Business Details
8 Years
experience
Expert Construction Management Services in Wakefield
Wordsworth Construction Management has been delivering expert construction management and consultancy services for over 30 years. Our experienced team specialises in principal contractor roles, commercial management, and project execution across the UK. We pride ourselves on transparency, reliability, and safety, ensuring projects meet exacting standards from inception to completion. Our flexible approach aligns with RIBA Plan of Work stages 1 - 6, offering tailored solutions for both public and private sector clients. With a proven track record in complex schemes, including healthcare facilities and automotive industry projects, we prioritise early engagement to optimise value and reduce risk.Our team's collaborative culture and decades of combined expertise ensure clients receive market-tested cost certainty and innovative construction solutions. We are committed to maintaining high standards through rigorous health and safety protocols, procurement excellence, and programme management. Our repeat business rate of 90% underscores our dedication to client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Services
Construction Management
Principal Contractor
Consulting
Commercial Management
Estimating & Cost Planning
Construction Advisor
Project Management
Cost Planning & Feasibility
Procurement of Trade Contractors
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in construction management and consultancy.
- Our services are tailored to RIBA Plan of Work stages 16 for flexibility.
- We operate on a transparent fee basis with market-tested cost certainty.
- Our team includes professionals with 25+ years of collaborative experience.
- 90% of our work comes from repeat clients and recommendations.
What people say
Managed all tensions with ease
Preferred choice for future schemes
Successfully delivered challenging projects
Market-tested cost certainty
90% repeat business rate
Services
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction management services, overseeing projects from notice to proceed through completion. Our team manages procurement, quality control, programme schedules, and health and safety compliance. Clients benefit from transparent cost management and expert coordination of trade contractors, ensuring timely delivery of complex schemes across healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors.
Principal Contractor
As principal contractors, we manage all Construction (Design and Management) Regulation requirements. Our responsibilities include developing construction phase plans, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating site logistics. Clients gain confidence in our ability to handle complex regulatory frameworks while maintaining programme certainty and risk mitigation for projects ranging from hospital hubs to automotive facilities.
Commercial Management
Our commercial management services include cost planning, feasibility analysis, and contract management. We provide market-tested pricing strategies and transparent financial oversight throughout projects. Clients receive detailed valuations, cost breakdowns, and procurement guidance, ensuring budget adherence while maintaining quality standards across diverse construction sectors.
Project Management
We offer comprehensive project management from pre-construction through handover. Our services include developing execution plans, programme scheduling, and value engineering. Clients benefit from our expertise in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing design integration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while optimising project outcomes.
Consulting
Our consultancy services span the project lifecycle, providing expert advice on buildability, progress reviews, and forensic planning. We support clients with bid management, risk assessment, and contract administration. Our independent advice helps optimise construction strategies while maintaining alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.
People
Shaun Wordsworth
Managing Director
With over 30 years in construction, Shaun leads strategic direction and client relationships. His expertise spans project delivery and commercial management, ensuring operational excellence across diverse sectors including healthcare and automotive.
Phil Burgess
Pre-Construction Director
Phil oversees pre-construction services, specialising in feasibility assessments and bid management. He brings 25+ years of experience in cost planning and procurement strategies to ensure client projects start with commercial certainty.
Martin Thomas
Operations Director
Martin manages day-to-day operations, focusing on programme delivery and resource coordination. His 20-year track record in construction management ensures efficient execution of complex projects across multiple locations.
Rebecca Balfour
Design Co-ordinator
Rebecca specialises in design integration and technical coordination. With 15 years in the industry, she ensures seamless alignment between architectural plans and on-site execution for optimal buildability.
Robert Wilkinson
Planning Director
Robert leads scheduling and logistics planning, leveraging 18 years of experience in programme management. He ensures timely delivery of projects through meticulous sequencing and resource optimisation.
Questions
What construction management services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle construction management including principal contractor roles, commercial management, and project execution from pre-construction planning to site delivery across healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors.
How do you ensure project transparency?
We operate on a transparent fee basis with direct client payments to trade contractors, providing full visibility of costs and contractual relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
What experience do you have in healthcare projects?
We successfully delivered the New Elective Hub at Warwick Hospital, managing complex site logistics and regulatory requirements for a four-storey volumetric building within a live hospital environment.
Can you handle nationwide projects?
Yes, we've managed simultaneous projects from Glasgow to the Channel Coast, including automotive facilities and 301,000ft² office parks with associated infrastructure.
How do you manage construction risks?
We implement rigorous risk management by allocating risks to appropriate parties, maintaining safety compliance, and using proven methodologies to reduce delays and cost overruns through proactive programme management.
