, collaborative style. She believes the best projects are built on strong relationships, honest conversations and tackling challenges early, creating the clarity needed to keep projects moving forward.