Work with me
I strive to provide the support and assistance that suit my my client in terms of schedule, budget and processes.
Please make contact with me so that we can determine how I can use my knowledge and experience to your benefit.
There are essentially two methods that I will use to conduct business.
The first is in relation to providing single, clearly defined services. In these circumstances we will discuss and agree precisely what task you wish me to complete and I will propose timescales and costs. The second is with regard to entering into an agreement where I make myself available as your materials and pavements adviser; in these circumstances I will propose a rate and a payment schedule based on the time I spend helping and advising you and your team.
Once we have reached this initial agreement I shall prepare a ‘Statement of Works’ that sets out our agreement and send you this together with a copy my Terms & Conditions. Upon acceptance of these we can start to work together.
Please note that I will not allow this process to get in the way of situations where urgent help or advice is required.
The Process
1. Initial Enquiry
This may be be by a phone call, email or by using the enquiry form on the website.
During this first step we will discuss your requirements and explore how I can help.
For first time enquiries that are not complex and can be answered briefly I may answer them during this initial contact, as a gesture of goodwill. More complex enquiries, such as reviewing a pavement design will require an email including any supporting documentation.
2. Initial Response
After our initial discussions and having established that I can help I shall prepare a ‘Statement of Works’ document setting out the details of our agreement and supply a copy of this, accompanied by my Terms & Conditions, for your consideration and approval.
3. Agreement of terms & Commisioning
Once I have received formal acceptance of my Statement of Works and Terms & Conditions work will proceed.
4. Invoicing
For one off projects and and other clearly defined tasks the Statement of Works will define when & how the task will be deemed to be completed and at that time an invoice will be prepared and issued. When we have entered into an agreement for me to act as an advisor to you & your team on an on-going basis I shall provide regular invoices at intervals as agreed within the ‘Statement of Works’.
Terms of Business
These are my standard terms of business which relate to all work carried out by me. To request a full copy of my Terms & Conditions please use the enquiry form below
Initial Enquiry
This is where we determine how I can help you. Having established this I will prepare a 'Statement of Works' that lists your requirements and agrees the scope of my work.
Acceptance of Terms
Together with the Statement of Works I shall also provide a copy of my Terms and Conditions. Once I have received confirmation that both of these documents are acceptable work will proceed.
Settlement of Account
Payment must be within 30 days of invoice date. The preferred method of payment is via BACS. Other methods may be considered but these must be agreed and included within the Statement of Works
Insurance details
I have Professional Liability Insurance to the value of £2 million & Public Liability Insurance to the value of £5 million.
Details can be provided upon request.
Chris is an industry known ‘go to’ person who helps to address unique and complex issues associated with road infrastructure, and who offers the depth of technical knowledge to be able to identify material developments and operating techniques that provide innovative solutions, meeting the specific objectives of a variety of clients, both in the UK and globally.