Community and Leisure Team
Key Contact
William Bidewell
Partner
wbidewell@barker-associates.co.uk
01223 297244
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Stuart joined Barker in 1996 and has been Managing Partner since 2007. He is responsible for leading the management team to ensure the efficient operation and growth of the practice.
Stuart has experience across all core building surveying areas and sectors and now specialises in project management of major schemes.
An education specialist, Stuart helps identify needs, secure funding and deliver construction projects for schools, academies, further and higher education establishments. He also specialises in providing strategic advice to Multi Academy Trusts on estates and facilities management. His expertise in this area was recognised when Barker won the Premises and Facilities Management award for Partners in Consultancy in 2015.
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.
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.
James joined Barker in 2004 and is a chartered surveyor in the projects team. James specialises in design, project management and contract administration of refurbishment and new-build schemes for public sector, education, commercial and private clients. James has specific expertise in securing funding and the delivery of education projects, he also has NEBOSH training as a Fire Risk Assessor.
Barry joined Barker in 2019. He is an Associate Partner heading our London office team on delivering Building Surveying, Professional Services, Procurement and Project Management.
Barry’s experience covers a wide range of work and sectors, bringing particular experience to the practice of commercial clients, development work and the education sector. Barry has worked extensively in Frameworks and Funding within the education sector and successfully undertaken multi million pound commercial and educational projects.
Daniel joined Barker in 2011. Daniel is an Associate Partner and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor in the projects team. With nineteen years’ experience in the construction industry, Daniel specialises in providing cost consultancy for public sector, education and commercial clients across a wide range of new build and refurbishment projects.
Dan is an engineer and construction manager and heads up our Birmingham Office. He spent the eight years prior to joining Barker managing the Building Schools for the Future (BSF), Additional Pupil Places (APP) and Special School Additional Places (SSAP) capital delivery programmes for Birmingham City Council and has and in-depth knowledge of estate planning in the education sector. He is knowledgeable on funding streams and bid management and has built and managed multi-disciplinary consultancy teams for large scale programmes. An accomplished project and programme manager, he has overseen complex construction projects across multiple sectors on both client and contractor sides.
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 Energy Policy & Strategy, Carbon Reduction & Energy Efficiency Measures, Project and Programme Management, BREEAM Accredited Professional, Sustainable Design Advisor and Energy Efficiency Project Funding Advice.
Cem joined Barker in 2002 and is a building surveyor in the projects team. 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
David joined Barker in 2017 and is a chartered surveyor in the projects team. David specialises in project management and contract administration of refurbishment and new builds to clients in education, commercial sectors and private clients.
Philippa joined Barker in 2009 and is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Certified Historic Building Professional.
Philippa specialises in design, project management and contract administration of refurbishment and new-build schemes for public sector, education, commercial, ecclesiastical and private clients.
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.
As a member of Ecclesiastical Architects & Surveyors Association (EASA) she gives advice to ecclesiastical clients and diocesan bodies on repair, maintenance and alteration to church buildings as well as assisting with applications for grant funding.
Adrian joined Barker in 2017 and is a senior surveyor in the projects team. Adrian specialises in contract administration and project management. His extensive experience covers a range of public sector projects including schools, universities, constabulary and fire and rescue services.
Ben is a Chartered Building Surveyor in the Projects team. He undertakes a range of Projects where he delivers Building Surveying, Design, Specification, Contract Administration and Project Management Services working on a variety of Education, Commercial and Public Sector projects. Ben’s experience includes developing capital funding bids for Education Clients, delivering a range of services to Public Sector Clients including Emergency Services clients.
Charlie is a Senior Surveyor in the Projects team based in Braintree. Charlie delivers building surveying, design, specification, contract administration and project management services to commercial clients and the public sector including schools, constabulary and fire services. More recently, he has been involved with workplace planning to reduce congestion as part of post Covid requirements. Charlie’s skills also include Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) bids and strategic School Condition Allocation (SCA) expenditure for education clients.
Craig is an enthusiastic and talented architectural designer with a strong track record of successfully completed projects in the education and residential sectors. In-depth exploration of design options and attention to detail are brought to all projects in close consultation with clients and design teams.
Daniel joined Barker in 2020 as a trainee quantity surveyor based in our head office in Braintree. Daniel supports the team with cost reporting and procurement on education, commercial and community projects.
Edward joined Barker in 2020. He is a Chartered Building Surveyor based in our London office. Edward specialises in design, specification and contract administration of education, commercial and historic building projects. As part of the project team Edward delivers technical services on our education and commercial commissions including technical due diligence, project management, condition and PPM surveys, feasibility studies and occupier focused dilapidations.
Freddy joined Barker in 2021. He is a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in design, project management and contract administration of mechanical engineering based schemes across the public and private sectors including new builds, refurbishments, extensions and energy efficiency projects.
As a Mechanical Services Technical Manager, Freddy works closely with the team to build on our in-house Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and Sustainability capabilities.
Giorgio joined Barker in 2020. He is a building surveyor in our projects team based in Birmingham. Giorgio specialises in contract administration and project management of refurbishment, extension and new-build construction projects to education, commercial sectors and private clients.
Graham joined Barker Associates in 2018 as Senior Structural CAD Technician. He has over 35 years' experience in the Structural and Civil Engineering industry, working across a diverse range of projects. Graham assists our Associate Partner l Structural Engineer in the preparation of G.A, R.C and detail drawings to Tender and Construction stages.
Harry is currently undertaking a part time BA(Hons) Architecture at London Metropolitan University. His strong skill in building physical and virtual models assists in the early conceptual design and visualisation of projects.
Harry is a Trainee Building Surveyor in the projects team. He provides technical support and assistance to other members of staff delivering projects and professional surveying work. Harry is currently studying towards his RICS accredited Building Surveying Degree at Anglia Ruskin University on a part time basis and Barker are supporting his training providing both practical experience and support in his studies.
As part of our London based team Jack provides technical assistance to our team by delivering professional surveying and project work to our commercial and education clients. Jack is currently working towards his APC qualification with Barker supporting him in his training to become chartered.
Jack is a Trainee Building Surveyor working alongside our projects team in Birmingham. Jack provides technical support and assistance to other members of staff delivering projects and professional surveying work. Jack is currently studying towards his Building Surveying Degree at Wolverhampton University on a part time basis and Barker are supporting his training providing both practical experience and support in his studies.
James is a Building Surveyor working within our projects team in Braintree. James specialises in design, specification and contract administration for a range of clients in the education and commercial sectors. James delivers technical services on our commissions including technical due diligence, project management, condition surveys, party wall, dilapidations and feasibility studies. He also supports education clients with specific funding bids.
James joined Barker Associates in 2007 and is a chartered surveyor in the projects team. James specialises in contract administration and project management of refurbishment, extension and new build projects. Other specialisms include specific training in fire risk surveying and educational funding bid writing.
John is a Senior Building Surveyor in the projects team based in Cambridge. With nearly 30 years of experience in building surveying, John conducts condition surveys across all building types and specialises in design, project management and contract administration for refurbishment and new build schemes for public sector, education, commercial and private clients.
Jordan is a building surveyor in our projects team based in Birmingham. With over 5 years of experience across commercial, educational and healthcare sectors, Jordan’s expertise ranges from condition surveys, contract administration, reinstatement and project management of new build, office fit-outs and refurbishment projects.
Rick is a very experienced architect with an extensive portfolio of work covering a broad range of public and private sector commissions, including schools, libraries, residential development, business units, hotels, heritage projects, master planning and even a climbing barn. His education portfolio includes a number of successful PFI secondary school projects, his design for The Lammas School in Leyton being featured in Building Bulletin 95 Schools for the Future.
Robbie is a Building Surveyor in the projects team. He specialises in contract administration and project management of refurbishment, extension and new-build construction projects to education, commercial and private clients. Robbie is currently studying to achieve his RICS Chartership, with Barker Associates supporting his training towards this qualification.
As part of our Cambridge team Samuel delivers professional surveying and project work including initial design, contract administration, specification of works, tender documents and supervision of construction phase to our clients. Samuel has a particular focus in the education sector assisting Academies and Trusts with compliance, funding applications and refurbishment projects.
Thomas joined Barker Associates in 2018 as a Quantity Surveyor in the Projects team. Thomas specialises in cost reporting, valuation and procurement matters for commercial, education and local authority clients. Thomas is currently studying to become a Chartered member of the RICS.
Timothy is a Building Surveyor within our Projects team based in London. Timothy delivers technical services on our commissions including technical due diligence, project management, stock condition surveys, feasibility studies and reinstatement cost assessments. He specialises in design, project management and contract administration. He successfully manages projects from inception to completion, using the JCT form of contracts for clients in the education, local authority and commercial sectors.
