Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Manchester
Established in 1993 and headquartered in Manchester, S D A Consulting LLP is a distinguished limited liability partnership and independent Chartered Surveying Consultancy. Our expertise spans education, housing, and healthcare sectors, supported by extensive experience in commercial, industrial, leisure, retail, and religious projects. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we maintain BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance and SSIP CHAS accreditation, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We actively advance sustainability through a Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with Net Zero Carbon targets by 2035.Our partner-led approach ensures high-quality, client-focused services, delivering timely, robust advice with flexibility and responsiveness across projects valued from 50,000 to 150 million. Our team combines sector-specific knowledge with a proven track record in managing complex developments, including award-winning student residences, social housing, healthcare facilities, and large-scale leisure projects.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveying
Project Management
Employer's Agent
Principal Designer
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of partner-led chartered surveying expertise across diverse sectors.
- Our ISO 9001 and CHAS accreditations guarantee quality-assured service delivery.
- We manage projects from 50,000 to 150 million with proven cost-control methodologies.
- Our team holds specialist accreditations for Principal Designer and CDM compliance.
- We pioneered award-winning sustainable student housing schemes with BREEAM recognition.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- BS EN ISO 9001:2015
- SSIP CHAS
What people say
High standard
Proactive approach
Knowledgeable
Excellent work
Professional service
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying service provides expert cost and contract consultancy for demolition, construction, and refurbishment projects. We deliver procurement advice, tender documentation, life cycle costing, and final account settlement. Our team ensures accurate budget control and value engineering for projects ranging from 50,000 to 150 million.
Building Surveying
We offer specialist building surveying services covering property maintenance, defect analysis, and professional matters. Our expertise includes condition surveys, dilapidations assessments, disability compliance audits, and design solutions using CAD technology. We provide planned maintenance programmes and expert witness services for residential and commercial properties.
Project Management
Our project management service delivers proven solutions for feasibility studies, procurement advice, and contract administration. We coordinate design teams, manage risk, and provide strategic programming for construction projects. Our approach ensures compliance with OJEU procedures and successful delivery across education, healthcare, and leisure sectors.
Employer's Agent
As Employer's Agent, we protect clients' commercial interests through proactive contract administration. Our services include feasibility studies, procurement advice, cost management, and change control. We act as client representatives for construction projects, ensuring contractual compliance and efficient delivery of complex developments.
Principal Designer
Certified under SSIP CHAS, our Principal Designer service manages health and safety compliance under CDM 2015 regulations. We coordinate pre-construction phases, monitor risk management processes, and prepare health and safety files. Our qualified advisors ensure compliance for demolition, new build, and refurbishment projects.
People
Jonathan Turner
Partner
With extensive experience in construction consultancy, Jonathan leads key projects ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction across SDA's diverse portfolio.
John Cosgrove
Partner
John specialises in project management and client representation, delivering complex developments while maintaining SDA's high service standards.
Chris Leach
Partner
Chris oversees surveying operations, combining technical expertise with strategic oversight to ensure compliance and innovation in all projects.
Anne-Marie Staley
Practice Manager
Anne-Marie coordinates operational efficiency across SDA, ensuring seamless delivery of consultancy services and client support.
Graham Marshall
Associate
Graham contributes specialist knowledge in building surveying, supporting clients with condition assessments and maintenance strategies.
Questions
What sectors does SDA Consulting specialise in?
We specialise in education, housing, healthcare, commercial, industrial, leisure, and religious sectors with nationwide experience.
Are SDA Consulting's services accredited?
Yes, we are regulated by RICS, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and SSIP CHAS accredited for quality assurance.
What project values does SDA Consulting handle?
We manage projects ranging from £50,000 to £150 million, including cost planning and contract administration.
Does SDA Consulting offer sustainability expertise?
Yes, we have a Carbon Reduction Plan targeting Net Zero by 2035 and delivered BREEAM award-winning schemes.
