Turnkey Solution
Project Management & Quantity Surveying
From planning to completion. One partner.
Construction project management, quantity surveying, cost management and architectural design under one roof. Our experienced team are able to assist in the appointment and coordination of your design team and support in the management of the build team, and national brands trust us to deliver across the UK.
Portsmouth · Manchester · Birmingham · Bristol · London & Oxford Offices Coming Soon!
Trusted by national brands, developers and the public sector
Turnkey property experts
Project managers and quantity surveyors under one roof
Through our Turnkey Solution, we can bring the task of managing the key professionals under a single, fully managed service through the Project Management role, further complemented by our ability to provide Quantity Surveying, Architectural Design and Planning all in one place.
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A single point of contact
One project manager coordinates your consultants, contractors and suppliers, so nothing falls between the gaps. All on Cyber Essentials certified systems.
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Cost and programme certainty
Quantity surveying and estimating built in from day one, with fixed-cost agreements negotiated with contractors and suppliers.
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National reach
Programmes delivered for national retail brands across the UK, from offices in Portsmouth, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol, with London and Oxford offices coming soon. See our retail fit-out cost management case study.
Our services
Project management & quantity surveying services
We can cost, manage and run your project on your behalf, or supplement your day-to-day activities and work with you.
Project Management
We manage every stage of your construction project on your behalf, taking the stress out of the build.
See details of Project Management ↓Quantity Surveying
From cash flows and risk registers to funder reports, payment notices and final accounts.
See details of Quantity Surveying ↓Estimating & Tendering
From ‘broad brush’ build cost estimates to in-depth Bills of Quantities and tendering.
See details of Estimating & Tendering ↓Turnkey Solution
We cost, manage and run your project on your behalf, or work alongside your team.
See details of Turnkey Solution ↓Architectural Design
From initial concepts and site planning through to fully detailed architectural solutions.
See details of Architectural Design ↓Planning Services via GoPlanner
Planning support through our sister company, GoPlanner, alongside our design and consultancy teams.
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Project Management
Our comprehensive project management service is designed to take the stress out of construction projects by managing every stage on your behalf. We act as your dedicated partner throughout the build.
Find out how we can helpWhat we handle
- Detailed planning and performance monitoring
- Risk management
- Contractor and design team coordination
- Chairing regular meetings
- Liaising with funders
- Full compliance with CDM regulations
With a focus on programme and quality, we reduce risks, minimise delays and provide clear, consistent communication, giving you complete peace of mind that your project is in expert hands.
Quantity surveying services
- Attend site to review the proposed design and ongoing build progress
- Interrogate the design scope to identify risk
- Select the appropriate form of contract for the project
- Compose building contracts structured to the uniqueness of each build project
- Produce cash flows
- Monthly reporting, including detailed reports for funders
- Produce and control risk registers
- Produce and issue payment notices for contractors or sub-contractors
- Regular assessments of project costs and projected final costs
- Negotiate settlement of final accounts with the client’s supply chain
- Prepare contract documents
- Prepare and submit applications to funders and banks for drawdown scheduling
- Prepare cost estimates of contract instructions
- Compile cost reports at all stages
- Prepare final accounts
- Appraisal and performance reporting
Why use our services
- Our experience and intuitive approach ensure smoother progress of the build
- Broader access to the commercial knowledge base
- Take advantage of our greater knowledge of the mechanics and processes of the industry
- Reduced risk of conflict between client and contractors, with us acting as intermediary
- Better, tighter control of your costs, kept under control throughout
- Benefit from our administrative approach, using the appropriate building contracts
- Smoother interaction with your funders
- Three core values, Time, Cost and Quality, giving you peace of mind that your project is being expertly handled
Estimating services
- ‘Broad brush’ build cost estimates derived from outline project concept information
- Detailed cost estimates using information such as planning consents, architectural concept drawings and, if available, specifications
- Analysis of existing third-party cost estimates for robustness
- Value engineering possibilities from estimates
- Material, labour and plant scheduling from existing Bills of Quantities
- In-depth Bills of Quantities for the proposed build
- Tendering for projects using an array of services and information gathered through direct interface with the client’s team of contacts
Why use our services
- Your risk is reduced: our extensive build knowledge portal means no assumptions are made, saving time and costly mistakes
- We have built a greater depth of relationship with our supply chain than is normally achievable, so we can achieve the best pricing possible for your project
- Our network gives you more accurate cost information
- Our process delivers usable Bills of Quantities
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Turnkey Solution
We offer the option to cost, manage and run your project on your behalf, or to supplement your day-to-day activities and work with you.
We believe it is very important that you receive a service individually tailored to your needs and expectations.
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Architectural Design
From initial concepts and site planning through to fully detailed architectural solutions, our Architectural Design Service adds a new dimension to the trusted consultancy expertise you already rely on.
Whether you’re considering a residential development, a commercial project, or a strategic land appraisal, our in-house team can guide you from the first sketch through to construction, with the cost, programme and delivery expertise of Syndicate Property Development built in from day one.
Speak to our design teamBlock planning & site layouts
- Quick feasibility layouts
- Development potential assessments
- Land optimisation studies
- Strategic site planning
- Constraints and opportunities appraisals
Architectural design
- Concept and scheme design
- Planning application drawings
- Building Regulations packages
- Detailed construction drawings
- 3D visualisations and client presentations
Residential & commercial projects
- New-build developments
- Extensions and alterations
- Refurbishment projects
- Mixed-use and commercial schemes
- Permitted development and change of use
Our process: Discover, Design, Plan, Deliver. Design decisions are tested against cost, programme and buildability, not made in isolation.
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Planning Services via GoPlanner
Planning requirements are handled through our sister company, GoPlanner, working alongside our architectural design, project management and quantity surveying teams.
It means planning sits with design, cost and delivery in one place, so your scheme is shaped with the planning route in mind from the outset.
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- Supporting planning submissions
- Planning application drawings
- Permitted development and change of use
- Development potential assessments
From planning to completion
Bring us in at any stage, or hand us the whole project. Here’s how a turnkey project runs with SPD.
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Planning and feasibility
Site appraisal, planning strategy and a clear brief before money is committed.
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Cost planning and estimating
Our quantity surveyors prepare estimates and cost plans that set a budget you can rely on.
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Design and tender
Design coordination, interior design and competitive tendering with trusted partners.
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Project management
Our project managers manage the contractor, programme, cost and quality through the build, day to day.
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Completion and handover
Snagging, final account and handover on time, ready to open and trade.
Our projects
Testimonials
What our clients say
We have worked with Syndicate for six years. The people we deal with are highly experienced and always act professionally and promptly, delivering results on time and treating our costs as if they were their own. They have taken the time to understand our business, so they stay focused on outcomes and aligned with our culture and values. That is why we have built such a strong bond of trust, and why CDS keeps coming back.
Richard ScottCommercial Manager, CDS
We recently had the pleasure of working with Syndicate Property Development and cannot recommend them highly enough. From our first consultation, their team showed exceptional professionalism and expertise, with attention to detail and quality evident at every stage. They kept us informed throughout, so we always felt confident in their delivery. If you are looking for a professional, reliable partner with outstanding customer service, look no further.
Alex WattManaging Director, Martin Ralph Group
My deal review with Dan gave me a much deeper understanding, not just of the numbers but of the project’s potential. His knowledge and experience were clear from the start, and he showed me new ways to assess a building and maximise its GDV. It was an insightful session that gave me a fresh perspective on the project’s opportunities.
Tom EdmondsDirector, Apex C&R Developments
FAQs
Project management and quantity surveying questions
Can’t see your question? Call us on 02392 250399.
What does a construction project manager do?
A project manager leads your build from brief to handover. They set and run the programme, assist in the appointment and coordination of the design team and support the management of the build team, manage risk, quality and health and safety, and keep you updated so decisions are made on time.
What does a quantity surveyor do?
A quantity surveyor manages the cost of your project. That covers early estimates and cost plans, tender documents and analysis, monthly valuations, controlling variations and agreeing the final account, so you know where your budget stands at every stage.
Do I need both a project manager and a quantity surveyor?
On most commercial projects, yes: one controls time and quality, the other controls cost. At SPD our project managers and quantity surveyors work as one team, so you get both under a single appointment.
What is a turnkey solution?
With our Turnkey Solution, the key professionals on your project are brought together under a single, fully managed service through our Project Management role, from planning and estimating through design and handover. Our experienced team assist in the appointment and coordination of your design team and support in the management of the build team, with Quantity Surveying, Architectural Design and Planning all available in one place.
Where do you work?
Our head office is in Denmead, Hampshire, with further offices in Portsmouth, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol, and London and Oxford offices coming soon. We deliver projects across the UK, including national retail roll-outs.
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