from the crowd.
ABOUT US
Established in 2020, NLM are a modern forward thinking boutique building consultancy firm with offices located in the heart of Glasgow and London offering full coverage throughout the UK.
Driven by a desire to provide our clients with the highest level of service and care, we strive to build strong relationships and implement a collaborative approach to ensure a fully tailored and personal, yet professional, service for each individual requirement.
To supplement our core services, NLM embrace survey technology to stand out from the crowd and provide our clients with innovative solutions to successfully deliver beyond expectations.
SERVICES
As a firm, we offer a comprehensive range of Building Consultancy services, and although we mostly focus on commercial property, we have extensive experience in the residential market too.
We specialise in Building Surveying, Project Management and Principal Designer services, however through our specialist consultancy services, can also offer Cost Consultancy and Architectural Design.
A selection of our services and specific areas of expertise is noted here, however please note that this list is not conclusive, and we would be delighted to chat through a specific enquiry or project.
- Project Management and Contract Administration - New build, Refurbishment, and Fit-out Schemes
- Development and Loan Monitoring
- Statutory Consents
- Surveys and Technical Due Diligence
- Pre-Acquisition / Pre-Leasehold Consultancy
- Defect Analysis
- Dilapidations Advice (Landlord & Tenant)
- Schedule of Condition
- Building Reinstatement Valuations
- Planned Maintenance Advice
- Stock Condition Surveys
- Strategic Estate / Portfolio Management Consultancy
- Feasibility Studies
- Principal Designer Services
- Cost Consultancy
MEET THE TEAM
Neil is the Managing Director and co-founder of NLM Building Consultancy.
Neil is a Chartered Building Surveyor with approximately 20 years' experience in Building Consultancy across all sectors within the built environment operating throughout the UK. Neil has extensive experience in commercial Building Surveying, with particular areas of expertise including pre-acquisition technical due diligence, building condition surveys, defect analysis, project management / contract administration, principal designer services and dilapidations representation.
Due to Neil's experience and strong communication skills, he is able to provide tailored strategic advice to Clients that add value to each instruction, at all times implementing a collaborative approach.
A director and co-founder of NLM Building Consultancy, Lesley is an experienced and astute Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years’ experience in the commercial property industry.
Lesley is a confident communicator who has been fortunate to work with a variety of private and public sector clients throughout her career which has allowed her to develop strong people management skills and organisational aptitude.
Lesley is very personable and thrives on developing strong client relationships. She works methodically at all times and is a committed professional who always delivers to a very high standard.
Gerard is an Associate Director at NLM Building Consultancy and a Chartered Building Surveyor with more than 35 years' experience across the commercial property and construction sectors. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered a diverse range of building surveying and project management commissions for both private and public sector clients, developing extensive technical expertise and a practical, solution-focused approach.
He has particular experience in project management, technical due diligence, contract administration, refurbishment, and development projects, together with providing strategic property advice across a wide variety of building types. Gerard is recognised for his collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and ability to build lasting relationships with clients and project teams alike.
Committed to delivering the highest standards of professional service, Gerard combines extensive industry knowledge with a pragmatic and personable approach, helping clients make informed decisions and successfully deliver projects from inception through to completion.
Gianni is a Graduate Building Surveyor who has achieved an Honours Degree in Building Surveying from Glasgow Caledonian University.
He works closely with Neil, Lesley and Gerard, supporting the delivery of a range of Building Surveying and Project Management commissions.
Gianni is also progressing through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and is working towards sitting his Final Assessment to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.
Gerry is an Associate Director at NLM Building Consultancy, providing project management services across a wide range of projects.
He brings extensive industry experience, offering strategic advice and overseeing projects from inception through to completion.
Known for his collaborative approach and commercial awareness, Gerry builds trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver projects successfully against programme, budget, and quality objectives.
As a key point of contact within NLM’s Project Management team, he also supports the continued growth and development of the service.
Lee is a Surveyor within NLM Building Consultancy’s Cost Consultancy team, providing commercial and cost management advice across a range of construction and property projects.
He brings practical quantity surveying experience and a strong understanding of project costs, procurement, tendering and commercial delivery.
Working closely with NLM’s Building Surveying and Project Management teams, Lee supports clients from early cost planning and feasibility through to procurement and project delivery. His practical and collaborative approach helps ensure cost, programme and commercial considerations are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
As part of NLM’s newly established Cost Consultancy service, Lee will also play an important role in developing the offering and supporting its continued growth.
