Our project management services cover the whole project, from conception to completion. 

As your project manager and specialist advisor we represent you  the client and are responsible for the day-to-day management of the project.

We are responsible for costings, programmes, delivery and safety whilst minimising the complexities of the build. 

 

Our professional, collaborative and inclusive management style promotes effective working relationships between all parties.

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On appointment we function most effectively as though we are part of our clients organisation, we should be able to issue instructions and review progress on behalf of our client.

 

The project manager should be appointed as early as possible in the development of the project in order to:

• Help the client develop their preliminary business case and initial strategic brief.

• Advise on the selection and appointment of the consultant team (and perhaps to manage the appointment process).

• Help the client to organise themselves and identify the roles and responsibilities of client.

• Issue information and instructions on behalf of the client.

• Develop a project execution plan, including selection of procurement route and contracts.

• Contribute to risk management exercises.

• Contribute to value management exercises.

• Contribute to design reviews.

• Advise on the selection of contractors.

• Validate payments.

• Oversee change control procedures.

• Advise on disputes.

• Monitor and assess overall client programmes and cost plans (which may include items beyond the scope of the main contract or consultant's appointments).

• Report to the client.

 

Our success as a project manager is generally reliant on the 

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• An ability to solve problems with intellectual rigour.

• Energy coupled with the ability to inspire others.

• Confident leadership and communication skills.

• Capability of seeing the whole picture.

• Good negotiating skills.

• They understand the meaning of 'collaboration'.

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It is important therefore, that we are named in the appointment document and that we are not substituted without consent.

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Project Management fee 

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Average costing from £60/hr) or between 10% and 12% of the overall project cost.

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