Q&A with consultant, Daniel Trentham

April 21, 2026

Daniel joined the team inOctober 2025, and we thought this latest edition would be a great opportunityto introduce him, his experience, and his role here at Pyments. He brings lotsof practical experience of contractual matters and commercial requirements,applying a strong understanding of construction law and contract administrationunder various forms of contracts, including NEC, JCT and Bespoke Forms.

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Question 1:When did you join Pyments?

I joined as a Consultant inOctober 2025.

Question 2: Whatdoes your job involve?

My role focuses on thecommercial and contractual management of construction projects, with aparticular emphasis on dispute resolution and prevention. I work to ensure thatclients’ contractual rights are protected, risks are properly managed, and anyissues are resolved fairly and efficiently throughout the project lifecycle.

Question 3: Whatdo you like about Pyments?

I really enjoy working in anenvironment where I can make a difference by helping clients protect theircommercial positions. I’ve got a real passion for construction law and the roleit plays in keeping projects running fairly and smoothly.

Question 4:What is your favourite food?

I love a Nando’s! You can’tbeat their chicken, spicy rice, peri-salted chips and of course some halloumi.

Question 5: Whatwere you doing before Pyments?

Before joining Pyments, I wasworking for a consultancy based in Birmingham city centre, providing cost plansand advice on M&E solutions. Before this, I worked for an M&Esub-contractor based in Wolverhampton as their Commercial Manager.

Question 6: Whatdo you do away from work?

I like to unwind by spendingtime with my fiancée, my family, and our dog. I also love to travel and exploredifferent places around the world, and I also enjoy playing and watchingfootball and golf whenever I can.

Question 7: Whatmight someone be surprised to know about you?

Even before I joined theprofession, I wanted to work in the construction industry and during secondaryschool, I completed my work experience working for a firm in the U.A.E,completing take-offs for the construction of Zayeed University in Abu Dhabi. Iloved this experience and was even rewarded with tickets to watch Abu Dhabihost its first-ever Formula 1 event!

Question 8: Ifyou could offer one piece of advice to someone looking at a similar career,what would it be?

My advice would be to investtime in understanding the commercial and contractual aspects of the industry.It’s easy to focus on the day-to-day project work but developing a strong graspof how contracts operate will give you the confidence to make sound decisionsand support your clients effectively.

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