Project & Programme Management

Delivery
Certainty

Control, Governance, Accountability

Construction projects fail when governance is weak and accountability is unclear. We provide the leadership structures and reporting frameworks that keep projects on track.

£1.2B+

Projects Managed

95%

On-Time Delivery

50+

Active Projects

NEC/JCT

Contract Forms

How We Work

Governance-led delivery

Our approach centres on establishing clear governance from day one, with defined decision-making structures and reporting cycles that surface issues before they become problems.

01

Establish Governance

We define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authorities. Everyone knows who decides what, and when.

02

Baseline & Plan

Robust baseline programmes and budgets against which we monitor, forecast, and report throughout delivery.

03

Monitor & Control

Regular reporting cycles, early warning systems, and proactive intervention to maintain programme and budget.

04

Close & Learn

Structured handover, lessons learned, and final account settlement that protects your commercial position.

What We Deliver

Project & programme services

Project Management

Single-point accountability for project delivery. We coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage interfaces, and drive progress against programme milestones with clear reporting and escalation protocols.

Programme certainty
Clear accountability
Issue resolution
Stakeholder alignment

Programme Planning & Control

Baseline programme development, progress monitoring, and delay analysis. We use industry-standard tools and provide clear reporting that supports informed decision-making.

Baseline programmes
Progress tracking
Delay analysis
Recovery planning

Employer's Agent Services

Contract administration under JCT, NEC, and bespoke forms. We manage variations, assess applications, and protect your commercial position through robust, impartial administration.

Contract compliance
Variation control
Payment certainty
Dispute avoidance

Governance & Reporting

Design and implementation of governance frameworks, meeting structures, and reporting dashboards that provide visibility and drive accountability at every level.

Decision frameworks
Risk registers
Executive reporting
Gateway reviews

Contract forms we administer

Experienced across all major UK construction contract forms

NEC4

ECC, PSC, TSC

JCT

D&B, SBC, MWB

FIDIC

Red, Yellow, Silver Books

Bespoke

Client-specific forms

Example Scenarios

How clients engage us

Multi-phase Regeneration

We provide programme-level coordination for regeneration schemes, managing interfaces between phases, developers, and authorities while maintaining commercial oversight.

Client-side PM

Acting as your in-house project management capability, we represent your interests across design, construction, and handover—without the overhead of permanent staff.

Distressed Project Recovery

When projects are in trouble, we diagnose root causes, establish recovery plans, and implement the governance structures needed to get delivery back on track.

Get Started

Need project leadership?

Whether you need full project management, Employer's Agent services, or programme recovery support, we provide the governance and expertise to deliver your project with certainty.

Experienced across NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and bespoke contracts
Proven governance frameworks for complex programmes
Integrated with commercial, CDM, and technical services
Flexible engagement models from advisory to full PM

Get in Touch

We will aim to respond within 24hrs.

Client Portal

The Client Portal provides secure access to project documents, progress updates, and direct communication with your Matthews & Roberts team.

Request access: info@matthewsroberts.com

Portal access is provided to approved clients. Contact us if you need support.

Existing client?

Access your project portal to view documents and track progress.

New enquiry?

Tell us about your project and we'll respond within 24 hours.