Paul Hanvey trained from 1972-1980 in part-time study at Southampton in parallel with professional training and graduated with BSc Building from Nottingham Trent University. He joined Robert Adam Architects in 1982 bringing with him invaluable technical expertise and substantial project management experience from his work with commercial firms and with local authorities across the South of England.

Paul Hanvey's portfolio includes large private house alterations, housing developments for local authorities and private developers, and healthcare and education buildings.

He is a Member of the British Institute of Architectural Technologists and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Building.