S Gurd Property Solutions is an independent consultancy specialising in helping home owners get the best results from their building projects.
As owner and Director, Simon Gurd provides a personalised service, leading the project from start to finish and representing your interests at all stages. Simon has a wide range of experience working with private home owners, housing trusts and local authorities, consulting or providing end-to-end project management.
With more than 30 years experience in the construction industry, Simon is a qualified Building Surveyor specialising in any size residential building project, Party Wall surveying, disability adaptation design and listed building consultancy.
Contact him by email or phone today to find out how he can help you.
Surveying qualifications
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, College of Estate Management (2010)
Diploma in Estate Management, London South Bank University (2001)
Recent experience
Owner & Director, S Gurd Property Solutions Ltd
April 2011 – present
- Building Surveyor supporting private clients, businesses & local authorities
- Specialist in residential design, project management & contract administration
- Agent for vulnerable clients
Senior Technical Officer, Anchor Trust
April 2005 – April 2011
- A member of the Senior Technical Officer group providing national technical support to 45 HIA’s including technical policies & dispute resolution
- Developed and created regional contracts valued at £1.5m per annum
- Responsible for over 200 contracts per annum with 5 different Local Authorities (LA’s)
- Managed a team of 8 professional staff and responsibility for 60 specialist contractors
- Improved internal project management structure resulting in 70% increase in productivity
Partner, SAS Developments
October 2001 – March 2005
- Compiled property portfolio for investors, including procurement options, cash flow analysis and development potential
- Acquisition of properties, surveys, design drawings, statutory consents and tender process
- Contract administration and undertaking certain elements of the physical work
- Survey and estimates for refurbishment projects and maintenance work
