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About Smyth & Associates

Smyth and Associates provides a comprehensive range of professional services including Building Surveying, Architecture, Project Management, Cost Advice, Expert Witness Reports, and a variety of associated consultancy services.

The practice is led by Séamus Smyth, a highly accomplished and widely respected professional within the property and construction sector. Séamus is a Chartered Building Surveyor (FRICS), Chartered Building Engineer (FCABE), Chartered Building Consultant (FCIOB) and an RICS Registered Valuer. He has attained Fellowship status in all three professional institutions to which he belongs—an exceptional and rare achievement that reflects both his commitment to excellence and his standing within the industry.

Séamus’ academic achievements are equally distinguished. He obtained his first degree at Liverpool John Moores University, graduating with BSc (Distinction) in Construction Management, and receiving an award for achieving the highest final results of any degree student. He subsequently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Building Surveying (PG Dip Surv) at the University of Reading, passing with Merit in all subjects.

Further advancing his qualifications, Séamus achieved a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) followed by a Master in Business Administration (MBA)—again achieving Merits in every module—both awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. He later attained a NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (Distinction), enhancing his expertise.

With more than 35 years of experience across virtually every sector of the property and construction industry, Séamus has successfully led multidisciplinary teams of architects, quantity surveyors, building surveyors, architectural technologists and project management professionals. His leadership, technical expertise and unwavering commitment to high standards have consistently underpinned the delivery of exceptional client service over several decades.

Having completed the RICS Expert Witness Certificate, clients can be assured that Séamus’ expert reports are prepared in strict accordance with recognised best practice—CPR Part 35, the RICS Practice Statement and associated guidance. His reports present the facts and his independent, impartial opinions in a clear, structured and persuasive manner, suitable for use in litigation, mediation and other dispute-resolution forums.