Business Details
Expert Construction Management Services Wakefield
Wordsworth Construction Management has been delivering specialist construction management and consultancy services for over 35 years. Our experienced team provides principal contractor responsibilities, commercial management, and project execution across the UK. We specialise in construction management contracts where we act as employer's agent, managing trade contractors directly appointed by the client. Our services span RIBA Plan of Work stages 1-6, offering flexible support from feasibility through to project completion.With a heritage in contracting, we combine deep technical expertise with transparent working practices. Our team's extensive experience in pre-construction and delivery phases enables us to provide robust cost planning, programme management, and risk mitigation strategies. We maintain strong relationships with supply chain specialists to ensure deliverability and value engineering solutions. Our commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative working underpins every project we undertake.
Services
Construction Management
Principal Contractor
Commercial Management
Project Consultancy
Cost Planning
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of construction industry experience
- Our transparent management approach ensures full cost visibility
- Experienced principal contractor under CDM regulations
- Flexible service delivery across RIBA Plan of Work stages
- Proven track record with complex healthcare and commercial projects
What people say
Transparent cost management
Expert principal contractor services
Successfully managed complex hospital project
Delivered challenging schemes on time
Strong industry reputation
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide clients with direct control over trade contractor appointments while we manage delivery. We coordinate procurement, programme scheduling, quality assurance, and health & safety compliance on site. Our team's extensive experience ensures effective interface management and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
Principal Contractor
As principal contractor, we manage all CDM regulations compliance including construction phase planning, safety coordination, and workforce welfare. Our services cover site logistics, trade contractor supervision, and interface management while maintaining transparency in cost and programme delivery across complex projects.
Commercial Management
Our commercial management services provide accurate cost planning, monthly valuations, and final account management. We offer value engineering solutions and market-tested pricing through established supply chain relationships, ensuring financial certainty while maintaining quality standards throughout the project duration.
Project Consultancy
We provide independent consultancy services covering project execution planning, programme management, and feasibility assessments. Our expertise includes buildability reviews, forensic planning, and contract administration support, offering clients specialist advice throughout the construction lifecycle.
Cost Planning
Our cost planning services deliver accurate feasibility estimates and detailed cost control throughout projects. We combine market knowledge with rigorous value engineering to maintain budget compliance while ensuring deliverability and quality standards across diverse construction sectors.
People
Shaun Wordsworth
Managing Director
With over 35 years in construction, Shaun leads strategic direction and client relationships. His extensive experience in construction management ensures delivery of complex projects with a focus on transparency and value engineering.
Martin Thomas
Operations Director
Martin oversees operational delivery, bringing 30+ years of construction management expertise. He specialises in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex logistics for large-scale projects across healthcare and commercial sectors.
Phil Burgess
Pre-Construction Director
Phil leads pre-construction services with 25 years' experience in bid management and cost planning. He ensures project feasibility through rigorous analysis and market testing while maintaining cost certainty.
Robert Wilkinson
Planning Director
Robert specialises in programme management with two decades of experience in construction scheduling. He develops detailed project timelines and forensic planning solutions to ensure timely delivery of complex schemes.
Paul Pawson
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Paul provides expert cost management services with 20 years' experience in commercial management. He delivers accurate valuations, contract administration, and value engineering solutions across diverse construction projects.
Questions
What construction management services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle construction management including principal contractor responsibilities, commercial management, programme control, and site coordination across healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors.
How do you differ from traditional contractors?
We operate on a transparent fee basis with direct client appointments for trade contractors, offering greater flexibility and cost visibility while maintaining rigorous delivery standards and risk management.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare projects, commercial developments, and industrial schemes with particular expertise in complex urban sites and volumetric construction methods.
Can you manage projects nationwide?
Yes, we deliver projects across the UK with recent schemes from Glasgow to the Channel Coast, managing logistics and supply chain coordination for geographically dispersed developments.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our site-based team implements rigorous quality assurance processes, technical coordination, and regular progress reviews to maintain standards while ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage schemes ranging from £1m refurbishments to £70m new builds, including high-rise residential developments, healthcare facilities, and commercial office parks.
