Management

Our Management Division in Russia provides Project and Cost Management consultancy services. The Moscow based team comprises full time permanent staff, with key members of the team being Professional Chartered Quantity Surveyors / Project Managers. Our team has developed an unrivalled track record in the successful delivery of fast-track, high quality construction and fit-out projects in Moscow.

We have broad experience of a diverse range of new-build, fit-out and refurbishment projects – varied both in terms of scope and geographical location. Market sectors that we serve include the following:

• commercial offices
• hotel, leisure and entertainment
• retail
• light industrial
• residential

Picture by John Tulloch (Moscow office) and thanks to Enka

Project and Cost Management

Construction projects are generally individual in nature and the objectives of project Sponsors differ from project to project. We aim to understand the key issues of each project at the outset so that we are able to tailor the services that we provide accordingly.




The range of services that we offer includes:

Project Planning and Organisation
Scheme development; providing advice on the financial viability of projects coupled with knowledge of the market. We offer financing advice and development appraisals to assist project Sponsors in achieving an optimum return on their investment.

Project preparation including:

• writing the brief to establish a clear understanding of the project sponsor's objectives and communicating these to all project participants
• consultant selection; managing the appointment process on behalf of the project sponsor of architects, engineers and other consultants
• programme preparation using recognised industry standard software to prepare project programmes and resource schedules
• risk management; identifying the critical factors in the project and assessing the impact and required mitigations for these

Commercial and Procurement Advice
Procurement strategy; we provide advice to identify the most appropriate method by which to procure consultants, contractors and other suppliers to the design and construction of a project. We prioritise the importance of time, quality, cost and apportionment of risk to select the most suitable procurement route.

Managing the procurement process, including:

• pre-qualification, market research and taking references
• tendering: preparing tender documentation, coordinating and managing the tender process, tender evaluation, and analysing tender returns for accuracy, completeness and competitiveness, running pre and post tender interviews
• contract preparation; including negotiation; preparation of appropriate contract documentation and facilitating the conclusion of agreements.

Project Management
Our Project Management expertise covers the following areas:

• design management; agreeing design programmes with selected architects and engineering designers, then monitoring progress against the approved programmes, challenging design solutions, managing the design teams
• project administration; administering the various contracts on behalf of our Client, managing progress, ensuring all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities
• project controls; including planning, risk management change control and reporting, the focal point for all project dialogue and correspondence
• quality assurance; checking the quality of works are in compliance with contractual obligations, delivered through raising areas of concern, recommending corrective actions and monitoring the rectification of defective works.

Cost Management
Our Cost Management expertise covers the following areas:

• budgeting and cost planning; preparation and maintenance of project budgets to provide accurate statements of ‘out-turn’ costs
• value engineering; reviewing design options and construction methodologies to drive best value in the delivered works
• life cycle costing – we evaluate and reconcile material costs against maintenance costs over the lifespan of a product - particularly of use to Clients who are the end users where operating and maintenance costs are of paramount importance
• cost management including; project accounting; change control; cashflow analysis; valuations; progress payment administration and preparation of final accounts.

General Consultancy
In addition to specific project task we also provide the following services:

• acting as Lender’s Representative,
• due diligence, carrying out investigations and cost audits and providing reports,
• move management, support and management of the move process
• Permits and Approvals advice.

Buildings and Infrastructure
Our building design team at Mott MacDonald presents an immense breadth and depth of expertise covering every type of building development – from commercial and cultural to retail and residential – and every discipline, from acoustics, façade engineering and fire safety to lighting and long-span structures, ventilation and vertical transportation.

The buildings business is resourced from offices in 50 countries including 25 centres across Europe and dedicated design hubs in the US, Gulf and Asia Pacific. So as the building market becomes increasingly global with more customers procuring services around the world, we can respond quickly to our customers’ needs with world-class building skills backed by local knowledge and support.

We have a distinctive track-record, bringing into reality imaginative buildings that invite corporate and civic pride, buildings that reflect our drive for quality and innovation.

We present a breadth, depth and calibre of technical expertise that ranks amongst the best in the industry. This is demonstrated by more than 30 buildings awards received over the last six years alone. We strive to develop elegant solutions that enhance quality and meet the standards of user comfort and safety – all while keeping a sharp focus on economy, buildability, functionality and sustainability.

Sports stadia, offices, passenger terminals, mixed-use developments - our experience across the various building sectors has helped us develop strong multi-disciplinary teams, able to cater to the needs of an increasingly diverse and demanding market. Continually striving for excellence, we seek to deliver high quality consistently throughout our wide spectrum of projects.

Stadia, sports and leisure
At Mott MacDonald we have extensive experience working as part of successful stadia design teams involving architects, contractors and other consultants. This has enabled us to further develop our services to meet the needs of our customers.

Retail
From creating pleasant, inviting environments to implementing robust buildings services provisions and structures able to cope with the inevitable ‘churn’ of tenants within the retail environment, we offer services that consider every aspect of developing world class retail centres.

Cultural and entertainment
We can demonstrate a diverse portfolio including award winning projects for both public and private sector clients. We strive to meet the unique demands of each development in our bid to create world class centres.

Commercial
Over the years our strong track record in delivering to industry has earned us a leading reputation for commercial and civic developments as diverse as airport terminals, landmark office buildings and civil justice centres.

Residential
We understand the parameters of private and public sector residential developments. We can assist developers to maximise the return on their investments and help local authorities create sustainable developments to meet the needs of growing populations.

Health and education
Through partnerships with trusts and local authorities we are taking part in various multi-million pound investment schemes which will see the creation of state of the art health and education facilities.

Urban regeneration
From the regeneration of parks and public pathways to the consideration of green areas within large mixed use developments, at Mott MacDonald we can offer a keen understanding of the many facets involved in urban developments.

Buildings and Infrastructure - Specific Skills and Services

Building Design

• Acoustics
• Audio/visual, access control and CCTV
• BREEAM assessments
• Building management systems
• Car park design
• Cladding design
• Concept and detailed design
• Deep basement design
• Drainage design
• Façade design
• Feasibility studies
• Fire protection
• High rise buildings
• HVAC
• Lighting and heating
• Large and small power supplies
• Materials and corrosion
• Sustainable design
• Surveys and inspections
• Site supervision and management
• Structural and civil design
• Structural surveys and repairs
• Telephone and computer networks
• Value engineering

S&S - Geo-technical and Environment

• Feasibility and initial site appraisals
• Ground engineering
• Interpretation of ground conditions
• Preliminary site appraisal
• Site investigations

S&S - Materials

• Cathodic protection
• Concrete technology
• Concrete testing

S&S - Industrial M&E

• CHP, LPG, natural and process gases
• Water treatment and distribution
• Refrigeration systems
• MV power distribution
• System and protection studies