Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Services
Earl Kendrick’s Quantity Surveying consultants bring deep expertise across projects of all scales - from small fit-outs to large, prestigious, international mixed-use developments. We apply the same proactive approach to every project: engagement, service excellence, effective communication and collaborative teamwork.
Why work with us
Proactive cost management
Effective cost management is the bedrock of successful projects. Our surveyors identify and manage cost risks early, ensuring projects remain viable, efficient and within budget.
Comprehensive expertise:
From feasibility to final account, our team brings technical, commercial and sector-specific experience across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
Collaborative and people-focused:
We build trusted relationships and communicate clearly with clients, design teams and contractors, ensuring alignment and shared objectives throughout delivery.
Strategic insight:
Combining cost intelligence with market awareness, we provide advice that’s modern, data-driven and responsive to evolving industry and sustainability trends.
Rigorous reporting:
Transparent documentation, benchmarking and progress updates give clients confidence in every financial decision.
“Clear oversight and confident control. Cost management services that protect budgets, maximise value and support informed decisions from feasibility to final account.”
How we can help
Pre-Contract Services
Development appraisal review and input
Strategic procurement and cost advice
Risk management advice and risk register development
Feasibility cost estimating (RIBA 1–3)
Cash-flow forecasts and cost modelling
Detailed cost estimating (RIBA 3–4)
Cost optioneering and value-engineering workshops
Independent third-party cost reviews
Contract advice (non-legal/insurance) and document suite preparation
Tender analysis and recommendations
Post-Contract Services
On-site valuations and payment recommendations
Cost reporting against budget and cash-flow forecasting
Risk register maintenance and change-management control
Claims management and final account negotiation
Site visits, meeting attendance and value-engineering workshops
“Above all, we enjoy sharing the journey with our clients; creating value, controlling cost and exceeding expectations through proactive, effective cost management.”
— Earl Kendrick Team
FAQs
Our Quantity Surveying and Cost Management service oversees every financial aspect of a project from feasibility to completion. This includes estimating, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuation, change control and final account settlement. By combining rigorous cost management with strategic advice, we ensure that every project delivers maximum value while remaining within its agreed financial parameters.
Proactive cost management identifies risks and opportunities early, allowing informed decisions that prevent overspend and delays. A reactive approach can result in escalating costs and uncertainty. Our team continually monitors budgets, forecasts cash flow and applies value-engineering principles to maintain cost efficiency and ensure projects are delivered on or under budget.
Yes. We provide cost management and quantity surveying support for all scales of development – from small commercial fit-outs to large mixed-use schemes and international developments. Regardless of size or complexity, our approach remains the same: proactive engagement, technical excellence and collaborative delivery.
Pre-contract services focus on planning, estimating, tendering and risk analysis to establish robust budgets before works begin. Post-contract services involve monitoring costs during construction, managing variations, certifying payments, and finalising accounts. Together, they provide complete cost control and transparency throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful financial outcomes.
Our strength lies in the combination of technical skill, commercial awareness and clear communication. We don’t just manage numbers but help shape strategy. By engaging early, working collaboratively and reporting transparently, we ensure that cost management supports project success, investor confidence and long-term asset value.
Contact our Director
Rikin Kerai - BSc (Hons)Director
e: rikin@earlkendrick.com
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