Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Construction Consultancy Services London
Potter Raper has been a trusted name in construction consultancy for over five decades, delivering expert advice and value-driven projects across public and private sectors. Our employee-owned structure ensures a personal commitment to every project, combining proactive problem-solving with a collaborative approach. With RICS-registered services spanning project management, quantity surveying, and building surveying, we prioritise sustainability and innovation while maintaining rigorous quality standards.Our team of experienced professionals, many with decades of tenure, brings tailored solutions to complex challenges, ensuring client satisfaction through transparent communication and hands-on delivery. As ISO 14001-accredited consultants, we integrate environmental responsibility into every project phase, reflecting our commitment to social value and long-term community impact.
Services
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Clerk of Works
Building Surveying
Employers Agent
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Employee-owned business ensuring dedicated project commitment
- Proactive, solution-focused approach to project challenges
- Proven track record in complex, multi-sector developments
- ISO 14001-accredited sustainability practices
- Decades of experience in public and private sector projects
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
What people say
Forward thinking
Proactive
High quality of work
Dedicated team
Exceptional results
Services
Project Management
Our project management service delivers end-to-end oversight for complex developments, ensuring timely completion within budget. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Clients benefit from our proactive risk mitigation strategies and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Quantity Surveying
We provide comprehensive cost management solutions, from initial budget planning to final account preparation. Our RICS-qualified surveyors ensure financial control across all project phases, offering value engineering options and contract administration expertise for both public and private sector clients.
Building Surveying
Our building surveyors offer technical expertise in property condition assessments, defect analysis, and refurbishment strategies. We specialise in heritage conservation, PAS 2035 retrofit compliance, and lifecycle asset management for residential and commercial properties nationwide.
Employers Agent
As employers agents, we act as client advocates during construction projects, managing contractor performance and ensuring quality standards. Our services include contract administration, design coordination, and delivery of joint venture schemes across large-scale residential and commercial developments.
Clerk of Works
Our clerk of works service ensures strict adherence to design specifications and building regulations. We provide on-site inspections and compliance monitoring, particularly for complex projects requiring meticulous attention to detail in construction methodologies and material standards.
People
Simon Daniels
Chairman
With over 40 years at Potter Raper, Simon leads strategic direction following his tenure as Managing Director. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor, he specialises in commercial developments and fund monitoring roles for major institutional investors across the UK.
Robert Humphrey
Managing Director
Robert oversees operational strategy and client relationships, bringing 22 years' experience in construction consultancy. He chairs major joint venture partnerships and represents the company on industry panels addressing urban development challenges.
David Spiller
Director
As Quantity Surveying lead, David manages residential and education projects exceeding 50m. With APC assessment expertise, he specialises in leaseholder billing, residential refurbishment, and new-build schemes including major London housing developments.
Nicola Tilbury
Director
Nicola heads our Brighton office with 30+ years' experience across construction sectors. A Chartered Project Management Surveyor, she focuses on estate regeneration schemes and complex procurement processes, mentoring future industry professionals through our learning programmes.
Aaron Baker
Director
Aaron leads cost and project management commissions in commercial and residential sectors. His expertise includes heritage building refurbishment and due diligence assignments for major institutional investors across the UK's property markets.
Questions
What construction consultancy services do you offer?
We provide project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, employers agent services, and clerk of works support across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors.
Are you accredited for environmental standards?
Yes, we hold ISO 14001 accreditation and commit to carbon neutrality in all offices by 2035 through sustainable practices.
How do you manage complex development projects?
Our employee-owned structure ensures dedicated senior leadership, with tailored solutions combining technical expertise and proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and mixed-use regeneration projects for public and private sector clients.
What makes your consultancy different?
As an employee-owned trust, our directors maintain hands-on involvement, combining 50+ years' experience with innovative technology and a commitment to social value.
