Bailey Partnership Expands with New Midlands Office and Strengthens Fire Consultancy Team

Strengthening National Coverage

Speaking about the new office, Steve Demuth, Executive Director at Bailey Partnership, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Steve to the team as we establish our new Midlands office. This new regional base allows us to better support our clients across central England while reinforcing our reputation as trusted advisers in fire engineering and risk management.”

The Midlands expansion is part of Bailey Partnership’s wider strategy to extend its national reach. The practice now operates from twelve offices across the United Kingdom, including Manchester, Maidstone, Chichester, Bristol, Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Cornwall, and Edinburgh.

The new Midlands location will enhance support for clients across central England, offering greater accessibility, faster response times, and the ability to provide a local presence for both ongoing and future projects. This expansion further strengthens Bailey Partnership’s ability to deliver fully integrated, end-to-end consultancy services across the complete life cycle of construction and building safety projects.

Steve Walker Joins as Director of Fire Consultancy

The appointment of Steve Walker brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Bailey Partnership’s growing fire consultancy team. With extensive experience in fire engineering and consultancy, Steve will play a key role in developing the firm’s national fire safety offering, leading complex projects, and supporting clients across multiple sectors.

“Bailey Partnership has an outstanding reputation for technical excellence and collaboration,” said Steve Walker. “I’m thrilled to lead the new Midlands office and to contribute to the next chapter of growth in our fire consultancy offering, ensuring we continue to deliver innovative and compliant solutions to our clients nationwide.”

Steve’s arrival comes at a time when demand for specialist advice on building safety, compliance, and remediation continues to rise. The new Midlands office will serve as a hub for Bailey Partnership’s expanding fire consultancy operations, delivering strategic advice and technical expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

A Growing Fire Consultancy Team

Bailey Partnership’s fire consultancy capability has grown significantly in recent months, with several new senior appointments.

Nikolai Lanza has joined the Manchester office to lead the northern Fire Engineering team, bringing extensive experience in structural fire design and risk assessment. In addition, Nicky Stamp has been appointed Head of Sales (Fire Consultancy), a newly created role focused on client relationships and strategic business growth.

Together, these appointments strengthen the practice’s national coverage, ensuring consistent, high-quality fire safety and engineering support for clients across all regions.

Recognised Expertise in Fire Safety

Bailey Partnership is widely recognised as a leader in fire safety consultancy. The firm holds key appointments with Homes England and is an approved Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) assessor under the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS).

This accreditation highlights the practice’s proven ability to assess and remediate buildings affected by cladding and facade safety issues, a crucial area of focus following the introduction of the Building Safety Act and related legislation.

Bailey Partnership provides bespoke fire consultancy services to a wide range of clients, including housing associations, local authorities, developers, commercial portfolio holders, residential management companies, and industrial manufacturers. Its services include fire risk appraisals, EWS1 assessments, fire engineering strategies, facade inspections, and fire safety management advice.

By integrating fire safety expertise within a wider multi-disciplinary framework, the practice ensures that safety is considered alongside design quality, performance, and sustainability.

End-to-End Building Safety and Design Services

Bailey Partnership employs over 200 professionals delivering services across the built environment. Its areas of expertise include:

• Architecture

• Building Services Engineering

• Building Surveying

• Interior Design

• Project Management

• Quantity Surveying

• Town Planning and Urban Design

• Fire Consultancy

• Structural and Civil Engineering

• Principal Designer and Health and Safety Services

This structure allows the firm to provide a complete, coordinated service from one trusted source. For complex projects such as facade remediation and building safety improvements, the ability to integrate architects, surveyors, engineers, and fire specialists is particularly valuable.

This approach helps clients reduce project risk, ensure compliance, and achieve the highest standards of design and safety from start to finish.

Commitment to Professional Standards and Collaboration

Bailey Partnership’s collaborative ethos underpins its success. The practice is registered as a Chartered Practice with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA), Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and the Association for Project Safety (APS).

This wide range of professional accreditations reflects the firm’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of practice and ethics. It also supports a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement across disciplines.

The expansion of Bailey Partnership’s fire consultancy division and the establishment of the Midlands office are part of its ongoing investment in people and infrastructure, designed to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry and the clients it serves.

Supporting a Safer Built Environment

Fire safety remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the construction sector today. From the refurbishment of existing buildings to the delivery of new developments, the demand for expert advice and assurance around compliance continues to grow.

Bailey Partnership’s fire consultancy team plays a vital role in supporting building owners, developers, and asset managers in navigating this complex regulatory landscape. Through services such as Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) and EWS1 assessments, the practice helps identify risks, develop remediation strategies, and ensure that buildings meet the latest safety standards.

Working collaboratively with architects, surveyors, and structural engineers, the team delivers practical, end-to-end solutions that prioritise safety without compromising on quality or efficiency.

Looking to the Future

Bailey Partnership’s expansion into the Midlands represents both strategic growth and a renewed commitment to client service and excellence.

From its origins in the South West to its now twelve offices across the country, Bailey Partnership’s journey reflects over five decades of consistent growth, adaptability, and commitment to quality. The opening of the Midlands office and the continued expansion of the fire consultancy team reaffirm the practice’s dedication to supporting safer, more sustainable development across the United Kingdom.

About Bailey Partnership

Founded in 1971, Bailey Partnership is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing professional services across architecture, engineering, surveying, planning, and building safety. With a team of more than 200 staff, the practice delivers fully integrated design and construction solutions across public and private sectors.

Bailey Partnership is a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Chartered Practice and is also registered with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and other leading professional bodies.