Business Details
Your Trusted Construction Management Consultancy in Manchester
We are Poole Dick, a construction management consultancy with a national presence across the UK. Established to deliver specialist Building Consultancy, Project and Cost Management, Employers Agent, Project Monitoring, Retrofit Consultancy, and CDM Principal Designer services, we operate from offices in Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent. Our team of experts combines technical proficiency with a client-focused ethos, ensuring quality, expertise, and sustainability underpin every solution. With a diverse portfolio spanning Commercial, Education, Energy and Infrastructure, Heritage, and Senior Living sectors, we prioritise transparent collaboration and innovation.Our approach empowers clients with accurate information for informed decision-making, as evidenced by long-term partnerships with institutions like Keele University and Bolton at Home. We maintain rigorous adherence to health and safety standards through our CDM Principal Designer role, while our cost management expertise ensures financial efficiency across project lifecycles. Recognised for proactive problem-solving and sector-specific insights, we consistently exceed client expectations through tailored strategies and a commitment to industry-leading practices.
Services
Project Management
Cost Management
Employer's Agent
Project Monitoring
Building Consultancy
CDM Principal Designer
Retrofit Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We provide CDM Principal Designer services ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Our team delivers cost management solutions across entire project lifecycles.
- We offer sector-specific expertise in Education, Heritage, and Senior Living developments.
- Our project monitoring protects financial investments from inception to completion.
- We combine technical proficiency with transparent client collaboration.
What people say
Delivered on all levels
Partnering approach
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Higher level service
Professional insight
Services
Project Management
Our project managers deliver comprehensive management from brief development to completion. We provide single-point accountability, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation throughout construction phases. Clients benefit from enhanced value through streamlined communication, design team coordination, and contract administration expertise.
Cost Management
We optimise budget allocation across project lifecycles through early estimating, cost planning, and value management. Our services include tender documentation preparation, payment recommendations, and dispute resolution. Clients receive accurate financial reporting to ensure cost certainty from inception to final account agreement.
CDM Principal Designer
We ensure full compliance with CDM regulations through pre-construction information provision, contractor HSE coordination, and site inspections. Our Principal Designer role includes health and safety file coordination and operational information management to maintain rigorous safety standards throughout construction projects.
Building Consultancy
We enhance asset value through pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidation assessments, and maintenance optimisation. Our consultancy covers party wall advice, condition surveys, and strategic planning to minimise costs while maximising building efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Project Monitoring
Acting for financial institutions, we provide technical due diligence and construction risk assessments. Our monitoring services include funding adequacy reviews, statutory compliance checks, and quality control to safeguard investments from project inception to successful completion.
People
Martin Brownsill
Managing Director
With extensive construction consultancy experience, Martin leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on project involvement. His expertise in client relationship management ensures alignment with organisational objectives and service excellence delivery across all projects.
Paul Birks
Senior Surveyor and Principal Designer
Paul combines technical surveying skills with CDM coordination responsibilities. He ensures health and safety compliance through rigorous site inspections and contractor liaison, applying specialist knowledge to complex construction risk mitigation scenarios.
George Tilley
Senior Project Surveyor
George manages project delivery across multiple sectors, specialising in cost control and contract administration. His practical approach to problem-solving supports clients in achieving value-for-money outcomes while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines.
Stephen Lowndes
Director
Stephen provides strategic oversight for key client accounts, leveraging sector-specific knowledge to develop tailored consultancy solutions. His focus on innovation drives continuous improvement in service delivery and client satisfaction metrics.
Jonathan Purcell
Regional Director
Jonathan oversees regional operations, ensuring consistent service quality across geographic locations. His leadership combines commercial acumen with technical expertise to expand market presence while maintaining core consultancy values.
Questions
What sectors does Poole Dick specialise in?
We work across Commercial, Education, Heritage, Senior Living, and Energy sectors, with specific expertise in retrofit projects and CDM compliance.
How do you ensure project cost control?
Through lifecycle cost management, value engineering, and regular financial reporting to maintain budget adherence from inception to final account agreement.
What makes your CDM services unique?
Our Principal Designer role combines regulatory compliance with proactive risk mitigation through regular HSE liaison and comprehensive safety file coordination.
Can you handle multi-location projects?
Yes, with offices in Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent, we deliver nationwide services supported by regional expertise in local market conditions.
How do you manage client communication?
We provide single-point accountability with regular progress reporting, ensuring transparent decision-making and alignment with client objectives throughout projects.
What sustainability initiatives do you offer?
We integrate zero carbon assessments, life-cycle costing, and retrofit consultancy to help clients achieve environmental targets without compromising project viability.
