We provide a seamless project management service, offering end-to-end project delivery with a dedicated team at the heart of it all.
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We offer an end-to-end project delivery service with a dedicated team at the heart of it all. Effective project management stems from building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. We listen carefully to your goals and aspirations and work collaboratively to understand the unique nature of your project. Our aim is to deliver your vision whilst honouring constraints, such as scope, time and budget.
We are masterful planners. We dissect client briefs and apply our expertise to help create your vision. Each project is carefully assessed to understand your functional objectives. Within the planning phase, we undertake feasibility studies and provide a clear conceptual brief. We’re comfortable engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels to meet your project goals.
Our expert Contract Administrators and Employers Agents proactively manage the relationship between employer and contractor during the construction phase. This involves clear, timely reporting to the client, management of changes and payments and ensuring effective communication across the project team.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations aim to improve health and safety in construction placing legal duties on employers, designers and contractors. Barker can help clients and the professional team discharge their duties under CDM as a stand alone service or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Richard is a partner at Barker and leads the architecture department. He is dual qualified as a chartered architect and professionally certified project manager with over twenty-five years’ experience in the public and private sectors.
A diverse portfolio of completed projects includes new school buildings, visitor centres, courthouses, commercial offices and a variety of residential and mixed use projects both in the UK and overseas. Richard led the development and managed Staffordshire County Council’s first strategic construction partnership after several years leading an architectural team and has a broad knowledge of construction procurement.
Email: rpaynter@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279 648086
Partner
James joined Barker in 2004 and is a Chartered Surveyor and Partner heading up the Building Surveying projects team at our Head Office.
James specialises in design, specification and contract administration of refurbishment and new-build schemes for public sector, education, commercial and private clients.
An education specialist, he provides strategic advice/management, securing funding and the delivery of projects to the educational sector.
Email:jjohnson@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279 648099
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Michael joined Barker in 1998, achieving partner status in 2010. He manages a team of surveyors heading up a key part of our educational sector as well as wider management duties across the practice.
An experienced chartered surveyor, Michael has a hands-on role in the design, project management and contract administration of refurbishment and new-build schemes for public sector, education, commercial and private clients.
With the majority of his professional life spent working in the education sector Michael is an education specialist delivering projects from inception to completion including: feasibility/development planning, identifying funding streams, bid writing, project management of new build and refurbishment schemes and condition surveys/works.
Email: mmerrill@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01279 648068
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Will joined Barker in 2003 and is a partner heading up the project management, cost consultancy and commercial team. Will became a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2000 and has over twenty years’ relevant experience across all sectors of the construction industry. He is responsible for overseeing project management on all major schemes.
Previous project management experience includes major medical facilities, university buildings in Cambridge, aircraft facilities and extensive experience in educational buildings.
Will works with a cross section of clients from private individuals through to development companies and commercial organisations to provide project management services on new developments and opportunities.
Will is a principal designer under the CDM regulations and provides guidance and support for colleagues regarding health and safety on projects.
Email: wbidewell@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 01223 297244
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Edwin has over 15 years extensive experience in delivering built environment and sustainability services across the planning, development and building occupation lifecycles of major public sector education and commercial estates.
As an Energy & Sustainability specialist with extensive knowledge of the public and education sectors, Edwin brings a wealth of experience to the Practice including the areas of Carbon Reduction & Energy Efficiency Measures, Energy Policy & Strategy, Project and Programme Management, as well as Sustainable Design Advice.
Edwin’s key focus is to support the Barker’s client base with achieving their carbon reduction and energy efficiency aims across their education and commercial estates.
Email: eoconnell@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 0203 9127811
Associate Partner
Cem joined Barker in 2002. Working with our projects team in Cambridge, Cem specialises in design, project management and contract administration of refurbishment and new-build schemes in the education and private sectors. He also has extensive knowledge and experience in education funding streams and bid management
Email: corhan@barker-associates.co.uk
Tel: 1223 297245