What We Offer

Full-spectrum
consultancy.

From initial feasibility through to final account — every commercial and operational discipline, delivered with the precision your project demands.

Built on real
construction knowledge.

QSM was built by professionals who've operated across every layer of the construction industry. We bring together Chartered QS expertise with hands-on site experience — closing the gap between the office and the project.

Every service we offer is backed by lived experience. We've managed the contracts, run the teams, and built the software. That combination is what makes our consultancy different.

£250m+
Projects Commercially ManagedAcross residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK
16
Trade Disciplines CoveredFull takeoff and estimating capability from groundworks to finishes
6
Core Service LinesIntegrated consultancy from cost plan to contract close-out
100%
Client Retention RateEvery client we've worked with has returned or referred us
01

Quantity Surveying &
Cost Management

Accurate cost intelligence is the foundation of every successful project. Our QS service covers the full project lifecycle — from early-stage feasibility and budgeting through to final account settlement.

We produce Bills of Quantities to NRM2 standards, conduct detailed elemental cost plans, and provide ongoing cost reporting that keeps stakeholders informed at every stage.

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Bills of Quantities (NRM2)
Full measured BOQs for tendering, contract, and final account purposes
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Elemental Cost Plans
RIBA stage cost plans with benchmarking against comparable schemes
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Cost Reporting & CVR
Monthly cost/value reconciliation and project cost reports
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Feasibility & Appraisal
Early-stage viability assessments and development cost modelling
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Final Account Negotiation
Settlement of final accounts with contractors and subcontractors
02

Project &
Programme Management

Great construction projects are built on great programme management. We provide end-to-end project leadership — from scope definition through to practical completion — ensuring your project is delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

Our PMs are construction professionals first. We manage risk proactively, coordinate across design and construction teams, and maintain clear lines of accountability throughout.

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Master Programme (Gantt)
Detailed construction programmes with critical path identification
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Risk Management
Risk registers, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning
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Site Coordination
Design team and contractor coordination throughout construction
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Procurement Management
Tender strategy, contractor selection, and package procurement
Handover & Close-Out
PC inspection, defects management, and O&M handover coordination
03

Estimating &
Tender Support

Winning tenders and delivering them profitably requires estimating that's both competitive and defensible. We build detailed estimates across 16 trade disciplines using live market rates — giving you bids that win, and margins that hold.

Our proprietary EstimatorPro platform covers every trade from groundworks to finishes, including Quick Templates for fast turnaround and full cash flow integration.

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Trade Takeoffs (16 disciplines)
Detailed measured takeoffs from groundworks through to M&E and finishes
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Market Rate Analysis
Live pricing benchmarked against current UK labour and materials markets
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Tender Package Preparation
Full tender submissions including prelims, schedules, and covering letters
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Post-Tender Analysis
Tender comparison reports and contractor interview support
Quick Estimate Templates
Fast-turn budgets for residential and commercial schemes
04

Contract
Administration

Construction contracts are complex, and poorly managed contracts cost money. QSM provides expert contract administration across JCT, NEC and bespoke forms — protecting your position and keeping disputes out of your project.

We issue instructions, assess valuations, manage variations, and administer extensions of time with the rigour that protects you from commercial exposure throughout the build.

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JCT & NEC Contract Management
Full administration of standard and amended forms of contract
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Interim Valuations
Monthly interim payment assessments and certificate issue
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Variation Assessment
Instruction management, valuation, and agreement of contract variations
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Extension of Time (EoT) Claims
Preparation and response to delay claims and EoT applications
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Dispute Avoidance
Early intervention and commercial negotiation to resolve issues before escalation
05

Cash Flow &
Financial Planning

Construction projects fail financially when cash flow isn't understood from the start. QSM builds detailed S-curve models and cash flow forecasts that give developers, contractors, and funders the visibility they need to make confident decisions.

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S-Curve Cash Flow Modelling
Monthly and cumulative cash flow forecasts across the project lifecycle
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Funder Reporting Packs
Drawdown schedules and progress reports formatted for funders and banks
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Earned Value Analysis
Progress measurement and cost performance against programme
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Cost-to-Complete Forecasting
Regular updated forecasts of final cost and contingency burn
06

BuilderDesk
Digital Onboarding

BuilderDesk is our proprietary PWA — the operating system for the building trade. As a QSM client, you gain access to the platform and our full onboarding service: configuration, training, and live deployment for your team.

Sole traders to SME contractors get a complete digital back-office in a single app — jobs, estimates, invoicing, drawings, and client comms.

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PWA Setup & Configuration
Full platform setup including branding, roles, and team permissions
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Team & Client Onboarding
Role-based training for Builder, Team Member, and Client views
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Firebase Live Sync Activation
Real-time cloud sync across all devices with offline fallback
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Ongoing Support Retainer
Monthly support plan covering updates, queries, and feature rollouts

Every project starts
with a conversation.

Get in touch for a free discovery call and find out how QSM can support your next project.