About

Who we are

Since 2003, Clarkson Alliance has delivered project and cost management services for complex construction programmes across the UK.

We work in live, high-pressure environments where stakeholder expectations are high, strong communication is critical and operational continuity matters. Our projects range from £150k refurbishments to £50m new builds, delivered under NEC, JCT and bespoke forms of contract.

We are trusted by estates teams, public bodies and private sector clients who value clarity, structure and certainty of outcome.

Meet our people

Clarkson Alliance

Our Approach

Successful projects are not accidental. They are structured, reviewed and led with intent.

We combine robust cost control, proactive risk management and structured stakeholder engagement to ensure that programme, budget and business objectives remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Our role is not simply to administer contracts. It is to provide confidence to decision-makers.

High Performing Teams

We believe outcomes improve when teams are aligned.

Our High Performing Teams approach brings together clients, consultants and contractors within clear governance structures and defined communication channels. Roles and responsibilities are understood. Risks are surfaced early. Decisions are informed and timely.

This disciplined, collaborative methodology enables us to deliver complex projects in demanding environments with reduced friction and increased certainty.

Governance and Assurance

Clarkson Alliance maintains strong professional and quality standards:

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
  • Regulated by the RICS
  • Accredited by the Association for Project Management
  • Structured Gateway Project Process with defined stage reviews

Our Gateway Process introduces formal review points at each key stage of a project. This ensures alignment on scope, cost, risk and programme before progressing further.

We are also Cyber Essentials certified, reflecting our commitment to responsible data management.

Clarkson Alliance

Our Values

Our values guide how we deliver projects, manage risk and build long-term relationships.

Trust

We take accountability for outcomes and deliver on our commitments.

Care

We apply attention to detail and consider the long-term impact of the built environment on communities and stakeholders.

Respect

We value professional expertise and foster open, constructive collaboration.

Community

We work as integrated teams, recognising that successful projects depend on collective effort.

Looking Forward

We recognise the increasing importance of environmental responsibility and ESG priorities within construction.

Clarkson Alliance supports sustainable design, responsible procurement and long-term asset performance. We continue to evolve our approach to ensure our projects contribute positively to both communities and the environment.

FAQs

Clarkson Alliance provides independent project management and cost management services across the UK construction sector. We help clients plan, control and deliver projects with clarity, rigour and confidence, from early feasibility through to completion.

We work on projects ranging from around £150k to £50m+. This includes new build, refurbishment and retrofit projects across education, healthcare, leisure and sport, heritage, industrial and commercial sectors.

No. We tailor our project process to suit the level of complexity. In all cases clients want certainty on cost, programme and governance from day one.