Richard Smith

Director of Design & Construction

Richard joined HC-One in March 2020, having worked in the construction industry since he left school more than 30 years ago. Having started out as a trainee quantity surveyor and developing skills in project management and senior development throughout his career, Richard later built his first care home in 1999 and has worked for care home providers ever since. Richard believes the care sector chose him, and his favourite thing is seeing a building come to life and become a home as Residents move in for the first time.

To Richard, kindness means to treat others how you wish to be treated and leave them with a laugh and a smile. He is passionate about helping older people live a very good life, enabling them to do what makes them happy with the people they care about.