Our people and the service they provide are the reason we retain clients. That is why we’re trusted to manage everything from complex refurbishments to small domestic projects. At BAS You’ll find a balance of building consultants, architects, surveyors, and other property related expertise, all working collaboratively.
Meet the Team
At BAS, it is not only our clients that are at the heart of what we do. Its our people too.
Bradley Smith
Managing Director
Founding BAS back in 2006, Brad brings nearly 30 years of hands-on experience to the table. He’s worked across every corner of the industry, from banks and developers to the Ministry of Defence and still rolls up his sleeves to project manage, survey, and advise clients of all sizes. Outside work, he’s into sailing, motorsport, and restoring classic cars.
Lauren Robbins
Director
Lauren joined BAS Property Consultants in July 2020, bringing over 15 years’ experience as a Chartered Building Surveyor across a range of disciplines. She has a particular passion for dilapidations, acting for both Landlords and Tenants. Outside of work, she loves caring for her cats, joining friends for dog walks, long-distance running, and dance classes—what she lacks in talent, she makes up for in enthusiasm!
James Fewtrell
Director – Architect
James is a chartered architect who’s delivered everything from Oxford college refurbishments to high-end residential schemes. He listens, designs thoughtfully, and brings calm to even the trickiest builds. He’s also a sports fan and family man, and he loves seeing projects come to life.
Geoff West
Head of Projects
Geoff leads our project delivery with 12 years of experience managing new builds and refurbishments. He’s the rock-solid, safe pair of hands you want when deadlines are tight and standards matter. Off-site, he’s into American Football, and is probably cheering on the Green Bay Packers or spending time with his family.
Rob Shadbolt
Director
Rob joined BAS August 2025 and has worked across the south coast and home counties for 20+ years. Graduating from UWE in 2003 he added a PGDip in historic building conservation in 2014. Rob’s skillset extends across the full range of building surveying services, including dilapidations, party wall, contract admin/project management, design and technical due diligence. When not at work, Rob competes in his first car, rides his horse, cycles and wishes the year away to get back on the slopes.
Nick Miles
Associate Director
Nick joined the firm in August 2025. With nearly 20 years of experience in the surveying industry working, Nick’s enthusiasm and knowledge for building surveying extends across the full range of services, delivered to a wide range of clients across the UK. Core experience include dilapidations, building pathology, technical due diligence, project work, business development and exploring the use of new technology in surveying. Outside of work, Nick is a keen DIY’er, enjoys paddle boarding, field target shooting and photography using both drones and traditional digital cameras.
Eugenie Konig
Head of People
Eugenie joined BAS Property Consultants Ltd as the Head of People, tasked with establishing an HR department. Prior to this, she worked as a freelance HR consultant across Hampshire and Sussex. With 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Eugenie has also held a senior HR role at a renowned theatre in Sussex and a Trust and Fund company in the Channel Islands. Outside of work, Eugenie enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and running.
Sophia Heighway
Building Surveyor
Sophia joined BAS in 2023 and is a recently qualified Chartered Building Surveyor bringing seven years of experience to the Building Consultancy Team, Sophia assists clients in preparing a range of survey reports including commercial building surveys, pre-acquisition surveys, and reinstatement cost assessments. She specialises in preparing reports on behalf of Leaseholders seeking to defend Section 20 service charges. Outside of work Sophia enjoys spending time with her cocker spaniel and long walks exploring the New Forest.
Andy Strugnell
Head of Health & Safety Compliance
Hannah Power
Marketing & Operations Manager
Andrew Wiseman
Architectural Technician
Figan Dastan
Architectural Assistant
Joel MacDonald
Consultant
With 25 years of experience, Joel covers everything from contract admin to party walls and acquisition surveys. He brings calm, clarity, and a good sense of humour, even when he’s knee-deep in defect reports. Weekends involve sports, crafts, and plenty of time with his kids (even if it’s not always the sport he’d choose!).