James Matthewson joined Chawton Hill as a senior surveyor in 2013. He had previously worked for another practice in Dorking for seven years. His experience at his previous practice was broad, having worked on a number of large scale residential refurbishment projects across London and the South East, using JCT and NEC3 contracts. James also carried out a number of party wall and defects diagnoses, along with refurbishment projects in hospitals.

Since moving to Chawton Hill, James has gained experience in other sectors. He has worked on a number of insurance reinstatement projects (residential and healthcare) and in the role of expert witness. More recently, James played an important role on the larger SECAmb make-ready ambulance centre schemes. He is also involved in large-scale regeneration projects for local authorities including the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

James was promoted initially to principal surveyor/team leader, then associate director. In 2018, he became a director and shareholder in the business. Having worked as a surveyor for around 17 years, James Matthewson became chartered in 2009 and obtained his FRICS in 2022. He has particular interests in construction contracts and construction law.