With expertise in archival research and a broad knowledge of British architecture, she brings a research-driven approach to the team, offering insights into the historic evolution and significance of sites to identify conservation and development opportunities. Esmé works closely with clients to de-risk projects at the pre-application stage and prepares reports for planning submissions, including Heritage Statements, Heritage Impact Assessments, and Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments.

Before joining Iceni, Esmé worked with Simpson & Brown’s Heritage Consultancy Team, preparing Heritage Statements and Conservation Plans for historic sites across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. She holds an MA (Hons) in Architectural History and Heritage from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a particular interest in twentieth-century architecture, writing her dissertation on the lesser-known Seely & Paget practice, on which she is often invited to speak. Esmé is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.