Hello! I am Chris Varnham,

I’m a versatile Project and Operations Manager with over 15 years’ experience delivering high-spec, design-led spaces, from luxury smart home integrations and bespoke lighting schemes, delivered within complex fit-outs for premium residential, hospitality, and commercial environments

My background has given me a unique perspective: I understand how beautiful design and advanced technology come together behind the scenes to create exceptional spaces. I’ve worked alongside architects, interior designers, contractors, and end clients, ensuring that every technical detail, from integrated lighting to home automation, aligns with the overall design vision and is installed to the highest standard.

I’m trusted to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects where multiple moving parts meet tight deadlines and demanding expectations. I’ve managed procurement strategies, negotiated with suppliers, tracked budgets, and overseen specialist contractors on live sites, always with an eye on maintaining quality, protecting margins, and keeping projects on schedule.

Beyond the technical side, I thrive on collaboration and clear communication, bridging the gap between creative design teams and the practical realities of delivery. Whether I’m coordinating site visits, troubleshooting issues on the ground, or developing streamlined processes that keep multiple projects moving at once, I’m committed to making complex projects run smoothly.

My experience spans high-end private homes, boutique commercial spaces, award-winning showrooms, and multi-site roll-outs, giving me insight into how well-managed operations and a focus on brand integrity can shape standout customer experiences.

Now, I’m excited to bring this blend of practical project management, commercial awareness, and passion for thoughtful design to new opportunities across the architecture, interiors, and design-build sectors. Whether supporting a studio team, coordinating refurbishments, or helping a fast-growing brand expand its physical presence, I’m ready to add value wherever technical delivery and creative ambition meet.

If you’re looking for someone who can translate big ideas into well-executed spaces and who understands how technology, design, and operations work together, let’s talk.

I have collaborated with the likes of (but not limited to): 8Build / Ab Rogers / Ascot Design / BACA Architects / Banks Design and Build / Berkeley Group / Blenheim House Construction / Briggs and Forrester / C Tavener & Son Ltd / Chester Jones / Darling Associates / DMFK / Ecoism / Eric Parry Architects / Forcia / Gillespie Yunnie / Grainger Trust Plc / Grosvenor Estate / Hamilford Design / Harrison Sutton Partnership / Ian Wylie Architects / ISG / Kenham / Knowles / March and White Design / McLean Quinlan / Millard & Flo / Ottima / Peter Zumthor / Richmond International / Rigby & Rigby / Robert Dye Architects / Shawstephens / Stan Bolt / SUSD / The Crown Estate / Vinci / Woldon / Woodford Architecture / Woldon Architects / Xavio Design / Yiangou