Our Mission

To help organisations across the Built Environment adopt AI properly.

Why? Because AI is already reshaping how work gets done; however, without structure, ownership, and capability, it creates noise instead of advantage.

CSJ exists to bridge the gap between experimentation and real commercial impact.

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Founder & Advisory Team

Founder-led. Backed by decades of technology, commercial, and investment experience.

CSJ Consultancy is led by Founder Ciaran Stokes and supported by experienced advisors from enterprise technology, corporate finance and business leadership. Together, they help organisations adopt AI responsibly, practically and with confidence.

 

Ciaran Stokes

FOUNDER

Over 20 years helping technology businesses adopt change across the UK and Europe. Today, Ciaran helps leadership teams introduce AI responsibly through practical governance, strategy and adoption.

Alan Donnelly

ADVISOR

Alan brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience from IBM and Salesforce to CSJ Consultancy. He advises boards and leadership teams on technology, business transformation, and sustainable commercial growth.

Lee Aston

ADVISOR

Lee has completed more than 200 corporate transactions, advising boards, founders and investors on strategy, investment and growth. His experience brings valuable commercial and financial perspective to CSJ Consultancy.

Alice

AI Agent

Alice is CSJ Consultancy’s AI Agent, helping transform knowledge into practical content and digital experiences. As AI capabilities evolve, her role will continue to expand across client engagement and learning.

Our Ecosystem

We collaborate with trade bodies, technology providers, and strategic partners to form a team.

CSJ ecosystem with the British and Irish Trade Association
CSG Ecosystem partnering with Manchester Digital
ESJ Ecosystem partnership with Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub
CSJ Ecosystem Partnership Tray AI

Fast Facts

Built deliberately. Growing steadily.

Our plan is to continue growing at a steady pace, helping construction leaders reduce risk, protect margins, and improve project predictability.

Years working with technology

AI tools assessed and ready to advise

Industry networks we are members

Average coffees consumed per week

Your Next Step

Visit our resources hub to help managing directors, commercial leaders, and operations teams gain clarity on practical AI adoption.

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