We are a chartered quantity surveying practice who specialise in problem solving complex construction and engineering matters.We provide a range of construction commercial services and more particularly we provide: Part 35 Expert Witness Services; Claim Strategy Analysis and Preparation; Dispute/Conflict Avoidance; Mediation; Adjudication; Arbitration and Litigation Support; Expert Advice on Quantum Issues; Commercial Management; Insolvency Support; and Training and Development.

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Presidential Panel of Adjudicators.

Member of the CEDR Adjudicator Panel which is by invitation only. The panel is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure CEDR can offer adjudicators with the right skills to match client requirements.

I work as an Associate Lecturer on the Master's Degree (MSc) in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at Leeds Beckett University (Law & Practice of Claims modules)

Listed as an RICS Registered Expert Witness.

Commercial professional with a vast array of experience underpinned with academic qualifications. I have provided commercial management, claims management, defending claims, claims preparation, contract reviews and advice covering a variety of different sectors and schemes over theist 20+ years.My background experience derives from operating at a senior level within large main contractors. More recently I have held a consultancy role where I have been trusted to lead parties… Show more Commercial professional with a vast array of experience underpinned with academic qualifications. I have provided commercial management, claims management, defending claims, claims preparation, contract reviews and advice covering a variety of different sectors and schemes over theist 20+ years.My background experience derives from operating at a senior level within large main contractors. More recently I have held a consultancy role where I have been trusted to lead parties negotiations across a range of development agreements and construction contracts whilst ensuring clients are fully briefed and aware of the associated risks. In order to combat residual risk I prepare a plan with alternative options to ensure the contract agreement runs smoothly. This approach has saved companies over the years a significant amount of resource, time and cost.I am a panel member on several adjudicator nominating bodies including: RICS, CIC, and UK Adjudicators. I act as a quantum expert and have undertaken both single joint expert (court appointed) and party direct or representative appointed expert roles. Show less

Responsible for setting up a commercial function at Donban Contracting UK Limited in 2013. Managed to develop the role and eventually became responsible for all construction contracts across Donban Contracting UK Ltd, Tide Construction Limited and Vision Modular Systems UK Limited.I have continued to provide a full commercial management service across the construction businesses including development risk across all the companies and heading up all pre-construction contract… Show more Responsible for setting up a commercial function at Donban Contracting UK Limited in 2013. Managed to develop the role and eventually became responsible for all construction contracts across Donban Contracting UK Ltd, Tide Construction Limited and Vision Modular Systems UK Limited.I have continued to provide a full commercial management service across the construction businesses including development risk across all the companies and heading up all pre-construction contract negotiations on contracts ranging from £1.6m through to £184m.Provided the full range of pre-construction documents and assisted with negotiations on development and funding agreements, forward funding agreements and sale and purchase of land agreements.Took personal responsibility for managing the risk profile of the business from a construction commercial perspective and ensured appropriate protections were in place to manage such risk.Had full autonomous authority to act on behalf of Donban, Tide and Vision. Show less

At St James Construction my role was to head up and commercially lead a 336 unit development spread over 9 blocks creating community style living with landscaped gardens set on top of an underground car park, following the demolition of a decommissioned Thames Water Reservoir.Managing a team of quantity surveyors and leading in all aspects of commercial management.Whilst working at Berkeley Group I identified a unique opportunity for the business which involved working closely… Show more At St James Construction my role was to head up and commercially lead a 336 unit development spread over 9 blocks creating community style living with landscaped gardens set on top of an underground car park, following the demolition of a decommissioned Thames Water Reservoir.Managing a team of quantity surveyors and leading in all aspects of commercial management.Whilst working at Berkeley Group I identified a unique opportunity for the business which involved working closely with the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC). As one of London's major developers I felt that it would be beneficial if we took a lead on helping to shape realistic aims regarding S106 aspirations. I worked with Chloe Halpin at the NSAfC which resulted in the Berkeley Group becoming the first developer to be NSAfC accredited. This demonstrated Berkeley's commitment to engage with the local workforce and provide employment opportunities, along with up-skilling the existing workforce. Show less

Joined as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor working alongside an experience team on a traditional project subject to full re-measure.Whilst still an Assistant Quantity Surveyor I was offered the opportunity to take the commercial lead on £3.5m scheme which was successful in terms of timing of delivery and commercial return.Dropped onto a project which was suffering a number of client issues to deliver 316 units across two interlinking 12 and 32 storey towers, creating Sheffield’s… Show more Joined as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor working alongside an experience team on a traditional project subject to full re-measure.Whilst still an Assistant Quantity Surveyor I was offered the opportunity to take the commercial lead on £3.5m scheme which was successful in terms of timing of delivery and commercial return.Dropped onto a project which was suffering a number of client issues to deliver 316 units across two interlinking 12 and 32 storey towers, creating Sheffield’s tallest building including 2043m2 retail space over two levels providing high specification city living. The project included extensive section 278 works to Sheffield’s main transport route in and out of the city. The project was a commercial success despite the issues encountered and relationships with the client's professional team were maintained. Show less

Worked as an assistant Quantity Surveyor across a number of schemes around the country which included a private dwelling in Golders Green London to a number of new build nursing homes in Dagenham, Bolton, Coventry, Norwich, Birmingham and Ripon.