Heritage Project
Management in Surrey & Devon
Conservation-led project management for historic, listed and traditional buildings, helping repair and construction projects move from early advice through to completion with clear coordination.
Project Management for
Historic Buildings
Historic building projects require careful coordination. Decisions about materials, methods, consent, contractors and specialist advice can affect both the quality of the work and the long-term performance of the building.
Bosence Associates manages heritage projects from initial concept and design through to construction, handover and future maintenance planning. Our practical conservation experience helps us understand the relationship between written information, workmanship and site delivery.
We may act as Lead Consultant where this is appropriate to the project. We are also comfortable working with existing professional teams or helping clients identify, coordinate and, where agreed, appoint suitable consultants.
All professional appointments, including our own, are made under contract. This gives each party a clear understanding of the scope, responsibilities, fees and limitations before work proceeds.
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Our Process
1. Understand the Project
We begin by discussing the building, the proposed work, the client’s priorities and any known constraints. This establishes what the project needs to achieve and where specialist conservation input may be required.
2. Define the Scope and Team
We clarify the work involved, the professional services needed and the responsibilities of those taking part. This may include coordinating existing consultants or helping appoint additional specialists where agreed.
3. Develop the Project Information
The project is developed through design, specifications, consent requirements and preparation for construction. Clear information at this stage reduces ambiguity and helps avoid unnecessary changes later.
4. Coordinate the Work
During construction, we provide oversight in accordance with the agreed appointment, helping the client, consultants and contractors communicate clearly and deal with issues as they arise.
5. Complete and Hand Over
As the project reaches completion, we help close it out in an orderly way. This may include reviewing outstanding items, coordinating handover information and identifying future maintenance considerations.
Areas We Cover
With offices in Surrey and Devon, we provide heritage project management support for historic, listed and traditional buildings across both counties and throughout the UK. Our work is typically required where repair, conservation or construction projects need careful coordination, specialist input and clear oversight from early advice through to completion.
Surrey Office
Devon Office
Frequently Asked Questions
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Early involvement is usually beneficial where a project affects historic fabric, requires several consultants or may need consent. It allows the scope, risks and professional input to be considered before decisions become difficult or expensive to change.
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Historic buildings require greater care in the selection of materials, repair methods, contractors and consultants. Projects may also involve consent requirements, concealed defects and decisions that balance conservation with practical use.
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Yes, where this is appropriate to the project and agreed within the appointment. Acting as Lead Consultant can give the client a clear point of coordination across the professional team.
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Yes. We can help identify, coordinate and, where agreed, appoint suitable consultants on the client’s behalf. Responsibilities, fees and the need for additional input are agreed before appointments are made.
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Professional appointments are made under contract. This records the agreed scope, responsibilities, fees and limitations for each party, giving the project team a clear basis on which to proceed.