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ABOUT US
Established in 2020, NLM is a modern, forward-thinking, multidisciplinary building consultancy with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London, providing Building Surveying, Project Management and Cost Consultancy services to clients across the UK.
Our approach is built around strong relationships, collaboration and a genuine commitment to delivering the highest standards of service and care. By working closely with our clients and project teams, we provide tailored, practical and commercially focused advice that reflects the individual requirements of every instruction.
Across each of our specialist departments, we combine professional expertise with technology and innovation to deliver greater insight, improve efficiency and provide solutions that add real value throughout the property and project lifecycle
SERVICES
As a firm, NLM provides a comprehensive range of Building Surveying, Project Management and Cost Consultancy services across the commercial and residential property sectors.
While much of our work is focused on commercial property, our team also has extensive experience across the residential market, allowing us to support a broad range of clients, properties and projects throughout the UK.
Our three specialist departments work collaboratively to provide practical, commercially focused advice throughout the property and project lifecycle. In addition to our core service areas, we can also provide complementary specialist services, including Architectural Design.
A selection of our services and areas of expertise is outlined here; however, this is not exhaustive. We would be delighted to discuss any specific enquiry or project requirement and advise on how NLM can assist.
- 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.
