Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Quantity Surveying & Project Coordination Services
Geoffrey Barnett Associates was established in 1974 as a professional practice of Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Project Coordinators. Our firm specialises in delivering efficient, responsive and cost-effective consultancy services to clients across the UK and internationally. With over five decades of experience, we have cultivated a reputation for excellence in quantity surveying, cost management and project coordination. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in managing diverse projects across 20+ countries. We maintain a core group of key professionals supported by experienced freelance consultants, ensuring flexibility and quality control. Our methodologies combine rigorous research, data collection and global networks to tackle projects in unfamiliar markets.Directors personally oversee every project, maintaining strict quality standards while offering tailored solutions. Our international experience spans government departments, commercial enterprises and US military establishments, with notable projects including industrial estates, commercial office fitouts and major headquarters developments. We remain intentionally small to preserve our high standards while maintaining global reach. Our professionals hold prestigious accreditations including FRICS, ARB and RIBA, reflecting our commitment to industry excellence.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Cost Management
Project Coordination
Contract Administration
International Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of international construction consultancy experience
- Our team includes RICS-accredited professionals with global project expertise
- We maintain direct director oversight of every project
- We operate established methodologies for cross-border projects
- We combine core professionals with flexible freelance expertise
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our chartered quantity surveyors provide expert cost management throughout construction projects. We specialise in international projects, offering precise cost estimation, budget control and value engineering. Our RICS-accredited professionals ensure compliance with global standards while maintaining cost efficiency.
Project Coordination
We coordinate complex construction projects from concept to completion. Our services include programme management, contract administration and quality control. With experience across 20+ countries, we ensure seamless execution of projects ranging from commercial developments to government infrastructure.
Contract Administration
Our contract administration services cover tender documentation, contract negotiation and compliance monitoring. We specialise in international contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance while protecting client interests. Our team includes experts in FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
International Consultancy
We deliver construction consultancy services for projects worldwide. Our established networks and cross-border expertise enable successful delivery in unfamiliar markets. Services include feasibility studies, cost analysis and project execution across diverse regulatory environments.
Cost Management
Our cost management services cover the entire project lifecycle. We provide accurate cost planning, cashflow forecasting and financial reporting. Our professionals ensure projects remain within budget while maintaining quality standards through rigorous monitoring and value engineering.
People
Geoffrey Barnett
Director
FRICS-accredited quantity surveyor with 50 years' international experience. Specialises in construction contracts and cost management. Oversees all projects with strategic leadership and technical expertise.
Tatiana Vodovoz
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Experienced quantity surveyor with expertise in construction industry practices. Specialises in onsite valuations and contract management across diverse international projects.
Susan Seaman
Office Manager
Has managed company administration for over 20 years. Ensures smooth operational support and client communication for the professional team.
Howard George
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior quantity surveyor with extensive international project experience. Specialises in cost management and contract administration for UK and global developments.
Graham Norman
Project Manager
RIBA-accredited project manager with expertise in design management and contract administration. Oversees project delivery with 10 years' experience on UK developments.
Questions
What areas do you operate in?
We work across the UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East and USA, with experience in over 20 countries.
What types of projects do you handle?
We manage commercial developments, government infrastructure, industrial estates and international headquarters projects.
How experienced is your team?
Our core professionals have 20-50 years' experience with established international expertise in construction consultancy.
How are projects managed?
Each project has direct director oversight with support from experienced consultants and established methodologies.
What accreditations do you hold?
We have RICS, ARB and RIBA accreditations demonstrating our professional standards and expertise.
