Barbara Akinkunmi is a construction industry professional specialising in the end-to-end design delivery of complex regeneration, residential, mixed-use, and high-value commercial fit-out projects. She brings a collaborative, compliance-led, and delivery-focused approach, ensuring quality outcomes across all project stages. Her work sits at the intersection of architectural design, engineering coordination, and construction delivery, supporting the successful realisation of safe, sustainable, and socially impactful built environment projects.
Over seven years’ experience working with public and private sector clients, housing associations, and statutory authorities across large-scale regeneration and commercial projects. Currently leading design management for multimillion-pound schemes, with a focus on governance, risk management, building safety compliance, and design excellence. Alongside her professional role, Barbara is actively engaged in industry leadership, governance, and public engagement. She works closely with community organisations, early-career professionals, and industry bodies to support social value, skills development and inclusion within the built environment, contributing to long-term sector impact and more socially responsible project delivery.
Barbara is a recognised voice within the construction and built environment sector, contributing to professional discourse through industry speaking, advisory roles, and community-led initiatives. She has been recognised as a UK Construction Week Role Model and Top 100 Women in Construction, and regularly supports emerging talent through mentoring, judging panels, and advocacy for inclusive career pathways.
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