James Tavaré MRICS

James Tavaré is the Operations Director and co-owner of JP Bedfords and is a Chartered Building Surveyor and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). James brings over 20 years of experience in the construction and property industry, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, service delivery, and technical excellence.

James graduated in Building Surveying from Nottingham Trent University in 2006 and became a Chartered Surveyor in 2008. Since then, he has built a broad and respected track record in building consultancy and project management, delivering tailored solutions to clients across the commercial, private, and public sectors.

As Operations Director, James is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of JP Bedfords. He oversees internal processes, quality assurance, team resourcing, and service consistency across the business. His structured, detail-oriented approach ensures that every project is delivered to the highest standards, in line with both client expectations and industry best practices.

James remains closely involved in project delivery, offering clients strategic guidance and hands-on support throughout the lifecycle of their projects. His leadership continues to play a key role in the company’s ongoing growth, innovation, and commitment to professional integrity.

Paul Parkinson MRICS

Paul is the Managing Director and co-owner of JP Bedfords and is a Chartered Building Surveyor and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Paul brings over 20 years of industry experience and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the business.

Paul studied Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University and became a Chartered Surveyor in 2008 and has since developed extensive experience delivering high-quality consultancy and project management services across the commercial, private, and public sectors.

As Managing Director, Paul is dedicated to driving the continued success and growth of JP Bedfords and takes charge of business development though still remains closely involved in project delivery. Paul also continues to advise clients on technical due diligence, project management, and strategic property matters.

Driven by a passion for construction, architecture, and innovation, Paul is focused on building upon JP Bedfords’ proud heritage while positioning the firm for long-term success by growing its reputation for professionalism, integrity, and delivering value across the built environment.

Mike Bedford FRICS

Mike Bedford brings decades of experience in the building surveying and construction consultancy industries. As the son of the company’s founder, Charles Bedford, Mike has played a pivotal role in the company’s evolution, having been deeply involved in its growth since the early 1980s.

Mike joined the family business after gaining his professional qualifications and quickly became a key figure within the company, ultimately serving as Managing Director at the Maidstone office before his semi-retirement. His vast knowledge and experience have helped shape the company’s strategic direction, and he continues to provide invaluable insights in his current role as a Consultant.

With his deep-rooted commitment to the firm’s values and vision, Mike remains a trusted advisor, ensuring that JP Bedfords continues to build on its legacy of professionalism, innovation, and excellence in the built environment.

Ross Browne

Ross is a highly experienced surveyor with a strong technical background across both residential and commercial sectors. He graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Building Surveying (RICS Accredited) from the University of Westminster, building on over a decade of hands-on experience in the construction industry. Ross began his career in construction in 2001, qualifying as a JIB Electrician in 2004, and spent nine years gaining practical experience on a wide range of projects. He then transitioned into surveying, joining Robson Walsh Chartered Surveyors as an Assistant Building Surveyor, a role he held for five years where he developed expertise in building inspections, defect analysis, and project coordination. Since joining JP Bedfords in 2015, Ross has amassed a wealth of experience in building surveying, party wall matters, and project management, delivering technically robust solutions to clients across diverse property types. His practical construction knowledge, combined with his surveying expertise, allows him to provide highly informed, practical, and commercially viable advice on complex building projects. Over the years, Ross has become a trusted point of contact for clients seeking detailed inspections, effective project management, and comprehensive property consultancy.

Simon Norris MRICS

Simon is a graduate of Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, holding a BA (Hons) in Business Management. He began his career in 2008 at Mears Group PLC, the UK’s leading social housing repairs and maintenance provider. Completing a two-year Graduate Managers Training Programme, Simon progressed into a management role, overseeing a team of operatives and office staff responsible for property maintenance across 6,000 homes for Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association.

In 2013, Simon transitioned into surveying, joining Metropolitan Housing Association. In this role, he conducted detailed defect analysis inspections, managed contractor performance, and qualified as a Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Damp in Buildings (CSTDB) with the Property Care Association.

Simon joined JP Bedfords in July 2019, specialising in residential building surveying, building defect analysis, and project management. Since joining, he has further developed his expertise through JP Bedfords’ structured training programme, culminating in achieving his chartered status with the RICS in 2025.

Andrew Robbins MCIAT

Andrew is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Associate Building Surveyor with over 25 years’ experience in the property and construction industry. Architectural Technology is a design discipline focused on the technical and aesthetic delivery of building projects, and Andrew brings a depth of expertise that spans architectural design, surveying, construction, and project management. He has particular experience in residential, commercial, and historic properties, including Listed buildings.

Andrew is a Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the leading professional membership and qualifying body for Architectural Technology. This accreditation recognises his professional competence, technical expertise, and commitment to the highest standards of practice within the built environment.

Andrew’s career has encompassed both private practice and the housebuilding sector. Most recently, he served as Design & Planning Manager for a regional housebuilder in Hampshire, where he led architectural design, planning submissions, and technical project management for new-build developments. Prior to this, Andrew worked within private surveying and architectural practices, managing complex refurbishment and new-build projects, developing innovative design solutions, producing detailed construction drawings, and ensuring full compliance with planning and building regulations.

Since joining JP Bedfords in 2020, Andrew has specialised in residential building surveying, project management, and architectural design and planning. His combined expertise as a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Building Surveyor allows him to deliver technically rigorous, well-considered solutions, from detailed condition surveys and defect analysis through to high-quality architectural design, planning applications, and project oversight. Andrew is particularly valued for his ability to integrate practical construction knowledge with creative, compliant design solutions, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Bob Burley MRICS

Bob is a highly experienced surveyor with a career spanning over two decades in the construction and surveying industry. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying from Sheffield Hallam University and has since developed extensive technical expertise across industrial, commercial, retail, and residential sectors.

Bob’s early career included nine years at Carillion, where he held roles in building surveying and project management, gaining hands-on experience delivering complex construction and refurbishment projects. In 2015, he joined Crawford & Co Ltd, initially as Surveying Services North Regional Manager and later promoted to Surveying Services Operations Manager in 2018. In this capacity, Bob was responsible for the overall leadership of the surveying services team, including the management of regional managers, ensuring technical excellence, operational efficiency, and consistent delivery across multiple sectors.

Since joining JP Bedfords in 2020, Bob has specialised in the management of industrial, commercial, retail, and domestic insurance-funded reinstatement projects. He has delivered technically complex, time-critical schemes with a focus on cost efficiency and high-quality outcomes. Bob’s wealth of experience and leadership allows him to provide clients with technically robust, commercially viable, and efficiently delivered solutions across a wide range of property types, with particular strength in the industrial and commercial sectors.

Jon Jenkinson MRICS

Jon is a highly experienced building surveyor with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, encompassing commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. He graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Building Surveying from Bolton University and has since built a comprehensive career delivering technically complex projects across a wide range of property types.

Jon spent more than 15 years working in the insurance sector, including a project management and building surveying role with Sedgwick Loss Adjusters, where he gained extensive experience in loss assessment, reinstatement projects, and defect analysis. This work required detailed technical knowledge of construction methods, structural evaluation, and compliance with regulatory and insurance standards.

Since joining JP Bedfords in 2021, Jon has specialised in building surveying and project management for new build and reinstatement projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. His industrial experience includes managing refurbishment and fit-out projects for factories, warehouses, and production facilities, providing detailed condition surveys, technical specifications, and project oversight to ensure compliance with design, safety, and operational requirements.

Jon’s extensive experience allows him to deliver technically rigorous and commercially viable solutions, combining his knowledge of construction, surveying, and project management to support clients across complex, multi-sector projects. His hands-on expertise in the industrial sector, in particular, enables him to address the unique challenges of large-scale facilities and operational environments with confidence and precision.

Natalie Hunt

Natalie is an integral part of Bedfords Surveyors and has worked for the company for over 10 years as PA to Mike Bedford and Office Manager in the Maidstone office. As well as providing surveyor assistance, Natalie deals with technical aspects including contractors queries and local authority enquiries in respect of Planning, Building Control and Listed Building applications. Natalie also provides one to one client support and has significantly helped Bedfords with customer service resulting in the fantastic testimonials we showcase today.

Karen Outram

Karen joined Bedfords Surveyors in November 2018 as Office Manager at the Preston office. Karen assists the Surveyors operationally and ensures that the office meets all their operational, financial and delivery requirements.

Patrick Scott MRICS

Patrick began his career as an Architectural Technologist while studying part-time, graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Building Surveying from the University of the West of England in 2000. Over a career spanning 30 years, he has developed extensive expertise across the construction industry, from hands-on experience as a general builder to specialist roles in building surveying, project management, and technical consultancy.

For the past 14 years, Patrick has worked extensively in the insurance sector, including senior roles with Crawford & Co. Ltd Major & Complex Loss team and Claims Consortium Group, managing high-value building reinstatements following insured perils. His work has included detailed defect diagnosis, condition assessments, and cost analysis reporting, combining technical surveying knowledge with practical construction insight to deliver effective and commercially sound solutions.

Since joining JP Bedfords in 2022, Patrick has specialised in project management of major loss insurance reinstatements across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, as well as building defect analysis. His comprehensive understanding of construction techniques, architectural principles, and surveying standards allows him to oversee complex projects from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring technically rigorous, cost-efficient, and high-quality outcomes. Patrick’s blend of practical construction experience, architectural knowledge, and insurance sector expertise makes him a trusted advisor on some of the most challenging reinstatement projects.

Kieran Taylor MRICS

Kieran graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Building Surveying (BSc Hons) in 2014 from the University of Central Lancashire, where he was recognised as RICS Student of the Year. Prior to this, he completed a Degree in Construction, laying the groundwork for his technical knowledge in the built environment.

He began his career as a Graduate Loss Adjuster at Crawford & Company, completing an 18-month rotational graduate development programme while studying for CILA and CII qualifications. This early experience provided Kieran with a strong foundation in risk assessment, insurance claims management, and practical surveying techniques.

Kieran joined JP Bedfords in February 2016 and has since become an experienced chartered surveyor with extensive expertise across both residential and commercial sectors. His work encompasses detailed defect investigation, preparation of design and technical specifications, compiling schedules of condition, administering building repair projects, party wall awards, submitting building control and planning applications, and producing budget cost estimates for insurance and development projects.

Since achieving RICS chartered status in 2020, Kieran has developed a reputation for delivering technically rigorous and commercially viable solutions, managing complex projects from inception to completion. Over the past decade, he has gained a wealth of experience in construction consultancy, building pathology, project management, and regulatory compliance, combining technical precision with practical insight to support clients across a wide range of property types.

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George Blake

George Blake is a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Building Surveyor with extensive experience managing projects across the residential, commercial, educational, and public sectors. He is adept at overseeing projects from initial client brief through to practical completion, acting as Contract Administrator, Project Manager, or Employer’s Agent as required. George is known for his meticulous communication skills, providing clear, rational advice while maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants, and colleagues.

His experience includes managing complex residential developments, mixed-use refurbishments, sports and leisure facilities, stock condition surveys, school decarbonisation projects, and defect investigations. He is skilled in coordinating surveys, design development, planning and building control liaison, preparing technical specifications, cost estimates, tender documentation, and contract administration. George holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science (2:1) from Canterbury Christ Church University and previously gained experience across commercial, residential, sports, and education projects before joining JP Bedfords. He is currently progressing through JP Bedford’s structured training programme and working towards the RICS Assessment of Professional Competency to achieve MRICS status.

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Joe Darlaston MRICS

Joe studied Building Surveying at the University of the West of England, Bristol, graduating in 2001. He began his career in private practice in London and became a Chartered Member of the RICS in 2003. His experience also includes working overseas in Australia as a Building Control Surveyor. Since returning to the UK, Joe has built over 15 years of experience in the insurance sector, holding positions with Crawford & Company, Stream, and QuestGates. He joined Bedfords in April 2025 and specialises in project managing major loss insurance reinstatement projects across the residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. Joe is committed to delivering a high-quality, technically proficient service and takes pride in maintaining the highest professional standards.

Daniel Bailey MRICS

Daniel holds a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying from Nottingham Trent University and has been a Chartered Building Surveyor since 2018. With over 20 years’ experience, he has delivered clear, technical and people focused surveying advice across the residential, commercial, education and healthcare sectors working with Royal Mail, NHS, Enfield and Hackney Councils, private individuals and Multi-Academy Trusts.

Daniel began his career in 2004, progressing through organisations including Atkins, The Livemore Partnership, Baily Garner and Howe Chartered Surveyors where he gained valuable knowledge in project management, contract administration, condition and building surveys, defects diagnosis, expert reports, dilapidations, estate regeneration and planned maintenance. A career highlight was leading a complex £4m conversion of sheltered accommodation into apartments from design to occupation between 2013-2016. In 2025 Daniel joined JP Bedfords, specialising in major-loss insurance work and guiding clients through the rebuilding process following significant property damage.

As an RICS Assessor, Daniel supports future surveyors and is committed to lifelong learning, regularly attending professional and legislative updates and sharing knowledge with clients and colleagues. Outside of work, he values family, health and keeping fit, believing balance strengthens his professional approach.