INTERIM COMMERCIAL RESOURCE ONLY WORKS WHEN QUALITY IS ASSURED

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INTERIM COMMERCIAL RESOURCE ONLY WORKS WHEN QUALITY IS ASSURED
By Ian Brazier – MD at Adeo Global Consulting Ltd

For Commercial Directors in the civils and infrastructure sector, interim support is rarely about headcount.
It’s about risk, assurance and outcomes.
When commercial resource is brought in mid-project, often at pace, the real question isn’t “Can you supply someone?” — it’s “Can I trust them to protect the commercial position of the business?”

At Adeo Global Consulting Ltd, we believe quality in interim commercial support comes from structure, not chance.

That means:
• Clear leadership and accountability from day one
• Fully managed interim resource, not isolated individuals
• Professionals deployed with the right experience, not just availability
• Transparent, two-way communication aligned to project and business priorities

Quality, in this context, is doing what we commit to, and doing it consistently.
Every engagement is overseen by a dedicated client lead who remains accountable throughout the commission. Performance is reviewed, feedback is actively sought, and lessons learned are embedded into how we operate. When issues arise, they are addressed early, openly and professionally.
In a sector where commercial decisions directly affect margin, claims exposure and delivery certainty, interim support must reduce risk, not introduce it.

That’s why we focus on:
• Competent, commercially astute professionals
• Fully IR35-compliant, permanently employed teams
• A managed service model that integrates seamlessly with client organisations
• Continuous improvement driven by real project feedback

Interim commercial resource should strengthen governance, provide confidence, and allow Commercial Directors to focus on strategic delivery — knowing the detail is in safe hands.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ISN’T AN ADD-ON. IT’S THE FOUNDATION.

If you would like to discuss how we can support you and your project please call head office on 01403 821770 or email ibrazier@adeo.uk.com
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SUPPORTING THE WATER SECTOR WITH EXPERIENCED INTERIM COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

ADEO GLOBAL CONSULTING LTD
SUPPORTING THE WATER SECTOR WITH EXPERIENCED INTERIM COMMERICAL SUPPORT

Adeo are a cost consultancy with over 30 years’ experience providing interim commercial, cost and contract management support to Tier-1 main contractors, JV alliances, and public-sector infrastructure bodies.

Our teams strengthen commercial delivery on major programmes by embedding experienced professionals who can operate autonomously within NEC, IChemE, and bespoke contract environments.
Why We Are Relevant to Southern Water
Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) & Capital Delivery Frameworks face significant commercial pressures across AMP8, including early optioneering, cost validation, governance, risk allocation, and change control.

We support these challenges by providing:
• Interim Quantity Surveyors / Commercial Managers with water-sector experience, NEC4 all options especially A, C & E.
• Cost assurance & estimate challenge for business cases, feasibility, and gateway reviews.
• Change management—Preparation, Assessment, Negotiation and Agreement of CEs.
• Performance/compliance reporting required by Southern Water governance and regulatory authorities.
• Procurement – Establishing an early procurement strategy to aid engagement with the supply chain to obtain cost effective delivery.

Our Value to Delivery Partners
• Rapid deployment of experienced interim staff
• Independent, evidence-based cost challenge
• Strengthening governance and protecting margins
• Smoother commercial interfaces with clients, regulators & JV partners
• Proactive management that reduces disputes and improves cashflow

A sample of previous and current commissions
• AMP CMPD+ supporting with AMP8 and that it is a continued commission
• AMP 8 Severn Trent Water – Wanlip STW Green Recovery
• 7 CDMP and Cappagh Browne
• Southern Water – Water for life Hampshire
• AMP6 Costain – Thames Water Eight20 Alliance
• Thames Tideway – BMB JV
• MBR JV High level and day to day commercial support, based in Tunbridge
• Various tunnelling projects for sewer renewals
• Utility renewal frameworks
• Elan Aqueduct Undergrounding

If you would like to understand how our business model could support your project please contact pharris@adeo.uk.com or Call: 01403 821770