Consultancy

Marick’s Quantity Surveying team provides comprehensive cost management and commercial advisory services across the entire project lifecycle, delivering financial certainty, value optimisation and robust cost control from inception through to final account. We safeguard our clients’ commercial interests at every stage, ensuring budgets are realistic, risks are mitigated, and every pound spent delivers maximum value.

From initial cost planning through procurement, contract administration and post-completion analysis, we bring commercial rigor and strategic insight to developments of all scales. Our quantity surveyors combine technical expertise with proactive cost management, identifying opportunities to enhance value, reduce exposure and maintain budget integrity while supporting design ambition and quality delivery.

Whether navigating complex commercial developments, residential schemes or refurbishment projects, our quantity surveyors provide the financial control, commercial intelligence and cost certainty clients need to make informed decisions and deliver successful projects.

Our capabilities include:

• Early-stage cost planning, budget setting and feasibility appraisals
• Value engineering and cost optimisation throughout design development
• Procurement strategy, tender management and contractor selection
• Contract preparation, administration and commercial risk assessment
• Cost monitoring, reporting and change control procedures
• Interim valuations, payment certifications and cashflow forecasting
• Final account settlement and post-project cost reconciliation
• Final account settlement and post-project cost Dispute avoidance and resolution support

Marick’s Fund Monitoring service provides independent oversight and assurance for lenders and investors throughout the lifecycle of a development. Acting as the trusted advisor, we safeguard capital by delivering transparent reporting, proactive risk management, and rigorous cost control, ensuring projects remain compliant, commercially disciplined, and aligned with funding conditions.

Our approach combines technical expertise with financial scrutiny, giving stakeholders confidence that their investment is protected and performing as intended. We work collaboratively with developers, contractors, and financiers to identify issues early, mitigate risk, and maintain momentum.

With decades of experience across complex, high-value schemes, Marick delivers the clarity and confidence needed to protect capital and unlock long-term value.

Our capabilities include:

• Initial due diligence and review of development appraisals
• Assessment of procurement strategy and contractual arrangements
• Monitoring programme, cost, and cashflow against agreed benchmarks
• Regular site inspections and progress verification
• Reporting on risk exposure, compliance, and funding drawdowns
• Advising on change control and contingency management
• Providing clear, actionable insights for lenders and investors

Marick’s Employer’s Agent and Contract Administration service provides clear, independent leadership throughout the delivery of a project, safeguarding the client’s interests from contract award through to completion. Acting as the single point of accountability, we ensure that obligations are met, risks are managed, and all parties remain aligned to the agreed scope, budget and programme.

We bring clarity and structure to the contract process, administering responsibilities under JCT and other standard forms, while providing consistent oversight across financial, technical and programme-related performance. Our team prioritises transparency, compliance and disciplined communication, ensuring that projects progress smoothly and disputes are minimised.

With deep experience across complex development and construction programmes, Marick provides the governance and clarity needed to protect clients’ commercial positions and deliver projects with confidence.

Our capabilities include:

• Leading contract negotiations and preparing employer’s requirements
• Acting as the primary liaison between client, contractor and consultant teams
• Managing contract compliance, instructions, variations and change control
• Monitoring programme, quality and costs against agreed contractual obligations
• Coordinating progress meetings, reporting frameworks and decision pathways
• Certifying valuations, practical completion and final account close‑out
• Ensuring rigorous documentation and audit-ready administration throughout