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Our team
Executive Directors
Giles Blight
BA(Hons) MArch RIBA
Giles is an award winning Chartered Architect with over 18 years experience with a wide range of key skills and knowledge across a broad spectrum of sectors.
Giles is an award winning Chartered Architect with over 18 years experience with a wide range of key skills and knowledge across a broad spectrum of sectors. He joined the practice in 2013 from a major international multi-disciplinary London based company, and was elevated to Partner in 2017.
His experience ranges from mixed use commercial and residential regeneration projects, exemplar research facilities, to managing frameworks with multiple estates, projects, tight budgets and timescales. By developing the ethereal, functional and financial briefs he ensures that the best product is delivered for the client and its stakeholders, ensuring places and spaces are designed for the people that intend to use them with great client satisfaction and recognition.
Giles is an award winning Chartered Architect with over 18 years experience with a wide range of key skills and knowledge across a broad spectrum of sectors.
Giles is an award winning Chartered Architect with over 18 years experience with a wide range of key skills and knowledge across a broad spectrum of sectors. He joined the practice in 2013 from a major international multi-disciplinary London based company, and was elevated to Partner in 2017.
His experience ranges from mixed use commercial and residential regeneration projects, exemplar research facilities, to managing frameworks with multiple estates, projects, tight budgets and timescales. By developing the ethereal, functional and financial briefs he ensures that the best product is delivered for the client and its stakeholders, ensuring places and spaces are designed for the people that intend to use them with great client satisfaction and recognition.
Mike Fisher
BA(Hons)DipArch RIBA
Mike is a highly experienced Chartered Architect who joined the Practice in 2000 and became a Partner in 2013 after successfully growing the architectural teams nationally.
Mike is a highly experienced Chartered Architect who joined the Practice in 2000 and became a Partner in 2013 after successfully growing the architectural teams nationally.
Mike has responsibility for the Built Environment departments across the Practice. A broad background initially working for a Design and Build contractor and then a series of architectural practices in the Midlands, London and the South West. Mike manages a broad range of clients across public and private sectors as well as a number of significant Frameworks. With a passion for design, creativity, technology and innovation, Mike places people at the heart of the process.
Mike is a highly experienced Chartered Architect who joined the Practice in 2000 and became a Partner in 2013 after successfully growing the architectural teams nationally.
Mike is a highly experienced Chartered Architect who joined the Practice in 2000 and became a Partner in 2013 after successfully growing the architectural teams nationally.
Mike has responsibility for the Built Environment departments across the Practice. A broad background initially working for a Design and Build contractor and then a series of architectural practices in the Midlands, London and the South West. Mike manages a broad range of clients across public and private sectors as well as a number of significant Frameworks. With a passion for design, creativity, technology and innovation, Mike places people at the heart of the process.
Philip Schlussas
BSc(Hons) MRICS
Philip is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years experience of major projects across a wide range of industry sectors. Philip joined Bailey Partnership in 2007 and became a partner in 2015.
Philip is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years experience of major projects across a wide range of industry sectors. Philip joined Bailey Partnership in 2007 and became a partner in 2015, becoming the partner responsible for the delivery of Quantity Surveying services. He is equally adept at generating best value for clients on smaller refurbishments as well as multi-million pound new build projects.
His early career was spent in private practice in London, undertaking the full range of pre and post contract quantity surveying duties. Overall project experience ranges across commercial offices, retail, leisure, residential, airport schemes and education work. Philip is the Executive Director responsible for the Exeter office, Professional Practice, Finance and QS resource allocation across the practice.
Philip is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years experience of major projects across a wide range of industry sectors. Philip joined Bailey Partnership in 2007 and became a partner in 2015.
Philip is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years experience of major projects across a wide range of industry sectors. Philip joined Bailey Partnership in 2007 and became a partner in 2015, becoming the partner responsible for the delivery of Quantity Surveying services. He is equally adept at generating best value for clients on smaller refurbishments as well as multi-million pound new build projects.
His early career was spent in private practice in London, undertaking the full range of pre and post contract quantity surveying duties. Overall project experience ranges across commercial offices, retail, leisure, residential, airport schemes and education work. Philip is the Executive Director responsible for the Exeter office, Professional Practice, Finance and QS resource allocation across the practice.
Philip Stuart-Harris
BSc(Hons) MRICS
Philip is a Project Manager and Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years experience in private practice. He has delivered a wide range of new-build and refurbishment projects and programmes of work as well as providing strategic property and construction advice to clients in the Public and Private sectors including Education, Local Authority and Central Government Departments.
Philip is a Project Manager and Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years experience in private practice. He has delivered a wide range of new-build and refurbishment projects and programmes of work as well as providing strategic property and construction advice to clients in the Public and Private sectors including Education, Local Authority and Central Government Departments.
A Partner in the Bristol office since 2006, Philip leads our key client Framework with the Ministry of Justice and chairs our Compliance and Risk Board that oversees our Quality, Environmental, Information and Risk Management Systems.
Philip is a Project Manager and Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years experience in private practice. He has delivered a wide range of new-build and refurbishment projects and programmes of work as well as providing strategic property and construction advice to clients in the Public and Private sectors including Education, Local Authority and Central Government Departments.
Philip is a Project Manager and Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years experience in private practice. He has delivered a wide range of new-build and refurbishment projects and programmes of work as well as providing strategic property and construction advice to clients in the Public and Private sectors including Education, Local Authority and Central Government Departments.
A Partner in the Bristol office since 2006, Philip leads our key client Framework with the Ministry of Justice and chairs our Compliance and Risk Board that oversees our Quality, Environmental, Information and Risk Management Systems.
Simon Zawada
BSc FRICS FCABE C.Build E Cert Man
Simon is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years experience gained in both the public and commercial sectors. He joined the practice in 2002 from a major international multi-disciplinary company to build on the success and growth of the practice in South East England.
Simon is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years experience gained in both the public and commercial sectors. He joined the practice in 2002 from a major international multi-disciplinary company to build on the success and growth of the practice in South East England. His experience ranges from key University and Education clients through to highly specialist Government Agencies such as the Ministry of Defence. He manages a diverse number of portfolio accounts from multi-discipline frameworks to inner London estate regeneration schemes. Simon is the Executive Director responsible for the Sevenoaks office, development and management of Human Resources, Training, and Health and Safety across the entire practice.
Simon is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years experience gained in both the public and commercial sectors. He joined the practice in 2002 from a major international multi-disciplinary company to build on the success and growth of the practice in South East England.
Simon is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years experience gained in both the public and commercial sectors. He joined the practice in 2002 from a major international multi-disciplinary company to build on the success and growth of the practice in South East England. His experience ranges from key University and Education clients through to highly specialist Government Agencies such as the Ministry of Defence. He manages a diverse number of portfolio accounts from multi-discipline frameworks to inner London estate regeneration schemes. Simon is the Executive Director responsible for the Sevenoaks office, development and management of Human Resources, Training, and Health and Safety across the entire practice.
Steve Demuth
BSc(Hons) DipSurvPract MRICS
Steve joined the practice from school in 2002 and studied part time at The College of Estate Management leading to graduation with 1st class honours degree.
Steve joined the practice from school in 2002 and studied part time at The College of Estate Management leading to graduation with 1st class honours degree.
Steve became Partner in 2017 and manages our Plymouth and Exeter building surveying and project management teams. His specialisms include education, social/private housing sector, residential/commercial development consultancy; working on projects which range from small refurbishments to multi-million pound regeneration schemes.
Steve also leads our fire safety and cladding remediation consultancy services across the Practice which has seen significant growth in recent years having securing a number of national frameworks with Homes England and Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Steve joined the practice from school in 2002 and studied part time at The College of Estate Management leading to graduation with 1st class honours degree.
Steve joined the practice from school in 2002 and studied part time at The College of Estate Management leading to graduation with 1st class honours degree.
Steve became Partner in 2017 and manages our Plymouth and Exeter building surveying and project management teams. His specialisms include education, social/private housing sector, residential/commercial development consultancy; working on projects which range from small refurbishments to multi-million pound regeneration schemes.
Steve also leads our fire safety and cladding remediation consultancy services across the Practice which has seen significant growth in recent years having securing a number of national frameworks with Homes England and Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Lee Carroll
BSc (Hons) MRICS MCABE C.Build E AIFireE
Lee has over 20 years of experience practising as a Building Surveyor and has been an MRICS professional since 2011. Lee is an active team player, conducting himself in a professional, methodical and flexible manner to successfully deliver complex projects and large programmes of work.
Lee has over 20 years of experience practising as a Building Surveyor and has been an MRICS professional since 2011. Lee is an active team player, conducting himself in a professional, methodical and flexible manner to successfully deliver complex projects and large programmes of work. Lee works well under pressure, communicating effectively to ensure deadlines are met with a focus on achieving high quality outputs and value for money.
Lee has over 20 years of experience practising as a Building Surveyor and has been an MRICS professional since 2011. Lee is an active team player, conducting himself in a professional, methodical and flexible manner to successfully deliver complex projects and large programmes of work.
Lee has over 20 years of experience practising as a Building Surveyor and has been an MRICS professional since 2011. Lee is an active team player, conducting himself in a professional, methodical and flexible manner to successfully deliver complex projects and large programmes of work. Lee works well under pressure, communicating effectively to ensure deadlines are met with a focus on achieving high quality outputs and value for money.
Our team
directors
Abigail Blumzon
BArch (Hons) MSc FRICS MAPM - Director
Abigail Blumzon is a Fellow of the RICS and an APM Accredited Project Manager with over a decade of experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary construction projects, with a specialist focus on fire safety and façade remediation.
Abigail Blumzon is a Fellow of the RICS and an APM Accredited Project Manager with over a decade of experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary construction projects, with a specialist focus on fire safety and façade remediation. She leads Bailey Partnership’s Chichester office and South East Project Management team, driving excellence in project delivery, team development, and client service. Passionate about inclusion and mentorship, Abigail also chairs the firm’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and contributes to staff development and wellness initiatives.
Abigail Blumzon is a Fellow of the RICS and an APM Accredited Project Manager with over a decade of experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary construction projects, with a specialist focus on fire safety and façade remediation.
Abigail Blumzon is a Fellow of the RICS and an APM Accredited Project Manager with over a decade of experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary construction projects, with a specialist focus on fire safety and façade remediation. She leads Bailey Partnership’s Chichester office and South East Project Management team, driving excellence in project delivery, team development, and client service. Passionate about inclusion and mentorship, Abigail also chairs the firm’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and contributes to staff development and wellness initiatives.
Paul Chapple
FCIAT C.Build E MCABE IMaPS - Chartered Architectural Technologist
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Paul leads the technical team with his broad project experience and knowledge.
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Paul leads the technical team with his broad project experience and knowledge. As an Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety Paul is responsible for communicating legislation and coordinating with all our CDM professionals.
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Paul leads the technical team with his broad project experience and knowledge.
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Paul leads the technical team with his broad project experience and knowledge. As an Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety Paul is responsible for communicating legislation and coordinating with all our CDM professionals.
Katharine Edwards
MEng CEng AIStructE - Director Civil & Structural Engineering
Katharine is an experienced Chartered Engineer who has a proven record in design and team management in large-scale, high-pressure projects within Gibraltar.
Katharine is an experienced Chartered Engineer who has a proven record in design and team management in large-scale, high-pressure projects within Gibraltar. She has experience both on site and in design work, specialising in reinforced concrete and hot rolled steel design.
Katharine is an experienced Chartered Engineer who has a proven record in design and team management in large-scale, high-pressure projects within Gibraltar.
Ben Venner
BEng(Hons) CEng MCIBSE - Director, Building Services Engineering
Ben is an experienced Chartered Building Services Engineer with a background rooted in a wide range of sectors.
Ben is an experienced Chartered Building Services Engineer with a background rooted in a wide range of sectors including nuclear and defense, education, healthcare, industrial and commercial. Ben joined Bailey Partnership in 2017 as Director of the Building Services Engineering team having successfully establishing and running a Building Services Consultancy for the previous 4 years. Ben works across all four offices, supporting the Partners in business growth and development.
Ben is an experienced Chartered Building Services Engineer with a background rooted in a wide range of sectors.
Ben is an experienced Chartered Building Services Engineer with a background rooted in a wide range of sectors including nuclear and defense, education, healthcare, industrial and commercial. Ben joined Bailey Partnership in 2017 as Director of the Building Services Engineering team having successfully establishing and running a Building Services Consultancy for the previous 4 years. Ben works across all four offices, supporting the Partners in business growth and development.
Bernie Bonfiglio
MEng CEng MICE MIStructE - Director
Bernie Bonfiglio joined the Bailey Partnership in November 2019. Bernie brings with him a wealth of experience in structural and civil engineering projects.
Bernie Bonfiglio joined the Bailey Partnership in November 2019. Bernie brings with him a wealth of experience in structural and civil engineering projects. Bernie’s skills and experience areas have been built upon through a range of employment settings in the UK and overseas which include; structural inspections and assessments, structural and civil engineering design, project management, contract administration and site supervision.
Bernie Bonfiglio joined the Bailey Partnership in November 2019. Bernie brings with him a wealth of experience in structural and civil engineering projects.
Bernie Bonfiglio joined the Bailey Partnership in November 2019. Bernie brings with him a wealth of experience in structural and civil engineering projects. Bernie’s skills and experience areas have been built upon through a range of employment settings in the UK and overseas which include; structural inspections and assessments, structural and civil engineering design, project management, contract administration and site supervision.
Stuart Collingwood
DipSurv MRICS - Director, Project Management and Building Surveying
Stuart is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Project Manager with extensive experience in the public, commercial and private sectors
Stuart is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Project Manager with extensive experience in the public, commercial and private sectors. He joined the practice in 2006 and has experience with key Universities and Education clients through to highly specialist Government Agencies such as the Ministry of Justice. He manages a diverse number of portfolio accounts from multi-discipline frameworks within Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London. Stuart is a Director based at the Sevenoaks Office and manages a team of Building Surveyors and Project Managers.
Stuart is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Project Manager with extensive experience in the public, commercial and private sectors
Stuart is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Project Manager with extensive experience in the public, commercial and private sectors. He joined the practice in 2006 and has experience with key Universities and Education clients through to highly specialist Government Agencies such as the Ministry of Justice. He manages a diverse number of portfolio accounts from multi-discipline frameworks within Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London. Stuart is a Director based at the Sevenoaks Office and manages a team of Building Surveyors and Project Managers.
Mike Hancock
Eng Tech MICE TIStructE CMaPS - Director
Mike's experience in project management and design and detailing of building and civil engineering projects is well renowned.
Mike’s experience in project management and design and detailing of building and civil engineering projects is well renowned. He is an experienced Principal Designer and is a Certified Member of the Association for Project Safety sitting on the Regional Committee. He is responsible for the sucessful delivery of civil engineering projects, contract administration and management of the reconstruction of fire-damaged listed buildings and designs. He leads our Civil Engineering and Renewables team working on highway and drainage infrastructure, marine, wind farm and STOR projects.
Mike's experience in project management and design and detailing of building and civil engineering projects is well renowned.
Mike’s experience in project management and design and detailing of building and civil engineering projects is well renowned. He is an experienced Principal Designer and is a Certified Member of the Association for Project Safety sitting on the Regional Committee. He is responsible for the sucessful delivery of civil engineering projects, contract administration and management of the reconstruction of fire-damaged listed buildings and designs. He leads our Civil Engineering and Renewables team working on highway and drainage infrastructure, marine, wind farm and STOR projects.
Tim Brown
BSc(Hons) MRICS CMaPS - Director Building Surveying, Project Management
Tim originally joined the practice in 2001 and after a short period away, he rejoined to lead the Building Surveying Team in Plymouth.
Tim originally joined the practice in 2001 and after a short period away, he rejoined to lead the Building Surveying Team in Plymouth.
He has worked across a diverse sector on industry including commercial, healthcare, defence, in addition to carrying various professional services and has forged many lasting rela. Tim is currently engaged in a number of cladding projects as part of cladding remediation consultancy team. Tim is particularly passionate about construction health & safety and is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of surveyors.
Tim originally joined the practice in 2001 and after a short period away, he rejoined to lead the Building Surveying Team in Plymouth.
Tim originally joined the practice in 2001 and after a short period away, he rejoined to lead the Building Surveying Team in Plymouth.
He has worked across a diverse sector on industry including commercial, healthcare, defence, in addition to carrying various professional services and has forged many lasting rela. Tim is currently engaged in a number of cladding projects as part of cladding remediation consultancy team. Tim is particularly passionate about construction health & safety and is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of surveyors.
Michael Smith
BA(Hons) DipArch RIBA - Director, Architect & Practice BIM Manager
Joining Bailey Partnership in 2018, Mike has a strong technical background and a wealth of knowledge in Building Information Modelling.
Joining Bailey Partnership in 2018, Mike has a strong technical background and a wealth of knowledge in Building Information Modelling. Mike is driving forward BIM within the Partnership, helping to deliver coordinated projects and looking at ways to utilise new technology to enhance delivery and efficiency.
Alongside researching innovative technologies, Mike also undertakes regular lectures at Universities and Colleges to promote the benefits of 3D modelling and BIM.
Joining Bailey Partnership in 2018, Mike has a strong technical background and a wealth of knowledge in Building Information Modelling.
Joining Bailey Partnership in 2018, Mike has a strong technical background and a wealth of knowledge in Building Information Modelling. Mike is driving forward BIM within the Partnership, helping to deliver coordinated projects and looking at ways to utilise new technology to enhance delivery and efficiency.
Alongside researching innovative technologies, Mike also undertakes regular lectures at Universities and Colleges to promote the benefits of 3D modelling and BIM.
Rory Hill
BSc(Hons) MRICS AIFireE - Director Building Surveying, Project Management & Fire Engineering
Alongside being one of our Directors, Rory manages our Building Surveying team in Exeter.
Alongside being one of our Directors, Rory manages our Building Surveying team in Exeter.
Relocating back to Devon, Rory joined us in 2016 after having worked for other large multidisciplinary practices on the South Coast. Rory as a result has a broad range of experience in both traditional Building Surveying and Project Management across both Public and Private sectors. Rory is a Chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) as well as an Associate Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (AIFireE).
Rory is responsible for managing the delivery of many of our EWS1 & FRAEW commissions across the practice and is our Lead for South Wales and the South and West of England concerning all matters and enquiries relating to the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS)
Alongside being one of our Directors, Rory manages our Building Surveying team in Exeter.
Alongside being one of our Directors, Rory manages our Building Surveying team in Exeter.
Relocating back to Devon, Rory joined us in 2016 after having worked for other large multidisciplinary practices on the South Coast. Rory as a result has a broad range of experience in both traditional Building Surveying and Project Management across both Public and Private sectors. Rory is a Chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) as well as an Associate Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (AIFireE).
Rory is responsible for managing the delivery of many of our EWS1 & FRAEW commissions across the practice and is our Lead for South Wales and the South and West of England concerning all matters and enquiries relating to the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS)
Ryan Parker
BSc(Hons) MCIAT - Director, Chartered Architectural Technologist
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Ryan heads up the architectural team in Bristol.
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Ryan heads up the architectural team in Bristol and acts as Lead Designer, Architectural Technologist, Contract Administrator and Project Manager for a number of partnering and Framework commissions. Ryan regularly works alongside our other disciplines including Building Surveyors and Project Managers providing added value to the design process for a variety of projects.
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Ryan heads up the architectural team in Bristol.
A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Ryan heads up the architectural team in Bristol and acts as Lead Designer, Architectural Technologist, Contract Administrator and Project Manager for a number of partnering and Framework commissions. Ryan regularly works alongside our other disciplines including Building Surveyors and Project Managers providing added value to the design process for a variety of projects.
Guy Sheer-Bolt
BSc(Hons) DipSurvPract MRICS - Director Quantity Surveyor
Guy has a proven track record of delivering best value on projects across a variety of sectors ranging in a values from £50k to £80M.
Guy has a proven track record of delivering best value on projects across a variety of sectors ranging in a values from £50k to £80M. His early career was spent in private practice undertaking a full range of
Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, Employers Agent, Project Management and Technical Advisor duties. Joining the Partnership in 2005, Guy’s recent project experience includes large scale education Frameworks, commercial/industrial, retail, leisure, rail, residential and healthcare works.
Guy has a proven track record of delivering best value on projects across a variety of sectors ranging in a values from £50k to £80M.
Guy has a proven track record of delivering best value on projects across a variety of sectors ranging in a values from £50k to £80M. His early career was spent in private practice undertaking a full range of
Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, Employers Agent, Project Management and Technical Advisor duties. Joining the Partnership in 2005, Guy’s recent project experience includes large scale education Frameworks, commercial/industrial, retail, leisure, rail, residential and healthcare works.
David Vickerstaff
BA(Hons) DipArch RIBA - Director Architect
An experienced Architect, having completed award winning projects within education, healthcare and housing.
An experienced Architect, having completed award winning projects within education, healthcare and housing who utilises his vast experience and abilities to engage with his clients and stakeholders to establish and identify design solutions. This includes leading large teams and multi project frameworks through to delivering individual bespoke developments, all with a strong client focussed approach.
Dave is also a member of the South West Design Review Panel where he draws on his experience to provide impartial, expert design reviews for major planning applications of significance to local authorities.
An experienced Architect, having completed award winning projects within education, healthcare and housing.
An experienced Architect, having completed award winning projects within education, healthcare and housing who utilises his vast experience and abilities to engage with his clients and stakeholders to establish and identify design solutions. This includes leading large teams and multi project frameworks through to delivering individual bespoke developments, all with a strong client focussed approach.
Dave is also a member of the South West Design Review Panel where he draws on his experience to provide impartial, expert design reviews for major planning applications of significance to local authorities.
Steve Harrison
BA(Hons) DipArch PDAP RIBA Director Architect
Steve is a Chartered Architect and Project Manager with a wide range of experience covering a variety of industry sectors.
Steve is a Chartered Architect with experience across a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on education, sports and leisure and public sector schemes. Steve is responsible for the South East regional architectural teams in Maidstone and Bury St Edmunds.
Steve is a Chartered Architect and Project Manager with a wide range of experience covering a variety of industry sectors.
Steve is a Chartered Architect with experience across a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on education, sports and leisure and public sector schemes. Steve is responsible for the South East regional architectural teams in Maidstone and Bury St Edmunds.
Shaun Wells-Burr
MRICS BSc(Hons) - Director Quantity Surveyor
A Chartered Quantity Surveyor who manages our Bristol and Exeter Quantity Surveying teams since progressing through the Practice from joining as an apprentice.
A Chartered Quantity Surveyor who manages our Bristol and Exeter Quantity Surveying teams since progressing through the Practice from joining as an apprentice. Shaun has strong experience in Development Management and is heavily involved in development appraisals and fund monitoring. He predominately acts as Contract Administrator, Cost Consultant, Project Manager and Monitoring Surveyor for a number of key private and public sector clients.
A Chartered Quantity Surveyor who manages our Bristol and Exeter Quantity Surveying teams since progressing through the Practice from joining as an apprentice.
A Chartered Quantity Surveyor who manages our Bristol and Exeter Quantity Surveying teams since progressing through the Practice from joining as an apprentice. Shaun has strong experience in Development Management and is heavily involved in development appraisals and fund monitoring. He predominately acts as Contract Administrator, Cost Consultant, Project Manager and Monitoring Surveyor for a number of key private and public sector clients.
Josh Butler
BSc(Hons) MRICS Director
Joshua joined Bailey Partnership in January 2019. He is a diligent, pragmatic building surveyor with a host of experience.
Joshua joined Bailey Partnership in January 2019. He is a diligent, pragmatic building surveyor with a host of experience across the broad building surveying discipline for both larger commercial clients and smaller private clients.
Joshua joined Bailey Partnership in January 2019. He is a diligent, pragmatic building surveyor with a host of experience.
Joshua joined Bailey Partnership in January 2019. He is a diligent, pragmatic building surveyor with a host of experience across the broad building surveying discipline for both larger commercial clients and smaller private clients.
Ken Birch
BSc (Hons) FRICS
A Chartered Surveyor leading a Building Surveying and Project Management team. Widely experienced, strategically aware and commercially astute experienced with operating at board level and a solid track record of delivering results.
A Chartered Surveyor leading a Building Surveying and Project Management team. Widely experienced, strategically aware and commercially astute experienced with operating at board level and a solid track record of delivering results. Noted for the recovery and turnaround of projects in distress. Proven ability to manage change and handle difficult circumstances. A natural leader with great social skills and an affinity to persuade, influence, motivate, reason and negotiate with people at all levels.
A Chartered Surveyor leading a Building Surveying and Project Management team. Widely experienced, strategically aware and commercially astute experienced with operating at board level and a solid track record of delivering results.
A Chartered Surveyor leading a Building Surveying and Project Management team. Widely experienced, strategically aware and commercially astute experienced with operating at board level and a solid track record of delivering results. Noted for the recovery and turnaround of projects in distress. Proven ability to manage change and handle difficult circumstances. A natural leader with great social skills and an affinity to persuade, influence, motivate, reason and negotiate with people at all levels.
Steve Walker
MIFireE C.Build E MCABE MIFSM
Steve is our Director of Fire Consultancy, managing a national team of fire engineers, fire consultants, facade engineers, façade consultants and support staff, delivering fire safety solutions across the UK and Europe. Our work is guided by expertise in PAS, ISO, and British Standards, ensuring compliance and excellence in fire consultancy services.
Steve is our Director of Fire Consultancy, managing a national team of fire engineers, fire consultants, facade engineers, façade consultants and support staff, delivering fire safety solutions across the UK and Europe. Our work is guided by expertise in PAS, ISO, and British Standards, ensuring compliance and excellence in fire consultancy services.
A proven Director with over five years experience directing National Teams in large organisations, ensures operational efficiency and structured performance in high-stakes environments by inspiring and empowering staff to pursue a shared vision of excellence beyond mere results.
With over 24 years of experience in the fire industry, he holds multiple accreditations, including MIFireE, C.Build E MCABE, and MIFSM, ABBE level 6 External Wall Assessor, reflecting his recognised competence in fire industry management.
Steve is our Director of Fire Consultancy, managing a national team of fire engineers, fire consultants, facade engineers, façade consultants and support staff, delivering fire safety solutions across the UK and Europe. Our work is guided by expertise in PAS, ISO, and British Standards, ensuring compliance and excellence in fire consultancy services.
Steve is our Director of Fire Consultancy, managing a national team of fire engineers, fire consultants, facade engineers, façade consultants and support staff, delivering fire safety solutions across the UK and Europe. Our work is guided by expertise in PAS, ISO, and British Standards, ensuring compliance and excellence in fire consultancy services.
A proven Director with over five years experience directing National Teams in large organisations, ensures operational efficiency and structured performance in high-stakes environments by inspiring and empowering staff to pursue a shared vision of excellence beyond mere results.
With over 24 years of experience in the fire industry, he holds multiple accreditations, including MIFireE, C.Build E MCABE, and MIFSM, ABBE level 6 External Wall Assessor, reflecting his recognised competence in fire industry management.
Our team
senior leadership team
Stephen Clark
BA(Hons) MCIAT - Associate, Chartered Architectural Technologist
Stephen has worked on a variety of projects with Bailey Partnership since joining in 2001.
Stephen has worked on a variety of projects with Bailey Partnership since joining in 2001. His particular experience is in the detailed design of schools, residential, leisure, social and commercial housing, and student accommodation.
Stephen has worked on a variety of projects with Bailey Partnership since joining in 2001.
Stephen has worked on a variety of projects with Bailey Partnership since joining in 2001. His particular experience is in the detailed design of schools, residential, leisure, social and commercial housing, and student accommodation.
Helen Demuth
BA(Hons) MCSD - Associate Interior Designer
Helen is a key member of our design team, acting as lead interior designer in most projects and is ultimately responsible for co-ordination of the design.
Helen is a key member of our design team, acting as lead interior designer in most projects and is ultimately responsible for co-ordination of the design. Her creative eye starts from initial concept stage through to the fit out- using her talented approach to create functional and eye-catching spaces in all sectors.
Helen is a key member of our design team, acting as lead interior designer in most projects and is ultimately responsible for co-ordination of the design.
Helen is a key member of our design team, acting as lead interior designer in most projects and is ultimately responsible for co-ordination of the design. Her creative eye starts from initial concept stage through to the fit out- using her talented approach to create functional and eye-catching spaces in all sectors.
Ian Newcombe
MCIAT - Senior Associate, Chartered Architectural Technologist
With experience both in the UK and overseas, Ian joined the Partnership in 1999 and leads teams producing work from feasibility to construction.
With experience both in the UK and overseas, Ian joined the Partnership in 1999 and leads teams producing work from feasibility to construction. Ian is capable and versatile individual with a broad skill-set and wealth of experience across multiple sectors.
With experience both in the UK and overseas, Ian joined the Partnership in 1999 and leads teams producing work from feasibility to construction.
With experience both in the UK and overseas, Ian joined the Partnership in 1999 and leads teams producing work from feasibility to construction. Ian is capable and versatile individual with a broad skill-set and wealth of experience across multiple sectors.
Joe Wiltshire
BSc(Hons) MRICS IMaPS - Senior Associate Building Surveyor
Joe is a Chartered Building Surveyor and leads our Building Surveying team in the Bristol office.
Joe is a Chartered Building Surveyor and leads our Building Surveying team in the Bristol office. Joe has a wealth of experience working for public sector, higher education and government clients as lead consultant on project works of up to £5 million. In addition, Joe is also an Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety (APS) and has developed good experience acting as Principal Designer as a stand alone role as well as part of the lead consultant role.
Joe is a Chartered Building Surveyor and leads our Building Surveying team in the Bristol office.
Joe is a Chartered Building Surveyor and leads our Building Surveying team in the Bristol office. Joe has a wealth of experience working for public sector, higher education and government clients as lead consultant on project works of up to £5 million. In addition, Joe is also an Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety (APS) and has developed good experience acting as Principal Designer as a stand alone role as well as part of the lead consultant role.
Paul Miller
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Paul is a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor who joined Bailey Partnership in 2005. He has a broad range of sector experience with both private and public sector clients, including commercial, defence and education.
Paul is a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor who joined Bailey Partnership in 2005. He has a broad range of sector experience with both private and public sector clients, including commercial, defence and education
Paul is a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor who joined Bailey Partnership in 2005. He has a broad range of sector experience with both private and public sector clients, including commercial, defence and education.
Paul is a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor who joined Bailey Partnership in 2005. He has a broad range of sector experience with both private and public sector clients, including commercial, defence and education
Yasmin Godfrey
BSc(Hons) Assoc. CIPD Associate Human Resources Manager
Yasmin is our in house Human Resources manager who helps to look after the staff needs of the Practice.
Yasmin is our in house Human Resources manager who helps to look after the staff needs of the Practice. The cornerstone of her approach is a focus on wellbeing and the support to allow personal progression and development of every member of the team. Yasmin is CIPD qualified and is also the Regional Branch Secretary for the Devon & Cornwall CIPD Committee.
Yasmin is our in house Human Resources manager who helps to look after the staff needs of the Practice.
Yasmin is our in house Human Resources manager who helps to look after the staff needs of the Practice. The cornerstone of her approach is a focus on wellbeing and the support to allow personal progression and development of every member of the team. Yasmin is CIPD qualified and is also the Regional Branch Secretary for the Devon & Cornwall CIPD Committee.
Paul Cleaver
BSc (Hons) PGDip MCIOB Associate
Paul is a Chartered Project Manager with over 12 years of experience delivering new build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects.
Paul is a Chartered Project Manager with over 12 years of experience delivering new build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects for the MOJ and also across various sectors.
Paul is a Chartered Project Manager with over 12 years of experience delivering new build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects.
Paul is a Chartered Project Manager with over 12 years of experience delivering new build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects for the MOJ and also across various sectors.
Matt Foster
BSc(Hons) MRICS - Associate, Building Surveyor
Matthew joined the practice in 2006 and has experience across a range of sectors including education, leisure, civic buildings, housing and historic building conservation.
Matthew joined the practice in 2006 and has experience across a range of sectors including education, leisure, civic buildings, housing and historic building conservation. As a Chartered Building Surveyor he has delivered numerous projects to refurbish and remodel existing buildings, alongside professional work such as condition surveys and party wall matters. In recent years Matthew has project managed a series of school expansion schemes, engaging with clients and working with multi-disciplinary teams to guide these projects from feasibility stage right through to completion on site.
Matthew joined the practice in 2006 and has experience across a range of sectors including education, leisure, civic buildings, housing and historic building conservation.
Matthew joined the practice in 2006 and has experience across a range of sectors including education, leisure, civic buildings, housing and historic building conservation. As a Chartered Building Surveyor he has delivered numerous projects to refurbish and remodel existing buildings, alongside professional work such as condition surveys and party wall matters. In recent years Matthew has project managed a series of school expansion schemes, engaging with clients and working with multi-disciplinary teams to guide these projects from feasibility stage right through to completion on site.
Rob Walsh
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, MCIOB - Associate Project Manager
Associate project Manager with over 15 years experience extensively in both the Retail Sector as well as major Central Government Capital Project delivery.
Associate project Manager with over 15 years experience extensively in both the Retail Sector as well as major Central Government Capital Project delivery.
Associate project Manager with over 15 years experience extensively in both the Retail Sector as well as major Central Government Capital Project delivery.
Associate project Manager with over 15 years experience extensively in both the Retail Sector as well as major Central Government Capital Project delivery.