Commercial services across the full project lifecycle.

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Our commercial services

We have experience working with standard and bespoke contractual frameworks, including AS 4000, AS 4902, NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC and GC21.

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Pre-Contract Cost Management and Planning

Establishing financial clarity, managing cost exposure and strengthening commercial decisions before contractual commitment.

Cost Planning and Estimating

Development and progressive refinement of project cost estimates from concept through detailed design, providing reliable cost benchmarks, budget visibility and a robust financial baseline to inform investment decisions and procurement.

Value Engineering

Systematic evaluation of design, materials, construction methodologies and procurement alternatives to identify cost efficiencies, optimise project value and mitigate commercial risk without compromising performance, quality or design intent.

Bill of Quantities Production

Preparation of accurate, independently measured Bills of Quantities to establish a transparent and consistent basis for tender pricing, commercial evaluation, cost benchmarking and subsequent contract administration.

Pre-Contract Risk Assessment

Identification, assessment and quantification of commercial, contractual and cost risks during project development, informing contingency provisions, procurement decisions and appropriate risk allocation before contractual commitments are made.

Procurement and Tendering Strategy

Developing procurement strategies, structuring commercial arrangements and managing contractual risk before commitments are made.

Procurement Strategy and Advisory

Development and evaluation of procurement strategies aligned with project objectives, delivery requirements and commercial risk profiles. Assessment of procurement models, contract forms and market conditions to establish an appropriate commercial framework and risk allocation strategy.

Tender Management and Commercial Evaluation

Strategic planning and management of tender processes, from documentation and market engagement through to tender evaluation, commercial analysis and negotiations. Establishing transparent and defensible evaluation frameworks to support informed procurement decisions and competitive commercial outcomes.

Contract Packaging and Risk Allocation

Development of contract packaging strategies aligned with project scope, delivery interfaces, programme requirements and commercial objectives. Clear definition of scope boundaries, contractual responsibilities and risk allocation to minimise ambiguity, manage interface exposure and support effective contract execution.

Pre-Execution Contract Review

Comprehensive commercial and contractual review of proposed contract terms before execution, identifying onerous provisions, ambiguous obligations and disproportionate risk allocation. Providing practical recommendations to strengthen contractual positions, clarify responsibilities and support informed commercial negotiations.

Contract Administration and Cost Control

Maintaining contractual discipline, financial visibility and commercial control throughout project delivery.

Progress Payment Administration

Preparation, assessment and administration of head contract and subcontract progress claims and payment schedules in accordance with contractual requirements and applicable security of payment legislation. Ensuring accurate valuations, timely certification where applicable, and effective management of payment entitlements and obligations.

Variation and Change Management

Proactive identification, assessment and administration of variations and contractual changes across head contracts and subcontracts, including entitlement reviews, valuation, negotiation and approval processes. Maintaining robust change control procedures to manage cost exposure, preserve contractual entitlements and minimise commercial disputes.

Cost Reporting and Cash Flow Forecasting

Development and maintenance of comprehensive cost reporting, including head contract and subcontract commitments, forecast expenditure, cash flow projections and cost-to-complete assessments. Providing clear financial visibility, early identification of emerging risks and reliable commercial information to support project decision-making.

Final Account Settlement

Structured management and resolution of outstanding head contract and subcontract variations, claims, contractual adjustments and financial obligations through to final account agreement. Establishing reconciled, substantiated and defensible commercial positions to support timely and orderly contract close-out.

Contractual Advisory and Risk Management

Providing strategic contractual advice, managing commercial exposure and protecting contractual interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Claims Preparation and Defence

Strategic assessment, preparation and defence of contractual claims, including extensions of time, delay costs, disruption, prolongation and other contractual entitlements. Developing substantiated commercial positions supported by contractual analysis, contemporaneous records and programme evidence to support negotiations and claim resolution.

Quantum Assessment and Delay Analysis

Detailed assessment and quantification of financial and time-related impacts arising from delay, disruption, variations and contractual claims. Applying recognised analytical methodologies, programme assessments and supporting project records to establish robust, evidence-based and defensible commercial positions.

Contractual Audit and Assurance

Systematic review of contractual compliance, commercial management practices, claims exposure and head contract and subcontract administration. Identifying gaps in contractual processes, notice requirements, record keeping and governance to strengthen commercial controls, manage risk and safeguard contractual interests.

Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Support

Early assessment of emerging contractual disagreements and development of commercially focused strategies to prevent escalation. Providing contractual analysis, quantum assessment, negotiation support and dispute resolution assistance to achieve practical, commercially defensible outcomes while minimising disruption to project delivery.

Commercial Leadership and Governance

Providing strategic commercial leadership, strengthening governance and supporting effective commercial management throughout project delivery.

Commercial Leadership and Enablement

Provision of strategic commercial advice and hands-on management support, integrating with project teams to establish and maintain effective commercial management frameworks. Implementing contractual controls, reporting systems, registers, delegations and procedures to strengthen accountability, consistency and commercial performance.

Risk and Opportunity Management

Proactive identification, assessment and management of commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery. Establishing and maintaining risk registers, evaluating financial and contractual exposure, managing contingency provisions and developing mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes and optimise commercial performance.

Commercial Governance and Compliance

Development, implementation and oversight of commercial governance frameworks, contractual obligations and delegated authorities across project delivery. Strengthening compliance with contractual requirements, notice provisions, approval processes and reporting obligations to maintain accountability, transparency and effective commercial control.

Project Recovery and Commercial Stabilisation

Targeted commercial intervention for projects experiencing financial pressure, contractual disputes, delivery challenges or weakened commercial controls. Assessing existing commercial positions, identifying critical exposures and implementing practical recovery strategies, including commercial baseline reviews, subcontractor management, claims resolution and financial forecasting to restore visibility, control and confidence in project outcomes.

Sectors we serve

Five sectors. One consultancy.

Our commercial and contractual experience extends across major capital projects in five sectors, each presenting distinct delivery challenges, commercial pressures and risk profiles.

Infrastructure and Civil

Infrastructure and Civil

Rail, metro and major civil infrastructure projects, where complex delivery interfaces, programme constraints and contractual risk demand disciplined commercial management.

Data Centres

Data Centres

Hyperscale and mission-critical developments, where accelerated programmes, specialist interfaces and demanding delivery requirements create significant commercial exposure.

Building and Construction

Building and Construction

Commercial, institutional and mixed-use developments, where design evolution, subcontractor interfaces and cost pressures require effective commercial and contractual control.

Mining and Resources

Mining and Resources

Capital and sustaining works, where complex operating environments, logistical constraints and programme pressures demand commercial discipline and effective risk management.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

Utility-scale generation and transmission projects, where complex delivery interfaces, regulatory requirements and programme dependencies create significant contractual and commercial risk.

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Whether you require strategic commercial advisory or hands-on commercial management, we help you manage commercial risk and strengthen your contractual position.

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