Business Details
33 Years
experience
Chartered Surveyors in Manchester
Established in 1993, SDA Consulting is a leading independent Chartered Surveying Consultancy based in Manchester. Our expertise spans education, housing, and healthcare sectors, supported by extensive experience in commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, and religious projects. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we maintain BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance and hold SSIP CHAS accreditation. Our team delivers partner-led services, combining technical excellence with a client-focused approach to ensure timely, robust advice.We prioritise sustainability through our Carbon Reduction Plan, aligning with Net Zero Carbon goals by 2035. With project values ranging from 50,000 to 150 million, we provide cost management, building surveying, project management, and principal designer services. Our reputation for flexibility and responsiveness is built on 30 years of delivering high-quality solutions across diverse sectors, including education, social housing, healthcare, and leisure facilities.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveying
Project Management
Employer's Agent
Principal Designer
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of experience in chartered surveying and project management.
- Our partner-led service ensures high-quality, client-focused solutions.
- ISO 9001-certified quality management system guarantees reliability.
- We hold SSIP CHAS accreditation for health and safety excellence.
- Committed to Net Zero Carbon through our detailed Carbon Reduction Plan.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- BS EN ISO 9001:2015
- SSIP CHAS
What people say
High standard
Proactive approach
Knowledgeable team
Responsive and professional
Excellent work
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying service provides expert cost and contract consultancy for demolition, construction, and refurbishment projects. We deliver procurement advice, tender documentation, cost reporting, and final account settlement. Our ISO 9001-certified processes ensure accuracy and reliability across projects ranging from 50,000 to 150 million.
Building Surveying
We offer specialist building surveying services covering property maintenance, repair, and professional matters. Our expertise includes condition surveys, dilapidations assessments, design services, and defect analysis. We provide tailored solutions for commercial, residential, and heritage properties, ensuring compliance with planning and building regulations.
Project Management
Our project management service delivers proven solutions for construction projects from feasibility to completion. We handle procurement, risk management, value engineering, and contract administration. Our team ensures timely delivery and cost control while maintaining quality standards across diverse sectors including education and healthcare.
Employer's Agent
As employer's agent, we protect clients' commercial and contractual interests through proactive contract administration. Our services include feasibility studies, procurement advice, cost management, and change control. We ensure compliance with contractual obligations while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Principal Designer
Certified under SSIP CHAS, our principal designer services ensure health and safety compliance during design phases. We coordinate pre-construction processes, manage risk assessments, and prepare health and safety files. Our team applies prevention principles to reduce construction risks while adhering to CDM 2015 regulations.
People
Jonathan Turner
Partner
With over 25 years in chartered surveying, Jonathan leads project delivery for major education and healthcare clients. He specialises in cost management and contract administration for complex refurbishment schemes.
John Cosgrove
Partner
John oversees social housing and extra care schemes, bringing 30 years' experience in regeneration projects. He manages contracts from 50,000 to 83 million, focusing on sustainable community developments.
Chris Leach
Partner
Chris leads principal designer services, ensuring CDM 2015 compliance for large-scale projects. His expertise in health and safety coordination spans demolition, new build, and refurbishment works across multiple sectors.
Anne-Marie Staley
Practice Manager
Anne-Marie manages day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation and client communication. With 20 years in practice management, she supports partner-led service delivery across all business sectors.
Graham Marshall
Associate
Graham specialises in building surveying, conducting condition assessments and defect analysis for commercial properties. He provides technical expertise on measured surveys and dilapidations matters.
Questions
What services does SDA Consulting offer?
We provide quantity surveying, building surveying, project management, employer's agent, and principal designer services.
Which sectors does SDA Consulting specialise in?
We focus on education, housing, healthcare, commercial, industrial, leisure, and religious projects.
Is SDA Consulting accredited?
Yes, we are ISO 9001-certified and hold SSIP CHAS accreditation.
How does SDA Consulting support sustainability?
We follow a Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with Net Zero Carbon goals by 2035.
What project sizes does SDA Consulting handle?
We manage projects from £50,000 to £150 million in value.
