Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell
BSc (Hons) MRICS IMaPS

Partner & Chartered Building Surveyor

Christopher is a Chartered Building Surveyor and an Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety. Christopher has a wide experience in commercial, retail and industrial commissions, and in management of public sector maintenance commissions. Christopher also delivers professional practice services including dilapidations work and is an experienced Party Wall Surveyor.

chris.bell@jympartnership.co.uk

Stuart Baird

Stuart Baird
BSc (Hons) MRICS

Consultant Chartered Building Surveyor

Stuart is a Chartered Building Surveyor who joined the practice in 1998. Stuart has significant experience working with industrial, commercial and retail sector clients, including the Post Office and Royal Mail, for whom JYM has been appointed on framework agreements since 1999 to provide Building Surveying services.

Chris Shepherd

Chris Shepherd
BSc (Hons) MSc MRICS

Partner & Chartered Building Surveyor

Chris is a Partner and Chartered Building Surveyor with over 25 years industry experience providing advice and core Building Surveying services to a wide range of public and private sector Clients.  Chris is also an experienced Party Wall Surveyor and is an Incorporated member of the Association for Project Safety.

chris.shepherd@jympartnership.co.uk

Shahid Khan

Shahid Khan

Architectural Technician

Shahid has over 10 years’ construction sector experience providing technical design solutions in private/public residential, commercial, education, retail and industrial settings, working collaboratively with clients to deliver a first-class service.  In addition, Shahid has over the years developed a wide understanding of Building Regulation requirements and Planning legislation. In his downtime, Shahid enjoys travelling and learning about different cultures and enjoys spending time with his family.

shahid.khan@jympartnership.co.uk

Leisure

Leisure Sector

At JYM Partnership, we have built up a wealth of experience and technical expertise in the Leisure sector, providing a range of Professional services to a wide rage of public and private sector clients including; local authorities, museums and education establishments. We work closely with our clients to deliver functional, aesthetic and technically strong designs to ensure projects are completed to a high standard. Our previous and recent experience includes completion of projects of a wide range of sizes and values, examples including facilities such as new multi-use sports pitches for schools, dance and sports studios and railway station user facilities.

Alongside our Professional Building Surveying and Architectural Design services, we deliver complete Project Management services and pride ourselves on our accomplished record of delivering projects successfully on time and to budget.  Our team understands many of these projects require close and regular contact with clients, alongside strict cost control to achieve value for money.

From feasibility through to project completion, our team is committed to providing high quality design, professional services and successful project delivery in the Leisure sector.

Our Leisure Sector Clients include:
  • LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
  • WEST LANCASHIRE LIGHT RAILWAY MUSEUM
  • STAR ACADEMIES
  • CHORLEY COUNCIL
  • ROSSALL SCHOOL
Example Projects:
Property: EDEN BOYS SCHOOL
Service: LEAD DESIGN AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF SPORT ENGLAND STANDARD MUGA PITCHES
Property: ROSSALL SCHOOL
Service: LEAD DESIGN AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OF REFURBISHMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE.

Residential Block Management

Residential Block Management

JYM Partnership provides comprehensive technical support and professional consultancy services to the residential block management sector, helping to ensure the long-term maintenance, safety, and value of managed assets.  We work closely with Block Management companies providing trusted advice and technical expertise, helping them maintain and enhance the value of their portfolio.

Our services cover all aspects of building maintenance.  From developing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and accurate budget cost advice for service charge setting, to condition appraisal and design and contract administration of major works, we know the importance of making sure that buildings are safe, compliant, and efficiently maintained.

We provide Principal Designer services under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and the Building Safety Act, to ensure that health and safety considerations and compliant design are embedded throughout the design and construction process. This includes coordinating design risk management, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, and supporting duty holders in meeting their obligations under the new building safety regime.

JYM Clients include:
  • Realty Management
  • Rowan Building Management
Example Projects:
Property: Mac Court, Stockport
Service: condition survey of windows to entire building
Property: MAJESTIC APARTMENTS, LYTHAM ST ANNES
Service: LEAD DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND BALCONY REFURBISHMENTS TO BUILDING FACADE

Healthcare

Healthcare Sector

JYM have extensive experience in the healthcare sector and are a trusted provider of multi-disciplinary services to Charity and Private Healthcare Sector Clients.

JYM’s experience covers the full property life cycle from feasibility and compliance through to refurbishment, adaptation, redevelopment and ongoing asset management.

Our Building Surveyors undertake Building Fabric Condition surveys to inform maintenance strategies and investment decisions. We are expert in defect diagnosis and remediations works to resolve building fabric issues to maintain safe, hygienic and sustainable facilities.

Our Architects are experienced in designing and managing building works in live clinical environments with minimum disruption to patient care. We are experienced in designing schemes to enhance accessibility, maximise utilisation of space and improve care environment.

We understand the unique operational, regulatory and patient-care requirements of healthcare environments ensuring our solutions are safe and compliant.

Our Healthcare Clients include:

  • Leonard Cheshire Disability
  • PORTLAND CARE SERVICES
  • LAKELAND VIEW CARE CENTRE
  • ABBEYFIELD LIVING SOCIETY
Example Projects:
Property: OAKFIELD NURSING HOME, FORTON
Service: DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 19 BEDROOM EXTENSION

Industrial

Industrial Sector

At JYM Partnership, we work closely with industrial sector clients nationwide to deliver practical property and construction solutions. Our experience spans small and large-scale facilities for production, processing, and storage, like factories, warehouses, distribution centres, and storage facilities. Focusing on functionality, safety, technical precision, differing from commercial (aesthetics, user experience) by prioritising logistics and efficiency for manufacturing and distribution, often involving strict regulations and specialised expertise.

Alongside our core building surveying and architectural services, we deliver comprehensive compliance-led support, including Principal Designer services under CDM and Building Regulations, ensuring statutory compliance at every stage of a project.

We understand delivering successful projects requires certainty, control, and clear leadership. We are well-versed in working to client-specific design standards while helping stakeholders unlock the full value of their property. Taking a proactive and collaborative approach, our team provides clear guidance throughout the project lifecycle, empowering clients to make informed decisions and manage risk.

Our Industrial Clients include:

  • FDC Holdings
  • Kepak (Preston) Ltd
  • TRELLEBORG GROUP 
  • DR OETKER
  • ECO BAG
Example Projects:
Property: TRELLEBORG, SKELMERSDALE
Service: PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF INSTALLATION OF INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE CHAMBER

Education

Education Sector

JYM Partnership has extensive experience in the Education sector, including the delivery of projects for schools, academies, colleges and universities. These range from maintenance and refurbishment projects, to alterations and new-build projects, typically procured via long-term framework appointments.

Working closely with the organisation, we provide pragmatic advice and practical solutions, tailored to educational environments to ensure minimal disruption to teaching and full compliance with DfE design standards and health and safety legislation.

JYM are also able to assist with condition appraisals, feasibility studies and funding bids. Our experience and expertise enables us to build long-term relationships and provide ongoing support within a changing educational environment.

We also have extensive experience in respect of the removal and remediation of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) within schools having been appointed on a number of schemes following Department for Education (DfE) guidance to vacate and restrict access to school spaces where RAAC is present and to provide remedial solutions.

JYM Education Sector Clients include:

  • Lancaster RC Diocese
  • Cardinal Newman College
  • University of LancashirE
  • Lancashire County Council
  • BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
  • ROSSALL SCHOOL
  • VARIOUS PRIMARY SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES
Example Projects:
Property: OUR LADIES CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, FULWOOD
Service: LEAD DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF RAAC REMEDIATION WORKS
Property: CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE, PRESTON
Service: LEAD DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF ENTRANCE FEATURE AND IT SUITE

Commercial

Commercial Sector

At JYM Partnership we work with our commercial clients to design and deliver practical, well-considered property and construction solutions across the UK. Our experience spans new build, maintenance and refurbishment projects, often within live or operational environments where control and careful coordination are essential. Alongside traditional building surveying and architectural services we also provide compliance-led services, including radon monitoring, and act as CDM and Building Regulations Principal Designers to ensure projects meet all statutory requirements from concept to completion.

We understand the commercial pressures that come with delivering successful projects including programme certainty and cost control and are accustomed to working with client-specific design standards while helping stakeholders get the most from their property. Our team takes a proactive, collaborative approach, providing clear advice and leadership throughout the project lifecycle to help clients make informed decisions and manage risk effectively.

Whether enhancing existing assets or delivering new commercial space, JYM Partnership LLP is committed to achieving high-quality outcomes that align with our clients’ business objectives.

JYM Commercial Clients include:

  • Royal Mail GROUP
  • AMEY
  • FORBES SOLICITORS
  • Eric Wright Group
  • Kepak
  • FDC HOLDINGS
  • KIER
  • VIVO
Example Projects:
Property: VARIOUS IN ROYAL MAIL ESTATE
Service: FABRIC CONDITION SURVEY OF 300 BUILDINGS