Watts Group

Services

The five service teams at Watts Group offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet the wide-ranging needs of diverse public and private sector clients.

Building Surveying:

This team conducts detailed assessments of properties to evaluate their condition, identify defects, and recommend necessary repairs or maintenance. This service is crucial for clients considering property acquisitions, renovations, or ensuring compliance with building regulations.
Recent projects include Wandsworth Riverside Quarter, HS2, and the iconic live music venue King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow.

• Technical due diligence

• Dilapidations and lease advisory

• Neighbourly matters

• Contract administration

• Mechanical and electrical consultancy

• Sustainability and ESG

Cost Management:
Providing strategic cost planning and control throughout the lifecycle of construction projects, the team’s approach ensures that clients achieve optimal value for their investments while maintaining budgetary discipline.
Recent projects include Leeds Arena, Arbury Court student accommodation in West London, and The Exchange residential development in Croydon, London.

• Cost planning and cost modelling

• Whole life costing

• Feasibility estimating and strategic advice

• Procurement and contract advice

• Post-contract cost management and final account negotiation and settlement

Independent Monitoring:
Offering impartial oversight of construction projects, the team provides clients with the confidence that work will progress according to agreed-upon standards and timelines.
Recent projects include The Lakes executive home development in Essex, student accommodation in Plymouth, and a church redevelopment in Liverpool.

• Development appraisal assessment and due diligence reporting

• Construction phase monitoring services

• Distressed project due diligence and project recovery services

• Reinstatement cost assessment

Project Management:
Project managers oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to quality standards, and effective coordination among stakeholders.
Recent projects include Camden Town Hall, 84 Moorgate, and Manchester’s London Road Fire Station.

• Team assembly / consultant team procurement

• Feasibility studies and options appraisals

• Landlord and tenant lease agreements and works specification

• Public sector framework procurement

• Employer’s agent

• Contract administration

• Development management

• Programme management

• Distressed project recovery

Public Sector Services:
This team offers the complete range of Watts Group’s services applied to public sector projects, often working through framework agreements. It has the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of governmental requirements and deliver projects that serve community interests effectively.
Recent projects include energy audits for a number of courthouses and schools, pre-construction surveys for HS2, and a series of condition surveys for the National Trust for Scotland.

• Building surveying

• Cost management

• Project management

• Independent monitoring

National Coverage

With headquarters at Trinity Square in the City of London, Watts Group operates across the UK and Ireland with offices in Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.

Accreditation

Watts Group holds combined ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, recognising its ongoing efforts to improve business performance and streamline multiple management systems.

People

Valuing people is one of Watts Group’s five core values, alongside professionalism, care, trust, and commitment.
Key themes under this value include respect, self-development, wellbeing, inclusion, and voice.

In practice, this means being friendly and approachable, treating people with respect, and providing opportunities for contribution, development, and growth. By instilling in managers and colleagues a desire to continually listen and learn, the company aims to create opportunities for feedback and advancement.

Watts Group aims to be a balanced business by blending the guidance and wisdom of experience with the fresh perspectives of those starting their careers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

By attracting and nurturing diverse skill sets, the business is ready to respond to the evolving needs of the property and construction industries and the communities they serve.

Through investment in a culture of personal and professional development, the company seeks to retain talent and deliver a direct positive impact on service quality for clients.

In 2024, the company placed a special focus on employee wellbeing, which included a collaboration with Mental Health UK, a range of charity events, and education on stress management.

In 2025, Watts Group is focusing on youth careers in construction through a three-part strategy:

• Educating young people about construction careers via outreach programmes and PR initiatives

• Encouraging young people to join the industry and Watts Group through targeted recruitment campaigns and careers fairs

• Enabling youth development via mentoring schemes and in-house training

Central to this is the Watts Academy.

Watts Academy

The Watts Academy is the primary vehicle through which Watts Group champions the next generation of talent.

Established to support the company’s graduates through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and beyond, the Academy supports all RICS and CIOB pathways. It provides whole-career training and development opportunities through a mix of technical knowledge, professional practice, interpersonal development, and business management skills.

Run by the Group’s experienced, accredited building surveyors, project managers, and quantity surveyors, participants benefit from access to trained APC assessors and extensive, hands-on experience across the services and projects delivered nationwide.

Leadership Team

Watts Group’s senior leadership team includes:

• Corrina Ralph, Managing Director

• Trevor Rushton, Group Chairman

• Robert Hillman, Senior Client Relationship Director

• Craig Pargetter, Consultant Finance Director

With National Team Directors:

• Simon Walker (Public Sector)

• Paul Spence (Monitoring Services)

• Steve Harper (Cost Management)

• Carl Pledger (Project Management)

Values

At the core of Watts Group are five values that guide operations and client relationships:

• Professionalism: “We act and make decisions based on the right thing to do, not just the easy way — even if that means challenging conversations and making compromises.”

• Caring: “We are positive and passionate about our roles and look for ways to learn from others and work better together. We take responsibility for our actions to support change and growth.”

• Trust: “We feel trusted for who we are and for our independent advice at all levels. We have the autonomy to do our jobs in our own way while remaining authentic.”

• Commitment: “We do what we say we will do — delivering on time and to an excellent standard and feeling proud of what we achieve.”

• Valuing People: “We create a space where every voice matters, where inclusion and wellbeing are prioritised, and where personal and professional growth is actively supported.”

Sustainability

Watts Group is committed to meaningful action on climate change. As a signatory to the SME Climate Commitment and a member of the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), we have joined a global community of businesses taking measurable steps to reduce environmental impact. Recognised by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, this pledge aligns us with governments, cities, universities, and organisations worldwide in pursuit of shared sustainability goals.

Through the programme, Watts Group has pledged to halve its greenhouse gas emissions before 2030, achieve net zero emissions before 2050, and publicly report once a year on its progress.

We are taking an active role in the climate crisis by measuring our own impact, taking responsibility for meaningful change, and implementing strategies to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Watts is also supporting the wider community through educational sessions on sustainability in construction and its effects on local communities.

The company’s Lead Director for Scotland, Iain MacLaren, graduated from the first cohort of the Climate Solutions Management Course at Strathclyde University, earning ESG certification and membership in the Climate Solutions Network.

Watts Group is also a member of the Living Wage Foundation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Watts Group has a longstanding commitment to encouraging diversity in the workplace, nurturing up-and-coming talent from all backgrounds through the Watts Academy.

It was the first company in the UK to sign Property Week’s Inspiring Diversity in Property pledge.

Final Word

Watts Group combines deep sector expertise with a people-first approach to deliver trusted consultancy services across the UK and Ireland. With a focus on sustainability, youth development, and professional excellence, the company continues to shape the future of the built environment.