Independent oversight and hands-on delivery, built around commercial discipline.
We work across commercial, residential and education environments — identifying cost and programme risk early through independent cost consultancy, employer's agent and monitoring services, then resolving it through main contracting delivery of fit-out, refurbishment, retail and design & build schemes.
Positioned above the small-works market
SAFA Construction Group was formed to deliver at a different scale to the typical local refurbishment contractor. Our leadership team's background is in the commercial management and delivery of large, multi-site and often live-environment programmes — for residential landlords, national retailers and commercial property owners.
Getting a clear, independent understanding of cost and programme risk early is fundamental to any successful scheme. That means every project, whatever its size, is set up with proper procurement, cost reporting, valuations and programme control from day one — the same disciplines used to deliver large-scale cyclical works programmes and nationwide retail roll-outs.
How we work
We work as consultant and as contractor. On the consultancy side we provide cost consultancy & quantity surveying, employer's agent & contract administration, and project & development monitoring. As main contractor we deliver fit-out, refurbishment & planned works, retail fit-out, and design & build — so clients get one accountable team from advice through to handover, rather than a chain of separately managed packages.
Where a building has to stay in use — a trading store, an occupied block of flats, a school in term time — we plan sequencing, access and out-of-hours working around that constraint, not the other way round.
The standards behind every project
Safety & compliance
Projects are planned and managed in line with the CDM 2015 regulations, with clear roles, risk management and site inspection throughout delivery.
Commercial rigour
Robust cost management, valuations and variation control keep every project transparent and on budget for the client.
Client coordination
Regular reporting and close coordination with clients, surveyors and project teams — no surprises, no gaps in communication.
Built to last
Specification-led workmanship, from landlord-spec warehouse returns to fire-rated retail refurbishment — done right first time.
From enquiry to handover
The same five-stage process runs through every project, scaled to its size and sector.
Enquiry & brief
We review scope, drawings and site constraints, and confirm the brief with the client and design team.
Estimate & procurement
Costing, subcontractor procurement and programme are set before mobilisation begins.
Mobilisation
Site set-up, RAMS, inductions and logistics are agreed with the client ahead of works starting.
Delivery & reporting
Site inspections, valuations and commercial reporting run throughout, with variations tracked and agreed as they arise.
Meet the team behind the projects
Our leadership brings direct commercial and delivery experience on large, multi-site programmes.
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