Quantity Surveying & Commercial Support

The commercial team behind growing contractors.

End-to-end commercial support for SME contractors and subcontractors — exactly when you need it. From feasibility to final account, we safeguard your profit from the very beginning.

Engagement Summary
ModelYour QS, on demand
CoveragePre · Build · Post
Avg. client saving47% vs hiring
CommitmentSkip / cancel anytime
GuaranteeLifetime satisfaction
Cost PlanningBills of QuantitiesTender ManagementContract AdministrationFinal AccountsDispute ResolutionValue EngineeringCashflow Forecasting Cost PlanningBills of QuantitiesTender ManagementContract AdministrationFinal AccountsDispute ResolutionValue EngineeringCashflow Forecasting
100+
Projects Completed
£100m+
Revenue Generated
10+
Specialist Sectors
47%
Avg. Cost Saving
How we compare

Our model vs. hiring a QS.

The same senior commercial expertise — without the cost, downtime or long-term liability of recruitment.

What you get
CPSLOur model
Freelance QSDay rate
Full-Time HireSalaried
Pay only for productive, completed work
No holiday, sick pay, downtime or overhead
No recruitment cost or long-term liability
Embedded in your team & culture
Full lifecycle cover — pre, build & post
Flexible — scale, skip or cancel anytime
Weekly calls + monthly strategy briefs
Templates, guides & resources included
Lifetime satisfaction guarantee
Included Varies / partial Not included
Who we are

Your own commercial right hand, on demand.

We're a Stockport-based QS & construction estimating consultancy, built on collaboration, efficiency and accuracy. We guide clients through commercial and contractual complexity in a focused, effective way — taking ownership of the task so it's handled properly.

You get a team you can rely on without the headache, management or overhead of full-time staff. Flexible plans, tailored to how your business actually works.

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Our core services

End-to-end, across the full project lifecycle.

Cost certainty before you start, financial control through the build, and a clean, profitable close-out. Bring us in for the whole journey or a single phase.

01 / Pre-Construction

Lock in profit before work begins

Careful planning and financial control to set the foundations for cost certainty and risk mitigation.

  • Cost planning & feasibility studies
  • Bills of Quantities & take-offs
  • Quotations & tender submissions
  • Value engineering & enhancement
  • Procurement & risk strategy
  • Cashflow forecasting
+ contractor selection & contract drafting
02 / Construction

Financial control through the build

Procurement, cost management and contract administration that keep delivery smooth from start to finish.

  • Client valuations & fund drawdowns
  • Cost:value reconciliation & budgets
  • Variation & change control
  • Cashflow management
  • Tendering & procurement
  • Contract administration
+ ongoing risk & dispute avoidance
03 / Post-Construction

A clean, profitable close-out

Financial reconciliation and strategic review — a seamless handover with insight for the next development.

  • Final account settlement
  • Claims & dispute resolution
  • Post-project audit
  • Data analysis & benchmarking
  • Retention tracking & recovery
turning hindsight into foresight
Industries & sectors

Specialist knowledge across the built environment.

Affordable ResidentialLuxury ResidentialCommercial — Shell & Fit-OutIndustrialExtra-Care & Retirement LivingCommercial → Residential ConversionsHMO & Co-LivingDomestic & ExtensionsLarge-Scale DevelopmentsNew-BuildRefurbishmentSustainable / Net-Zero CarbonListed Buildings & ConservationMechanical & ElectricalCivils & GroundworksSpecialist TradesVoids & DisrepairsFacilities Management
The numbers

Your own QS, for less than you might think.

Clients save an average of 47% versus hiring directly — and get better results. You only pay for work your QS actually completes. No coffee breaks, no holiday, no sickness, no overhead.

£100 invested in CPSL100%
Productive time
Productive, billable work100%
Downtime & breaks0%
Holidays & paid leave0%
Sickness & absence0%
£100 on a full-time hire50%
Productive time
Productive work50%
Downtime & breaks25%
Holidays & paid leave15%
Sickness, lateness & absence10%

A senior QS truly costs ≈ £107,325 / year once salary, car allowance and mileage are added — before overheads.
Stop throwing money away. Start maximising your profit.

Yes, it's included

Everything you'd expect from an in-house QS — and more.

Fully vetted & qualified QS / Estimator covering every service we offer
Collaborate face-to-face, email, phone, WhatsApp, Zoom or Teams
Flexible plans — rolling monthly subscription or fixed-scope packages
Weekly focus calls & progress reviews to align day-to-day goals
Monthly senior strategy briefs for the bigger picture
Your QS embedded into your culture & internal team
A branded email @yourcompany for your QS
Site visits & meeting attendance as necessary
Templates, guides & resources included
Transparent billing — tweak, skip or cancel anytime
Lifetime satisfaction guarantee
Project & task management portal Coming soon
Don't just take our word for it

Trusted by contractors & developers.

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Working with CPS has been a game-changer. We've partnered with Matt on countless schemes — having a QS who truly understands the main contracting side has made all the difference. Highly recommend.

Richard BracegirdleT.B.S Construction · Contractor & Builder
"

Matt brings a rare combination of commercial expertise and practical knowledge. As a contractor-developer hybrid we needed a QS who understands the full lifecycle — acquisition through to final sale. His estimating accuracy and procurement strategy have been invaluable.

Ed JacksonFBJ Construction · Contractor & Developer
"

CPS have been a huge help putting together accurate, competitive quotes and tenders for our bigger jobs. Matt's knowledge of costs, procurement and contract terms helps us win work while protecting our margins. A top QS.

Ben NortonMKL Decorating · Subcontractor
"

We used CPS on our commercial-to-HMO conversion. Matt's expertise in cost planning and risk management from the start was pivotal to understanding viability and the potential pitfalls. We trust him to deliver.

James HarringtonHomes of Harrington · Developer & Investor
"

Matt provided a thorough cost plan and cashflow forecast that gave us a clear financial roadmap before starting. He helped us identify risks early and optimise our budget. We now work with him on a continuous basis.

Jay CulbertBuilt Developments · Contractor
"

Working with Matt has been the best thing we've done for our business. He's given us the confidence to bid for bigger, more profitable projects and scale to the next level. Would recommend to anyone wanting to take that next step.

Alex NewmanOnyx Design Develop Build · Contractor
Get in touch

Ready to elevate your projects?

Tell us about your business and we'll send across our latest pricing. No pressure, no jargon — just a straight conversation about safeguarding your margins.

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