Barker is a multidisciplinary property consultancy working with organisations that shape places, communities and futures.

We specialise in delivering complex, high-value projects across the education, commercial, residential development and public sector landscapes. Our clients trust us with their most significant investments because we combine strategic insight, technical excellence and a partnership approach that consistently drives better outcomes.

What We Do

We support clients through the full lifecycle of their estates and development programmes, providing integrated expertise across:

Architecture & Design
Building Surveying
Project Management
Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy
Facilities & Estate Management
Structural & Civil Engineering
Conservation & Historic Buildings
Sustainability Consultancy

Where We Excel

Education: We are one of the UK’s most experienced education sector consultancies, delivering capital programmes, new-build schools, estate strategies and complex refurbishments for academies, multi academy trusts, local authorities and higher education institutions. Our team understands the operational, funding and compliance pressures that are unique to education providers and they are passionate about helping these clients maximise their estate’s value and long-term resilience.

Commercial & Mixed-Use Developments: From office and industrial schemes to mixed-use regeneration, we support developers and investors in realising commercially robust, future ready assets. Our multidisciplinary capability ensures coordinated design, cost certainty and efficient delivery on projects where performance, sustainability and return on investment are critical.

Residential Developments: We work with housing providers, developers and local authorities on large scale residential schemes, regeneration programmes and estate improvements. Our focus is on buildability, compliance, cost control and creating places that stand the test of time.

Public Sector & Community Assets: Our long-standing partnerships with local authorities, dioceses and public bodies reflect our ability to navigate complex governance, heritage considerations and stakeholder needs.

The Barker Way

Our values underpin how we work and why clients return to us for their most important projects.

Innovators: We challenge assumptions, embrace technology and bring strategic thinking to every commission.

Committed to Excellence: Whether navigating technical constraints or programme pressures, we deliver practical solutions that get projects over the line.

Pride: Our people are specialists with deep sector knowledge and a commitment to excellence. Rigour, professionalism and care define our work.

Stronger Together: We build open, collaborative relationships. Clients see us as an extension of their team – trusted, transparent and fully invested in their success.