SRV-02 · SERVICES / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Construction project management in Berkshire and the Thames Valley
We manage the delivery of construction projects for developers, investors and private clients: appointing the team, setting the programme, running the contract and reporting on cost, time and risk together. Because the same people also carry the quantity surveying, the budget and the programme are never managed in isolation.
What the service involves
Defining the brief, appointing consultants and contractors, and agreeing scopes and fees.
Setting a realistic master programme and holding the team to it through design and construction.
Advising on the right route, whether traditional, design and build or two-stage, and the contract to go with it.
Chairing progress meetings, managing information flow, tracking risks and dealing with issues early.
Monthly reports covering cost, time and risk in one document, through to completion and defects.
Who it is for
Developers who want one accountable point of contact rather than managing a design team themselves; investors and landowners without an in-house construction function; sports and leisure operators rolling out facilities; and private clients on larger houses who want the project run professionally.
What you get
- ▸A director-level project manager on every job
- ▸One monthly report covering cost, programme and risk
- ▸Decisions brought to you early, with a recommendation
- ▸A team that is briefed, coordinated and held to programme
Typical projects
Residential developments and apartment schemes, padel and sports facilities delivered across multiple sites, one-off private houses and light commercial work, typically between £300,000 and £10 million in construction value.
Why a local project manager matters
Project management is done on site and in the room. Based in Newbury, we are within an hour of Reading, Basingstoke, Oxford, Winchester, Swindon and Guildford, which means regular site presence, face-to-face progress meetings and problems dealt with the same day.
Frequently asked questions
What does a construction project manager actually do?
The project manager represents the client’s interests across the whole project: brief, team, programme, procurement, site phase and handover. They coordinate the consultants and contractor, manage risk and make sure decisions are taken in time to keep the job moving.
What is the difference between a project manager and a contract administrator?
The contract administrator is a role defined by the building contract, issuing instructions and certificates. The project manager is a wider client-side role covering the whole project. On many schemes we hold both, so the client has one point of contact.
When should a project manager be appointed?
At the start, before the design team is appointed. Getting the brief, procurement route and programme right at the outset avoids most of the problems that appear later on site.
Do you manage projects for private individuals?
Yes. On larger houses and refurbishments we act as the client’s representative, running the team and the contract so the client is not managing the builder directly.
Which areas do you cover?
Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Surrey, including Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Oxford, Winchester, Andover, Swindon, Salisbury and Guildford.