Public Sector

Our multidisciplinary service spans Cost Consultancy, Project Management and Employer’s Agent, supported by in-house Building Surveying and Principal Designer expertise.

Multidisciplinary expertise

We’ve delivered and been involved in a wide range of Public Sector schemes. New Education projects including for Schools, Colleges or Sixth Form centres. Health sector schemes such as Hospitals or Health centres.

Mixed-use and Residential led developments representing Local Authorities during the planning viability or sales process as well as working with Local Authorities on their existing portfolio or housing or civic building stock. These might be new build or refurbishment and conversion schemes.

Our team brings extensive experience across a range of Public Sector projects, from small to large schemes they're here to help you navigate complex sites, manage risk, and deliver better outcomes at every stage.

Liam McKenna, Divisional Director

Our services

  • End-to-end delivery for any developments, including upfront feasibility and consultancy advice
  • Site remediation and enabling works on brownfield and challenging land
  • Project Management and programme control
  • Viability Cost Assessments representing Local Authorities as part of the planning approval process in relation to affordable housing requirements across the country
  • Cost-to-complete and technical due diligence for distressed assets
  • Consultancy for non-standard residential or Public Sector buildings such as Police and Fire Stations, including listed buildings
  • Reinstatement Cost Assessments
  • Assisting with DRC Valuations on a range of Public Sector buildings
  • Conversion  into residential or commercial uses
  • Expert Witness advice
  • Experience with Public Sector forms of procurement and bespoke contracts

Projects to be proud of.

Gladstone’s Library, North Wales

Roof and Building Restoration Work

Major restoration and structural repair works at Gladstone’s Library, preserving this Grade I listed landmark through roof refurbishment, ground stabilisation, and Victorian Cupola restoration while remaining fully operational throughout.

Slate Quay, Caernarfon

A unique multi-million pound regeneration to a historic harbour front in Caernarfon

Wakemans acted as Project Manager and Cost Consultant on this unique regeneration, transforming a derelict site in the heart of Caernarfon.

Southam Community Centre

A Community Centre delivered with Project Management and Quantity Surveying

A 27-week programme to deliver a new facility with a large hall, kitchen and meeting room at a Taylor Wimpey development in Southam.

High Street, Bangor

Providing 12 flats for those at risk of homelessness

A collaboration with Adra, Cyngor Gwynedd, and North Wales Housing this new build project is located on previously disused land.

Long Marston & Meon Vale

A Multi-Phase Residential Development

Meon Vale, one of the developments within this wider area, is a 1,350-home mixed-tenure scheme spread across 220 hectares. A shared access road, a strategic Greenway and local shops tie the whole area together, and Wakemans has played a direct role in bringing these to life.

Longbridge Regeneration Scheme

Transforming a former MG Plant

A major public project in Longbridge, transforming part of the former MG Rover plant. It's now a green community space, with walking routes, road links, play areas, and riverside landscapes.

Get in touch.

We're a friendly team at Wakemans and always happy to talk about your current or upcoming requirements.
We're a friendly team at Wakemans and always happy to talk about your current or upcoming requirements.