Contract Administration
Our Contract Administration service expertly oversees and enforces contract terms and obligations, minimising risks and disputes
while ensuring smooth project progress and stakeholder satisfaction.
Contract Preparation & Advice
We assist with the preparation, review, and management of various forms of construction contracts, ensuring that terms are clear and balanced, protecting your interests. We provide expert guidance on contract selection, whether using JCT, NEC, or bespoke agreements.
Cost Control & Change Management
Effective management of project costs is essential to a successful outcome. We monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle, controlling expenditures and managing any variations. Our proactive change management approach ensures that variations are handled swiftly and transparently, minimizing impact on the project.
Valuations & Payments
We handle interim valuations, ensuring payments are fair, accurate, and reflective of work completed. We ensure that both the contractor and client are satisfied with the financial progress, preventing disputes through clear communication and documentation.
Risk Management
With every project, there are inherent risks. Our team identifies and mitigates these risks early on through thorough planning, regular risk assessments, and the implementation of contingency plans.
Contract Dispute Resolution
Should disputes arise, we offer expert support in dispute resolution, ensuring conflicts are managed effectively. Whether through negotiation, adjudication, or mediation, we work to resolve issues without compromising project delivery.
Final Account Preparation
Upon project completion, we prepare the final account, ensuring all works are accounted for, and costs are settled in a transparent and fair manner. Our detailed analysis provides clarity and closure for both the client and contractor.
Matthew Lee
Director
Oceania
Matthew joined the Costplan team in July 2019 as a Director overseeing & managing our Oceania offices, having worked in the construction industry since 2001, experienced in both Commercial Management & Private Practice Quantity Surveying positions provides an expansive understanding of the role.
Having experience on a variety of projects across a broad range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Ecclesiastical, Judicial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Residential & Aviation across regions which include Australia, The South Pacific, United Kingdom and North America.
Matthew’s key strengths are contract and cost management, in particular the ability to initially set up projects & mitigate conflicts throughout the project process for the best possible outcomes. Matthew attained a BSc (Hons) In Quantity Surveying from The University of Salford, subsequently achieving MRICS Chartered Surveyor, MAIQS and Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS AIQS) accreditations.
Core values which Matthew adheres to include Family, Integrity, Innovation and a belief in Dedication & Professionalism providing the most thorough advice to clients.
Aaron Tomsett
Group Operations Director
Aaron's significant contributions have fuelled Costplan Group's expansion since 2014, playing a pivotal role in our successful entry into the UK market. With a career spanning back to 2001, he possesses a comprehensive background in development, main contracting, and consulting. His acute attention to detail underscores his belief in the symbiotic relationship between experience, training, and steadfast support in fostering a thriving and positive organisational culture.
Aaron holds a diverse project portfolio encompassing Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Industrial, Education, Infrastructure, and Aviation sectors. His educational journey culminated in a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying Consultancy from Kingston University, which is enhanced by his membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Central to Aaron's core values are Family, Enjoyment, Passion, Reliability, Health, and Care. He champions accountability as a cornerstone principle and firmly upholds the notion that life's most valuable achievements are products of relentless dedication and hard work.
James Mitchell
Director
Europe
James joined Costplan Group in 2017 and has 18 years of experience within the construction industry.
James has engaged in a large variety of projects within the United Kingdom, assuming the role of a Quantity Surveyor for both compact and extensive practices. He has worked with diverse client groups and his comprehensive professional background encompasses extensive PQS (Professional Quantity
Surveyor) experience, spanning projects with budgets ranging from £250k to £60m.
His versatile expertise covers numerous sectors such as commercial, residential, healthcare, education, leisure, and infrastructure.
Related Projects
We prioritise creating a positive experience for our client by efficiently managing costs, minimising risks, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
“We are a group of empowered construction consultants who provide creative, forward-thinking solutions that enhance and add value to project success”
Aaron Tomsett | United Kingdom Director (MRICS)
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We prioritise creating a positive experience for our clients by efficiently managing costs, minimising risks, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
Our Offices
Australia
Level 4, 79 Adelaide Street,
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Papua New Guinea
Level 1 Comfort Inn
Corner Angau Drive and Lahara Avenue, Boroko NCD, Port Moresby
United Kingdom
Unit 15, The Oak Trees Business Park, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0SY
United Kingdom
Black Bank Business Centre,
Black Bank Road, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2UA