Paul Barrett BSc (Hons) MA
Senior Consultant
In his eighth year with KKP, Paul is one of the companies most versatile consultants. He leads on open spaces needs assessments/strategies bringing to bear his specific expertise in active travel, play and community/village hall facilities and requirements. He also leads on sports facilities strategies and has become the Company's leading authority on action sports provision.
He was a key member of the KKP team which delivered the FA National Facilities Strategy local football facilities plans where his excellent project management skills came to the fore. In this role he demonstrated the depth and thoroughness of his consultation and his high quality interpersonal skills, across all platforms to highlight sporting and community requirements.
Drawing upon his background in planning and research, he has a thorough knowledge of community sport and practical experience of the key drivers which generate participation across a variety of growth sectors. His project portfolio encompasses a wide range of sports facilities, play and open spaces strategies plus specialist research assignments.
Prior to joining KKP, he worked as a transport planner in the private and public sectors specialising in sustainable transport delivering projects ranging from car share programmes with NW businesses to promoting the national Safer Routes to School programme. He also worked as a sport development community manager at a school in North Manchester where he upgraded sports facilities and delivered a range of sports projects providing education and training for dis-engaged young people in the local community.
He is an executive member of his local athletics club and competes both regionally and nationally. He recently gained an MA in Sports Development at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Key work areas:
- Indoor and built sports facilities strategies
- Open spaces needs assessments and strategies
- Play strategies
- Action sports provision
- Specialist research
Email:
paul.barrett@kkp.co.uk
