Contractor-side support
Extra tender and pre-construction capacity when you need it.
Short-term, package-specific or ongoing support for contractors — from reading the tender and building up packages to subcontract procurement and programmes.
Independent
Consultancy on your side — not a builder
Over 35 years combined experience
Across James and Caroline’s careers
Both sides
Client-side and contractor-side support
Aldershot based
Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire
Free consultation
A 30-minute conversation to start
Who it is for
Is this the right support for you?
- Main contractors with more tenders than capacity
- Specialist contractors needing estimating or procurement help
- Contractors preparing for a live project handover from pre-construction
Problems it helps avoid
- Tender deadlines stretched across too few people
- Scope gaps that only appear after award
- Subcontract quotes that aren’t comparable
- Programmes produced too late to inform the price
What you receive
Clear, practical deliverables.
James supports estimating, programmes and commercial delivery; Caroline supports subcontract and supplier procurement and tender comparison.
- Tender document and scope reviews
- Work package breakdowns
- Estimating support and pricing schedules
- Subcontract and supplier enquiries and comparisons
- Tender and construction programmes
- Handover information for the delivery team
How we work
A proportionate, straightforward process.
01
Brief
Agree the package, deadline and outputs you need.
02
Work
We produce the agreed outputs alongside your team.
03
Review
Regular check-ins so nothing is lost before submission.
04
Hand over
Clean information for the delivery or commercial team.
CJ Projects is an independent consultancy. We are not the building contractor, architect, solicitor or surveyor, and we do not provide legal advice.
Common questions
Is this freelance or a fixed package?
Either. Support can be short-term, package-specific or ongoing, agreed around your workload.
Can you work within our systems?
Usually, yes. We will discuss your templates and processes at the outset.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Aldershot and work across Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire, including Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Basingstoke and Godalming. For projects further afield, ask and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Related services
- Programme & Planning SupportClear sequencing, realistic durations and early sight of lead times and dependencies — for clients planning a project and contractors who need programme support.
- Procurement & Tender SupportA structured tender means builders price the same job, questions are answered consistently and you can compare returns fairly before you appoint anyone.
- Contract & Commercial Management SupportPractical support with the paperwork that keeps a project on track: valuations, variations, change control, forecasts and records — for clients and contractors.
- Construction consultancy in AldershotHow we support clients locally across Hampshire and Surrey.
- Contact CJ ProjectsArrange an initial discussion about your project.
Free 30-minute project consultation
A straight conversation about your project, what it involves and where we could help. No obligation.