Roger graduated from the University of East London in 1987 went on to qualify as a chartered surveyor within the public services. He has undertaken a range of professional work including developments, acquisitions and disposals, as well as valuation, landlord and tenant and compulsory purchase work. Much of this work was delivering joint projects with health, primary care and mental health care trusts. During this time he completed membership of the association of project management and achieved a certificate in management at South Bank University.

Roger ran his own company for 3 years, before joining Aitchison Raffety at their London office in February 2008. He moved to the St Albans office in June, from where he is providing specialist healthcare property advice to clients, including valuations and appraisals, rent review and lease renewals, and development advice.