Michael Barker

Michael Barker BSc MRICS is a Chartered Building Surveyor at Amber Living.  Michael joined Amber Living in 2012.  After becoming Chartered in 2017, Michael has progressed within the firm and took a Directors role in January 2023.

Michael graduated from Brighton University with a degree in Building Surveying.  Since graduating Michael has gained experience in a variety of areas.  He has a wide client base including; Local Authorities, Managing Agents, Private Clients and Solicitors.

No day is the same for Michael, as he is often involved in many different aspects of the business.  His roles include; carrying out Contract Administration for refurbishment and block maintenance, diagnosing defects, providing architectural services and assisting disabled clients with adaptations from conception through to completion.

Michael loves the human interaction of working with clients, and finds the work he does on disability projects very rewarding – helping to change people’s lives for the better.

Michael enjoys time away from the office with his wife and two children.  As well as family time, Michael is a keen sportsman and is a member of a local running club and golf club.