We are saddened to share that Stuart Baird will be retiring as a Partner of the practice on 31 March 2026.

Stuart has been a valued member of JYM for 28 years, playing a key role in our growth and success. While he is stepping back from his Partner role, he will continue to support us as a consultant, so we are pleased that he won’t be disappearing entirely.

Stuart now plans to enjoy more time travelling and perfecting his golf game, and we wish him every happiness in this next chapter.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to him for his friendship, dedication, and many contributions over the years.

 

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: 20^th 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