Surveying Made Simple
Meet the team
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Jonathan Camus-Smith MRICS
RICS Registered Valuer, Director
Jonathan formed Navah Consulting in 2018 having worked in a medium-sized private practice since graduating from university. He qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 2017 and holds additional RICS Registered Valuer status.
Jonathan is involved with all aspects of the business at Navah Consulting. Key skills include residential surveying, valuations, contract administration and professional services. He regularly assists clients with pre and post-purchase advice, including insurance-related matters such as defect diagnosis, damage investigations and overseeing remedial works following building failures.
From 2015 to 2017, Jonathan was Chairman of RICS Essex Matrics, the RICS network for early-career professionals, developing leadership and organisational skills now applied at Navah Consulting.
Jon loves cheese and wine.
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Aaron Freeman MRICS
Consultant Surveyor
Aaron is a Chartered Building Surveyor, qualifying in 2011, and brings a wealth of experience to Navah Consulting.
Aaron undertakes RICS Home Survey Level 2 and Level 3 inspections as a core part of his role, with particular expertise in listed buildings and non-standard construction properties.
He provides clear, practical advice through condition surveys, defect inspections, schedules of condition, and due diligence reports, helping clients understand risk and make informed decisions.
Aaron also has extensive experience in contract administration, planned maintenance surveys, and landlord and tenant matters. He has a strong understanding of leasehold properties, including the Section 20 (S20) consultation process under the Landlord and Tenant Act.
Aaron is an absolute blinder on the guitar.
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Stephen King AssocRICS
RICS Registered Valuer, Surveyor
Stephen brings nearly two decades of experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major construction projects across London and the South East before moving into residential building surveying.
As an AssocRICS member and RICS Registered Valuer, Stephen combines strong technical knowledge, commercial understanding, and practical project expertise to provide clear, reliable advice for clients. His work covers both residential surveys and formal valuations, helping homeowners and investors make confident, well-informed property decisions.
Stephen is a keen amateur dog walker.
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Jack Cottrell
Trainee Surveyor
Jack joined Navah Consulting during the summer of 2024 having previously worked at an independent estate agency.
Furthering his passion for surveying, Jack is completing a Level 6, degree-equivalent, Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation with Sava. This course is overseen by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE) which is part of Birmingham City University.
Jack brings a fresh perspective and a proactive approach, aligning with Navah’s focus on delivering clear, client-focused surveying advice.
Jack is also a very fast runner.