Business Details
Trusted Construction Management Consultancy UK
We are Poole Dick, a construction management consultancy delivering comprehensive services to public and private sector clients across the UK. Established with a commitment to quality, expertise, and sustainability, our team operates from offices in Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent. We specialise in Project and Cost Management, Employers Agent services, Building Consultancy, CDM Principal Designer roles, and Retrofit Consultancy. Our client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions that align with project goals while prioritising safety and environmental responsibility. With decades of collective experience, our experts have delivered landmark projects in sectors including Education, Heritage, Residential, and Commercial development. We maintain transparency through regular reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring clients remain informed at every project stage.Our track record includes cost-saving innovations, such as leveraging existing survey data to reduce structural expenses by 20% on hospitality developments. We adhere to rigorous health and safety standards, acting as Principal Designer to coordinate compliance with CDM regulations throughout construction lifecycles. Our team's technical proficiency extends to dispute resolution, risk mitigation, and lifecycle cost planning, supported by partnerships with institutions like Keele University. We measure success through long-term client relationships, evidenced by repeat engagements with organisations including Bolton at Home and Keele Hotel Developments.
Services
Project Management
Employer's Agent
Cost Management
Project Monitoring
Building Consultancy
CDM Principal Designer
Retrofit Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in UK construction consultancy
- Our team holds RICS and CIOB professional accreditations
- We guarantee cost savings through proactive project monitoring
- We maintain 100% CDM compliance across all developments
- Our client retention rate exceeds 85% through long-term partnerships
What people say
Delivered on all project levels
Professional approach ensured informed decisions
Higher service standards than competitors
Proactive problem-solving team
Value for money services
Services
Project Management
Our project managers deliver comprehensive oversight from brief development to completion. We provide single-point accountability, managing construction processes to exceed client expectations. Services include stakeholder coordination, procurement advice, and risk management, ensuring projects meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements across commercial and residential sectors.
CDM Principal Designer
We coordinate health and safety compliance for construction projects, ensuring adherence to CDM regulations. Our services include pre-construction information provision, contractor safety reviews, site inspections, and health and safety file coordination. This role ensures client compliance with legal requirements while maintaining safe working environments throughout project lifecycles.
Cost Management
Our cost management services optimise project budgets through lifecycle financial control. We provide early estimating, cost planning, value management, and risk mitigation strategies. Services include tender documentation preparation, payment recommendations, and dispute resolution, ensuring clients achieve best value while maintaining financial transparency across development phases.
Building Consultancy
We offer expert building consultancy services covering project due diligence, condition surveys, and maintenance optimisation. Our team provides strategic planning advice, dilapidation assessments, and compliance management. Services also include party wall advice and clerk of works support, ensuring asset value preservation and regulatory compliance for commercial and residential properties.
Project Monitoring
Acting for financial institutions, we provide technical due diligence and risk management throughout developments. Our monitoring services assess construction risks, funding adequacy, and statutory compliance. We conduct design reviews, programme analysis, and quality control checks to protect client investments from inception to completion across commercial and infrastructure projects.
People
Martin Brownsill
Managing Director
With 25+ years in construction consultancy, Martin leads strategic direction at Poole Dick. He oversees major projects including commercial developments and heritage restorations, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction across the UK's public and private sectors.
Paul Newman
Regional Director
Paul manages regional operations with expertise in project delivery and client relationship management. He specialises in coordinating multidisciplinary teams for complex developments, maintaining Poole Dick's reputation for quality and innovation in construction consultancy services.
George Tilley
Senior Project Surveyor
George delivers technical excellence across residential and commercial projects. His expertise in contract administration and cost management ensures client objectives are met with precision, supporting Poole Dick's commitment to quality and sustainability in construction consultancy.
Emily Lowndes
Office Manager
Emily ensures operational efficiency across Poole Dick's offices. With 15 years' experience in construction administration, she manages day-to-day operations while supporting project teams to maintain the company's high service standards for clients nationwide.
Stewart Grant
Consultant
Stewart provides specialist advice on complex construction matters. His consultancy role focuses on risk management and dispute resolution, drawing on 30 years' industry experience to enhance project outcomes for Poole Dick's commercial and residential clients.
Questions
What construction sectors does Poole Dick specialise in?
We work across Commercial, Education, Residential, Heritage, and Infrastructure sectors, with particular expertise in hotel developments and student accommodation projects.
How does Poole Dick ensure project cost efficiency?
Through proactive cost management including early estimating, value management workshops, and lifecycle cost planning to optimise budgets without compromising quality.
What CDM compliance services do you offer?
We act as Principal Designer, coordinating health and safety compliance throughout projects. Services include risk assessments, site inspections, and safety file coordination.
Can you handle multi-location development projects?
Yes, we manage nationwide projects with offices in Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent, supported by regional teams for consistent service delivery across the UK.
How do you resolve construction disputes?
Our team provides expert dispute resolution through mediation, contractual advice, and technical assessments to achieve fair outcomes while maintaining project timelines.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We integrate zero-carbon assessments, retrofit consultancy, and sustainable procurement practices to help clients meet environmental targets across all development phases.
