Post-Contract Administration
Delivering value after the contract is signed: The Cost and Commercial team at Brookbanks cover a wide range of services, from cost plans to expert reports. One area in which we have a strong breadth of expertise is in post-contract administration.
This year alone, we have been instructed on over £250,000 worth of post-contract and Employer’s Agent (EA) services across nine valued clients, including both affordable housing providers and major housebuilders. This reflects a growing recognition of the crucial role post-contract support plays in delivering successful construction outcomes.
Post-contract administration is where strategic planning meets on-the-ground execution. It’s a suite of services designed to keep a project on track – financially, legally, and operationally – until final handover. We pride ourselves on ensuring our clients receive maximum value, with minimal disruption.
Our approach to post-contract/EA services is both rigorous and responsive. Key responsibilities we manage include:
- Cost control and financial reporting: We keep budgets on target with ongoing financial oversight, ensuring no surprises down the line.
- Valuation and interim payments: Our team accurately assesses work completed on-site to facilitate timely and fair payments to contractors.
- Change control: Variations are inevitable; our role is to manage them efficiently, assessing their impact and ensuring transparent approval processes.
- Contractual guidance: From advising on complex clauses to resolving disputes, we help clients navigate their contractual obligations with confidence.
- Client representation: Acting on your behalf, we issue instructions to contractors, ensuring your interests are protected at every stage.
- Compliance and documentation: Our team maintains clear records, ensuring all parties remain aligned with contractual requirements.
- Performance monitoring: We keep a close eye on progress and quality, flagging issues early and helping maintain momentum.
- Snagging and quality checks: Before handover, we coordinate detailed inspections to ensure high standards are met.
- Programme monitoring: Construction timelines can shift; our proactive oversight helps projects stay on schedule.
- Handover coordination: We facilitate smooth, well-documented transitions from contractor to client, closing out projects professionally.
Whether it’s a single-unit scheme or a large development, our post-contract services are tailored to meet your specific needs. Our involvement means you can focus on the bigger picture, knowing every detail is being managed with care and precision.
Meet our Cost and Commercial Team...
Group Director of Cost and Commercial
Anthony Brown
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Head of Cost and Commercial
Ben Wakeling
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Senior Cost Consultant
Ismail Ali
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Principal Commercial Consultant
Jaskaran Singh
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Senior Associate Director, Cost and Commercial Group
Mark Miller
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