Meet the team: Andreas Nicou
A Space Between Meet Andreas Nicou
Date June 2026
Location Clerkenwell
From the architecture books to the site office, our newest supervisor on detail, flexibility and finding his feet at Arcitile.
At Arcitile, it’s fair to say that we’re obsessed with getting things right. So, we are pleased to welcome Andreas Nicou to the team as a trainee site supervisor. He arrives with an architect’s eye for detail and a clear preference for being where the work happens. A couple of weeks into the role, we sat down with him to talk about the path that brought him here, what a supervisor’s day really looks like and what good work means to him.
How did you come to work with Arcitile, and how did you get into precision tile installation?
My background is in architecture, but I always found myself drawn more to the construction stage of a project than to the design stage. There is something deeply satisfying about returning to a site at regular intervals and watching it steadily take shape, ready for handover.
I was fortunate to find Arcitile, where I was offered real support and training to develop a career as a site supervisor. Their high quality of work and strong reputation told me I was in safe hands as I started out in a more site-based role.
What does a site supervisor’s job look like day to day, and what might people be surprised to learn about it?
It can range from very structured to fairly flexible. A typical day might be spent on a single site, or it might mean moving between three or even four sites, carrying out inspections and completing progress reports.
What might surprise people is how little of it you can plan in advance. It is really about staying flexible and being willing to go with the flow.
Do you prepare the team for site and brief them on the details of the job, or is it more about inspecting progress and quality?
The whole team, myself included, needs to be prepped: knowing the site, knowing their task and knowing how to carry that task out. My role is making sure they have the materials and the knowledge to do their job well, and to Arcitile’s standards.
When an installation does not meet the Arcitile standard, how do you approach it?
It is something that needs to be flagged straight away. I would speak to the team to discuss the issue and ask for it to be put right. It can feel like an uncomfortable situation at first, but it is important to handle it respectfully. It helps enormously when you have built strong relationships with the team from the outset; situations like that become far less awkward.
How does your background in architecture interact with your current role?
My studies gave me an eye for detail and precision, and those are skills I have carried straight into my work at Arcitile. I have been able to take what I learned about the design process and translate it into construction knowledge through real-world practice.
What does a well-executed installation look like at the end of a job? What are you looking for?
I am yet to reach the end of a job, as I have only completed a couple of weeks in the role. That said, I imagine the finished product will bear a strong resemblance to the architect’s and client’s vision. Every piece of completed work will have met the high standards we set, and the team themselves will be genuinely pleased with what they have produced.
What is your impression of the Arcitile team so far?
They have been very supportive, especially given that I am stepping into a new role and field and may not yet have all the knowledge and skills. Each of them has offered guidance to help me get better at the job, and collectively the team has a real sense of unity and collaboration.
Tiles aside, what are your interests in everyday life?
I spend a lot of my time with friends and family outside of work. I love sitting down to watch a good film with a fun group of people. I tend not to plan my days off too rigidly; I like to go with the flow and see what each day brings.
A warm welcome
Andreas may be only a couple of weeks into the role, but his instinct for detail and his easy, collaborative manner already feel like a natural fit for how we work. We are looking forward to watching him grow into the job, see his first projects through to handover and bring that architect’s eye to every site he steps onto. Welcome to the team, Andreas: we are glad to have you with us.
