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WHY AN APPRENTICESHIP WAS THE BEST DECISION I MADE
By Leo Brazier – trainee QS at Adeo Global Consulting Ltd
July 2025

When I left sixth form, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do next. Like many people my age, university felt like the default option, but I wasn’t convinced. I kept seeing adverts for apprenticeships and the idea of earning while learning really appealed to me. It just made more sense: gain a qualification, build real-world experience, and avoid the debt that often comes with university.
Joining Adeo as an apprentice has confirmed that I made the right decision. The learning is so much more practical and applied, what I study links directly to the work I do every day. This real-life context helps the knowledge stick and makes it more meaningful. I’m not just studying theory; I’m using it, which means I remember it and understand it better.
What’s more, by the time I complete my degree, I’ll already have 5–6 years of hands-on experience as a quantity surveyor, something a traditional university route simply can’t offer. That experience will set me apart in the industry.
(Not that I plan on going anywhere, I love working at Adeo!)

WHY ADEO?
From day one, I’ve felt supported. Adeo works across such a wide range of civils and infrastructure projects that there’s always something new to learn, and always someone willing to mentor. Whether it’s dispute resolution, highways, or more niche work like high security fencing, I’ve been able to get involved in meaningful ways on real projects.
The team at Adeo is incredibly diverse in terms of experience, knowledge, and background, which creates a fantastic learning environment. I’ve been able to develop a strong foundation in the key aspects of quantity surveying, including various contract types like JCT and NEC. I’ve also learned how to take more ownership of my work, while still having the support I need whenever I face a challenge.
My apprenticeship at Adeo has been more than just a job, it’s been the launchpad for a career I’m genuinely excited about. I couldn’t ask for a better place to start my journey.

“I’m proud to share that I’ve been appointed as Marketing Manager at Adeo Global Consulting Ltd. As a specialist cost consultancy we provide interim commercial and project support to the civils infrastructure sector.
It’s an exciting time to be part of an industry that’s building the backbone of our communities, roads, rail, utilities, and more. I’m looking forward to amplifying our message, connecting with industry leaders, and helping clients find the flexible, experienced support they need to deliver complex projects successfully.
If you’re in the infrastructure space and want to chat about how agile commercial support can make a difference, let’s connect”.
Email: etwomey@adeo.uk.com
Thanks to the amazing team at Adeo for their continue support.

As Quantity Surveyors and experts in planning and delay analysis, we take a forensic approach to understanding the full scope of your contract. We meticulously review the specification, drawings, and scope of work, and compare them against the issues currently in dispute.
Our detailed analysis enables us to present clear, evidence-based technical arguments to support your position—helping you move towards a well-founded and efficient resolution.
Based on our experience, most of this work could be categorised into: –
• Claims
• Auditing
• Service Reviews
• Tender Preparation/Checking
SERVICE PROVISION
INVESTIGATIVE REVIEWS
This is the ability to clearly illustrate chronological events by scrutinising project documentation in order to identify the ‘root causes’ of the problems faced.

CONTRACTUAL KNOWLEDGE
By utilising our full comprehension and understanding of Standard Forms of Contract and how bespoke conditions intertwine with these, (e.g. Z Clauses within a Standard NEC Contract), we are able to readily identify any contractual breaches that may have occurred.

DELAY & DISRUPTION ANALYSIS
Here we identify any Project Scope Creep using Critical Path Analysis to evaluate Extensions of Time to be incorporated into revised project programmes.

COST ANALYSIS
This process includes reviewing and assessing Actual Project Costs against Original Budget Forecasts by validating any variations, CEs or claims, from both a principle and quantum perspective.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION SUPPORT AND AGREEMENT
Initially our team supports or challenges claims based on both factual assessments and contractual intentions via inaugural review, prior to subsequently preparing Evidence and Expert Witness Reports for adjudication, arbitration or litigation if necessary.
TENDER ANALYSIS

This involves the review or preparation of tender information to ensure, inter alia, that Risk and Contingency Assessments have been properly addressed to enhance the contractual collaboration between the parties and mitigate any future project challenges that may arise.

EXPERT COMMUNICATION & REPORTING
Here we produce clearly structured reports or audits that comprehensively demonstrate any findings to legal teams or clients which are often complex in nature on large projects where many interconnected work activities exist.

Remove any IR35 Ambiguity by speaking to ADEO Global Consulting Ltd

We know that Clients trying to engage contractors are
a.    struggling to find them
b.    struggling to retain them
c.    paying a huge premium, often for sub-calibre candidates

Working with consultants like Adeo represents a huge opportunity for companies to gain a competitive advantage.

How long you retain one of our cost consultants is up to you, we offer short- or long-term arrangements. Even if you just want to back fill a position until you find your permanent resource, then Adeo should be your first port of call.

All our Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Planners and Estimators are employed directly by Adeo on PAYE contracts. We offer a fully managed service, so it’s all taken care of, all you need to do to access the help you need today, is call us!

ADEO Global Consulting Ltd is delighted to provide interim commercial support to Milestone Infrastructure.

Elaine Twomey‘s fight against beach litter with the Selsey Beach Litter Ninjas.

Elaine lives in a coastal village on the ‘Manhood Peninsula’, she can see the Isle of Wight to the West and Pagham Harbour, Littlehampton, Bognor to the East.

They get hit by some pretty extreme weather and the high tides deliver a wealth of litter. She belongs to a fantastic group of enthusiastic litter pickers, and they go out daily, hold monthly group picks and after particularly nasty weather they do a shout out for volunteers to comb the beaches.

They don’t just collect it and bin it, they recycle everything they can!

 

ADEO is excited to attend this year’s Highways Exhibition between 16-17^th October at the NEC, Birmingham.

 

Over the years, we have contributed to major infrastructure developments, Smart Motorway Projects, and numerous Term Maintenance initiatives. Our trusted partnerships with local authorities and contractors have enabled us to provide commercial support that ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget.

 

We look forward to connecting with industry professionals at the expo and discussing how our expertise can support your next highways project.

 

Adeo provides clients with flexible interim commercial support on either short or long-term agreements and together, we can continue building the infrastructure that keeps our communities moving forward.

Register for free here:

https://lnkd.in/ey628JZM

We are delighted to have appointed Martin as Head of our Rail Division. He is a seasoned Commercial Manager specialising in major infrastructure projects, bids and commercial operations in rail, civil engineering and utilities, he brings with him a wealth of experience and great enthusiasm.

At Adeo we offer tailored solutions to meet our clients’ specific needs. We have successfully supported numerous clients and our experience spans across various multi discipline rail projects, including HS2, Crossrail and Jubilee Line. We bring our experience and knowledge to every project, ensuring cost transparency, efficiency, and value for money.

With years of experience in the rail industry, we have developed a deep understanding of the sector’s complexities, regulations, and best practices. Our team of professionals stays updated with the latest industry trends and standards, ensuring that our quantity surveyors, estimating, and claims management team provide solutions that align with industry requirements.

If you would like to speak with Martin, please email him mjenkins@adeo.uk and he can book in a team’s call with you.

OUR MANAGED SERVICE PROMISE

 

Adeo provides clients with flexible interim commercial support on either short or long-term agreements. It is a managed service and our pledge to clients is as follows.

Our commitment to you:

• To ensure we satisfy the demands and scope of the client project. Communicate openly and transparently with our client at agreed intervals. To provide commercially astute personnel to suit the client requirement.
• Be responsive to client concerns and escalate when necessary. To offer a flexible cost-effective solution.
• A client or project lead will be allocated to you for the duration of our commission with you. They will be responsible for overseeing the Adeo project team or service provision and ensuring you always have a point of contact for any issues that may arise.

The Client lead will:

• Develop and confirm the project brief and scope with you.
• Attend a project start meeting.
• Speak with the Adeo team fortnightly to get a project update.
• Check-in with you after week 1 and 3 to ensure you are happy with the Adeo commercial team assigned to you and ensure they are settling in and understand the brief.
• Meet with you and key stakeholders monthly to review the project and project team.
• To carry out an end of project review and complete a feedback form. (Case study/testimony/referral).

Your commitment to us:

• To raise any changes to the initial brief with the Adeo client lead.
• To raise any issues regarding competencies with the client lead or another member of the Adeo team as soon as they are identified.
• To engage with the Adeo Client Lead on a regular basis.
• To raise any issues regarding timekeeping or other housekeeping shortcomings.
• To raise invoice queries within 14 days of receipt.
• To pass our invoices for payment in a timely manner.

Complaints procedure:

If for any reason you wish to raise a complaint or discuss any matter concerning our service provision, please speak to your Client/Project lead or email etwomey@adeo.uk.com.

Please note to terminate our service provision you are required to give us a 30-day notice period.