Robert Gould, FRICS
Partner
Robert joined Barker in 2002 and is a Partner based in our Braintree office. A Fellow of th(...)
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Barker is one of the country’s leading heritage consultancies. We have specialist teams dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and development of historic buildings.
Our experts are passionate about preserving and enhancing buildings for the next generation. Specialising in the conservation, restoration and development of heritage buildings, our approach is bespoke.
From landmark buildings to modest dwellings, with our decades of experience we are perfectly placed to advise you on all heritage and conservation projects.
As one of the country’s leading conservation consultancies, our dedicated team can advise on all matters relating to historic and listed building projects.
Our heritage team holds specialist qualifications in building conservation.
They work with diocesan bodies and individual eccleasiatical clients to provide practical and accurate condition reports to approved industry standards.
Barker provides specialist advice to diocesan bodies and associated organisations for ecclesiastical properties across the UK.
We assist with development, care and maintenance advice of historic buildings including quinquennial inspections and grant funding applications.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund inspires, leads and resources for the UK’s heritage estates.
Our expert funding team can help support you in your application, to create positive and lasting change for people and communities.
We understand conservation.
Our architecture and surveying team holds specialist qualifications in building conservation, and works proactively with planning authorities to secure the optimum results for our clients and the building.
Our heritage team holds specialist qualifications in conservation.
We work with diocesan bodies and individual ecclesiastical clients to develop and submit applications for building works under the faculty process.

Partner
Robert joined Barker in 2002 and is a Partner based in our Braintree office. A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, he has over 20 years’ of experience in all core building surveying services and provides strategic estates advice to key accounts in the education, commercial, ecclesiastical, and public sectors.
An education specialist, he provides the following services: estates and energy strategy, asset management planning, project management, and capital funding applications.
Robert works closely with clients to plan and implement energy efficiency and sustainability strategies to save money, reduce carbon emissions and meet ESG objectives.
As a RICS Certified Historic Buildings Professional, he provides conservation consultancy for clients with listed and historic buildings.
Robert is an experienced APC Assessor and Chairman and is also an external examiner for Anglia Ruskin University
As a Partner, Robert leads the Business Development and Marketing function at Barker, builds relationships with key sector bodies and helps steer the strategic growth of the company.
Email: rgould@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279 648057

Associate Conservation Architect
Juan is a registered RIBA Conservation Architect who, through the years, has developed a particular interest in conservation projects. He has extensive experience working on residential, conservation, urban design, and community projects through all RIBA stages.
He is involved in all aspects of design, technical detailing and presentation. His technical knowledge and detailing skills are valuable assets to the team.

Associate Partner
Philippa joined Barker in 2009 and is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Certified Historic Building Professional.
Philippa has been developing our estates and energy programmes. Combined with her experience in project and estate management she is assisting clients in effectively collecting and analysing their estates and energy data to facilitate bespoke client-focused data-driven estates and sustainability strategies.
As a Certified Historic Buildings Professional she provides conservation consultancy for private and municipal clients, advises on conservation strategies and works to listed and historic buildings.
Email: pgould@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279 648051
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