GROWING WORKLOAD LEADS TO NEW APPOINTMENT AT NEWCASTLE CONSULTANCY

(L to R)  SRCPM Director, Gary Marshall with newly appointed assistant cost manager, Adam Robinson, Ben Tremewan, senior cost manager and project manager, Cameron Mackenzie

A consultancy which established a Newcastle office in Hoults Yard just one year ago, has announced the appointment of Adam Robinson to its cost management team, following a steady influx of new work during 2024.

Steel River Consultants (SRC), which specialises in cost and project management, HSE and lifting compliance services, operates from four UK offices with its head office in Stockton on Tees and other offices in Edinburgh and the Midlands.

Employing thirty staff, SRC’s expertise spans multiple industries, including education, residential, commercial, health and renewables projects.

The Newcastle office is pursuing an ambitious three-year strategy to significantly grow the business and take on bigger projects. Building on its current success, Adam is the first to bolster the team after firstly benefiting from a work experience opportunity with SRC while he was studying at Northumbria University.

Commenting on his role, he said: “I really enjoyed the range and variety of projects I had the chance to work on while I was studying so I jumped at the chance of employment when it was offered. 

“It’s a great work environment at SRC, being part of an ambitious and professional team. While I recognise that I still have much to learn, I am excited about my future career with SRC because the company is committed to training and professional development to help staff achieve their goals.”

Senior cost manager and Newcastle office lead, Ben Tremewan, added: 

“The last year has seen a lot of hard work since we opened our doors at Hoults Yard, but it has also been immensely rewarding.  As we embark on our second year, we are really starting to gain traction within the local market - our head office in Stockton has set the bar high but we’re up for the challenge. 

“As a company we’re keen to create jobs for suitably qualified and talented local people to keep pace with business growth, so with several successful projects already under our belt, we are delighted to welcome Adam. 

(L to R) Senior cost manager at SRC’s Newcastle office, Ben Tremewan with newly appointed assistant cost manager, Adam Robinson

“From his work experience with us, he has shown that he has the capacity to become a valued member of the team and with a Masters in Quantity Surveying, he looks set to swiftly make a significant contribution to our success.”

Meanwhile, several projects with a collective value of £20m are due to start on site imminently with SRC providing cost and project management support. 

Some of these include a project for Beyond Housing in Middlesbrough, for which SRC is also acting as principal designer, together with a further  £1.8m depot scheme for Beyond Housing in Redcar;  the installation of retaining walls at a North Yorkshire tennis club; cost management for a school extension in Sunderland; and on the back of an earlier successful project for Breckenbrough School, which is a day and residential school for boys with a range of learning and behavioural difficulties, SRC is providing cost management services on a £1.4m outdoor activity centre in Thirsk.

SRC employs a team of eight professionals to deliver its cost and project management consultancy services - three in Newcastle, three in Stockton, plus two project managers who are permanently seconded to work on site at solar farms and renewable projects.

Established in Stockton 15 years ago, SRC is an independent consultancy working for a growing client base in the UK and beyond. Delivering HSE, cost and project management and lifting compliance services to an array of sectors with a particular specialism in the renewables industry, SRC plays a leading role on major wind and solar energy projects for global companies.