Your leisure and property cost & project management specialists
The Professional Management Consultancy
cost & project managers
Simon Bristow Associates provides unparalleled professional services to the leisure and property construction industry.
We optimise value for our clients, employing innovation and collaboration in our creative and enthusiastic approach to their project success.
We provide a responsive service in the ever-changing world and industry with which we are engaged.
Our core values:
Innovation – our company works flexibly with an entrepreneurial spirit and ethos, to ensure we adapt to the needs of our clients and their projects.
Commitment – consistently, we put our client's and their stakeholders' needs, at the forefront of the project; through communication and commitment, we ensure their goals are achieved.
Consistency – we understand and deliver our client’s needs, ensuring the quality, value and professionalism of our service are delivered continuously. 90% of our work is from repeat clients and direct recommendation, which is testament to our quality of achievement.
Support – Simon Bristow Associates operates and retains continued support to our clients, during and after their specific project; we are always on hand to advise.
Quantity Surveying
Here at Simon Bristow Associates, we assist in the preparation of the client's development brief, providing excellent financial and procurement advice.
We carry out financial appraisals to determine the feasibility in line with their requirements, and review alternatives in procurement, material selection and procedures, to always ensure best value.
We gather together and co-ordinate all relevant information to allow for the preparation of tender documentation appropriate for the selected procurement route and project complexity.
We issue and analyse all tender offers, appraising and advising our client before preparing contracts and ancillary documentation.
Throughout the construction phase we provide control and accurate reporting on finances through to final account agreement.
Project Management
Simon Bristow Associates prides itself on providing construction advice and solutions to meet our client's brief and goals.
We advise and co-ordinate on the requirement for other consultants and service providers, to reflect the specific needs of the project works.
We investigate and advise our clients on appropriate methods of contracting and selection of the right form of contract for their works.
We establish and monitor programming of the works to achieve our client's objectives, reporting and controlling the progress of the works throughout the duration of the project from inception to completion.
We provide our clients with the same point of contact throughout the project, with a direct line to Simon Bristow himself, warranting the highest level of commitment and service is received.
Testimonials
“Simon Bristow was project manager on the essential maintenance & improvement works at Dulwich Picture Gallery in summer/autumn 2020. Simon managed these works impeccably; he is organised, experienced, and an excellent communicator. He delivered the project on time and on budget, with outstanding prioritisation skills, an expert eye for functionality and design, and dedication to every detail. Simon anticipates risks with a calm, pragmatic approach. He is a proactive problem solver with sensitivity to the requirements of an historic art collection, a listed building and grounds, contemporary architecture, and complex building management systems. He develops good relationships with stakeholders at all levels, brings a broad network of specialised contractors, and follows professional procurement processes. Further to this, Simon is personable and trustworthy. I cannot recommend him highly enough and would certainly work with him again.”
Jennifer Scott,
The Sackler Director, Dulwich Picture Gallery, London
Simon acted as project manager and cost consultant on the fitout for the new café/restaurant at the Museum of the Home, as part of its £18.1m capital project. When he became involved the fitout was threatening to run 100% over its budget. He quickly organised a formal tender and delivered the project under budget, without any compromises on the museum’s requirements. He always knew what was going on, and was quick to respond to any issues and practical in resolving them. I have no hesitation in recommending him.’
Andrew Macdonald
Director of Strategy and Finance, Museum of the Home, London
Simon is a first rate project manager. He offers the perfect balance of both expert knowledge and extraordinary execution. He takes time and care to understand our brand and operational demands, whilst also optimising value output. He is also extremely commercial - in fact, he treats every pound spent from our budget as if it were his own.
Simon is calm and methodical in his approach. His thoroughness and professionalism is matched with the creative and enthusiastic approach required. He has simply never let us down - even when we have asked the impossible! I trust him to attain and deliver the best results for business and I highly recommend him.”
Sue Walter
CEO, Various Eateries Limited
“Cubitt House Ltd have worked with Simon Bristow Associates Ltd, on three of their Central London pub fit-outs. The Alfred Tennyson, Belgravia, was a refurbishment and alteration of the existing pub, then The Coach Makers in Marylebone, underwent a £1.6 million contract, refurbishing the whole of the internal and external fabric of the building. Most recently, The Beau Brummell in St James’s, a new fit out of an existing shell building.
Simon was heavily involved throughout the design and budget processes and became the Project Manager, with responsibility for all aspects of the project.
I would not hesitate to utilise Simon’s expertise in the future, as he has a rare combination and background of being a QS and Project Manager, combined with a calm and determined personality! The projects that we worked on were on budget, on programme and the quality of the fit outs are a testament to his skill.”
Stefan Turnbull
Director, Cubitt Capital
“Simon Bristow offers invaluable support to the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. For seven years, he has unfailingly provided high quality, precisely detailed and timely information. He has always been readily accessible and acts as a good buffer between ourselves and the contractors when necessary. His polite, caring and courteous yet direct manner, has proven instrumental in the successful delivery of the awards, year on year.”
Marco Rebora
Founder, Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
info@simonbristowassociates.uk
Tel: +44(0)7411 662 067