Business Details
48 Years
experience
Chartered Quantity Surveyors & Project Management in Poole
Established in 1978, McNaughts Surveyors operate from Poole, Dorset, delivering professional construction industry services across Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Our expertise spans commercial and residential development, education, healthcare, public works, and marine & coastal engineering sectors. As chartered quantity surveyors, we specialise in construction cost planning, management, and reporting, ensuring project success through rigorous financial oversight. Our team's commitment to continuous professional development is evidenced by our support for academic studies and RICS membership attainment. We provide Employers Agent and Project Manager contract administration services, combining quantity surveying with strategic management solutions for complex building projects.Our collaborative approach identifies project budgets, risks, and constraints to advise on procurement routes and contract forms. We assist clients in assembling project teams, monitoring progress through formalised programming, and administering contracts including JCT, NEC, and PPC2000 frameworks. Our track record includes pioneering projects like the Royal Oldham Hospital Pathology Lab, demonstrating our capacity for innovative solutions. We maintain transparency through regular progress reporting and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment with project execution plans. This combination of technical expertise, sector-specific knowledge, and client-focused methodology has sustained our reputation for successful project delivery over four decades.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Project Management
Cost Planning
Contract Administration
Procurement Advice
Progress Monitoring
Risk Analysis
Value Engineering
Construction Reporting
Employers Agent
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have 45 years of continuous experience in construction cost management since 1978
- Our team includes RICS-accredited chartered surveyors with sector-specific expertise
- We deliver tailored solutions for education, healthcare, and marine engineering projects
- Our collaborative project execution methodology reduces delays through shared responsibility
- We administer major contract frameworks including JCT, NEC and PPC2000
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our chartered quantity surveyors provide comprehensive construction cost planning, budget management, and financial reporting services. We deliver accurate cost estimates, value engineering solutions, and contract administration support throughout project lifecycles. Our RICS-accredited professionals ensure compliance with industry standards while optimising value for money.
Project Management
We offer Employers Agent and project management services for complex building developments. Our approach combines contract administration expertise with strategic planning to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. We develop execution plans, monitor progress, and implement risk mitigation strategies across commercial, healthcare, and education sectors.
Contract Administration
Specialising in major contract frameworks including JCT, NEC and PPC2000, we provide contract drafting, negotiation, and administration services. Our team ensures compliance with contractual obligations while managing variations, disputes, and final accounts. We maintain rigorous documentation control throughout the contract lifecycle.
Procurement Advice
We advise on optimal procurement routes and contract selection based on project requirements. Our services include tender documentation preparation, contractor evaluation, and procurement process management. We develop tailored procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, and risk considerations for each development.
Progress Monitoring
Our monitoring services include programme development, milestone tracking, and performance reporting. We implement collaborative scheduling processes and regular progress reviews to identify potential delays. Our systems provide real-time visibility of project status against agreed timelines and deliverables.
People
Gary Fletcher
Managing Director
BSc(Hons) MRICS AaPS qualified with extensive leadership experience in construction project delivery. Oversees strategic direction and operational management of surveying teams across multiple sectors including healthcare and education developments.
Peter Lendy
Director
BSc(Hons) MRICS IMaPS accredited professional with specialist expertise in quantity surveying and contract administration. Leads key client relationships and ensures technical excellence in cost management services across complex building projects.
Ben Waldron
Director
BSc(Hons) MRICS AMICE qualified director specialising in marine and coastal engineering projects. Combines civil engineering expertise with quantity surveying skills to deliver cost-effective solutions for challenging waterfront developments.
Marc Staal
Associate Director
BSc(Hons) MRICS experienced in managing multidisciplinary teams for large-scale commercial developments. Focuses on implementing innovative project execution strategies that enhance efficiency while maintaining strict cost control.
George Goldspink
Surveyor
Actively involved in day-to-day quantity surveying tasks including cost estimation, contract administration, and progress monitoring. Supports senior team members in delivering accurate financial reporting and value engineering solutions.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial, residential, education, healthcare, public works, and marine & coastal engineering projects.
What professional accreditations do your team hold?
Our surveyors hold RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) accreditations and other industry-recognised qualifications.
Which geographic areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland from our Poole base.
What contract frameworks do you administer?
We handle major frameworks including JCT, NEC, PPC2000, and bespoke contract agreements.
How do you manage project risks?
We identify risks during project brief development and implement mitigation strategies through collaborative planning processes.
