It has been a little while since I’ve managed to convince someone to do a blog for the ‘Get to know our team members’ section, however I am pleased that I have managed to force Matt into giving us an insight into the world of Matt Kerr. Matt Kerr has recently been appointed as a JYM Partner having been promoted from Associate Partner in December 2025. Matt is also one of our Chartered Building Surveyors.
Name: Matt Kerr
Position: Partner / Chartered Building Surveyor
Started at JYM: 20th anniversary next year!
Fun Fact: Matt thinks he is better at DIY than his results would suggest
Interesting Fact: During his time working on the MOJ estate Matt has learned that Female prisons are scarier places to visit than Male establishments
Likes: Bargain Hunting
Dislikes: Poor tea making etiquette (the milk-in-first approach Is unacceptable)
Latest Projects: Amongst other things Matt is currently working on a dental surgery proposal along with managing a nationwide radon monitoring programme and will soon be starting on a programme of modular building feasibility studies
Previous Roles: Matt is a JYM ‘lifer’ having changed careers from retail management in 2005
