Bhumi Shah
Bushey,Hertfordshire
Summary
Accomplished Principal Surveyor specialising in Party Wall matters with expert working knowledge of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Demonstrates proficiency in acting as BO, AO, and Agreed Surveyor, drafting and agreeing awards, and conducting schedules of condition. Skilled in damage assessment and compensation negotiations, client relationship management, and business development. Adept at cross-discipline coordination with architects and engineers, with awareness of CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act regulations. Provides leadership and mentoring to junior professionals while managing commercial fee structuring and workload effectively. Proficient in AutoCAD, aiming to further enhance expertise in surveyor practices while contributing to industry standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Director | Architectural & Building Consultancy
ICREATE DESIGNS LIMITED
Hertfordshire
2013.04 - 2026.02
- Founded and lead a residential and small-scale commercial consultancy delivering planning, technical design and construction-stage services across London and wider boroughs.
- Managed 900+ residential and mixed-use projects from instruction through to completion.
- Provided feasibility advice, planning strategy and statutory guidance to homeowners and developers.
- Prepared and coordinated planning applications, design & access statements and supporting technical documentation.
- Produced detailed Building Regulations and construction drawing packages.
- Coordinated structural engineers and specialist consultants to ensure technical compliance.
- Administered building contracts, including preparation of specifications and schedules of work.
- Assisted with contractor procurement and tender analysis.
- Monitored construction works, certified staged payments and managed variations.
- Advised clients on CDM 2015 duties and Building Safety regulatory requirements.
- Managed commercial aspects of practice including fee structuring, programme planning and client acquisition.
Party Wall Surveyor
HALSTEADS ASSOCIATES
Totteridge, Barnet
2019.01 - 2024.07
- Acted as Principal Surveyor on a wide range of residential and mixed-use developments across London.
- Managed multiple live Party Wall instructions simultaneously (typically 10–20 active files).
- Acted as Building Owner’s, Adjoining Owner’s and Agreed Surveyor under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
- Provided initial feasibility advice to homeowners and developers on notifiable works.
- Converted 5–10 weekly enquiries into formal instructions through clear commercial advice and risk explanation.
- Prepared and served all statutory Notices under the Act.
- Undertook detailed Schedules of Condition.
- Drafted, negotiated and agreed Party Wall Awards.
- Negotiated compensation claims and assessed damage liability.
- Prepared Addendum Awards where required.
- Reviewed contractor RAMS and temporary works proposals to protect adjoining structures.
- Liaised closely with architectural and structural design teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Assisted in negotiating scaffold and crane oversail licences and Heads of Terms.
- Maintained professional standards and statutory compliance across all matters.
- Demonstrated strong client-facing capability and repeat-instruction generation.
2005.01 - 2010.01
- Held a series of architectural and interior design roles across consultancy and freelance positions, developing strong technical drafting and planning experience within residential and commercial sectors.
- Measured surveys and preparation of AutoCAD drawings.
- Planning and Building Regulations applications.
- Liaison with local authorities and statutory bodies.
- Interior design development, mood boards and presentation drawings.
- Tenant improvement and facilities coordination.
- Supporting project delivery from concept through to completion.
Education
MSc - Building Surveying
London South Bank University
2025.09 -
MA Design - Design Environment
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2004.01 - 2004.12
BA (Hons) - Interior Design
CEPT University
India 1997.07 - 2004.07
Skills
- Principal Surveyor on Party Wall matters
- Party Wall etc Act 1996 – Expert Working Knowledge
- Acting as BO / AO / Agreed Surveyor
- Drafting & Agreeing Awards
- Schedules of Condition
- Damage assessment & compensation negotiations
- Client relationship management & business development
- Cross-discipline coordination with architects & engineers
- CDM 2015 & Building Safety Act awareness
- Leadership & mentoring of junior professionals
- Commercial fee structuring & workload management
- AutoCAD
Affiliations
- Member – Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS)
- Member – Pyramus & Thisbe Society
Timeline
MSc - Building Surveying
London South Bank University
2025.09 -
Party Wall Surveyor
HALSTEADS ASSOCIATES
2019.01 - 2024.07
Director | Architectural & Building Consultancy
ICREATE DESIGNS LIMITED
2013.04 - 2026.02
2005.01 - 2010.01
MA Design - Design Environment
Nottingham Trent University
2004.01 - 2004.12
BA (Hons) - Interior Design
CEPT University
1997.07 - 2004.07