Independent Construction & Property Consultancy
Gleeds
Founded in 1875 and independently owned, Gleeds is a leading global construction and property consultancy with 2,800+ people across 78 offices in 29 countries. For over 150 years, Gleeds has been a trusted advisor to developers, investors, public sector bodies and contractors — delivering cost management, project management and programme leadership across residential, commercial, regeneration and infrastructure sectors. Independent by design, their advice is impartial, commercially focused and always in the client's best interests.
As an independent consultancy, Gleeds brings impartial, commercially focused advice to development projects of every scale. Their cost managers and project managers work as genuine partners — embedded in client teams, accountable for outcomes and focused on delivering certainty of budget, programme and quality from the first feasibility conversation through to handover.
· Engineering Consultants
Gleeds provides technical advisory, due diligence and programme management services across complex built environment projects — combining digital tools, sustainability expertise and market intelligence to add value at every stage of the development lifecycle.
· Project Managers · Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers
Gleeds cost managers and project managers deliver commercial certainty and programme leadership across residential, commercial, regeneration and mixed-use schemes of all scales. With over 150 years of experience and a global network of 78 offices, they bring deep sector knowledge, rigorous cost control and proven delivery to every commission — from feasibility through to handover.
Manor Road Quarter, London
Residential regeneration
Project management and employer's agent for an 800+ home mixed-tenure regeneration scheme, delivering Phase 1 of 355 units in December 2024. Achieved £10.8m of social value and targeting a 70% carbon emissions reduction against building regulations.
40 Leadenhall, City of London
Commercial development
Programme and project management for a landmark 900,000 sqft commercial development comprising two towers in the heart of the City — achieving WELL Platinum, NABERS 5-star and BREEAM Excellent ratings.
444 Newmarket Road, Cambridge
Student accommodation
Project management and employer's agent for a 140-unit purpose-built student scheme on a constrained brownfield site, navigating complex Network Rail and heritage constraints for handover ahead of the 2026 academic year.
What we do
Services
- Cost management
- Project management
- Programme delivery
- Employer's agent
- ESG advisory
Geographic comfort
- UK-wide
- 78 offices
- 29 countries
Project type
- Residential
- Commercial
- Mixed-use
- Regeneration
- BTR
- Student accommodation
- Heritage
Typical project size
- All scales
- UK-wide and international
Stage of involvement
- Feasibility
- Procurement
- Construction
- Handover
Open to connecting with
- Developers
- Investors
- Contractors
- Housing associations
- Local authorities
- Public sector bodies
What we deliver
Independent cost management and project management across residential, commercial, regeneration and mixed-use development — with no ties to contractors or suppliers, ensuring advice is always in the client's best interests.
150+ years of trusted client relationships across all major sectors, with deep expertise in residential, BTR, regeneration, heritage and commercial schemes of all scales.
Market-leading digital tools and sustainability advisory — from net zero carbon strategies and BREEAM accreditation to digital site monitoring and programme reporting.
How we like to work
Gleeds operates as a genuine partner rather than an external consultant — integrating seamlessly into client teams and taking personal ownership of outcomes. Their independent status means their advice is always impartial and commercially focused, with no conflicts of interest. Combining global reach with local expertise, they deploy the right talent in the right place — bringing the best of international knowledge and local market understanding to every project. Relationships built on trust and transparency are at the heart of everything they do, with many client partnerships spanning decades.
KEY CONTACTS
Sean Clarke
Senior Director
Senior contact for cost management and project management commissions, bringing MRICS qualified expertise and senior leadership to complex residential and commercial development schemes.
Steve Teare
Director
Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 25 years of experience across cost management, financial control and BIM-integrated delivery for a wide range of development projects.
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