Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Surveyors for Construction Projects
Established in 1989, Oxbury is an independent and highly regarded practice of Chartered Surveyors specialising in cost and project management across all sectors of the construction industry. With offices in Norwich, Chelmsford, and Central London, we operate nationwide, delivering services with honesty, professionalism, and expertise. Our core values focus on providing professional and honest service to clients, enabling them to maximise project value while minimising risk. We offer a wide range of services, including Cost Management, Project and Programme Management, Employer's Agent, Funder Monitoring, and CDM Principal Designer roles.Our disciplined service is underpinned by ISO 9001 quality assurance procedures, ensuring high-quality outcomes. We work closely with clients to tailor services to their unique requirements, leveraging our team's extensive knowledge to navigate project complexities. Our proven track record across sectors like affordable housing, education, and infrastructure has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner. We prioritise lasting client relationships and deliver exceptional value through a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and innovation.
Services
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Employer's Agent
CDM Principal Designers
Funder Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in construction project management.
- Our services are ISO 9001 quality assurance certified.
- We tailor solutions to meet unique client requirements.
- Our team includes Chartered Surveyors with sector-specific expertise.
- We operate nationwide with offices in Norwich, Chelmsford, and London.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- RICS Accreditation
Services
Project Management
Our Project Management service tailors solutions to client needs, coordinating all project activities to mitigate risks and reduce costs. Skilled managers lead teams through project lifecycles, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and objectives are met. We deliver successful outcomes for projects ranging from large-scale portfolios to bespoke schemes.
Employer's Agent
Combining project and cost management, our Employer's Agent service provides robust contract management for design and build projects. We control programmes and budgets while addressing unexpected challenges, ensuring seamless design, construction, and completion processes for client success.
Master Planning
We support master planning teams with programme scheduling, cashflow analysis, and cost forecasting using in-house data and industry sources. Our proactive risk management ensures efficient phased delivery of regeneration projects and new conurbations up to 600m in value.
Clerk of Works
Our Clerk of Works service provides independent quality and compliance assessments during construction. Using technical expertise and modern software, we deliver timely reports to ensure projects meet UK building regulations and best practice standards.
CDM Principal Designers
We embed health and safety considerations into design processes under CDM Regulations 2015. Our service includes risk log preparation, pre-construction information packs, and coordination to ensure client compliance with legal obligations throughout project phases.
People
James Oxbury
Managing Director
With nearly 30 years at Oxbury, James leads as Managing Director, overseeing company management while maintaining direct project involvement. His expertise ensures strategic leadership across all locations.
Sue Howes
Co-Founder
As Co-Founder, Sue has driven Oxbury's growth since 1989. She specialises in affordable housing and supported living schemes, delivering large-scale residential programmes with unmatched sector expertise.
Questions
What sectors do Oxbury specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, industrial, education, infrastructure, and community projects, delivering tailored solutions for each sector's unique challenges.
Are Oxbury ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, our services are underpinned by ISO 9001 quality assurance procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality project outcomes.
How does Oxbury manage project risks?
We use proactive risk registers, detailed MS Project programmes, and cashflow forecasting to identify and address risks early in project lifecycles.
Can Oxbury provide nationwide services?
With offices in Norwich, Chelmsford, and London, we deliver services across the UK, including East England, South East, and Greater London.
What accreditations does Oxbury hold?
We are RICS-accredited and ISO 9001 certified, reflecting our commitment to industry standards and quality assurance.
