Business Details
Expert Quantity Surveying Services in Manchester
Drake QS is a Manchester-based quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy with specialist expertise in mechanical and electrical building services. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a proven track record in delivering cost-effective solutions for construction projects across commercial, industrial, and domestic sectors. Founded by Matthew Drake, a qualified quantity surveyor and adjudicator with over 16 years' experience, we provide tailored support to help clients secure and manage opportunities in the growing construction industry. Our services include estimating, dispute resolution, contractual claims management, and bid writing, supported by a team of senior mechanical and electrical estimators. We prioritise accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery, ensuring clients meet tender deadlines while maintaining profitability.With a focus on continuous improvement, we also offer training and operational guidance to enhance industry knowledge. Our clients benefit from our technical proficiency, deep understanding of construction markets, and commitment to fostering trusted professional relationships. We serve diverse sectors including renewable energy, social housing, commercial development, and infrastructure projects. By outsourcing to Drake QS, businesses gain access to expert resources that streamline project management and optimise financial outcomes. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in long-standing client partnerships and positive testimonials highlighting our professionalism and value for money.
Services
Estimating
Dispute Management
Contractual Claims
Training
Operation Manuals
Highlights and features
- We offer 16+ years of specialist construction industry experience.
- Our team includes senior mechanical and electrical estimators.
- We provide tailored bid writing and dispute resolution expertise.
- Our clients benefit from timely, accurate tender submissions.
- We maintain membership in leading industry accreditation bodies.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Association of Cost Engineers
What people say
High standard
Invaluable support
Highest quality
Timely delivery
Professional relationships
Services
Mechanical Estimating
Our mechanical estimating services provide precise cost assessments for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. We specialise in design-and-build projects, budget costings, and competitive tender submissions. With over 40 years' combined experience, our senior estimators ensure accuracy and reliability to support project profitability and client decision-making.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve construction industry disputes through expert negotiation, adjudication, and claims management. Our team leverages deep sector knowledge to address contractual disagreements, payment issues, and project delays. Clients benefit from pragmatic solutions that protect commercial interests while maintaining professional relationships across public and private sector projects.
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services cover cost planning, budget control, and financial reporting for construction projects. We deliver detailed bill of quantities, value engineering advice, and lifecycle cost analysis. This ensures clients maintain financial oversight from project inception to completion while optimising resource allocation and minimising risks.
Operation Manuals
We produce comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals for building services systems. These documents ensure compliance with industry standards while providing end-users with clear guidance on system operation, maintenance schedules, and safety protocols. Our manuals enhance asset longevity and support efficient facility management across commercial and industrial properties.
Contractual Claims
We specialise in preparing and negotiating contractual claims for construction projects. Our services include entitlement analysis, quantum assessment, and evidence documentation to support recovery of additional costs or extensions of time. Clients receive strategic advice to strengthen their positions during disputes while maintaining contractual compliance and project timelines.
People
Matthew Drake
Managing Director
Matthew Drake is a qualified quantity surveyor and adjudicator with over 16 years' experience in the construction industry. He holds memberships with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Association of Cost Engineers. His expertise spans commercial management, dispute resolution, and bid writing.
Andrew Brunt
Senior Mechanical Estimator
Andrew Brunt has over 40 years' experience as a mechanical services estimator. He specialises in producing mechanical and plumbing estimates, budget costings, and design-and-build solutions. His technical proficiency ensures accurate tender submissions for clients across the North West construction sector.
Michael Elliott
Senior Electrical Estimator
Michael Elliott brings 30 years' experience in electrical building services, including 11 years as an approved electrician. He excels in preparing electrical estimates for design-and-build and pre-designed projects, combining technical expertise with commercial acumen to deliver client-focused solutions.
Questions
What construction sectors does Drake QS specialise in?
We work across renewable energy, social housing, commercial development, public infrastructure, and industrial projects.
How do you ensure accuracy in cost estimating?
Our senior estimators use industry-standard software and decades of practical experience to deliver precise, audit-ready cost assessments.
Can you assist with urgent tender submissions?
Yes, we prioritise tight deadlines while maintaining quality, with proven capability to deliver accurate estimates within compressed timelines.
What dispute resolution methods do you use?
We employ negotiation, mediation, and adjudication approaches tailored to each case, focusing on commercially viable outcomes for clients.
Do you provide services outside Manchester?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide from our Manchester and London offices, supporting projects across the UK construction sector.
