Melvin has five years of experience working with social housing providers such as L&Q, Moat Homes, and Hyde Housing. He began his career in Complaints and Disrepair, where he spent several years developing a strong foundation in housing issues. Driven by a desire to deepen his technical knowledge, Melvin pursued a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at London South East College. Following his studies, he transitioned into a role as a Responsive Building Surveyor, where he refined his skills in Building Pathology. 

Currently, Melvin works as an Apprentice Building Surveyor at Baily Garner, a multidisciplinary chartered surveying practice. His work involves handling High-Risk Buildings (HRBs), Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs), and various fire safety projects.