We work hard to attract, develop, and retain the best talent in our industry. Offering a wide range of specialist services where people can grow their skills sets us apart from our competitors.

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Jason Antill
Managing Director

Qualifications/Memberships: BSc (Hons) MRICS DipNDEA

Jason studied Real Estate at Oxford Brookes University graduating in 2001 and qualified as a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2004.

In 2008, he set up PRE, a niche commercial Chartered Surveying firm offering professional services to both landlords and tenants across the UK. Now celebrating its 15th successful year the company is looking to continue to grow in services and size without loosing its core values.  competitively priced with an enthuses on customer service.

In 2018 Jason helped set up PropSail in association with PropSki which is now a permeant fixture in the property calendar.

He is a committee member of the Chartered Surveyors Livery Company and an expert witness in measured surveys.

 

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Oxford Brookes Real Estate Management Society

In 2017, Jason became the Chairman of the Oxford Brookes Real Estate Management Society (OBREMS). In his role as Chairman, Jason is aiming to increase membership, while continuing to support the successful graduate mentoring scheme and raise monies for graduate bursaries, along with charitable causes such as LandAid.

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PropSail Sailing Regatta

An avid skier and sailor, in 2018 Jason helped set up PropSail in association with PropSki. An event which brings together property professionals for a day of sailing and an overnight stay in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

When you bring the PRE Chartered Surveyors team on board for your project, we designate you a single point of contact to support your every needs, ensuring you benefit from that more bespoke business touch.

Tara French

Tara French

Director of Operations

Tara has been with PRE from the start and has worked her way up progressing to Director of Operations.  Taras day to day duties range from managing many areas within the company from client accounts, providing proposals, organising daily schedules for all team members to client liaison.  In her free time she loves all things netball, spending time with her family of Twins and older daughter often being Mum Taxi to sporting events and Taras currently working towards her Level 1 Netball Coaching Qualification to work with the next young generation of Netballers.

Ana Marset

Ana Marset

CAD Technician

Ana joined in 2021 as a CAD technician, bringing her background as an industrial engineer. Her duties involve analysing and assessing new projects to providing accurate timeframes that align with each project's characteristics, followed by drawing and modelling plans. Outside of work, Ana enjoys DIY projects and staying active through sports. She aims to take on new challenges at work and travel to new places in the future.

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Assistant Building Surveyor

Robert joined in 2020 as a trainee building surveyor. In 2021 he progressed on to an apprenticeship pathway and aims to become a chartered surveyor and member of the RICS by 2026. His duties range from undertaking onsite inspections to in-office report production. His onsite duties see him undertake a number of surveying types including measured surveys, architectural surveys and condition surveys. Robert has learned to adapt to various surveying equipment including laser measuring tools during his time at the company.  Outside of work, Robert enjoys a number of hobbies including hiking, with his dog, and paddle boarding (when the UK weather allows!). In the future Robert wants to widen his surveying knowledge so he can provide the highest level of service to PREs clients. 

Alan Wilson

Alan Wilson

Assistant Building Surveyor

Alan joined the team in 2022 as an Assistant Building Surveyor and is currently pursuing a BSc in Chartered Building Surveying through an apprenticeship program. His role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including conducting Measured and Technical Due Diligence building surveys along with project management. Outside of work, Alan enjoys playing sports regularly and spending quality time with his family. He’s also learning the ins and outs of car maintenance, embracing the challenges that come with it.

Joshua Upson

Joshua Upson

Assistant Building Surveyor

Joshua joined the company in 2024 and is our newest recruit, he comes from a background in construction having worked here in London and also in Sydney, Australia. Joshua joined the team as an assistant building surveyor, some of his duties include carrying out measured surveys, cleaning and creating plans and completing reports. He is currently driven by the goal of completing half ironman in the future which keeps him busy during his free time. His professional goals are to become a member of RICS which the Degree he is currently studying will help him achieve this.

Guilherme Carvalho

Guilherme Carvalho

CAD Technician

Guilherme joined PRE in 2018 as a CAD technician after finishing his MSc in Geoinformatics for Building Information Modelling at University College London. His duties range from setting timeframes and specifications for new projects, assessing the quality of the products produced by the team and training of new members, as well as the production of area measurement reports, lease plans and 2D architectural documentation, based on inspections carried out locally by the team. Outside of work, Guilherme spends most of his time with his son, taking him to parks and playgrounds and, as often as possible, to the beach.

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We’re proud of our efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise.

Working with us

We are well known amongst both consultants and direct principles, hence the range of engagements we perform.

Multi-disciplined

Our broad suite of services and expertise allows PRE to offer comprehensive surveying solutions, ensuring every aspect of your project is expertly managed from start to finish.

Director-led

With direct involvement from experienced directors, you receive personal, high-level attention that ensures precision, quality, and exceptional service throughout your project.

Collaborative

We work closely with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals, to foster a seamless partnership that guarantees alignment and smooth project execution, every time.

Short lead times

Our efficient processes and proactive approach enable us to deliver high-quality results within short timeframes, helping you stay on schedule without compromising on quality.