Uncompromising Honesty
We communicate openly and truthfully, ensuring our clients, partners and colleagues can always rely on the accuracy and transparency of our advice.
Commercial clarity, practical advice and construction expertise.
At Sycamore Construction Consultants Ltd, we understand the unique pressures construction professionals face — juggling the demands of live projects while chasing new work, pricing tenders, and staying compliant. That’s where we step in.
We offer dependable consultancy services designed to ease that pressure. From pricing and tendering support to full commercial oversight and project management, our role is to protect your interests, support your operations, and deliver value across every stage of the project lifecycle.
Our approach is built on partnerships — grounded in trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to achieving the best results possible.
Tailored Support for Every Client
No two projects are the same — and neither are our solutions. We work closely with you to understand your objectives and deliver a bespoke service that gets results.
No two projects are the same – and neither are our solutions. We work closely with you to understand your objectives and deliver a bespoke service that gets results.
Our values underpin everything we do, guiding the way we work with clients, partners and each other.
We communicate openly and truthfully, ensuring our clients, partners and colleagues can always rely on the accuracy and transparency of our advice.
We act with fairness and consistency, upholding the highest ethical standards to protect the best interests of our clients.
We value the contributions of all stakeholders, fostering a culture of mutual respect that drives stronger partnerships and better outcomes.
We take ownership of our commitments and outcomes, delivering on our promises and standing by our work.
Our team brings a wealth of industry knowledge and hands-on experience, providing pragmatic solutions that make a real difference to our clients’ projects.
James has been a Quantity Surveyor for over 26 years, and has experience in all sectors of construction from a predominantly main contractor background. James has worked within the UK industry whilst having 2 years’ experience within the New Zealand industry. James has held numerous positions within the industry, from a Trainee QS right through to Commercial Manager and Team Leader positions.
James has experience leading teams and projects in values ranging from £5k-10k, right through to £90m in value, of varying sizes and complexities.
James’ main motivations are providing clients with honest transparent advice and ensuring that their risks are effectively managed and providing the right level of protection on all projects. James is passionate about construction and seeing the final product reflect the hard work and professionalism of the team, thus providing an excellent quality project for our clients.
James is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and also a fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, with a successful completion of the Diploman in Construction Adjudication with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. James is currently in the process of completing his Masters Degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at Leeds Beckett University.
James is a passionate advocate for life long learning, and believes that CPD is essential for all professionals to ensure that indidviduals and businesses stay up to date with the latest construction techniques, rules and regulations with respect of building and updated statutes.
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“Whoever is careless with the truth in smaller matters, cannot be trusted with important matters” – Albert Einstein
Andrew has been ‘in Construction’ and Property for over 30 years, and has a wealth of real life experience at all levels, including holding Director positions in several companies and property markets since 2006.
Motivated by challenge, Andrew remains as passionate about the industry today as he was at the outset.
Andrew is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession and is a member of The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). RICS are the leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction.
Andrew is a strong advocate of professional memberships, training and CPD, and through the Institute of Directors (IOD), NRLA and others, he operates in an active network, ensuring connections and knowledge are relevant and up to date.
A property developer himself, NRLA landlord, HMO expert and Property consultant, Andrew is passionate about all things property and construction. He has operated at all levels in the industry from sub-contractor, main contractor, clients professional advisor in Project Management, Contract administrator and Employers agent roles, and as a developer himself.
Andrew is a credit to this practice as he has had a unique experience, has a clear perspective and insight in addition to well honed skills and commercial acumen.
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Andrew is a passionate advocate for the profession and of the QS adding value for employers at all stages of project development, Andrew appreciates the value of good design and taking a proper strategic risk managed approach to property.
‘The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.’ – Marcus Aurelius
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