Cost & Commercial Management

Protecting
Your Investment

From Feasibility to Final Account

Construction costs can make or break a project. We provide the financial governance and commercial rigour your project needs—ensuring budgets are realistic, tenders are competitive, and final accounts are settled fairly.

£750M+

Projects Valued

8%

Avg. VE Savings

100%

Final Account Success

RICS

Qualified Team

Across The Lifecycle

Commercial support at every stage

1

Feasibility

Order of cost estimates

Budget framework
2

Design

Elemental cost plans

Cost certainty
3

Tender

Procurement management

Competitive bids
4

Construction

Cost control & valuation

Budget adherence
5

Completion

Final account settlement

Commercial closeout
What We Deliver

Cost & commercial services

Comprehensive QS and commercial management services tailored to your project requirements—from single-service appointments to full-scope engagement.

Cost Planning & Estimating

From early feasibility estimates through detailed elemental cost plans. Realistic budget advice that informs design decisions and secures funding with confidence.

Feasibility estimatesElemental cost plansBenchmark analysisCost-in-use studies

Procurement & Tender Management

Development of procurement strategies, preparation of tender documentation, and management of competitive processes to secure best value and appropriate risk allocation.

Strategy developmentTender documentationBid evaluationContractor selection

Contract Administration

Post-contract cost management including valuation of variations, assessment of contractor applications, interim valuations, and payment recommendations.

Variation valuationPayment assessmentInterim certificatesChange control

Cost Control & Forecasting

Continuous monitoring of committed and anticipated costs with regular reporting and forecasting to maintain budget visibility throughout construction.

Cost monitoringCash flow forecastsRisk allowancesChange management

Value Engineering

Systematic review of designs and specifications to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, performance, or programme delivery.

Cost-benefit analysisOption appraisalSavings identificationWorkshop facilitation

Final Account Settlement

Negotiation and settlement of final accounts, ensuring all variations, claims, and adjustments are properly documented and fairly valued.

Account preparationClaim assessmentNegotiated settlementAudit trail

Quality Assurance

QA frameworks and inspection regimes ensuring work is delivered to specification. Snagging management, defect tracking, and handover documentation.

ITP developmentQuality inspectionsNCR managementHandover packs
Our Principles

Commercial rigour with practical focus

Commercial Pragmatism

Cost advice must enable decisions, not just report numbers. We focus on actionable insight that drives better outcomes.

Proactive Control

Early warning of cost pressures and continuous forecasting. No surprises at final account.

Fair Settlement

Final accounts that reflect actual entitlement, settled through professional negotiation rather than adversarial dispute.

Commercial management team
Get Started

Need cost advice & commercial management?

Whether you need early-stage cost advice, full QS services, or specific support for tenders or final accounts, we provide proportionate solutions for projects of all sizes.

RICS qualified quantity surveyors
Experience across all construction sectors
Integrated with PM and CDM services
Proven value engineering track record
Accredited:
RICS|Constructionline Gold

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Client Portal

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