Cost planning & estimating
Order of cost estimates, elemental cost plans and budget development that give a realistic picture of cost before commitments are made.
Quantity Surveying · Cost Management
Cost certainty from first estimate to final account
RDM QS Ltd is an independent quantity surveying practice helping clients, contractors and developers control construction cost, manage commercial risk and protect margin at every stage of a project.
End to endFeasibility through to final account
IndependentImpartial commercial advice
Client & contractor sideBoth sides of the contract
What we do
Quantity surveying and cost management services
A complete commercial service for construction projects of all sizes — delivered by a surveyor who stays involved from start to finish.
Bills of quantities & tender documents
Accurate measurement and clear tender documentation so bids are comparable, priced properly and free of costly ambiguity.
Procurement & tendering
Procurement strategy, tender lists, mid-tender queries and full tender analysis with a clear recommendation you can act on.
Valuations & cost reporting
Interim valuations, payment notices, cash-flow forecasts and monthly cost reports that keep spend visible and predictable.
Contract administration & advice
JCT and NEC contract support, variations, extensions of time, loss and expense, and practical advice when things do not go to plan.
Final accounts & settlement
Measurement of final works, negotiation of variations and timely settlement of final accounts — closing projects out cleanly.
Where we work
Sectors we support
Experience across public and private sector construction, from single residential units to multi-phase commercial schemes.
- Residential & housing
- Commercial & retail
- Industrial & logistics
- Education & public sector
- Fit-out & refurbishment
- Civils & infrastructure
How we work
A clear commercial process
No jargon, no surprises — just structured cost control that fits the way your project is actually run.
Understand the brief
We review drawings, scope and programme to agree exactly what needs pricing and controlling.
Establish the budget
A realistic cost plan with risk and contingency set out clearly, so decisions are made on solid numbers.
Procure & contract
Tender documentation, bid analysis and contract advice to secure the right price on the right terms.
Control & close out
Valuations, change management and cost reporting through to an agreed final account.
About RDM QS Ltd
Independent surveying, with a direct line to your surveyor
RDM QS Ltd was set up to give clients straightforward, commercially sharp quantity surveying without the overheads and layers of a large consultancy. You deal directly with the surveyor working on your project — the same person from first estimate to final account.
- Independent, impartial advice on cost and contract
- Clear reporting that non-technical stakeholders can follow
- Flexible engagement — project-by-project or ongoing support
- Support for clients, developers, contractors and subcontractors
Get in touch
Tell us about your project
Send over the drawings, the scope, or just an outline of what you are planning. We will come back to you with how we can help.
Contact RDM QS Ltd ryan@rdmqs.co.uk