What is a Programme of Works?
A Programme of Works sequences every task, dependency and resource with realistic lead times, access restrictions, mobilisation, testing and commissioning baked in.
It's not just a nice Gantt chart, but a system for the whole development -- essential for delivery and EOT entitlement under contract clauses.
Accurate construction planning is the backbone of a successful project. Without a clear Programme of Works, your team risks delays, budget overruns, and miscommunication that can quickly escalate. A clearly defined plan aligns deliverables with contract milestones and provides a roadmap for the entire project.
Construction planning gives your team clarity, structure, and predictability, helping you avoid costly surprises, and giving you and your clients peace of mind at every stage.
Contract aligned programmes, linking costs and procurement, with regular progress tracking and risk analysis.
Benefits of A Programme of Works
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Catch slippages early
Risks to schedule can be proactively addressed, catching slippages early through programme monitoring and regular updates.
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Link time to costs
Linking your schedule to procurement and cash flow helps predict your spend and keep your budget on track
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EOT support
Transparent, clause-referenced assessments for EOT and delays that stand up with programme evidence
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Fewer disputes
Clear logic and records mean fewer disputes later on, protecting both your budget and relationships
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One source of truth
Keeping site and stakeholders aligned through even the most complex of projects
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Focus on improvements
Fewer meetings about what went wrong, more meetings about how to improve efficiency
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Seamless progress tracking
Works seamlessly with Bills of Quantities and Tender analysis so you can maintain project trajectory
Why Work With Blue Lion Consultants?
In the last 4 years we have managed
40+
of live programmes across commercial, industrial and large-scale residential developments
Reduced average delay exposure by
20-30%
Achieved through early risk spotting and resource logic
Early identification of risks has saved our clients
£100k+
per project, thanks to defensible timelines and clear evidence in disputes
Site-Seasoned Quantity Surveyors
We take into account real site challenges that impact project schedule, including inspections, testing, mobilisation times, access restrictions, impact of adjacent structures
Fast
Turnarounds
Tender 1–2 weeks
Baseline & cash flow 2–3 weeks
Updates fortnightly/monthly.
Tailored
and Customised
Programmes designed to keep your team informed and aligned, customised to the size and complexity of all projects
Contract-claused and cost-aligned
Transparent expertise on scheduling risks and impacts to stakeholders, helping to avoid delays and disputes
Clear impact
of risks
available for developers, contractors, architects, subcontractors
Multi-stakeholder support
Support contractors, developers, architects, project managers
Updates
Regular progress tracking and risk analysis so clients know the true impacts of delays or acceleration
Frequently Asked Questions
Short, regular reviews will save time to catch drift and delays, speeding your project up in the long run.
We align to your WBS/cost codes and export to common tools/templates.
Trusted By Industry Professionals
Steve Barker
Commercial Director
VFM
"Raj has provided me and my company with excellent construction cost consultancy. Raj always performs beyond our expectations and we would recommend his services to others."
Steve King
Rail Bid Manager
Kier Group
....he (Blue Lion Consultants) can offer both attention to detail and an understanding of the overall job.....He has always been honest and trustworthy in dealing with me.....I don't feel that I need to check it like I do with some external QS services. That confidence is worth a great deal to me."
Howard Buckley
Pre-Construction Manager
Mears New Homes
"Raj has provided a first class service to the business, working with integrity and to tight timescales whilst still maintaining a high level of accuracy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Raj to any business."