Business Details
Expert Quantity Surveying Services in Cambridge
Wilsons of Cambridge is a specialist quantity surveying and construction commercial consultancy with extensive expertise in dispute resolution and project management. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of contractors, subcontractors, employers, and end-users across diverse construction sectors. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the industry, our team delivers precise cost management, contractual advice, and risk mitigation strategies. We specialise in complex areas such as extension of time claims, loss and expense evaluations, and critical path analysis, ensuring clients achieve optimal commercial outcomes.Our Managing Director, John Wilson, combines chartered professional qualifications with practical insights gained from working with contractors of all sizes, from small firms to international enterprises. We provide support in legal and insurance claim preparation, alongside bespoke training programs on NEC, JCT contracts, and construction management issues. Operating from our Cambridge base, we serve clients across the UK and Europe, leveraging strong transport and digital connectivity to deliver timely, expert services.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Legal Support
Training
Risk Management
Contract Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of hands-on quantity surveying experience in complex construction disputes.
- Our team specialises in rail and fibre infrastructure sectors with tailored commercial solutions.
- We provide accredited training on NEC and JCT contracts for construction professionals.
- Our Managing Director is a Chartered Builder and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
- We deliver nationwide coverage with rapid response capabilities via digital and transport networks.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services provide precise cost control and commercial management for construction projects. We specialise in pre-tender analysis, contract audits, and change management, ensuring clients maintain financial oversight throughout project lifecycles. With expertise in rail, fibre, and heritage sectors, we deliver tailored solutions for complex developments.
Legal Support
We offer expert legal support for construction disputes, including claim preparation and contractual interpretation. Our team quantifies loss and expense claims, evaluates programme impacts, and prepares critical path analyses to strengthen client positions in formal proceedings or negotiations across various project types.
Training
Our training services cover NEC, JCT contracts, and construction management issues. Tailored programmes address delay analysis, variation management, and compensation events, delivered through flexible formats including workshops and seminars to enhance professional capabilities in commercial and legal construction contexts.
Risk Management
We identify and mitigate financial and contractual risks through comprehensive audits and proactive strategies. Our approach addresses potential cost overruns, programme delays, and contractual ambiguities, ensuring clients maintain control over project outcomes in high-risk construction environments.
Contract Administration
Our contract administration services ensure compliance with NEC, JCT, and bespoke agreements. We manage interim payments, final accounts, and contractual disputes, providing clear guidance to maintain project timelines and financial integrity for employers and contractors.
People
John Wilson
Managing Director
John Wilson is a Chartered Builder and Civil Engineering Surveyor with over 30 years' experience in construction commercial management. He specialises in dispute resolution, contract administration, and training, having worked with contractors ranging from small firms to international enterprises across rail, fibre, and infrastructure sectors.
Questions
What sectors do Wilsons of Cambridge specialise in?
We specialise in rail infrastructure, fibre broadband projects, historic building restoration, and general construction across the UK and Europe.
Can you assist with construction dispute resolution?
Yes, we provide expert support in resolving disputes through claim preparation, contractual interpretation, and critical path analysis for formal proceedings or negotiations.
Do you offer training for construction professionals?
Yes, we deliver tailored training on NEC/JCT contracts, delay analysis, and commercial management through workshops and seminars.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide from Cambridge with clients across the UK and Europe, supported by strong transport and digital connectivity.
How do you handle complex contract variations?
We evaluate cost impacts, manage differential claims, and provide clear documentation to resolve variations affecting project timelines and budgets.
