Gary Barber BSc MRICS (Managing Director)

A competent Chartered Surveyor with a proven knowledge and commercial approach to the full construction process; from site acquisition through to completion and investment or sale. Similarly experienced in a wide range of construction projects including infrastructure, industrial units, office buildings, retail units and retail parks, mixed-use and inner city developments.

Early career primarily focussed on the contractual and financial aspects of construction with a reputation for a dynamic approach to reducing costs, maximising value and avoiding or negotiating away construction risks. Latter experience has developed more rounded skills in property development, property investment and sale, management and project management. Involvement with numerous projects has established a wide network of contacts from employers, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.

A personal preference for being involved in the detail of projects has ensured a very hands-on approach being maintained resulting in a detailed knowledge of the whole construction process on various types of projects.

Ken Brown BSc (Projects Director)

A confident and sharp individual with a proven knowledge of the whole property development process from inception to completion with a wide range of experience on industrial, office, residential and infrastructure projects.

Early career experience was obtained managing construction sites in the West Midlands ensuring that they were constructed on time, within budget and to a high standard of finish. During this time a thorough and detailed knowledge of the construction process was obtained. These sound technical skills and the ability to think laterally were utilised in an early career progression into a Project Management role for a large national development company.

Excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to communicate at all levels were put to good use as the head of internal construction for the East Midland’s largest apartment developer and a strong track record in delivering complex and challenging residential projects was obtained.

In addition to these key managers Benchmark Property Limited has a long standing relationship and partnering arrangements with the following Consultants:

 

Stephen George and Partners Architects	BWB Consulting Engineers	Pegasus Planning Group
Assent Building Control	PRLC Health and Safety	CarbonLow