Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Consultancy Partner in London
Established in 2012 as a specialist construction consultancy, H C Q S delivers expert quantity surveying, commercial management, and legal support services with a focus on MEP systems. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions for pre- and post-contract requirements across the construction sector. With a heritage dating back to 1989, we maintain a reputation for technical excellence, robust commercial advice, and dispute resolution expertise. Our nationwide service covers diverse sectors including transport, aviation, education, and healthcare, supported by advanced planning software and RICS-accredited professionals.We prioritise staff development through structured training programs and mentorship, ensuring sustained expertise in contract management and cost control. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through carbon reduction initiatives aligned with PPN 06/21 standards, achieving 93% lower emissions against benchmarks. Clients benefit from transparent reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and a proven track record in complex project environments.
Services
MEP Quantity Surveying
Construction Quantity Surveying
Contract and Legal Support
Transportation Quantity Surveying
Planning and Programming Services
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 35+ years combined staff experience in construction consultancy
- Specialist MEP systems knowledge across all construction sectors
- Nationwide service with regional offices in London, Croydon, and Birmingham
- RICS-accredited professionals delivering audit-compliant solutions
- Proven carbon reduction plan exceeding government benchmarks
Services
MEP Quantity Surveying
Our MEP quantity surveying service provides comprehensive cost management for mechanical, electrical, and public health systems. We deliver pre-contract budgeting, post-contract valuations, and contract administration across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Our team ensures compliance with industry standards while maintaining cost control throughout project lifecycles.
Contract and Legal Support
Specialist contract advisory covering claims management, dispute resolution, and contract drafting. We provide risk assessment, entitlement analysis, and adjudication support for JCT, NEC, and bespoke contracts. Our services include forensic analysis, expert witness testimony, and training in contractual obligations for construction professionals.
Transportation Quantity Surveying
Tailored quantity surveying for rail, aviation, highways, and mass transit projects. We offer cost planning, contract administration, and value engineering for complex transport infrastructure. Our expertise covers Crossrail extensions, airport developments, and metro systems with a focus on compliance with sector-specific procurement requirements.
Planning and Programming
Comprehensive planning services using Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Asta Powerproject. We deliver critical path analysis, delay analysis, and recovery planning for construction projects. Our team provides forensic scheduling, compensation event management, and real-time progress monitoring to ensure timely project delivery.
Project Audits
Independent project audits assessing cost forecasts, risk management, and contractual compliance. We identify margin security, variation management, and governance issues through detailed health checks. Our reports provide actionable recommendations for risk mitigation and opportunity realisation in ongoing construction projects.
People
Jamie Brown
Managing Director
With over 25 years' experience, Jamie leads H C Q S' strategic direction. He specialises in quantity surveying and commercial management across diverse sectors, ensuring delivery of cost-effective solutions while maintaining the company's core values of quality and client satisfaction.
Rob Mayer
Director
Rob brings extensive contract management expertise across PFI, JCT, and NEC frameworks. His leadership focuses on maintaining first-class service standards through robust commercial strategies and fostering client relationships based on transparency and technical excellence.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, transport, aviation, education, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors with particular expertise in MEP systems and complex contract environments.
How do you handle construction disputes?
Our approach combines dispute avoidance strategies with expert forensic analysis and adjudication support. We provide quantum assessments, delay analysis, and expert witness services to resolve contractual conflicts effectively.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes, we operate nationwide with regional offices in London, Croydon, and Birmingham, supporting projects across the UK construction industry.
What training programs do you provide?
We deliver RICS-accredited workshops covering contract administration, claims management, and commercial strategies through interactive sessions led by experienced industry professionals.
How do you ensure project compliance?
Through independent audits, health checks, and real-time monitoring using industry-standard software. We verify contractual compliance, cost control, and risk management throughout project lifecycles.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We maintain a carbon reduction plan exceeding government targets, achieving 93% lower emissions against benchmarks through energy-efficient practices and environmental monitoring.
