As joint managing director at Wakemans, Shaun Baugh brings strategic insight, flexibility and hands-on experience to the business, particularly within the leisure and hotels sector. With expertise in both project management and cost management, Shaun’s day-to-day work is anything but typical — balancing time between the UK and Spain, leading a range of projects and collaborating closely with clients and consultants. His role demands adaptability, problem-solving and a constant focus on delivering value across every stage of a project.
Through his leadership, Wakemans continues to grow its international reach while staying true to its client-first ethos.
More about Shaun
What would you add to your dream home?
A swimming pool — as it would be great for unwinding.
How do you spend your time outside work?
I love walking and try to walk every day. I also enjoy watching my (now adult) children compete in a variety of sports, and I’m a big fan of DIY — there’s always a home project on the go to help me switch off.
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve had to budget for on a project?
When helping Travelodge set up their internal maintenance team, we had to budget for items like vans, uniforms, tools and materials — definitely outside the typical scope of project costs.
What project or client work stands out for you?
Working with Travelodge has been a standout experience — the variety of projects has pushed me to apply core quantity surveying skills in many unexpected ways.
What historic building would you love to work on?
Sagrada Família — especially given my work in Spain. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime project that represents the idea of continuous creation and evolution.
