Steve Watts is an accomplished professional in the field of cost consulting and urban habitat, currently serving as a Director at Turner & Townsend alinea since February 2023. Watts has been the Chairman of the Council on Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat since October 2017, overseeing the organization's global initiatives, and also holds the position of Trustee and Treasurer on its Board of Trustees. Prior experience includes a partnership at alinea consulting LLP from May 2013 to July 2023 and a director role at Davis Langdon, an AECOM Company, from July 1997 to April 2013, showcasing expertise in high-rise economics and strategic development. Academic qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management from the University of Reading and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Economics from the Polytechnic of the South Bank.