Mike Withers Joins Barker as Head of Civil Engineering

Barker is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Withers as Head of Civil Engineering.

This strategic appointment comes at a pivotal time for the market.

With clients increasingly seeking experienced, commercially astute civil engineering leadership, Mike’s arrival enhances our capability and underlines Barker’s ambition to be one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary design practices across all sectors.

Trusted Expertise for Developers and Sector Clients

Mike brings 44 years of civil engineering experience, having qualified with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in 1991.

Over the past 17 years, he has successfully led his own consultancy, supporting many of the UK’s leading national and regional housebuilders.

His experience spans:

1. Strategic infrastructure planning
2. Highways and drainage design
3. Residential and mixed-use developments
4. Technical due diligence
5. Commercially driven project delivery

Prior to running his own business, Mike held a director-level position within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, giving him a deep understanding of integrated design delivery and the commercial pressures facing developers.

Enhancing Integrated Delivery

At Barker, Mike will lead the continued growth of our Civil Engineering team, ensuring clients benefit from:

1. Early-stage strategic advice to improve certainty and reduce project risk.
2. Practical, buildable design solutions aligned with real-world construction needs.
3. Robust technical governance ensuring quality and compliance.
4. Seamless multidisciplinary integration across all stages of delivery.

For clients, this means greater certainty, reduced risk and coordinated delivery.