Premier Property Consultancy
Strategic excellence
meets exquisite property
Guiding discerning clients through the most significant property decisions with insight, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
40+
Years Combined Experience
Prime & Super-Prime Residential
London, South East & Home Counties
About Us
Welcome to Norcrest
Norcrest is an independent consultancy providing Project Management, Cost Consultancy and Development Advisory services for prime and super-prime residential developments throughout London and the South of England.
We work exclusively in our client's interests, providing strategic leadership, commercial certainty and trusted advice from acquisition through to completion.
Every instruction is director-led.
Every decision is commercially driven.
Every project is delivered with precision.
What We Do
Our Services
Project Management
- Project inception and feasibility
- Design team management
- Programme development and monitoring
- Procurement strategy
- Contract administration
- Risk management
- Stakeholder management
- Project delivery and close-out
Cost Consultancy
- Budget estimates
- Feasibility cost advice
- Cost planning
- Tender documentation
- Tender analysis and reporting
- Contract administration support
- Cost reporting
- Change control management
- Final account negotiation
Development Advisory
- Development appraisals
- Procurement advice
- Contractual reviews
- Commercial due diligence
- Risk assessments
- Value engineering
- Cashflow forecasting
- Strategic commercial support
Construction Management
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Cost Management and Budget Control
- Procurement and Contract Administration
- Construction Coordination
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management
- Risk Management and Reporting
- Project Close-Out and Handover
How We Work
Our Philosophy
Exceptional developments deserve exceptional advice.
At Norcrest, we believe successful projects are founded on clarity, collaboration and commercial discipline.
Our responsibility is simple:
- Protect our client's interests
- Manage risk
- Deliver certainty
- Create exceptional outcomes
Leadership
Our Leadership Team
James Buchan BSc (Hons)
Founding Director | Quantity Surveying & Development Advisory
Holding a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Construction Management (Quantity Surveying), James combines strong commercial expertise with practical construction knowledge, enabling him to provide clear, strategic advice throughout every stage of the development process. His experience spans projects ranging from private residences to complex multi-million-pound schemes, where cost certainty, discretion and exceptional attention to detail are paramount.
James works closely with private clients, family offices, developers, architects and design teams to protect client interests, manage risk and deliver commercially successful outcomes. His approach is built on transparency, professionalism and a commitment to achieving the highest standards of service for every client.
Specialisms
- Ultra-prime residential new builds and refurbishments
- Cost planning and budget management
- Tendering and procurement strategy
- Contract administration (JCT and bespoke contracts)
- Value engineering and cost optimisation
- Risk management and development advisory
- Final accounts and dispute avoidance
- Development feasibility and viability assessments
Delivering commercial clarity and cost certainty for exceptional residential projects.
The Difference
Why Norcrest
Director-Led
You never get passed to a junior surveyor.
Commercially Focused
Protecting budgets without compromising quality.
Construction Expertise
Real-world delivery experience.
Trusted Relationships
Working seamlessly with architects, consultants and contractors.
Discretion
We understand confidentiality.
Independent
Every recommendation is made solely in your interests.
Contact
Get in Touch
Project Management • Cost Consultancy • Development Advisory Services
Get in Touch
Office
42 Thyme Close, Chineham
Basingstoke, RG24 8XG
United Kingdom
enquiries@norcrestconsulting.co.uk
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Appointments available outside standard hours upon request.