💫 Meet the team Robert Sharples💫
This year, we want to highlight all the wonderful faces and people that make Bowman Riley who we are. Every week, we’ll be spotlighting one of the brilliant people behind the scenes – what they do, what they love, and the stories that make our team ours.
This time, we meet Robert Sharples, who became part of the Bowman Riley team in 2021.
Can you describe Bowman Riley in 3 words?
Progressive, confident, dynamic
What’s been your career highlight to date?
Becoming an accredited conservation architect
Which of our values resonates the most with you and why?
Quality is key in the heritage world, creativity is the game changer
Have you got any new personal goals for 2026?
Try writing for fun and walk some Cumbrian peaks.
What advice would you give someone entering our industry?
Retain your integrity, be fair and remember what you love about architecture.
What’s your favourite holiday destination?
Sicily, the most authentic Italian experience I have had to date
What’s your favourite film?
Withnail and I, a staple
Favourite song?
Gustav Mahler symphony No.5, or Yves Tumor Kerosene!, depending on mood
Do you prefer dogs or cats?
Dogs, but I myself am probably more like a cat
A good night out or a mug of tea and a good film?
Good film, for sure. Maybe coffee or a spritz instead