Our delivery

With 50 years as leading Chartered Surveyors in the built environment, we have evolved a unique set of principal services;

Consult, Construct and Innovate.

These include the core professional services you would expect, alongside innovative construction delivery and operational solutions that encapsulate how we are built differently.

Consult

Cost Management

Our approach to Cost Management is predicated on accurate, early cost prediction and control, which are critical to a successful construction project.

Dwaine Bushell

Head of Cost Management

We provide comprehensive Cost Management services tailored to ensure the financial success of construction projects from inception to completion. Based on robust cost and economic data, we offer a bespoke Cost Management service that allows our clients to make informed and intelligent decisions.

With your interests at heart, we balance time, cost and quality with a bespoke service that adds value and reduces risk. We believe in a collaborative approach, working hand in hand with design teams and contractors to ensure your vision is realised.

In an increasingly multi-disciplinary industry, we provide independent and accurate cost advice backed by extensive experience in numerous markets and sectors.

We are committed to delivering proactive and exceptional cost management services, ensuring that our clients’ projects are financially viable and successful from start to finish.

Our services include:

  • Benchmarking
  • Feasibility Studies / Strategic Advice
  • Option Appraisals
  • Viability Studies
  • Estimating & Cost Planning
  • Change Control
  • Procurement & Contractual advice
  • Preparation of Tender and Contract Documentation
  • Bills of Quantities (including full M&E Services)
  • Settlement of Final Account
  • Pre- and Post-Contract Cost Control
  • Carbon Accounting
  • Life Cycle Costing
  • In-Use Analysis
  • BIM Capability – Level 2 compliant
  • Employers Agent
  • Contract Administration

Project Management

Our leadership and personality define our Project Management services, ensuring that projects are intelligently driven to a successful conclusion.

James Beckly

Head of Project Management

Our approach is not to force clients and projects into pre-determined systems and processes. Instead, we develop bespoke project strategies tailored to a client’s specific business and project drivers, constraints, and risks, demonstrating our commitment to meeting client needs.  Our approach is grounded in strategic planning, meticulous coordination and clear communication.

We understand that successful Project Management is not just about science. It’s about the art of understanding our clients’ business and investment imperatives, delivering value, and building long-term relationships, which we consider to be the core principles of leadership and management in project delivery.

With us leading projects, a proactive environment will be supported by robust project controls and scheduling, where authenticity and imagination combine to ensure impactful solutions.  Leveraging our extensive experience and local market knowledge, we optimise value and minimise risks for your projects.

Our services include:

  • Consultancy Project & Programme Management
  • Client-side Project Management
  • Strategic Project Leadership
  • Development Management
  • Business case, Masterplanning and Feasibility Leadership
  • Portfolio and Programme Management
  • Design Management
  • Project Controls incl. pre- & post-contract
  • Project Turnarounds, Audits & Learning
  • Programming, Scheduling pre-and post- contract, Forensic Delay Analysis
  • Risk and Value Management
  • Commercial Management incl. budget, cashflow
  • Procurement (Consultant, 3rd Parties and Contractors)
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Construction Technology and Methodology Advisory
  • Health & Safety Audit
  • Contract Administration
  • NEC Supervisor and Project Manager
  • Retrofit Project Manager

Building Surveying

Our national team of building surveyors have the expertise, skill and insight to assist our clients with their property and built environment needs across all sectors.

James Carter-Brown

Head of Building Surveying

Our comprehensive services range from pre-purchase surveys to design and project management, tailored to support our clients through every phase of property acquisition, ownership, and maintenance.

In response to the evolving demands of the built environment, we focus on greater energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and decarbonisation. Our team is adept at navigating these challenges, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations.

Our approach is grounded in expert advice and a dedication to quality, reflecting our commitment to excellence in Building Surveying. Throughout the construction phase our surveyors provide invaluable oversight, ensuring adherence to regulations and specifications while promptly addressing deviations or concerns.

Moreover, our commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and accessibility ensures that client projects align with modern standards and values.

Our services include:

  • Due Diligence
  • Pre-purchase Surveys
  • Building Reinstatement Cost Assessments
  • Retrofit Assessments
  • Maintenance Surveys and Defect Diagnosis
  • Contract Administration
  • Employer’s Agent
  • Project Management Services
  • Dilapidations Advice
  • Party Wall Services
  • Rights of Light Service
  • Wayleaves and Oversailing agreement
  • Fund Monitoring
  • NEC Supervisor
  • Clerk of Works
  • Building Pathology

Dispute & Contract Advisory

We offer specialist Dispute & Contract Advisory services designed to support clients in navigating the complexities of construction contracts and resolving disputes effectively.

Matt Bromley

Head of Dispute & Contract Advisory

Our team of experienced professionals provide comprehensive guidance to ensure your projects are managed smoothly, and your interests are protected.

Our Contract Advisory services focus on meticulous contract review and ensuring clear, fair and enforceable agreements. We help identify potential risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate them while safeguarding your project’s success.

When disputes arise, we are your trusted partner in resolution. Working with legal advisors, we offer expert analysis and advice on various issues from delays and disruptions to payment disputes and claims.

Our team employs a range of resolution strategies, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration, to achieve favourable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively.

We aim to minimise disruption, maintain project momentum, and protect your financial and reputational interests. We will provide the expertise and support to manage contracts and disputes successfully.

Our services include:

  • Contract Review
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Compliance Assurance
  • Dispute Analysis
  • Resolution Strategies
  • Negotiation Support
  • Mediation Services
  • Arbitration Expertise
  • Adjudication Services
  • Litigation Support
  • Expert Witness
  • Project Protection
  • Forensic Delay and Programme Analysis
  • Forensic Claim Analysis

Independent Monitoring

The Independent Monitoring Surveyor (IMS) also known as a Fund Monitoring Surveyor, Funders Due Diligence Services, or Project Monitoring Surveyor, provides an independent view of a client’s construction project.

Matt Bromley

Head of Independent Monitoring

Our team has extensive experience working on a wide range of project types and values, with expertise across all sectors, including residential and commercial.

We have supported various funders, from high-street banks and institutions to bespoke funds and high-net-worth individuals.

We work with developers, design teams, and contractors to provide versatile solutions for external or third-party finance providers.

We implement a highly personalised IMS service that delivers both timely and accurate advice alongside a clear understanding of the sensitivity of our role within the development process.

We are committed to delivering exceptional IMS services that meet each client’s unique needs.  Our approach will provide an independent perspective and valuable insights for the success of your construction projects.

Our services include:

  • Construction Cost Benchmarking
  • Programme
  • Procurement Route
  • Building Control
  • Consultant Team and Appointments
  • Contractor’s Delivery Capability and Experience
  • Planning and Statutory Consents
  • Site Conditions
  • Environmental and Archaeology Surveys
  • Contractual Arrangements and Funder Security
  • Third-party Issues, Party Walls, Neighbourly Issues
  • Statutory Bodies

Sustainability Advisory

Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of what we do.

Andy Snapes

Head of Sustainability Advisory

As an early adopter of carbon reduction and environmental improvement initiatives, we’ve been at the forefront of promoting better solutions in the built environment for some time, as our B Corp certification and Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Sustainable Development attests.

Our services provide expert guidance to help clients navigate the evolving landscape of environmental responsibility. From initial assessments to comprehensive strategies, our team collaborates closely with you to identify opportunities for improvement and implement sustainable practices tailored to your unique needs.

We evaluate existing operations thoroughly, recommending solutions to minimise environmental impact while maximising efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Whether it’s reducing energy consumption, operational or embedded carbon, offsetting strategies, optimising waste management or implementing renewable energy solutions, we guide you every step of the way towards a more sustainable future.

With a focus on long-term sustainability and measurable results, we are your trusted partner in achieving environmental goals while enhancing business resilience and reputation.

Our services include:

  • Whole Life Carbon Life Cycle Assessments
  • Retrofit & Decarbonisation
  • Sustainability Strategy
  • ESG Advisory
  • B Corp Advisory
  • Emissions Calculation
  • BREEAM Assessment
  • LEED Assessment
  • Sustainable Technology
  • Passivhaus Project Management
  • Retrofit Project Management
  • Triple Bottom Line Strategies

Strategic Advisory

Our Strategic Advisory team deliver certainty and positive outcomes through all phases of the development cycle.

Stephen Collis

Head of Strategic Advisory

In an increasingly complex world, our team provides strategic advisory services designed to guide clients through the challenges of project viability, sustainability, and financial improvement.

We collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth and positive impact.  Our approach is rooted in comprehensive analysis, strategic foresight, and innovative thinking, ensuring that every recommendation aligns with your objectives.

Whether optimising operational efficiencies, mitigating risks, or seizing new funding opportunities, our team is committed to empowering you with the insights and strategies to deliver complex developments successfully.

With us, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to driving your success at every stage of your journey.

Our services include:

  • Project Definition & Planning
  • Project Feasibility & Business Planning
  • Project Governance & Stakeholder Management
  • Financing & Investment Origination & Facilitation
  • Capital Program Planning & Investment Prioritization
  • ESG and Sustainability Gap Analysis
  • Whole Life Costing
  • Asset Management Strategy

Principal Designer

As Principal Designer our services ensure the seamless integration of health and safety considerations into every stage of your project.

Matt Bromley

Head of Principal Designer Services

Our experienced team collaborates closely with clients and stakeholders to identify and mitigate potential hazards, streamline communication channels, and optimise project workflows.

From initial design to final handover, we prioritise the health, safety, and welfare of all involved, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations (2015) and industry standards. Key challenges such as coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing risk effectively, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations are addressed with precision and expertise.

You can trust that your project will meet legal requirements and create a safe and secure environment for all stakeholders.

Let us be your partner in safeguarding your project’s success, one meticulous step at a time.

Our services include:

  • Principal Designer
  • CDM Client Advisor
  • Principal Designer Advisors
  • Construction Phase Plans
  • Construction Site Visits

Construct

Construction Management

Our expert construction managers integrate early in the project, providing practical insights to save time and costs whilst ensuring quality aspirations.

Stuart Wilkinson

Head of Construction Management

Experience seamless construction with our Construction Management service. We handle every detail, from design and construction to finishing touches, ensuring your vision is professionally executed.

As your dedicated construction advocates, our managers coordinate with design partners, project and cost managers and the supply chain to maintain high standards and budgets, ensuring timely delivery.

Our transparent and flexible management smoothly adapts to changes, offering an open-book approach to costs and schedules for complete oversight. We optimise every project stage to add tangible value to your investment.

Our Construction Management services are distinguished by their transparent and flexible approach to managing projects. Changes and adjustments, often viewed as setbacks in traditional setups, are smoothly integrated into the process and handled with agility and expert foresight.

Our services include:

  • End-to-End Construction Management
  • Strategic Planning and Programming
  • Proactive Scope and Budget Control
  • Principal Contractor Responsibilities
  • Seamless Team Coordination
  • Diligent Contract Administration
  • Project Initiation and Planning
  • Design Management
  • Permits and Approvals
  • Package Tendering and Contracting
  • Procurement Planning
  • Site Preparation
  • Trade Contractor Cost Management
  • Testing and Commissioning
  • Project Closeout
  • Post-Completion Support
  • Supply Chain Alliance Models
  • Site Logistics and Methods
  • Buildability
  • Construction Health and Safety

Design Management

Our unique Design Management service stands out for its ability to ensure the seamless integration and execution of the most complex projects.

Stuart Wilkinson

Head of Design Management

We specialise in heavily serviced buildings requiring intricate system design and coordination. Our comprehensive approach spans the entire project lifecycle, from strategic inception to delivery, ensuring every design element aligns with the client’s vision and project drivers.

Our Design Managers are pivotal in facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring precise and consistent communication among multidisciplinary teams. They are the bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, interpreting design information into tangible construction elements that meet client objectives.

We emphasise regulatory compliance, risk management, and innovation, promoting a collaborative environment that enhances decision-making and project outcomes.

Working closely with project managers, architects and engineers, we guarantee that projects progress on time and within budget.

Our services include:

  • Design Quality Reviews
  • Design Compliance with RIBA Stages
  • Design Co-ordination
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk
  • Design Response to Site and Procurement Constraints
  • Buildability
  • Value Management
  • BIM Co-ordinator
  • BIM Model Audits
  • Bim Execution Plans (BEP)
  • Quality Assurance Plans and Controls
  • Design Information Flow
  • Sustainability & Carbon Audits

Pre-Construction Advisory

We offer comprehensive Pre-Construction Advisory Services that bring strategic planning and flexibility to your project without needing early commitment to a specific contractor.

Stuart Wilkinson

Head of Pre-Construction Management

Our approach integrates expert construction managers and supply chain collaboration from the project’s inception, enhancing efficiency and ensuring smooth execution.

Our services are designed to maintain your strategic independence. We offer expert guidance without binding you to any contractor, allowing for open procurement decisions based on fully developed plans and competitive bidding.

We provide customised logistics planning that includes detailed strategies for materials delivery and on-site traffic management, setting up your project for efficiency from the outset. Optimised phasing and scheduling ensure operational continuity and minimal disruption, enhancing project timelines and budget management.

As your advisors, we offer unbiased, expert recommendations that prioritise your interests. We ensure your project goals are met with an optimal balance of cost, time, and quality. This service sets up your project for success, maintaining flexibility and control over procurement decisions.​

Our services include:

  • Logistics Planning
  • Phasing & Scheduling
  • Advanced Traffic Management
  • Risk Management
  • Construction Methods
  • Construction Technology / Innovation
  • Sustainable Construction Strategies
  • Construction Environment & Management Plans
  • Stakeholder integration
  • Utilities Planning

Innovate

Solar Tree

A collaboration led by us, providing sustainable energy solutions across the built environment.

Scott James

Managing Director Solar Tree

Our solar canopies combine leading technology with environmental responsibility.  We offer our clients substantial energy savings, asset value enhancements and carbon footprint reduction.

The collaboration includes Bauer Group, Whitebox and Metek, who bring years of experience and expertise.  Bauer Group as an asset manager, solar tech entrepreneur and developer, Whitebox as a construction manager and Metek as an MMC fabricator and contractor.

We offer comprehensive solar energy solutions tailored to meet residential, commercial, and industrial clients’ unique needs. Our services encompass every stage of the solar journey, from initial consultation and design to installation, maintenance, and monitoring.

With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, we harness the power of solar technology to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint while maximising long-term benefits. We ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of solar systems.

Innovations include:

  • Reduced Operational Costs
  • Advanced Energy Solutions
  • Innovative Design Concepts
  • Enhanced System Performance
  • Tailored Client Support
  • Continuous Monitoring Capabilities
  • Unique Collaboration of Industry Experts

Seedling Homes

At Seedling Homes, we're not just housing developers; we’re stewards of sustainable, vibrant communities, where every detail is meticulously crafted with precision and responsibility.

Stuart Wilkinson

Managing Director of Seedling Homes

Our mission is to create genuinely affordable, carbon-neutral homes using cutting-edge technology and sustainable materials.

With our in-house expertise in design, construction, and consultancy, we streamline the development process to deliver affordable homes efficiently without compromising on quality.

This integrated approach enables us to manage costs and risks proactively, passing on these savings to provide high-quality, affordable living for everyone.

Our innovations include:

  • A simplified, pattern book design approach centered on placemaking and community-focused master planning.
  • 100% on-plot cost certainty upon planning approval.
  • An intelligent procurement route that offers higher quality at a comparable or lower price than traditional methods.
  • Solutions that address the climate emergency, eliminate fuel poverty, and meet Future Homes Standards as a baseline.
  • 20-30% faster delivery through the development lifecycle.
  • Partnership models (rent and sale) that provide the right homes, in the right places, at genuinely affordable levels.

Who we work with

Our clients range from private individuals, Public Sector organisations, Government Departments, and National Charities, to SMEs and Blue-chip international companies.

Whether you operate in the public or private sectors, you can be assured that our services will be bespoke and tailored to meet the aspects and challenges of your particular project and organisation.

Whoever our client is, our philosophy for providing services of quality, innovation and impact remains constant.

As a consequence, we enjoy a level of around 85% repeat business from our clients.

Our longstanding relationships and partnerships with our peers in the fields of architecture, engineering and allied design dervices are equally important.

From working with local and regional practices to operating alongside some of the most iconic and well-known architectural and engineering practices in the world; we consider ourselves privileged to have their trust and confidence in delivering projects alongside them.

85% of our business is from repeat clients

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Our frameworks

“We are appointed on multiple local and national public sector frameworks, that enable you to work with us without the usual complexities of public procurement. Contact us to find out more. ”

Matt Bromley

Partner

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